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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1916

Page

4

Party Affiliation and the Primary

In Cochise County about a third of registered voters have not declared party affiliation, creating a barrier at the September primary. Nonpartisan voters may be unable to cast ballots if their registration lacks party ties, as ballots require party designation. Election officers are urged to explain the issue to voters before the primary, though it will not affect the general election.

Cochise Coun Re Valle Tombstone Frank Duffy

Tombstone’s Silver Output Cited by State Bureau

A Arizona State Bureau of Mines report asserts Tombstone and Pearce together produce most of Cochise county’s silver, with daily ore shipment rising from five to six cars. The piece notes improving local business, reopening firms, and favorable climate and water, while warning of health needs this summer.

Tombstone Mit Ling Men Pearce Cochise County Arizona State Bureau of Mines

Border raids spark anti raids and piracy fears

An Arizona editor argues for strong border defense against Mexican incursions urging Americans to retreat from towns under threat. The piece criticizes pacifists and warns that Mexican raids could erode U S territory, while a separate note jokes about dropping 100 overdue names from a subscription list as a protest.

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Civic pride urged to keep towns clean and thriving

The piece argues cleanliness benefits towns of 500 and cities of 4,000,000, linking civic enterprise to population growth and prospects. It notes how dirty streets and back-yard garbages reveal a town's inability to compete with cleaner communities and stresses the business case for keeping areas tidy.

Arizona aims to claim Grand Canyon as state park plan

Attorney General Wiley E B Jones says he will press Washington to secure a state claimed Grand Canyon by setting aside a township and building a state highway to the transcontinental road. State Land Commissioner Moccur and State Engineer Lamar Cobb back the move, seeking presidential orders to free Arizona from congressional action. The plan would edge the canyon into state control at no cost to Arizona, with Santa Fe Railroad past limitations to tourist access eased by a state driven park framework.

Phoenix Wiley EB. Jones Mocur Lamar Cobb Washington Secretary of Agriculture Arizona Grand Canyon Jones Moccur Santa Fe Aller & Profound Sect Park Commission Jossie Arison Bill Wan Washigton Tmtmergemeet Tt. Oumenetine Houston Congress Riet

Bisbee Miner Found Guilty in Immoral Purgery Case

A Bisbee miner was found guilty in a Tucson federal court trial yesterday evening in the case of Joseph Griffith and Bisbee viner. The jury reached the verdict after testimony about an attempt to bring Miss Ferrell into the United States for immoral purposes. Witnesses included Miss Ferrell’s mother, who corroborated her daughter’s account, and Griffith, who denied paternity and marriage claims.

Tucson Mar Os Bors Soduck Joseph Griffi Bisbee Viner Cere Ferrell United States Vic Gruih Miss Fee Cornwall Sade Ee & Ucket Unea Bisbee el Paso Miss Ferrell Moe Perrell Joseph Griffith Jesa

National Guardsmen Preserve Voting Rights Under Law

A misread claim about guardsmen losing votes is corrected. The Arizona National Guard members retain voting rights while in service, with eligibility defined by state election law and constitutional provisions. The secretary of commerce and mines notes guidance from past cases and suggests consulting the city attorney for specific residency questions and county eligibility.

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CAIL PRIMARY REGISTRATION DETERMINATION LIMITS CHANGES

An Arizona attorney general opinion states voters who register with a party cannot change to another affiliation after oath. The letter to Cochise County party officials warns nonpartisan registrants to declare their true party, noting no law allows post oath party switches before registration closes.

Wiley E Jones Cail James F. McDusaid Cochise County Owen Ebphy JF McDonald Democratic Central Bisbee Arizona

Missing Words Light on Arizona Liquor Proposal Trial

The report discusses a debate in Tucson on an amendment adding Article XXIV to the Arizona constitution. It argues the wording changes could alter liquor crime definitions and outlines penalties, transport, and permitted scientific use exceptions, with current and proposed provisions highlighted.

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El Paso Smelters Quell Ore Backlog Amid Strong Shipments

El Paso smelters report capturing nearly all ore offerings due to heavy shipments from existing contracts. Kuno Duerr, head of the El Paso smelter, says they are not soliciting ores but will manage almost all that are offered. They previously refused some independent loads but now handle them and expect no further trouble, stressing that processing all regional ores benefits the southwest. A separate note mentions a lost Merchan ts Pub. Co. sales sample and a penant finder reward in Tucson, with instructions to notify the county recorder at Tombstone.

el Paso Kuno Duerr Lost Merchants Pub. Co Womack Tucson Arizona Aleo Tombstone

Cochise County Registration Totals Report Update

A terse notice from Cochise County records shows the total registration up to date in Owen E Murphy's office. It cites 126 organizations and a Saturday figure of around 1,611 registered individuals, with about 2,000 added after the Saturday tour not previously included in the totals.

Cochise County Owen E Murphy

Arizona Cattle In Ready Demand For Kansas City Market

Tucson May 28 Traveling Preluht Agent LT Sparks of the Arizona Eastern Railroad is assembling two train loads of stock for shipment to Kansas City. First departure June 6 with 3 carloads ready and room for more. Second train June 15 with 15 cattle and 12 sheep already engaged. Cattle prices have held at 1 and 1.5 to 1.75 cents, signaling a strong market. The initial season shipment from Phoenix arrived in Kansas City a week after leaving, cattle placed on the market Monday morning.

Tucson Sparks Arizona Eastern Railroad Kansas City Phoenix

GAWE LAW CHANGES VIA THE INITIATIVE

State voters are to decide proposed reforms filed by initiative petition with the secretary of state. Key changes include deer season Oct 1 to Nov 1 with a bag limit reduced to one, wild turkey season Oct 1 to Nov 1 with a bag limit two, duck geese coot rail and larger shore birds Oct 15 to Jan 31 with a 20 birds per day limit, dove and whitewing season July 15 to Dec 31 with up to 25 birds per day, and resident fishing licenses raised to 1.26 and 20 for hook and line. additional protections for state fish and game are noted. A Wolstencroft and wife of Denver are visitors. Mr Wolstencroft is a representative of outers.

Hee Rere A. Wolstencroft Denver Mr. Wolstencroft

Equalization Board to Convene for Tax Assessments

The board of supervisors will convene tomorrow as a board of equalization and stay in session until the 10th of the present month to equalize, rate, or lower the assessment rolls as needed per the Attorney General’s guidance.

Board of Supersors Board of Equalization

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