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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1914
Page
4
Will Hull of Mayer, teen, arrested for horse theft after a brown diamond F branded horse was recovered in the Dublin corral. The case followed a chase by Sheriff Adams and Deputy Sears from Will George at Moyer to the New River district.
Confirmation of the Tombstone Consolidated Mines sale to Walter Douglas for 500000 sparks renewed confidence in the camp with plans for reorganization led by geologist Emil Grebe and engineer Jobo Davie. Copper Queen interests push expansion as tracks are inspected and yard work begins to resume ore hauling.
Heavy rains drenched the Sulphur Springs valley with a major thunderstorm at Cochise and another from Douglas to Kelton. Flood damage along the Santa Cruz area washed out irrigation and rails, threatening crops while dry farming expands in Southern Arizona as season prospects improve.
Thursday's Daily reports on Nebraska suffrage remarks, mining and legal visitors, and a wave of local political notices. It covers Judge Murphy’s re election bid, subpoenas in the county, and deputies returning from Bisbee with two prisoners. Also notes visits by attorney Mack and Gleeson figures and a probation officer returning from Ft Grant.
Friday’s Daily lists residents returning from Houston and Bisbee, officials traveling for official business, and visitors at the Arlington hotel. Mentions include Mise McClellesh returning home, Harry Boss seeking county treasurer nomination, Jas Dalgleish and Win Gore vying for county seat, and Sheriff Wheel r heading to El Paso. Beatrice ill at Copper Queen hospital. ranch visits noted and local postmaster Lyn Bailey on business.
An old advertisement claims common sense guides kidney health and recommends Dean's Kidney Pills as the best remedy for backache and kidney trouble. A testimonial from Geo. Hi Coma sage asserts his kidneys were in bad shape and improved after use.
Rumors say Republicans seek a writ of mandamus to force Secretary of State Ridney P Osborn to cut an election for three tax commissioners. Attorney General George Purdy Ballard issued an opinion and Osborn acts on the belief that C M Zander and P J Miller will be replaced this year with Charles B Howe staying through 1917. Governor Haston Ger appointed all current tax commissioners under a law passed since the last general election, raising questions about constitutional power and plans for mandamus.
The notice explains petition requirements for primary candidates to county offices and state legislature. It details minimum and maximum petition signatures as a percent of governor votes, deadlines for filing with the Clerk, and indicates interest from candidates for Cochise County offices.
Eugene W Chafin addressed a Park crowd as a Prohibition candidate for U S Senate. He claimed the Prohibition amendment will win by a large majority this fall and that Cochise and Yavapai are the only doubtful counties. He expects Yavapai to go Prohibition and Cochise to flip as his tour continues toward Tucson and Phoenix.
State Treasurer submitted the annual report to Governor Hunt detailing a $1,034,082.06 balance from June 30, 1913, $2,780,571.98 in receipts, and $3,051,356.31 in disbursements for the year, leaving a $750,298.73 balance. County receipts totaled $2,000,537.55 with varied per-county figures listed.
Action to quiet title named Ingram Arnold and others. Probate proceeding lists Estate of G Love with applications for letters of administration by W Drury and for letters of adr.
The ad urges guardians to watch children’s bowels and use Dr Miles Laxative Tablets for constipation. It highlights chocolate candy flavor, candy like taste, and easy administration for kids, noting a money back guarantee if the first box fails and a 25 cent price for 25 doses.
A collision near Taochoo on West Congress Street caused extensive damage to both vehicles and narrowly injured a Mexican pedestrian crossing the bridge. Dr C A Thomas drove west in one car. the Blue Bird Auto Livery car carried Mrs Raamessen and others headed toward the city. The injured man was taken to County Hospital. John Cool, an elderly pioneer, is back at Maricopa County Hospital after absence. Deputy Sheriff Frank Bartlett ferried Cool back to the institution.
A circular promotes writing movi plays as a growing field with pay from 25 to 190 dollars per scenario. It claims quick, home based work with no literary skill required, and that women have equal opportunity. Free details are offered by sending a post card to Photo-Play Association BOX 158 WILKES-BARRE PA.
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