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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1915
Page
4
Mrs Frances Munds approves of smoking and urges male legislators to continue smoking during the session as Senate members indulge. The remark reflects a lax attitude toward smoking rules among lawmakers and highlights Munds influence on the debate.
W P Sims of Cochise county was chosen unanimously by the Democratic caucus to be president of the senate. Goldwater of Yavapai withdrew, shifting the race and leading to Sims ahead by two votes. The house caucus then backed Brooks for speaker as Graham withdrew, and named Sweetings, Bunch, Lanier, Leach, Crutchfield, and Hammons to key posts.
The opening day in Phoenix featured Governor Hunt’s message read in joint session after committee notifications. He defended initiative and referendum, urged a public defender per county, and backed a minimum wage. Two former senators were honored. Two women legislators clashed over smoking policy, asserting female precedence in a male-dominated vote.
Wednesday session lists state house and senate committees led by chairs from Cochise Maricopa Yavapai and other counties. New committee on more efficient government headed by John W Buchanan of Pima aims to address major upcoming legislative priorities. Senate details include Rules Finance Judiciary Public land Labor Mines and Mining Appropriations Banking and Insurance and Corporations with noted chairperson lines.
A Tucson flood wrecked a 40 acre Maricopa ranch with water one to two feet deep, destroying wells and fencing. Globe manager Mauk recovers from carbolic acid ingestion after a mistaken dose. Incorporation papers filed for Central Bank of Phoenix. The Houston ranch near Tucson reports Baker’s natural death. The Mine Tax Congress drafts a bill taxing productive and non productive mines. Lee S Parke appointed state agent for boys and girls agricultural clubs. McKinky Mining Company plans immediate exploration near Prescott. Senate opens with Bill No 1 extending tax payment deadlines.
Arizona Chapter of the American Mining Congress is praised for uniting under favorable aims amid past state challenges. The piece argues for a new mining building at the University, essential for advancing mine development, attracting federal support, and boosting state prosperity through mining payrolls and related industries.
County Hospital inmates were interviewed about the Mothers Pension Act. Though they supported the idea of a pension for needy aged men, they misunderstood that the law would abolish almshouses and leave many inmates without benefits.
PHOENIX Jan 1 assessors conference discussed valuation of irrigated lands mining claims and state lands. The group proposed minimums for lode and placer claims and planned to add saw mills to abstracts. Railroad grant lands to be classed. funding shared by state county and railroad.
Newsboy celebrity Chimmie McFadden known as the Big Noise visits Tombstone en route to Bir bee and Douglas with photographer Buehman. He reflects on a storied life from Chicago orphanage to Cornell football star, newsboy leader, and founder of the Newsboys Union. He owns seven New York stands, presides over the International Newsboys Union, and claims a considerable wealth and a dramatic fame.
PHOENIX Jan 14 Utah charges against Arizona attorney general prompt a meeting of Utah tax commission with Mohave county officials and others at Adams Hotel to review a sale for taxes of stock claimed by Utah ranchers. Officials including Mohave county attorney Herndon assessor Hunt and board chairman Stevens attended to discuss possible legal action and pasturing issues north of the Grand Canyon.
In Maricopa County Superior Court J L B Alexander and JO Graves and G C Driscoll as trustees of the Phoenix Benevolent Protective Order of Elks file suit against Parker Woodman Amusement Company alleging rent due of 875 dollars for Elks theater lease. The theater lease was assumed when Parker Woodman Amusement acquired A H Reeves theatrical interests in Phoenix.
Douglas January 12 1915 after shooting Major Jones hull porter of the Gadsden hotel twice William Garrett owner of a Negro club fled the city and had not been captured. The affray occurred about 10 oclock Sunday night in the club room Jones wounded but not critically. The quarrel stemmed from a game of Black Jack Garrett allegedly accused Jones of stealing a check off the table and cursing him then shot him. A grim note came when an undertaker was summoned and a dead wagon was used as an ambulance though Jones objected to riding it. Wounds showed one bullet through Jones upper left arm another entering his left side near the shoulder a superficial injury.
State Inspector O N Creswell urges abolishing fees on weighing and measuring devices for merchants, arguing the system taxes diligent sellers and aids unscrupulous ones. He notes the plan to reuse condemned measures would nullify the statute’s purpose and cites a standard sworn testimonial ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure from Toledo.
Sheriff Wheelcroft departed for Nashville to bring back John Kekos, the man wanted for the Bisbee murder around the 18th of last month, believed to be the motive robbery. A $200 reward had been offered, and the sheriff aimed to secure Kekos on return or arrest.
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