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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1917
Page
4
The Weekly Edition of The Tombstone Daily Prospector is identified as the oldest newspaper in Cochise County. It notes publication details with Postoffice at Tombstone, Arizona and single copies mail matter.
The piece argues mail order shopping may dominate as cities centralize commerce. It contrasts private large stores with socialist views, notes consumer losses behind bargains, and questions farmers as outside patrons while merchants buy from distant suppliers and clubs.
New Mexico liquor men spar over the timing and terms of a forthcoming prohibition law. Some seek state compensation for stock, others want delays, and manufacturers want personal possession allowed. Governor endorses prohibitory legislation with a state vote pledged by both parties.
The Clifton Mining Journal editor lays bare a humorous self interview for 1916 declaring counts of being broke 361 times. telling lies 1728. praised the public 9 times. told the truth once. roastings 431. found money none. paid delinquents 28. nonpayers 1842. cash on hand 1.47 at start and 0.15 at close.
1916 metal output estimates show Arizona contributing 675 million pounds of copper valued at 182.25 million, about one third of US copper. Total state mineral output may top 20 million, creating an extraordinary per capita metal value and a banner era for Arizona, while political chatter hints at 1920 campaigns and dry platform chatter.
Phoenix January 15 The noted supreme court decision on the mandamus proceedings over the governorship contest was not issued today. The legislature, in session since last Monday, adjourned in anticipation of the court’s decision and will reconvene tomorrow to proceed with work if the matter is settled.
Preliminary U S mining data show 1916 as a record year with total mineral production near 3.0 billion dollars. Arizona led copper output at about 98 million pounds valued in the tens of millions, while Montana and Michigan followed. Lead, zinc, gold, and silver also rose, with significant gains in zinc shipments and new processing plants under construction in Arizona and nearby districts.
United States agriculture data show Arizona's total crop value at 18 626 000 for 1916 based on 13 standard crops. The Maricopa farm bureau notes Arizona tops states in hay yield at 3.80 tons per acre and 42 cents butter price, with a local farmer earning 1000 from beans in Sulphur Springs valley. Zinc ore shipments from Magma Copper, Duquesne, Kingman, San Xavier, and Gemmell-Randolph boosted western mine dividends to nearly 24 million by Dec 1, totaling over 100 million with Utah and nearby states.
Three bootleggers were captured in a 24 hour crackdown. Douglas of the Cactus club fled, arrested by Night Sergeant G M Moore. McPatty and David Manhattan, a civilian and Battery F member, also jailed after officers seized sixteen cases of whiskey. Deputy Sheriff Bowden led the raid. McDunny posted 500 dollars bail.
Reports say the U S cruiser Milwaukee ran ashore near San Francisco and sank with all hands feared. Tombstone native Gourne Gibson, Navy recruit six months in, was aboard and wrote to his mother in Arizona before the disaster. No word yet from Gleeson, awaiting news in remaining days.
Maricopa County Bar Association urged state legislature to pass a law prohibiting trust companies from acting as executors and administrators and barring non lawyers from practice in probate courts. The committee also called for lawyers to exclusively handle deeds and conveyancing.
Nogales Arizona moves to pave streets with City Engineer Glore authorized to prepare estimates for extending water mains and sewers. A bond issue election will be called to fund the needed improvements as soon as feasible.
Washington announces President Wilson nominates John L. Irvin of Phoenix Arizona as register of the land office at Phoenix and Arthur J. Ewing of Sand Point Idaho as receiver of public moneys at Coeur d Alene. Arizona editorials praise Irvin backed by Henry Ashurst and Senator Smith. John J. Bidno formerly held the register post remains engaged. Irvin reportedly endorsed by most land attorneys practicing for the office.
Jan 14 riots at Ajo. Sheriff Miles and five deputies restrain about 2004 mob after fifteen minutes of clash. Several heads broken, two Mexicans Martinez and others arrested, an American Steen helps quell violence. Mexicans and IWW tensions linger amid later threats within ranks.
Two churn drills arrived in Courtland this week for Needies company to explore deeper mineral horizons. The drills, including two diamond rigs, join earlier drill activity by C and A, Boston Courtland, Copper Queen, Great Western, and on the April Pool, Germania, and Cyclone claims. Most holes to date have not passed 400 feet with ventilation work continuing.
The Los Angeles Times reports Frank O'Brien once in Arizona and a former district probate judge is charged with embezzling city funds. He allegedly misappropriated about $1945 to $2000, held on $4000 bail, suspended from his post as Los Angeles city markets supervisor since December, and his fate rests on whether he fights or seeks leniency.
In Yuma on January 15 a human skeleton was unearthed at Fifth Street and First Avenue behind Frank Hodges’ residence. Workmen cleaning a sand bank found a protruding pine board that concealed a decayed box containing the bones, buried about two feet deep and long undisturbed for roughly forty years.
Volney and Leon return from Dos Cabezas camp where developers show unusual confidence and rich ore with some streaks reaching 40 to 50 percent copper. Large cattle loans negotiated in Arizona reflect high quality stock and strong equity margins.
Lew Cornelia Copner Company job resumes as all iron and structural steel workers return under orders from their national organization after National President McClory declared no cause for a walkout. Western Federation claims jurisdiction remains, but work resumes with a full workforce across crafts.
Joe Henderson and children visit Tonmstone for several weeks as guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Bravin, returning to their usual routines after the stay.
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