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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1916
Page
4
In the Tombstone Daily Prospector edition a publisher notice appears alongside an odd bakery aside. An expert examined a Philadelphia doughnut and found it filled with unpleasant things, leaving the hole as the only pure part of the pastry.
A workman planting trees at Harvard University yard uncovered a 1787 coin inscribed Mind Your Own Business. The article notes early settlers valued the warning and suggests adopting such resolve could benefit individuals, communities, states, and the nation.
A compact opinion piece urges readers to value the home paper for local news not found in big city sheets. It notes two candidate deaths during elections and comments on debt, plus a quip about 215 young men claiming aristocratic lineage seeking status far from home.
A cautious critique notes a blackmailer avoided a harsher sentence after pleading guilty, claiming the public’s willingness to be spared disagreeable trials is limited. It reflects on US war relief giving, compares it to personal indulgences, laments suppression of Maximilian Harden, and calls for a fearless German-American voice.
The Hartford Courant laments premature praise for a potential second Wilson term. It argues the nation escaped blundering policies and predicts a principled successor will lead after March 5. The Phoenix Republican notes the Courant’s faith in self-government is renewed by the turnout and later returns.
An unknown man about forty years old was struck by a northbound Santa Fe train yesterday afternoon between Glendale and Phoenix. The mangled body was found by Koit Greene and identified by his daughter Mee Williams before authorities took over. An inquest was held and the body sent to J. T. Whitney for temporary keeping.
Dr Perecal Lowell founder and director of the Lowell Observatory Flagstaff died after a stroke. A renowned astronomer born in Boston in 1858 he helped study Mars Venus and Saturn. He founded the Lowell Observatory twenty years ago and was Abbott Lawrence Lowell’s brother.
The Knights of Pythiss Grand Lodge of Arizona opens a two day gathering in Phoenix with delegates from across the state. Grand Chancellor Tom Mithith presides as sessions begin at 10 AM. Pythian Sisters Temple III also meets at 10 with Supreme Chief Mrs Lily Samuels present. Purity Temple No 5 hosts entertainment tonight and a Queen of the Temple ceremonial planned for Friday night.
Reports from Phoenix indicate no definite governor result until official county counts are completed by boards of supervisors next Monday. Full returns from each county should be tallied by Tuesday to provide a definite figure early next week.
The Dunbar Cronin case was argued before the state supreme court over Cronin’s right to the office of state law and legislative librarian. Dunbar contests Cronin’s claim while Mark Dunbar seeks the seat on the board of curators, and the court may rule on legislative authority to create and name officials.
Williams Nov 13 John Mclaughlin a Sag say Camps lumberjack arrived with cash and spent money on whiskey. He was seen drunk and taken water at a pool hall. Wednesday he was found dead in Charley Holiner's house. A coroner's jury ruled death by natural causes, noting bootleg liquor could cause such outcomes.
The Surveyor General approves several mining claims in Arizona. Mineral Survey No. 3254 Black Jawk Frac lode claim by A L Holton in Mohave County San Francisco District. No. 9294 Spanish Treasure and Golden Eagle lode claims by Jaddis and Perry Company in Mohave. No. 246 Satisfaction Hopeful and Yellow Boy in Copper Basin Yavapai County owned by E Houk. No. 3911 Jack Rabbit lode claim in San Francisco District Mohave County owned by Tom Reed Gold Mines Company.
Card of thanks extends sincere gratitude to voters of Sanerone for support in the recent general election. Promises a diligent administration and a rich business approach aligned with the community's needs.
Bisbee November 14 John A Boyd a private in Troop G First Cavalry at Naco is charged with forging endorsements and taking a certificate from another soldier to cash at the local post office last week He waived preliminary examination before U S Commissioner J D Taylor and will be taken to Tucson tonight by deputy U S Marshal Jimmie Mc Donaia.
Phoenix November 15 Frank R Wil of the information division of the United States government visited yesterday to finalize arrangements for a farm loan board hearing at the federal building Saturday. The meeting aims to learn Arizona farmers loan needs and outline the twelve federal land districts. Secretary McAdoo is expected to attend along with board members. The hearing will include farmers and bankers and mark the next step in establishing regional banks to lend for agricultural purposes in February.
The article explains that the prohibition amendment will take effect after canvassing returns in each county, certification to the Secretary of State, and proclamation by the governor. Supervisors will meet to canvass, with results expected by December, and the measure becomes law when the governor proclaims the result.
On November 11 a white prisoner and two others escaped from the Douglas city jail by sawing through bars. Deputy Bowden and Chief Kirby were among the missing. a minor offender faced additional charges as the search extended. Police telegraphed for possible apprehensions as the case unfolded. The article also notes the arrival of Grace E. from Fort Huachuca and her funeral arrangements in Tucson.
The article notes Keystone Copper Company progressing with high copper samples and plans to increase labor as tungsten prices rise with nearby deposits expected to gain value. Benson, an overside observer, reports confidence in future production and expansion efforts at the camp near Johnson. Also included is a political message from Harry C. Wheeler thanking Cochise County residents for support and seeking help in his ongoing campaign.
The text discusses the immediate operation of the amendment and your duty to enforce it thereafter. It highlights the obligation to apply the amendment without delay and to maintain enforcement going forward.
Chauncey C. Vahart and Mrs Mire Burt Holmes, both of Phoenix, suffered serious injuries when their motorcycle struck a spring wagon on Tempe road about three miles from the city near the state asylum. Vahart endured crushed leg fractures and internal injuries, while Mrs Holmes had a compound leg fracture and multiple cuts. They were rushed to Sister’s hospital and were reported resting at a late hour.
John Erickson, father of Alma Erickson, is a fugitive as police probe her death and possible rape allegation. Mrs Erickson is held for insanity examination while Dr Walker, arrested on illegal operation charges, is released on bond as evidence shifts toward Erickson. Descriptions of the missing man sent across the Southwest.
A pretty wedding was solemnized Saturday when Miss O'Donnell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen E Murphree was wed to Joseph A Chas of Yuma at the bride’s parents home in Tombstone The groom a prominent Yuma businessman The couple will reside in Yuma after a short honeymoon The Prospector offers best wishes for a happy life.
A fragmentary notice describes a home of Mr and Mrs Charles Vader made happy by the birth of a late daughter and a newborn child, with garbled lines mentioning cigars and Charley. No clear events or dates emerge from the readable text.
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