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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1917
Page
4
The Tombstone Daily Prospector announces subscription rates and postal details for the weekly Tombstone publication. Advertising and subscription terms are listed, noting second class mail status and pricing in dollars.
The Tucson Star discusses naming a new hotel Geronimo and proposes a controversial “chamber of horrors” exhibit of Geronimo’s alleged atrocities to attract tourists. It argues for caution, honoring old Timers while resisting sensationalism and notes Geronimo was not a chief of the Chiricahuas.
Representatives and senators from across the state met in Phoenix to organize both chambers. DH. Claridge of Graham County was elected speaker and A. A. Johns of Yavapai was named Senate president, marking Antihunt control of the legislature. Adjournment was set for tomorrow with mandamus proceedings unsettled.
The record lists candidates for Yuma County including Mulford Winsor J A Eday and James L Edwards all affiliated with the Democratic party. Perkinsville Prescott Jerome and Prescott are also mentioned among the names.
The ballot inspection in the Hunt Campbell governorship contest concluded last night. Republican officials tabulated votes by county, showing disputed ballots and differing tallies. A 125 vote Hunt advantage and 157 Campbell plurality are cited excluding disputed ballots. Supreme Court action on Ives motion pending.
The Arizona State Poultry Association will hold its annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce hall on Saturday January 13 at 2 p m. Officers will be elected and other important matters will be discussed at the gathering in Phoenix.
Advert reads as a European import now available in the United States. Dr Lorraine’s Wrinkle Eradicator promises permanent, clear smooth skin for all ages with a money back guarantee. The claim includes testimonials and a mail order offer via Security Building Los Angeles California.
Senator A. A. Worsley, who has appeared before the Superior Court, arrived home in Tucson this morning. Sheriff Harry C. Wheeler is in Douglas for several days on official business.
The Cochise Superior Court session began with a 50 juror special venue before Judge O Connor. After jurors qualified, a Benson civil suit started, Judge Lockwood returned briefly, and sentences were given to bootlegging defendants Hansen and Polaio. Gibbons was ordered committed to the asylum.
Senator Fred Sutter Representative Tom Hughes and Tom Foster travel to Phoenix to attend the opening session set for Monday. Cochise County officials and other Douglas members have joined, with mixed views on adjournment until the governorship issue is resolved and on supporting the Hunt faction amid a lively opening.
The County Assessors Association met in the Blue Room of the Hotel Adams. A resolution honored J C Adams for hospitality. George B Truman of Pinal was elected president. E A Hughes Cochise vice president. C E Gentry Yavapai secretary. L S Smith Pima assistant secretary.
A. C. Karger, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, arrived home yesterday after several days in Phoenix for official duties.
Arizona news reports describe railroad workers receiving substantial year end bonuses as part of a December 22 notice. Demonstrations and political coverage note votes from Arizona electors for Woodrow Wilson, with Pickett, Woom and Cobb identified for roles in the process and travel to Washington.
SAN SIMON POTATOES SOON TO BE FAMOUS. SAN SIMON, Jan. SW. T. Mevuskey with Editor Bush and 4 Lordsburg delegates attended a meeting of the Potato Growers Association. McCoskey offered seed and financial aid to growers. A committee was formed to secure acreage contracts. Peter Jensen, a leading grower, ordered 20,000 pounds of feed potatoes and will plant forty acres. The group aims to sign up acreage for hundreds of cars this coming season.
Ajo January 7 reports a legal question after a strike at New Cornelia. The issue asks if soliciting funds through the United States mail after a strike ends is fraudulent. Although most workers have returned, appeals for money to support the strike still go out by mail.
United States Attorney T A Flynn filed a complaint in the federal court charging the Santa Fe Railroad with violating the sixteen hour work limit. The alleged offense occurred July 21 and 22 when employee Cameron reportedly worked from 11 AM on the 21st to 10:20 AM on the 22nd with a brief four hour layoff.
Phoenix dispatch reports Arizona will receive Harvard Scholarship for one year. Instructor D Jantzen read a letter to high school students. Three hundred dollars will be awarded to the student who passes the entrance examination held here and at Cambridge. The scholarship supports study at noted American colleges.
William Faltin, once spared by the board of pardons and paroles, was recaptured near Buckeye and returned to the asylum after a weeklong escape. Authorities credit Buckeye constable Jones or a local officer with the arrest as Faltin, exhausted and sought to flee toward California, was brought back to confinement.
In Denver Colo judge Robert E. Lewis denied the federal district attorney's petition for removal of Sam and Max Levy to Arizona for alleged misuse of the malls. The denial ends any steps the government might take against the Levys in the case.
Irvin Locke, one of the citys best known newspaper men, died yesterday evening at 6 30 o clock in a local hospital after two weeks of serious illness. He had sought treatment there as his strength failed. The remains were moved to Parker Undertaking Company and funeral plans will await word from relatives in Philadelphia.
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