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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1917
Page
4
A dusty Tombstone obituary recalls Frank Murphy as a dynamic force in the town’s development. The piece lauds his genius, optimism, and ability to mobilize capital for vast ventures, portraying him as a transformative figure who inspired industry and enterprise in difficult times.
A partisan commentary argues Tombstone as the rightful county seat of Cochise County, praising its climate, water, and heritage while condemning Douglas for artificial status and political scheming. It warns against forced relocations and envisions Tombstone prospering with institutions and growth.
A conference between federal and state mediation boards over the strike at the Give Miami mines ended in deadlock with the operators and strikers not yet represented. Attendees included former Governor Geo W. Hunt as chairman and Judge Jehan McLinde for labor, with Governor Campbell and Lt. Col. George P. White among the observers. The first of a series of meetings was held to chart next steps.
Jerome July 7 members of the pine local of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers voted 476 to 1844 against submitting to members a strike vote on joining with the Metal Mine Workers Industrial union of the Industrial Workers of the World in the strike declared yesterday by the latter group amid the Jerome riot.
Warrants were issued to charge fifteen alleged IWW organizers with unlawful assembly and attempted interference with mining operations. They were said to have come from Globe and Bisbee mining districts where strikes are underway.
Governor Thomas E. Campbell said German influence behind Arizona mine strikes is uncertain but insisted the actions harm the United States by curtailing copper production. He spoke at the Loreal Hotel, linking strikes to aiding Germany during wartime.
Ninety more men resumed duties in the district mines this morning. Absolute quiet continues to prevail with no disturbance of any kind reported.
Warrant were issued Saturday for the arrest of 15 leaders of the I W. W. who called a miners' strike at the Colconda camp in Kingman. It was reported the men voted one against the strike.
The Third Conference between federal and state mediators, Metal Mine Workers union, and Industrial Workers of the World outlined miners employer disputes in Arizona. James H. Chapman led the Metal Mine Workers committee, with Governor Thomas K Campbell chairing the mediation board. A troop cavalry gun unit deployed to disperse a contested meeting.
The Workers of the World meeting at 2 Hillside outside town proceeded quietly after authorities had forbidden it. Governor Thomas F Campbell called open air Mass meetings dangerous and announced they would not be permitted.
Shattuck Arizona Copper Co reopened its mine after a June 27 halt, with a strong crew producing several carloads of ore. Increased activity across Warren district mines signals a positive trend as workers return, easing local labor tensions and boosting district morale.
In Jerome late today an Industrial union clash with officers occurred as Mine Workers pickets faced officers with drawn revolvers near the United Verde site after a strike began last Friday. Stones flew, one man injured, while earlier in Miami President Donnelly addressed a closed local meeting of the Arizona State Federation of Labor. The miners union reported buying a car of potatoes to aid striking members.
This morning a case of smallpox was discovered in the county jail. The patient is Luther Price, recently captured in the Chiricahua mountains by Constable Lafe Dibson. After a break from a convict road camp near Cliftes he traveled to Mexico, where it is thought he contracted the disease. He has been isolated and physicians are in charge. All courthouse staff have been vaccinated, and the jail will be vaccinated tomorrow morning. Authorities believe the exposure was limited and no other cases are expected.
State Land Department announces a public auction of school lands in Cochise County, Arizona. Lands totaling about 274.08 acres, appraised at 1664.40, located in SW SE and SW, will be sold August 5 at Tombstone County Court Hours. Bids not below appraised value. state reserves right to reject all bids.
Alfred Loomis filed April 14 1917 to contest cancellation of his land entry in Section 35 Township South Range 21 a claim the entrant has not resided nor improved the land for more than six months and that the land has been abandoned the notice warns that Loomis allegations will be confessed if no sworn answer is filed within twenty days after the fourth publication and instructs service of a copy of the answer to the contestant J L Irvin and John J Birdno are noted as officials with publication dates in June 1917.
Maurice W. Furman of Webb Cochise County Arizona files a contest against Charles Knapp of Los Angeles regarding Desert Entry No 07979 for SW of NW Sec 2 T1S R26E. Furman alleges Knapp has not made improvements or expended the required yearly per-acre amounts or completed desert proofs as required by law.
State of Arizona announces selection lists and serial numbers for penitentiary and reformatories beneficiaries. Protests or contestations may be filed during five weeks of publication and before final approval, with notices forwarded to the General. Dated at Phoenix April 16 1917. Irvin Hegleter and John J. Bireno, Receiver. First publication April 29 1917. Also Knox Knight Tires ad offering wholesale prices and stock for prompt orders from El Paso Texas.
Mandiseh an Austrian discharged from the Ray Consolidated mine at Ray Arizona fatally attacked Beck shift boss of 52 shaft with a lantern then kicked him in the head as he lay. The assailant fled but was captured and jailed awaiting further proceedings. Witnesses described the assault as brutal and the victim died within minutes.
Francisco Campa, met at Ox borne by unlikely authorities, carried a heavy case that Deputy Brakfield inspected and found to hold about a case and a half of whiskey. Campa was arrested and housed at Hotel Do Wheeler Tombstone awaiting work camp assignment at Government Draw. Charleston bridge work progresses and is expected to finish on time.
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