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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1916
Page
4
Tombstone Epitaph, Cochise County's historic paper, notes postal entry as a second class mail matter. Announces single copies and advance subscription rates.
A Superior Court dismisses numerous Prohibition cases over personal use loopholes and jury uncertainty. Officials including sheriff and county attorney are praised for enforcement amid a faulty law, prompting calls for legislation to set allowable liquor quantities and back enforcement efforts.
A fragmented commentary discusses favoring a new Douglas court location and a possible superior court in Cochise. The piece critiques Prohibitionists, cites sentiments on border policy, and notes shifting political support in Cochise County with mentions of Diaz Madero Huerta Zapata Orosco Obregon Carranza and Villa as context for impending events.
The Cochise County abstract of assessed valuation compiled by Clerk Karger of the Board of Supervisors shows a rise of over 12 million dollars from 1915. The total property valuation reaches about 15 million dollars with exemptions, while the tax rate is expected to hover near 1 dollar per 100 of valuation. The increase is attributed to patented and unpatented mining lands and expanded mine output.
Phoenix July 17. Arizona Gem company backed by prominent financiers promotes a portable cactus processing outfit to extract gum and rubber from the ocotillo cactus. The plan envisions widespread operations near Mesa and mobile plants, arguing potential profits and a new western industry amid rising chicle imports.
A long stream of candidate declarations for Cochise County offices appears, detailing names like Dave Adams, John April, Harry Ross, Harry Wheeler, Ray Krebs, and J.M. Spanks, all seeking Democratic primaries on September 12. Separately, a Bisbee-Tombstone marriage unites Edna Creckett and Leo George Ma, with plans for a Tombstone home after a county honeymoon.
Amid signals from Tae Metend and Warren district, geologists report a new strike within fifty feet of the Rainbow shaft. A split vein widened to two inches and a fork suggests rich potential. owners and stockholders see renewed hope as mining drift advances toward deeper ore beds and possible gold milling prospects in the eastern drift.
The board met at the county courthouse to prepare the annual tax rate and address other matters. Increased tidiness in the superior court and bootlegging cases push the county fund higher, with sheriff's office expenses rising and valuation increases expected to raise revenue by about $25,000.
Douglas July 17 Douglas becomes HQ for Phelps Dodge and Copper Queen Consolidated Mining. Walter Douglas will lead Phelps Dodge with NYC HQ. W. French moves to Phelps Dodge GM role. ALY. Dye becomes assistant GM for Phelps-Dodge in Douglas. G. H. Dowell moves to Copper Queen GM role. Changes form a strong Douglas team and reward long service.
Judge Wm. Shilliam of Benson spent a couple of hours in Tombstone today on a route to Bisbee. The visit highlights local travel through the area as officials conduct regional business and discuss upcoming engagements.
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