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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1918
Page
8
County Treasurer H S Ross reports Cochise County receipts for 1917 totaling 2,272,897.80 with disbursements and a year end balance around 508 thousand. The document highlights a per capita gain over 1916 and notes continuing growth and planned road bond sales.
A morning blaze consumed nine homes in Tombstone starting at See Allen Street, damaging a residence owned by John W. Ker and threatening nearby buildings. Firefighters fought multiple outbreaks, with one home insured and badly damaged. Injuries were avoided as residents were awakened by smoke, and volunteers blamed disorganization while callers urged improvements like ladders and a small ante truck to speed ground access.
Output of gold silver copper lead and zinc in Arizona in 1917 rose in value by over 23 million dollars from 1916. Higher metal prices boosted totals despite mixed changes in ore grade. gold output climbed while silver and lead fell in quantity and zinc rose modestly. Mining districts and mines such as Jerome, Gold Road, Vulture, Tom Reed, Copper Chief, New Cornelia, and United Verde expanded, with notable gains in copper and gold, leaching at New Cornelia and upgrades at International Smelting Co. capacity. Dividends from Arizona properties exceeded 41 million across seventy properties led by Calumet and Arizona, United Verde, Miami, and other major outfits.
In 1917 the Courtland district shows strong land activity with proofs and contests filed in one U S Commissioners office across the state. The report highlights continued high demand for government land in western states and reflects robust land business through the district that year.
J J Sanders, parole clerk, files a statement with Governor Hunt detailing prison commitments for homicides over the last two years. The data, sourced from Arizona records, underscores the push against capital punishment while noting large homestead entries and acreage figures.
United States Land Office in Arizona announces a contest against Frank E. Dougherty for homestead Entry Serial No. 6Sid4, filed November 1916 in Section Township 17S, Range 3E. William M. Riggs alleges Dougherty failed to reside or cultivate for over six months, risking cancellation of the entry if Dougherty does not answer within twenty days after the fourth publication. Publication dates listed as January 13, 20, 27, and February 3, 1918.
United States Land Office in Phoenix publishes notice that Arizona has filed List No. 887 Serial No. 036042 seeking indemnity selection on described lands. Protests may be filed during five weeks of publication and before final approval, transmitted to the General Land Office. Dated January 10 1918. John J Birdno Receiver. First publication January 12 1918.
Willcox attorney John G. Gung arrived in town to manage court matters for a broad client base, handling life-term convicts and those charged with second degree murder and manslaughter. Other counties have yet to report.
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