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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1916
Page
4
The Tombstone era weekly notes Calumet Arizona Copper Queen and others pushing growth as mining spreads. It argues modern methods demand loyal employees who advance from older mines to new properties, elevating both workers and companies.
A note of congratulations from the Tucson Citizen to a newly appointed Republican committee member follows efforts by Mike in securing the post. Ralph is praised for the appointment while Cameron seeks reappointment amid Tucson discussions. Allen B. Jaynes represents National party interests in Arizona with Bisbee and Hotified involvement noted.
The copper industry sees record profits and wealth for 1916 with net earnings rising sharply from thirty odd companies. Dividend disbursements are expected around 24 million dollars, signaling higher wages for labor and large production gains amid better prices. Arizona mining yields record wage totals and stockpiled value. A Texas widow’s letter to Arizona papers ends with a quip about marriage. Bootlegging issues and nonpartisan voter registrations are mentioned in local notes.
Tombstone Arizona sees Attorney General Wiley E Jones reply to County Recorder Owen E Murphy regarding altering voter registrations after oath. Jones states no lawful basis to change party affiliation once registered under oath. awaiting County Attorney Rows’ opinion.
Arizona unveils copper-colored license plates featuring a bull to honor the stock industry, linked to copper production leadership. Secretary of State Sidney P. Ogborne announced the plan as readiness for the 1816 license period. The article notes California used a bear motif and praises the bull as a sturdy symbol.
County Engineer Ryan and supervisors Rock and Karger visited Gleeson on official business to review rock removal and rut filling between here and the Bisbee Extension. He said work will start on the permanent highway location once Engineer Kimmel returns from his father’s bedside, with a state highway section between the Bisbee Extension and Government Draw to be expedited.
A fragmentary 19th century note from Tombstone Arizona discusses a manganese discovery in Cochise County near Courtland and the Dragoon mountains. It cites ore outcrops, a 200 acre deposit, and a claim that the manganese ore contains about 47.96 percent manganese with analyses suggesting strategic importance for national supply. the writer urges mining interest and references a Copperox Mining Company.
June 12 Moran the federal convict who escaped from the county jail was arrested Thursday near Junction by Moranell and others assisted by Deputy Cox and is now lodged in the county jail. Moran and Stevens were two of eight who escaped after sawing their way out. two Mexicans and an Italian left with American companions toward the border. Marshal Dillon directs the search as authorities plan further arrests before sundown.
A Douglas riot left Private Conkers fatally wounded in the neck amid clashes between rival groups. Authorities dispersed hundreds, arrested several, and deployed peacekeepers to restore order at Camp Hatey Jones. The incident followed earlier attacks and injuries as police and soldiers confronted rioters.
A Tombstone couple tied the knot in El Paso in a ceremony described with local detail and names. Guests included friends and family as Cupid sent a playful storm of speculation, while the couple prepared to start a life together in Tombstone and share celebrations with relatives.
Arrangements are set for the American Institute of Mining Engineers gathering in Arizona from September 26. A special New York City train will carry members and guests, with a full itinerary including a Grand Canyon visit. The Arizona committee led by Gerald F. Sherman has arranged a weekly program, approved by the institute and the coordinating committee.
The county assessor Hugh Hughes reports little change in the tax assessment rolls since the last compilation. Despite new land and properties, the board expects near stabilization with hearings planned for owners who see their taxes as too high. Tucson events meanwhile include a July 4 motorcycle race prize fund, with entries from Bisbee Tombstone and Douglas. Benson notes the death of Sextus Johnson aged 82, with his funeral conducted by Elder M. P. Coeby and remarks on his pioneer family lineage.
Petition for authority to sell $100000 worth of stock to finance new rolling stock and equipment has been filed with the Arizona corporation commission by the Tucson Coralla and Gila Bend railroad company. The line runs from Gila Bend on the Southern Pacific to Ajo in Pima county.
June 14. While unloading two wagonloads of bottled beer at Thirteenth Street and E Avenue, J B Merck J F Tarne T F Chambers Willard Doney and E W Johnson were arrested by Constable Sam Hayhurst. The two wagons held about 7.5 barrels of beer of various brands, the largest single capture in Cochise county since Prohibition. Evidence kept by officers. bonds set at $1,000 each for a Friday 2 pm preliminary hearing. A N made bond.
June progress hints Guggenheim interest in Chloride district. Visit by Juline Kruttechnitz Jr of Tucson and Fred Lanagan of San Francisco indicates Southwest company representatives eye potential properties in the area.
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