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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary listing notes Tombstone Epitaph and Giragi Brothers publishers, a ventoffice at Tombstone, arena or secondciane wall matter, and subscription rates in advance for six months, with single copies.
A fragmented Arizona clipping reflects on local opposition to public improvements, noting residents who resist change, praise existing towns, and argue for or against civic projects. It mentions Tombstone’s upcoming electric lighting and border concerns amid wartime tensions, plus a proposed Mexican census due to border instability.
Railroads press for settlement of wage dispute with conductors engineers and brakemen via an impartial federal tribunal, proposing arbitration or Interstate Commerce Commission review. Leaders of major unions vote on giving their chiefs authority to strike nationwide if no agreement is reached, amid broader transportation cost and wage concerns.
The Supreme Court rules the 1914 old age and mothers pension act unconstitutional, invalidating its sale of county alms houses and pension provisions. Chief Justice Rose writes the majority, with Judge Franklin concurring and Justice Cunningham issuing a separate concurrence. The decision blocks the county alms house sale and pension program and cites four constitutional defects including misalignment with the title and scope, and coverage of widows and imprisoned husbands. The ruling comes as reform measures face legal challenges and political impact debated in Phoenix.
The board of supervisors held a busy monthly session at the courthouse reviewing bills and considering keeping the farm advisor for Cochine county. They discussed redistricting into precincts and setting precinct officer salaries with few changes expected. a night session may be needed to finish the large workload.
The state wide mine tax roll rose by about 55 million dollars over the previous year due to new valuations and revised assessments. Major mines like Queen and United Verde saw declines, while the New Cornelia and others added value from acquisitions. County totals are listed for Cochise, Gila, Greenlee, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma, with a grand statewide valuation near 119.8 million dollars and notes on parade celebrations across Bisbee, Douglas, and Benson.
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