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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1915
Page
1
Earl T. Williams, one of the bootleggers rounded up by Sheriff Wheeler at Douglas, was arraigned in the superior court and pled guilty to two charges. He received four months in the county jail and a $50 fine.
After a five day trial the jury in George M. Dwyer vs Oma by Structural Steel Company awarded the plaintiff $2907.40 for damages alleged from work on the big bridge across the Colorado River. The original suit sought $20000 but was reduced due to corporate status of the defendant.
Phoenix report notes proposed transcontinental tariff changes show California gains while Arizona faces higher relative costs. New tariffs include no ticket price rise to California points but a ten percent hike to other Southwest destinations. Huachuca Water Co voices concern over impact on irrigation users amid pending commission review. Tombstone Transfer Company advertises sacked alfalfa and kindling wood for sale.
Reports from county treasurers compiled by the state tax commission show more than 37 300 taxpayers in Arizona. Counts by county were received and summarized, indicating a rising total across the state.
March 25 Fred Allen, a Miami Copper Co employee, was badly burned and blinded in a premature blast at the Miami mine. He was treated at Miami-Inspiration hospital and then flown to Phoenix for specialist eye care. doctors believe his sight may be saved with proper treatment.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for men only. On April 23 an exam for a mine surgeon in the Bureau of Mines Pittsburg Pa, salary 2400 to 2700, with duties including mine rescue care and health examinations. Additional exams on April 20 for a blacksmith in Washington DC, and on April 28 for a junior bacteriologist, draftsman, editor, and surveyor draftsman.
At a Willcox Cochise conference the board, county engineer and citizens agreed to rebuild the road crossing the alkali lake. The raised five foot grade will be riprapped on both sides to combat slippery soil, with work to start as soon as possible.
A compilation of brief items from Tombstone notes including a flag incident at a schoolhouse viewed as distressing and to be punished, militia stipends, a family trip to Bisbee, a water works burn injury, a reported death of Geo Criswell and a death expected for George Caswell, and John Costello returning to Tombstone after two years away.
The Douglas area reports turmoil as federal actions against opium and derivatives push many drug users to crime. A deputy sheriff Ed Drew was killed during a hold up at Schillings Saloon near Ray years ago, and Jack Mathos seeks parole. Ramond Renee, a notable Globe driver, suffered a minor head wound from an accidental pistol discharge while cleaning a pistol.
Unofficial reports from the county seat say Old Dominion Mining faces copper ore strikes near the Globe Miami road, while Central School holds an election for trustee with J H Johnson elected by fifteen votes, defeating W A Fowler and James A Lamb. Also, Harry McCool faces murder-related proceedings, and local court activity rises with judges and visiting attorneys noted.
March 7 the joint pest house of city and county to be erected near Don Luis was affirmed after a Tombstone meeting. Officials discussed reducing the $2500 appropriation to $1500, then raised it to $2000 with potential up to $2500. Bids will be called soon to proceed swiftly.
A terse compilation of weather notes and community items from Tombstone and nearby towns lists rainfall and snow depths across northern plateau and high elevations, plus theater ads, irrigation rate remarks, and visits by local figures. The varied items include sermons, theater bills, and officials traveling for county matters.
List of letters remaining uncalled for and advertised for the week ending March 27. Names include Milan Satrik, Jean Dias, Martin Olsen, Jessie Pope, George W Austin, Maud Baker, Carlos Moreno, Guillermo Hernandez, Simon Hernands. One cent fee collected on delivery. Paul A. Smith, Postmaster.
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