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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1915
Page
1
Mayor Kuckenbecker calls a Tuesday 7 30 p m meeting in the city council chamber to discuss a up to date electric system for Tombstone. The plan aims to light and power residents and outlines benefits like cheap electricity, pure water, new amusements, roads and a country club with golf. The article promises more details next week.
Phoenix reports B Duncan, formerly Tucson official, named as deputy US marshal in Pima County after headlight controversy. Commission declared SP headlights meet 1200 candle power, with experiments in nitrogen vapor lights, while extension was granted for Epperson. Duncan succeeds A W Forbes, who resigned to run for county sheriff. Duncan assumes duties as federal court sessions resume in Tucson.
Readable fragments describe sheep following an old bell and heading toward a fence while humans rush to board the streetcar at the same time, illustrating a chaotic scene of animal and commuter movement in the street environment.
Governor Geo. W. P. Hunt proclaims Arbor Day in multiple Arizona counties for February 5 1915 and February 2 1915 in other counties. The document urges school exercises tree planting beautification and youth engagement. Attested by Secretary Sidney P. Osborn with state seal in Phoenix January 19 1915.
A fragment from Tombstone recalls pioneer days and local figures. Mentions Arizona copper output, Ben Hyde rheumatism, Fred Carrighar as policeman, J Vickers aiming for constitutional convention, Dan Ming backing county division, and Sierra Bonita plans. A Mining Exchange Hall weekly soirée under Hawke and Walsh is noted. Joe Bignon flourishes in Phoenix. A new gambling law pushes upstairs venues. a B. B. rifle owner resists Chief Ryan and vows to surrender only to General Miles.
Arizona Republicans report lawmakers receive letters objecting to the bills search and seizure clause. The misperception claims officials could invade homes to smell liquor, but the act only allows action where there is information or belief liquor law is violated. Personal possession for use is not a crime.
Local column records visitors and court matters in Towns. George Ivey arrives from Miami for an indefinite visit with his mother and brother. attorney Fred Sutter attends Bisbee court. Minnie Lintz reports on Turner School. double weddings at Congregational parsonage. Harry C Wheeler makes flying trips to Douglas and Bisbee.
Bible school 10 a m preaching service 11 a m Topics Jesus More Than a man address to the Juniors Dogs 7 p m The sixth address in the series on Life of Jesus The Main spring of His Life Special music at the services for public worship H A Deck Pastor
A state House vote ends the first measure for a commission form of city government. The bill fails as the plank expires by a 22 10 12 tally. The action halts establishment of a commission system in cities.
Jan 23 loss of control of a car on Tempe road two miles west of Tempe bridge caused a rollover. Mrs G A Hammons and three women with her son escaped death though one suffered facial and limb injuries. Mrs KS Townsend, wife of a rancher, broke a collar bone and multiple rib fractures. Mrs RM Davidson and Mrs JW Rovevere were shaken with no serious injuries reported.
A Phoenix man Leo Troutman on a bicycle was struck from behind by a traveling salesman’s car on Central avenue and suffered a fractured pelvis and other injuries. The Santa Fe officials agreed to hold their next general conference in Phoenix on February 11 at the Arizona Capital. Representative Sheldon Reed of Pima county was arrested for speeding in Phoenix and settled the matter without difficulty. Willcox residents plan a January 27 celebration as Mascot and Western Railroad begins construction between Willcox and Dos Cabezas with the first dig.
Senate committees advanced several measures while others were postponed or defeated. SB 40 would establish a commission form of government in cities lacking charters. SB 54 passed toward third reading and would repeal the school census act, potentially saving the state. SBs 12 19 26 28 13 and 22 saw postponements or rejections, and House Bill 5 was killed 22 to 12 amid debates over magistrate witness rules.
Acting under the November election law the new pardons and paroles board will meet at the state prison in Florence on Monday to organize for its first session. Attendees include Attorney General Wiley E. Jones state superintendent C Case and Frank P. Trott. Ramon Villalobo’s resentencing to hang is expected to be first before the board. A free barbecue at noon and music by the state industrial band accompany the event.
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