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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1917

Page

8

Demands of Bisbee Strike By Metal Workers

Bisbee June 27 seven demands were presented to Warren District operators by a committee claiming to represent the Bisbee branch of the Metal Workers I W W The demands call for abolition of physical labor discrimination two men to operate machines two men to work on monot mine sites ending all blasting and mining abolition of all bonuses and contract work to end sliding scale and a suggested minimum wage of 6 00 per shift with 8 50 for quiet work and no discrimination against members of any organization.

Bisbee Warren Metal Workers of Pismee Prairese Poperties Metal Mine Workers Industrial Union No

Company Backs Labor Policy in Wage District Statement

June statements by Phelps Dodge, Shattuck Arizona Copper Co, and Calumet and Arizona Mining Co deny union demands from Metal Mine Workers Industrial Union No 40. Managers pledge to continue direct employer talks, oppose IWW influence, and defend copper output during wartime. Local mines cited as well paid with high standards, urging employees to reject union tactics.

Healing Direct Phelps Dodge Corporation Copper Queen GW. Dowell Shattuck Arisona Metal Mine Workers Industrial Union No. 40 Shattuck Arizona Copper Company Metal Mine Workers Union Warren Dintet Bisbee United States I. W. W. Organization Union Calumet and Arizona Mining Company

Sheriff Warns of Force to Protect Rights in Bisbee

Tombstone letters report Sheriff Harry Wheeler of Cochise County Arizona pledging full duty to protect constitutional rights amid a potential Bisbee strike. He warned against actions harming the copper industry and said he could deputize loyal citizens and request state and federal aid to preserve peace and order.

United States of America United States Echise County Harry Wheeler Cochise County Arizong

New Law Trims Arizona University Staff

A June 27 ruling by Arizona Attorney General Wiley E. Jones bars non citizens from state jobs, forcing university staff including Santos Alguera, Mixx English, and several department heads to resign. The decision ends prior eligibility for those who declared intent to become citizens, affecting Canadian residents and Americans alike. The auditor will not issue warrants to non citizens, and the new appropriation removes prior citizen declaration provisions.

Phoenix Wiley E. Jones United States University of Arizona Santos Alguera Gardner University Vampire Mixx English R. H. Wik ‘Ame Department of Animal Husbandry Williams Yorn Chapman Department of Matellurgy

Miami Union Defers Action Amid Improving Situation

Globe June 27 reports the Miami Miners' Union will present demands to Inspiration Consolidated and Miami Gopper next Thursday but set no final action date. Local defense council and business leaders oppose a strike, with anti strike leaflets across the district. In Globe the outlook is brighter as electricians and boilermakers oppose the strike and influence miners. Demands include organizer access to company property, hospital board representation, and union grievance and protection provisions.

GLOBE Miami Miners’ Union Inspiration Consolidated Miami Gopper Globe Union Council of Defense Miami

Bootleggers Must Have Hearing In Justice Court

The Tucson justice court will hear three bootleggers after a superior court ruling directed their cases be moved for preliminary hearings. Judge Pattee ruled the lack of preliminary hearings violated misdemeanor law, risking a statewide shift of jurisdiction to justice courts if upheld. Prosecution and defense clash over proceedings while appeals loom, with broader implications for bootlegging cases statewide.

Tucson T Tree Superior Court Justice Court Pattee Oscar Richey George Hibinger Supreme Court Justine Pattes Justice of the Peace

Attorney General Refuses to Defend Secretary in Arizona Case

The Arizona Attorney General Wiley E. Osborn refused to represent Secretary of State Sidney P. Osborn in a superior court case. The suit, brought by state labor groups, challenges the minimum wage law for women and seeks to place it on the ballot for the next general election. Osborn faces a state defendant role in the case brought by the labor organizations.

Chris Kukick Phelps Dodge Company Sacramento J. T. Kingsbury Phoenix Canon Arizona Secretary of State of Wiley E .Ne Sidney P. Ostorn Stanford Osborn State of Arizona Jones

Stone Case Goes Over Trial of Earl Stone in Government Draw

The trial of Earl Stone charged with murder near the Davis ranch in Government Draw opened. Juror examination filled the morning. many exemptions, evidence circumstantial, panel exchanged by noon. Judge Lockwood continued the case to summons twelve veniremen. Attorneys Hardy and Gilmore defend. Rose and Stevenson prosecute. Additional jurors drawn in anticipation. Legal wrangle over representation involved Jones and the attorney general, with Judge Barnum engaged for Osborn. The proceedings are expected to take several days.

Earl Stone Frank Willams Davis Ranch Government Draw Lockwood Leslie Hardy W. G. Gilmore Rose Stevenson

Mexicans Take Over All Americans Camp at El Tigre

An American owned mining camp about seventy miles southeast of Douglas was formally seized by Mexicans late Saturday. Mining men say the Mexicans intend to operate the property but expect challenges due to high cyanide costs and potential legal issues. All Americans at El Tigre reportedly left last week amid limited food and explosives.

Tigre Douglas el Tigre Naessari Sonora

PIRGT DRAFT DRAWING DATE AND EXEMPTION RULES

The draft draw is expected around July 16 with preparations underway since registration. Exemption rules will be liberal for those in professional work aiding the war effort, with strict limits for married men and dependents. Industrial exemptions remain individual based and decided by appeal boards.

Phoenix Fred S. Breen War Department Washington National Army Baker Appeal Board

Slackers to Be Arrested in County Roundup

Report says a countywide drive will arrest men aged 21 to 30 who failed to register. Names are with officers and new arrivals in the past two weeks also face warrants. Citizens must show certificates or face immediate arrest.

Chise

Record of Appeal in Governorship Contest

Phoenix June 28 The record in the appeal of former Governor Hunt in the governorship contest was transmitted to the supreme court today. The filing fee was not paid so the case was not docketed today and will probably be entered tomorrow due to time needed for briefs from both sides. It seems unlikely the case will be heard before next month.

Phoenix Hunt Supreme Court Ihs

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