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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1915
Page
4
Publication details from the Tombstone Epitaph list the Gi1ragi Brothers as publishers and note weekly issues at Cochise County’s county seat. It references subscription options including one year six months and single copies, with pricing details implied.
June 21 report on the land bill conferees but House did not act before adjournment while Senate accepted it The land department personnel remained unchanged and officials to act were named The Edwards prohibition law passed the House but failed to be enrolled Pinkley’s capital punishment bill tied The land code bill accepted by House moves to Osborn for approval Second superior court bill and salaries for land commissioners passed The state labor board and arbitration bill approved without opposition Flood relief funds and other measures advanced Adjournment looms as session nears end Representative Doyle released from hospital
A murky OCR note describes a pending decision on alcohol regulations and sacramental use. It references a plan to exempt wine for religious ceremonies, to be handled by the county sheriff and delivered to a requester, with a decision expected soon.
The Arizona Supreme Court held Mohave County cannot appeal Board of Equalization decisions. The case Mohave County vs W. K. Stephens involved tax protest. after trial a jury reduced taxes from 494 to 320 dollars. The court ruled it lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal.
From Florence Arizona June 22 1915 Attorney General Wiley E Jones telegram to Governor John M Slayton of Georgia commends his decision to commute Leo M Franks death sentence to life imprisonment He cites oath of office and duty and offers sympathy signed Wiley E Jones Attorney General Board of Pardons and Paroles Arizona.
The United States Supreme Court ruling clarifies that shipping liquor for personal use into dry territories is not barred by the Webb Kenyon law. The decision centers on individual consumption and states that interstate shipments intended for personal use do not violate federal prohibitions. The ruling may energize prohibitionists to push stricter state measures and anti liquor propaganda.
A clipping from the Los Angeles Times notes United States Senator J. P. Brown of Casa Grande Arizona visited Westminster in Los Angeles. The item recalls other erroneous notices about prominent Arizonans and mining men, illustrating how misidentifications appear in papers.
Dr W M Randolph of Busker Hill with Attorney Harry E Pickett visited Douglas on business matters yesterday. Weather records show Tombstone marked its highest temperature ever recorded yesterday, per local observer FN Wotcott.
Phoenix reports the death of Henry T. Andrews at Prescott following a heart attack. A prominent public servant, he chaired the territorial house and authored the mine tax law known as the Andrew Bill, influential until 1912.
A crew identified as E P and S W painters arrived in the county seat today and began applying three new coats of paint to the local depot. They also brightened the surrounding structures and prepared the site with refreshed trim and highlights.
Secretary Barnes of the Rouquillas Land and Cattle Company visited the county seat yesterday. He said the roundup is active near the San Pedro and that 40 carloads of cattle were shipped to Kern County Land Company at Bakersfield, California. About 1,900 head were included, mostly young stock ranched for market. The Hollowitas Company is building three dams on the reef area damaged by floods. the dams aim to control water as conditions allow.
A large forest fire rages northeast of the town in the San Jose Mountains Sonora devastating pine timber and beach land. Authorities fear loss of unattended camp fire sparked the blaze. Firefighters struggle as winds hamper containment with no sign of abatement.
An enthusiastic meeting in Cochise County, Bisbee area, discussed reducing proposed mileage for trunk lines and forming a campaign plan. AH Gardner chaired, with J H Gray as secretary and county engineer J C Ryan. attendees from Tombstone Benson Wilcox and others urged petitions to county supervisors for bond funding.
Seven youths, two high school pupils, were arrested in Prescott on a kidnapping charge tied to the abduction of high school seniors before graduation exercises. They were released after posting $1000 bonds each. Ben Gordon, a traveling salesman, reported losing his bill book and a ticket to San Francisco while being shaved at a Tucson hotel barber shop.
State tax commission selected Phoenix as the site for the 13th county assessor convention. The six week gathering begins July 20 with opening remarks at noon. Presiding officers and county supervisors will discuss equitable assessments ahead of the tax commission meeting.
Clerk Karger of the Lowell Volunteer Fire Department announces an election to be held in August to establish a free volunteer fire department. Property owners may vote on the creation and the needed increased tax assessment to fund apparatus.
Clerk A C Kurger of the board stated that within two weeks mock will begin on the Tombstone Canyon Divide and extend toward Bisbee. The project will use convict labor and supply routes may center through Tombstone, linking to the Borderland route as emergency funds become available.
June 22 report from Ed ward Maney deputy state mine inspector for the Southern District notes Cochise county mining camps such as Gleeson Courtland Pearce and Mascot are in excellent condition. Massey reports teasers at work in Courtland and Pearce’s big gold mine Commonwealth Extension project is planned by Bisbee people. Shannon Copper Company at Gleeson employs about seventy men using low grade ore as flux for Greenlee county operations. Activity at Gleeson remains steady and expected to rise with copper sector improvements.
A three year old girl in a rural setting was accidentally shot when a pistol discharged. The bullet struck near the left shoulder, causing a dangerous wound and prompting medical attention. Authorities and witnesses described a chaotic scene as the pistol was fired during a Western play incident.
In Prescott June a state medical association elected officers for the Arizona State Medical Association. Dr Kay Thomas was named president, with Dr Southworth as vice president and Dr AW Varnell as third vice president. Dr CE Youth became secretary and Dr Idy of Givhe was treasurer. The convention attendees elected officers for the northern division and other roles, with the meeting held in San Francisco.
Tecson June 21. Injunction proceedings by brewing firms including Copper City Brewing and others to review sales of non alcoholic products like Barrette Hopsies and related items. Judge Sawtelle expected to preside with Assistant U S Attorney Gerald Jones Kramer and clerk Lewis. California attendees anticipated to attend from San Francisco Tuesday.
In Phoenix June 21 a man died suddenly in the Maricopa waiting room of the Southern Prete. Clothing yielded a letter to George Hibness, P O Box 920 Phoenix, aiding identification. Coroner ordered the body to Tempe for an undertaker. Tuberculosis noted as a cause. Relatives not yet located.
A garbled OCR passage outlines an official meeting with Chief Bravin and a council seeking answers on municipal payrolls and positions. It references city attorney, treasurer, clerk, marshal, police judge, health officer, and street superintendent, plus salaries and duties in a confused format. The piece centers on who holds which offices and what compensation they receive.
Tucson June 22 The Christine mine fear Hayden has been taken over by the American Smelting and Refining company announced yesterday by Julius Bruttsennutt Jr local representative The mine, one of the most IND properties in Acima, will receive extensive improvements with plans for a 1000 ton per day output and 100 workers. A railway spur will connect the mine to the Hasden smelter mile and a half away. Sterman named superintendent to report to Tucson office.
The notice urges subscriptions to the home paper, arguing weekly rates are affordable and help fund the local community. It emphasizes reciprocal benefits to all residents and asks readers to consider subscribing rather than borrowing without consent.
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