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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1916
Page
4
The Tombstone Epitaph notes Tombstone could enter copper production soon. It cites reports of copper ore found by local properties of the Bunker Hill Mining Company and leases. Miners have observed greenish copper minerals in Milion Dollar and nearby Emerald workings, signaling potential expansion for the Old Camp.
The report suggests a possible new route from Johnson to Tombstone along the old Horse Ranch road. It notes the road is in good shape except for a fresh fault line requiring county repair at little cost. The change would bypass Glees Pearce and boost access to other county camps, warranting lay inquiry into needed repairs.
The 1916 Mining and Resources daily International edition debuts as a chronicle of Arizona mining. Major George H. Kel joins editors W ist and Pulcher in Tombstone and Cochise County, with Benson Signal noting forward progress in the mining and farming center.
In County Re Morphy office the registrar's blanks create trouble for three groups of registrants. Some register as non partisans, others fail to state a party, and all face potential misalignment at primaries. If voters ink a name on a ticketless form, their ballot may be invalid. The registrar is not tasked with advising voters on party affiliation. ignorance is not excused. Once registered, changes may be impossible, and party alignment could bar future candidacy if a party ticket is absent.
Attorney General Wiley E. Jones notes registration records show about one third of voters fail to state party affiliation. The observation, highlighted by V5 Prospector in last week’s editorial, marks a point in primaries registration.
A fire started in Miller Canyon near Palmerlee on Wednesday but caused little damage as it was discovered quickly by nearby residents who acted fast. Authorities expect arrests or charges as part of the incident investigation.
The board of supervisors met yesterday handling auditing and claims, appointing J. T. Toa as justice of the peace in John Welker as deputy sheriff, and naming new precinct officers. Election officers and polling places for forty six precincts were to be set, with further appointments including W. Robinson as justice of the peace to fill a vacancy. Plans to wire the courthouse for electric lights were approved and funding authorized. Pirtleville incorporation was deferred for further checking. Bonds for a new court building and equipment were authorized. The board planned a Saturday session as a board of equalization to finalize rolls.
Beehdoli, a magazine writer and short story author, spent days in Cochise County gathering material for a modern Arizona story. He visited Tombstone and Cochise Stronghold near Douglas and notes southern Arizona offers rich material and intrigue. He is an old friend of Sheriff Wheeler and aims to craft a vivid regional narrative.
A man named Salazar was struck by a moving Southern Pacific engine while fleeing a train near Tucson. He sustained a fractured skull and broken left leg, and died en route to a hospital. Coroner Cowstock will hold a hearing Friday. A letter from his mother and a note to a Hermonville contact were found on him. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
June 4 Arizona and Washington public building appropriations move forward with $100000 for a Prescott pubic building and $15000 for a site at Biebee Arizona, approved by the Senate in a brief session.
Douglas June 7 three soldiers from the eleventh infantry mounted orderly section bound over to Superior Court on charges of highway robbery and beating Mike Zied, a chauffeur. They were captured at Rodeo by Sheriff Wheeler, with bonds set at 1000 each. Private Gilmore is held at camp after returning.
Mrs. Sarah Miller, longtime Tombstone resident, tripped over a wire while tending chickens and sustained a broken right hip. Neighbor Al Godfrey summoned aid. she was taken to Douglas hospital for treatment and recovery, with hopes of favorable progress despite advanced age.
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