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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1916
Page
4
The Tombstone Epitaph discusses mining finance, bank attitudes, and investor prospects in copper and other metals. It notes bankers support legitimate mining ventures with due diligence and credit, and contrasts eastern viewpoints with western practices. It also cites Arizona opinion on booze advertising and merchant boycotts as reflected by Mohave Miner.
A reflective piece argues anger weakens mind and body, urging calm strategy in intellectual and physical contests. It compares sparring to daily life, noting a smiling, steady temperament withstands blows and leads to victory. End with a call to regain self control and choose composure over rage.
After a tough state election, Arizona plans to push forward with mining development and boost copper production, aiming to surpass all other states in extraction and sales. The policy environment remains favorable for mining firms seeking expansion and investment.
The city election passed with little enthusiasm as Democrats faced no opposition and were endorsed by Republicans. Tombstone elected an able council body believed to have the city’s interests at heart with planned improvements starting the new year.
A rear arcade hotel blaze in Tombstone threatened downtown for the fourth time, but rapid, uncoordinated action by bystanders and workers prevented a larger disaster. The incident highlights the need for an organized fire department, with city leaders rumored to consider steps toward formal organization and improved protection.
Immigrant Arthur Williams and his five year old daughter arrived in Tucson from Nogales after fleeing Villa incursions near Chihuahua. Williams, an agent for a supply firm, lost his wife and another child during the escape and buried his family in Hermosillo before seeking help in Nogales and Tucson. He traveled with American helpers and is now rebuilding with aid from local Masons and relatives.
Investigation continues into the death of Alma Erickson after an operation in Bisbee. Friends of Dr EB Walker urge patience as officials gather evidence and consider clearing the doctor of professional charges once all facts are revealed.
In Bisbee Lieutenant Frank Smith and the provost guard seized hundreds of shirts, bat, and other warfighting garments from soldiers’ equipment. Officers stopped anyone wearing a government article, confiscating items and filing names and addresses with local authorities to halt further sales or transfers.
Pittsburg capital forms a syndicate offering about one million dollars to Peon to reopen and operate the Gladstone Me aty mine at McCabe. Carl H. Wolf of the Newark Bay Smeli ne Refining Co and engineer W C Thomas oversee the overhaul of machinery and facilities over recent days.
Washington reports a November 18 meeting at the federal building in Phoenix to guide the twelve federal land bank districts under the new federal farm loan act. Board members William G. McAdoo George W. Ris Herbert Quick and others will lead the session inviting Arizona farmers and organizations to provide needs data and to file claims for bank locations.
Tombstone officials announce a $50 prize for the driver with the fastest time from Douglas to Phoenix as part of the Arizona state race. Ray Krets and A Hughes of Tombstone fund the awards. Chambers of Commerce in Douglas Tucson Florence and Mescal promote the event with road notices. Entries are growing. many top southwest drivers are expected to compete.
The Arizona eastern depot at Fort Thomas was completely destroyed by fire last Saturday morning. The annex burned early with the main building, leaving no chance to check the line. Loss to the railroad and Agent C W Healey's personal effects mount to about 150 dollars as the company uses box cars temporary telegraph and an improvised express office while the station is rebuilt.
Phoenix reports official data show more than 81 800 voters registered in Arizona for the upcoming election. The secretary of state figures, with county records notes on cancellations, mark the state's total across Apache to Yuma counties and include Mohave Navajo and other counties among the listed totals.
M. a. Stark, owner of the Princess bakery in East Tempe, was robbed of about $100 by two men after 11 PM Tuesday. He carried the cash in his coat pocket, failed to deposit Monday due to a bank holiday, and was beaten unconscious outside his bakery. Police investigated but have no solid clues. Stark says the assailants were likely two Mexican men.
Clarence D. Le Sueur of Hereford Arizona has filed notice of intention to make three year final proof to establish his homestead claim on Section 13 Township 32S Range 21E G and S Meridian. The hearing before J D Taylor Arizona on October 1916 at Bisbee will witness John Nelson William Page Jacob Karlen and Paul Frampton as witnesses.
In New Mexico a poisonous spring near the Canjilon district puzzles authorities as stock die and animals suffer. Forest Rangers collected samples. chemistry reports show nitrate salts and other traces, but in minute quantities. A government study of symptoms is planned to explain the mystery.
Tucson November 5 Professor Charles Willis director of the State Bureau of Mines will attend the American Mining Congress convention and supervise the Arizona exhibit The Chamber of Commerce will ensure Pitac countries representation Quarters for the exhibit are arranged in a room opposite the air atrium of the headquarters hotel
Stephen Toth, temporarily employed at the O C smelter in blacksmith, has perfected a padlock with a changeable combination and night opening by touch. It includes a burglar alarm surge when forced and aims for large scale manufacture. Toth also created a wrench later licensed to Simmons Hardware for Keen Kutter tools.
Theodore Ryan, a Tombstone native who spent his boyhood in the city, died at his father's West Prescott home from pneumonia at age 26. He left a widow and brothers as survivors. The funeral was held at the Ruffner parlors last Monday afternoon. Dr. LB Hamilton, formerly of Tombstone and now in Cananea, traveled through Bisbee to Fresno to vote for Woodrow Wilson.
About 200 children will march before the fair’s opening on Children's Day in Phoenix. They represent local firms and compete for prizes including a silver loving cup. The event, directed by Mrs. E Ingham, unfolds during Festival of the Seasons with pageantry led by Royal observers and city partners. Proceeds from seat sales support a municipal art gallery purchase.
Shaughney of the state fair reports a telegram from Captain W W Guff in San Francisco stating a model of the battleship Wyoming will be sent for exhibition at the fair. The Wyoming flagship to Admiral Mayo’s Atlantic fleet displaces 26000 tons with 28000 horsepower and four screws. It carries 33 main guns and a crew of 1100.
Nov 4 report from Canauea states General Sobarzo, commander, ordered severe penalties for liquor abuse by soldiers. Two intoxicated soldiers broke into a Chinese merchant home, were killed under order, and the merchant was fined 500 gold. The Chinese man allegedly advised restraint and refused further sales.
The Arizona state board of trade will convene Thursday November 16 at 9 30 o clock in Phoenix chamber of commerce rooms. Harry Welch will report on Maricopa county exhibit at the El Paso Dry Farm congress and the annual report on funds raised for the battleship Arizona. A secretary conference for commercial organizations will be arranged.
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