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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1917
Page
4
The Tombstone Epitaph Giragi Brothers publish The Weekly Edition of The Tombstone Daily Prospector, noted as Cochise County's oldest newspaper. It holds Post Office entry status in Tombstone, Arizona with in advance subscription rates.
A crafty polemic from Cochise County opposes county seat removal and a road bond issue. It laments Douglas moving away from fine roads and clean air, arguing residents should resist changes to preserve local benefits.
Former U S Marshal Charlie Overlock criticizes local officials for pushing a costly courthouse site. He cites block lot prices totalling about 220 000 dollars and a building estimate near 250 000 dollars, predicting a nine hundred thousand dollar grand total with furnishings. He warns taxpayers face a trimming if plans proceed.
A Bisbee leader argues against county seat removal while a Douglas resident threatens to circulate petitions, challenging claims of broad public demand. The Prospector notes heated exchanges and cautions that many county residents oppose the plan despite Douglas publicity.
United States Land Office announces multiple selections under the 1910 act, listing lists and serial numbers for indemnity and bond payment land grants in Maricopa, Pima, Yavapai, and Coconino counties. Protests or contests during five weeks after publication are invited to the General Land Office.
The article notes meetings in Bowie San Simon Benson Willcox and Cochise debating county division and actions in resolution form. Attendees express views on removing the county seat, reflecting political tension among local tax payers and officials. The opening line echoes a classical warning about hubris.
Ohl a general merchandise dealer declares strong opposition to removing the county seat from Tombstone and to county division. He warns taxpayers will understand the implications when the issue is raised, and suggests supporters in Douglas will face the same stance.
Notice of land listings in multiple townships across Pima Yavapai and Coconino Counties. Lists include serial numbers, sections, and lots for payment of bonds and interest, school and asylum funds, normal schools, penitentiaries, and other public lands with protest deadlines by March 31, 1917. Dated Phoenix February 26 1917.
Under acts of Congress an application for survey and withdrawal was filed by the Governor, State Land Commissioner, and Arizona Attorney General for lands in Cochise County, township areas 18 to 32. Unsurveyed lands are withdrawn from December 26, 1916, for a sixty day period for Arizona to select lands not under adverse claim, with first publication February 11, 1917.
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