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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1917
Page
5
BISHEE March 1 United States Senator Mark Smith Arizona statesman has returned to Washington from Florida in improved health. He now chairs the senate printing committee and has relinquished the irrigation panel. The record notes his prominence and current duties while health improves.
Bill Hartich longtime Tombstone Prospector editor visits Douglas and is greeted by many old friends. He recently sold his Tombstone property and moved to Tuc California to live with his parents. Hartich tours the city, praising new blocks, government building, street paving, and local pride while old Tombstone loyalties are noted.
In Socorro county a party camp near the 1.1 ranch faced a fatal poisoning. Antonio Chavey died after consuming bread shared at supper. Marleno Niestas and Rafael Gonzales escaped death. Otesime Chavey and Jose de la Luz Perce are jailed awaiting transfer. The four men had argued over a horse before the meal.
News notes from Gleeson report the third Arizona state legislature cost under 49 000 with estimates by State Auditor Jenee L Boyer. A summary compares the first three sessions and notes substantial savings versus earlier sessions, and lists local residents in Gleeson during March.
Beatrice Amado, about years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rafael Amado, suffered severe burns last Sunday while attempting to start a fire with gasoline mistaken for kerosene. Her condition improved but recovery remains uncertain. prospects depend on no unforeseen complications.
From Bisbee mine Molland returns home after visiting relatives in Bla veo. Tom Brown Porter party in Tombstone visit from Bisbee. Mrs Barrow convalescing after appendicitis operation. Haleigh Brock and Glenn Cook of Bedford Indiana visiting Tombstone, may relocate here. Kendall ranch hosts birthday for Mrs Howe with local friends. Supt King of EP&SW railroad tours Tombstone property. Funeral held for Tom Musso in Tombstone. relatives attended from Gleeson. Naturalization day sees about 70 new citizens amid crowded court. Fire at Bunker Hill mill extinguished by workers. Mrs M P Kelly returns from Chicago. S W White in court. Grand Central pump scrap iron sale announced.
David Poplinski of Phoenix surrendered at the police station claiming he killed a man named Johnson in self defense in Nashua Montana twelve years ago and buried the body. The sheriff of Glasgow Montana said a warrant was held and would depart for Phoenix that night.
Statewide items report Tucson fines for traffic violators with few exemptions while other towns prepare water projects for Livestock ranches and railroads. A Scottsdale horse kick injures a three year old boy badly. Phoenix ponders removing the town ditch and paving with ornamental edging. Tucson begins clearing for an added wing to the Santa Rita Hotel.
Sir Gilbert Parker author and British press representative departed California for Castle Hot Springs Arizona to regain his health. He had traveled from California several weeks earlier seeking renewal but the effort reportedly did not benefit him.
A state engineer reports on convict labor for road building in Arizona. Two plans tested include a donor system in which convicts wear identifying marks and have limited movement, and guarded camps emphasizing strict supervision. Costs per convict day ran about 78.7 cents for food and camp needs, with total working day costs around 1.29 dollars. Food quality matches free labor camps, and authorities reject low food standards for prisoners. Outdoor work is valued but not yet seen as warranting reduced legal controls.
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