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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1913
Page
2
The Prospector praises William Jennings Bryan and scorns Senator Bristow for their public disagreement over lectures and policy. It notes Mexican tension, border concerns in Arizona, and hopes for peaceful resolution, while highlighting favorable views of Senator Ashurst and local editors. The piece also cites Minnesota's new jury law as a measure against haste and influence on verdicts.
Francisco Lopez, returned to Tucson by County Ranger Mercer, is jailed on theft charges involving a saddle and an unexplained possession. An ex-convict, he was released from Florence by Governor Hunt for good service on May 28 and recent sightings tie him to clothing concealed in a coat as a sign of good conduct.
The University of Arizona Experiment Station releases Bulletin No 70 by Prof Clothier on dry farming in the Sulphur Spring Valley at about 4000 feet. It covers rainfall, moisture, soils, yields and regional experiments, with a verdict on meritorious methods and a discussion of crops like corn beans sorghum and winter grains. The pamphlet is considered highly valuable to dry farmers and is free.
Dry farmers in Arizona are urged to plant now as recent rains boost crop prospects. Authorities highlight quick growing crops like milk, sorghum, maize, short season corn, pink and tepary beans, and garden produce. New winter musk melon is promoted as a high value crop, ripening in storage and in demand at hotels and restaurants.
An elderly pioneer recalls Cochise County's transformation from Apache-era water scarcity to a thriving region with abundant crops and new industries. He notes mining, agriculture, and overall prosperity, and mentions the Prospector’s role in news and mapping as Gip, Jack, and Gin depart for the Dragoons.
Theo Metz, Bisbee’s famed soft drink maker, tours Tombstone during a busy day shipping two carloads of bottles from his Tombstone Canyon operation. His temperance beverages enjoy wide local appreciation in Tombstone, Bisbee, and Southern Arizona.
Thomas H Foresaw sues the City of Bisbee in federal court at Phorniz through Paul Ingles for 17500 after a horse carriage accident. He alleges the rider was thrown when his horse slipped on an oiled street, claiming a hazardous street condition caused the injury.
The enabling act grants Arizona 2 300 000 acres for universities public buildings asylums schools miners hospital and other institutions. A 1 000 000 acre rail bond payment portion adds to the grant. Land sits in Cochise Pinal Pima Maricopa Mohave and Yavapai counties awaiting survey and entry.
Two government timber sales totaling over 51 million feet are announced by the US Forest Service. LaMoine Lumber and Trading contracts to cut 28.3 million feet from California and Enginaw and Maniatee Lumber of Flagstaff purchases 24.3 million feet for Tusayan forest Arizona. Prices per thousand feet vary by species with a $2.50 base, cuts to be completed before December 11 1915, and expected net returns about $115000 with $28750 apportioned to counties as taxes.
The July 6 Los Angeles Tribune page features a cartoon captioned The Tribune its Pledge and its Sentiment. It praises the paper as forward, wide in scope, and fair in exposition while noting friendly ties to Arizona. Miss Shariott Hall, former Arizona historian, visits Flagstaff to gather material and interview pioneers for her history work.
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