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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1917
Page
4
A Mc Clure's Magazine writer muses on societal roles and risk takers, arguing the populace termed as bo ors keeps progress alive while the wise guys profit from schemes. The piece lampoons cleverness versus luck, praising boldness over caution and urging readers to embrace brave experimentation.
Congressman Carl Hayden wins House passage of a Senate irrigation bill for Yuma Mesa. The project covers about 40,000 acres of prime citrus land, with 30,000 acres still public domain awaiting sale. Lands appraised to cover irrigation costs, sold to highest bidder with four annual payments. No residence requirement. Maximum 160 acres per bidder. Anticipated $5 million boost to Arizona wealth and new homes. Also notes state of non-related items and a humorous local editorial aside.
January 21 report from Bisbee and Tucson describes severe cold, fuel shortages, and ongoing efforts by the Commercial Club to secure wood and coal. El Paso lignite samples tested and sent to dealers. relief remains uncertain with two days before substantial supply arrives. In Tucson, Isidor Colodny sues Tucson Printing and Publishing Co and Dr. R B von Kleinsmid for 10000 damages over his dismissal as English instructor at the University of Arizona, linking to civic work suppression.
Southern Pacific notices announce a new freight terminal at Bowie Arizona driven by heavy traffic and long hauls from Lordsburg and Tucson. Twelve train crews will start immediately with more to follow, while the town faces a house shortage as railway workers and families move in. Population may rise about five hundred, spurring housing and mining activity and indicating a bright rural outlook.
January dispatch from Douglas reports mining men in northern and eastern Sonora fear Villa bandit raids from Chihuahua if Pershing troops pull back. Carranza forces are under 700 mostly near Sense Prieta opposite Douglas. The region has seen a mining boom thanks to security from the expedition, and raids could halt idle operations.
In Phoenix on Jan 22 the senate met briefly with few House members present as visitors. Bills were introduced and adopted including a notarial measure, a memorial to Congress on Indian reservations, and others. Kinney proposed $626 for books at the state law library. Colter offered elector qualifications and a voting access bill. Roberts proposed prairie dog control. The memorial notes Arizona has about 73 million acres, half reserved, with 20 million acres Indian reservations hindering development. asks Congress to authorize transportation improvements. Memorial carried unanimously and forwarded to the House. Reports were presented and referred to committees including adjutant general, historian, livestock, state board of health, state librarian, and board of control.
Mire Nonnie Greenwood sues Dee Green Wood for divorce and alimony after his a enlistment into the United States army in January 1917. She seeks $80 plus monthly support and costs estimated around 20 dollars, with a counsel fee of 150. The couple married in May 1910 at Yernhama. The suit notes she earned no common necessaries while he served and she was compelled to support herself. A 20 juror special venue was ordered. Other cases include Joel Massch vs B A Baker awarding 600 for auto damages and Mose Kline vs D J Genardini over a building lease. Another case involves EP & S W cattle kill damages to be heard tonight.
Justice of the Peace in Turner visits the Fairbank connection and Hop Yick farm where the Celestial New Year festivities proceed. He remarks on the stunning display of fireworks valued at several hundred dollars as noted guests move on with the train.
The bill allows Interior designation of land for entry, with filings before designation at risk. It permits stock grazing or cultivation substitutions, requires specific improvements, and outlines preferential entry rights within twenty miles, plus division by the Interior Secretary if conflicts arise. Coal and minerals are reserved by the United States.
Jeff Milton, longtime genial government inspector, is back at his old post in Fairbanks after a year at Ajo where he oversaw mining properties and dispatched shipments of high grade ore. He left for Ajo but preferred the Fairbanks assignment, resuming headquarters at his familiar station.
John F. Ross county attorney of Cochise County analyzes the controversial Prohibition Amendment when Sheriff Wheeler asks six practical questions. The memo defines when the law took effect, expands transport definitions, and clarifies transfers within a domicile versus across distances. It covers interstate shipments, possession, and what constitutes lawful or illegal transport under Arizona law in 1917.
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