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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1915
Page
4
May 17 with two precincts left to report the $150,000 bond for good roads in Pinal county appears carried by about five to one. Casa Grande Maricopa Red Rock and Kelvin show almost unanimous support while Florence votes 30 to 21 against the bond.
In Phoenix on May 17, former Attorney General George P. Bullard prepared a bill in equity to seek an injunction in federal court at Tucson against the attorney general’s threat to stop the sale of Hopski, a San Diego Brewing Company product. Other productions may follow based on the suit’s outcome as recent Phoenix sales dropped after ten cars were sold in April amid prosecutions.
Prescott May 17 Lee Hung a Chinese prisoner awaiting trial for delivering opiate yensher to a fellow inmate, made three suicide attempts last Wednesday evening. He bound a strap to his bunk but fell, tried again, then beat himself with a shoe. County physician Southworth offered his favorite dope, after which he slept peacefully and others rested.
At 565 feet the United Eastern mine in Oatman Arizona yields high grade ore worth thousands per ton and contains a continuous body of commercial ore from 200 feet to current workings. A 135 foot cut on the 56 and 35 feet of ore furl lie ahead. the full width beyond is conjectural but the vein appears as wide as the present section.
With half the final survey finished, work on the Tucson, Cornelia and Gila Bend railroad is designed to finish transportation for ores and concentrates of the Calumet & Arizona Mining company produced at the New Cornelia properties in the Ajo district. The counter action will probably start at Gita Bend.
Yesterday at the home of her father E. J. Westervelt Miss Juanita Westervelt became the bride of Mr. G. H. McMahon. Rev H A Deck performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Tombstone.
Professor C F Willis announces that the University of Arizona will inaugurate next year in its college of mines a plan to surpass all other mining schools. The program uses Tucson as a base to study cyaniding in Tombstone Pearce and Wickenburg smelting at Douglas Hayden and others mining methods at Bisbee Tombstone Pearce Ray and Hayden flotation and copper leaching at Hayden Globe and Miami and more. The approach combines theory with practical observation to give students a real insight into the industry and opportunity to meet active industry professionals.
At Congregational church Sunday evening Rey H A Deck lauded the WCTU and numerous cleanup drives. He credited Sheriff Wheeler and county officials for state cleanliness efforts, praised cemetery cleanup, and urged sustained public involvement against germs and dirt across neighborhoods.
In Nogales two rivals, Nogales Electric Limit Ice & Water Co and International Company, fought for the town’s business rights. The Arizona Corporation Commission granted certificates of public convenience and necessity to both, allowing them to operate.
May 1 reports say four counts of selling liquor faced Al Moore a Douglas area bootlegger after a morning arrest by Deputy Sheriff Johnny Newell at Naco. Moore arraigned before Judge Maclay with prelim set for Wednesday at 10. His bond is $4,000. A trunk with 80 quarts of whiskey was seized and taken to city hall, with owner unnamed and a warrant pending.
A telegram from Phoenix dated May 18 announces the quarantine on unloading state shipments of Arizona live stock will begin tomorrow until the Arizona quarantine is lifted. The Live Stock Sanitary Commission will meet Thursday to consider the situation and Karas prohibits importation.
The Clarkdale smelting plant of United Verde Copper was blown in today in the presence of a large guest list of mining and engineering figures. The article defends migratory bird protection laws, detailing state and federal statutes on open season for doves and white wings. It notes federal law supersedes state law and that officials will report violations to federal authorities through mid July.
Doyne Merrill reports strong activity in Johnson area with Arizona United starting extensive operations and bringing in a full force. Arizona-Michigan mine has cut a rich ore body with ten carloads ready to ship. New hoist installed, shaft down to twenty feet, water depth encountered, and large-scale development planned led by B C McMahon. Stock recently around 25 cents, now trading near $1.00.
Arizona Good Roads Association holds a crowded Tucson meeting with over 160 attendees including 80+ Maricopa delegates. They adopt a $100,000 annual road appropriation request, invite supervisors and engineers to attend tax conference, urge War Department and Interior to build roads, and commit to biannual meetings. Gov. Hunt and state officials address the gathering.
Professor C H Richardson reports a remarkable egg found in a nest. The egg was abnormally large, and upon breaking the outer shell revealed another perfect egg with a strong shell inside. Between the shells lay only the white of the inner egg.
Charles E Bull, secretary of the International Publishing Co, was given a funeral at 4 pm yesterday from the Presbyterian church under Loyal Order of Moose auspices. Members from three lodges including city, Eighteenth Infantry and Twenty-second Infantry attended and accompanied the cortege to the cemetery.
Antony Gustafsoe, 53, a farmer living just north of Phoenix, took poison Saturday afternoon after despondency over business affairs. He had previously threatened self harm. His wife found him dead on the floor when she returned home around five o'clock.
Mrs Detus asks if Bastom work is helpful and Mrs Artigue replies with enthusiasm. She claims to have been the first to reach a bargain counter among a hundred in a crowded line this morning. The exchange captures everyday market chatter and local personalities.
Phoenix May 17 report: senate committee of the whole considers the house appropriation bill with numerous reductions totaling 826,300. Key changes include cuts to corporation commission, auditor, tax commission, governor’s office, and treasury stenography. Debate over attorney general clerk salary and gate wardens, while an amendment seeks to override conflicting statutes. House adjourns after postponing minutes and clemency memorial.
Warning against ointments containing mercury to treat catarrh as they damage mucous surfaces and disturb the system. Advises using only prescriptions from reputable physicians and notes products claiming to be mercury free cure. Mentions suppliers offering safe formulas and cautions readers to verify authenticity before purchase.
Last Monday Sup. 5S. Tones reported April mill cleanup with $85,000 monthly bars, below usual. Kenewon Miner plans option to buy 11 estates in Costhe creek district, Wickenhaire. The Arizona corporation commission denied Teesa Gu Electric Light and Power Company permit requests, citing delinquent interest. A baby case near Groom Creek, Phoenix, involved unresolved details. George Demaine suit against Crowniater Asuone Smelting Co. for $25,000 libel damages. Sheriff Adams of Phoenix arrested Joe Honeycutt alias Murphy at Tonto creek head residence.
Erwin G. Baker wired from New York that he arrived yesterday morning, completing the San Diego to New York run in 1 day 1 hour 18 minutes, breaking his prior motorcycle record of 11 days 11 hours 10 minutes.
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