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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1915

Page

7

Arizona Motorcade to El Paso Texas from Southern Arizona towns

The December O12 tentative date for a motorcade from southern Arizona to El Paso aims to meet with the El Paso chamber to discuss removing Lordsburg from the Borderland Route. Delegations from Douglas Bisbee Tucson Tombstone will present why the route change saves miles and improves roads. The event doubles as a trade excursion for regional businesspeople and mirrors El Paso visits to the area.

Arizona el Paso Chamber of Commerce Lordsburg New Mexico Ovcar K. Gall Joseph H. Gray Warren District Malpais Machita N. M Arans Rodeo Douglas International

Advancements in Copper Smelting Practice at Clifton Arizona

The Arizona Copper Co at Clifton illustrates progress in smelting from a small adobe furnace in ISTS to a modern electrically assisted plant. Since 1880 the Longfellow mine ore processing expanded under Scotch ownership, with the old plant eventually retired as the new fully automatic facility began operations. The newer plant handles district ore, even chunks with high copper content up to forty percent, marking a landmark upgrade.

Arizona Copper Co Clifton Ists Longfellow Longfellow Mining Co Arizona Copper Co., Ltd Scotch Corporation Elec City Fulton

Sheriff summons jurors and witnesses across county

Sheriff Wheeler and deputies are at work summoning jurors and witnesses throughout the county. Over thirty jurors have already been found, with several precincts still to hear from.

Wheeler

Gila County road bond issue carries vote tally described

The Globe report notes strong support for a 350000 bond issue to improve highways in Gila County with precinct totals from Globe Miami Lower Miami Hayden Winkelman and smaller precincts showing 361 more votes for bonds than against. The overall turnout across these precincts reached 434 in favor versus a smaller opposed total, prompting county officials to prepare fund administration.

Globe Gila County County Board of Supervisors Miami Lower Miami Hayden Winkelman Smailer

Strike District Developments in Miami Mining Scene

News from the Miami Miners union reports Guy Miller, who leads the Chiron strike, leaving to attend Western Federation of Miners executive meeting. George Powell will replace him in Clifton planning. federal investigators for Clifton arriving soon.

Miami JL. Downely Miami Miners Union Guy Miller Chiron Western Federation of Miners West Clifton Canada United States Donnelly George Powell Phoenix Mr. Miller Mr .Miller Donn

County Boundary Dispute Hearing Set in Phoenix

Evidence in the Yuma and Maricopa county boundary dispute will be heard by a referee in Phoenix on November 17 and 18. Yuma County Attorney Colman and Assistant County Attorney Molloy will travel to Phoenix to represent Yuma County, in a case deemed important to this region.

Yuma Maricopa Phoenix Colman Molloy Yuma County

Refusal to Lift Ban on Mexican Cattle Embargo Persists

The Livestock Sanitary board in Arizona again refused to lift the embargo on Mexican cattle, keeping the ban in place for now to protect Sonora and local herds. The decision follows lengthy debate with plans for further efforts to reconsider the measure. The quarantine has been in effect for some time.

Mexico Arizona Livestock Sanitary Board Sonora

Indian Day At The State Fair Draws Big Phoenix Crowd

The Phoenix state fair on Indian day attracts thousands of Native Americans from across the state and features a grand parade by the Phoenix United States Indian School cadet battalion. crowds fill the grounds as exhibits, races, and horse events entertain, with 20,000 spectators watching the speed kings anticipate a strong finish on Saturday.

Phoenix Sys i Phoenix United States Indian School Ameri State Fair Grounds

Hayden Eyes Lox Session and Local Postmaster Appointment

Phoebia, Nov. Mrs. Carl Hayden plan to travel to Los Angeles at week’s end to arrive before Congress convenes. Hayden says no ad interim postmaster appointment will be made. Michelson’s will await Senate confirmation and take effect after the current quarter ends. He also expects naval defense debates likely long with adjournment not before August. Attorney Gamore sues Cochise County for 1000 dollars over flood damage near St. David bridge claiming storm ditches and roadwork worsened losses and county refusal to pay.

Vman Carl Hayden Los Angeles Congress Hayden Michelson Senate Ats Yence Washington W. G. Gamore Kellie Greixback Cochise County St. David Bridge San Pedro

Disastrous Lowell Fire Destroys Business Section

A major blaze swept Lowell’s business district Friday from about 9 30 am to 1 pm burning most stores. Loss estimated at 0 000. Dynamite used to prevent spread. C A Mining Company supplied mine water and shaft team to aid firefighting. Bisbee town records note this as one of the worst fires since Johnson Addition fire.

Lowell C. & A. Mining Company Junction Johnson Addition Bisbee

Fire Devastates Lowell Theatre Complex and Nearby Block

A blast and fire at the Lowell Theatre building triggered an explosion that wrecked windows and spread to adjacent structures toward the Lowell bridge. Fire crews and miners from the Junction mine fought the blaze with 7000 feet of hose. Loss pegged at 100000 with extensive ruin of the theatre, jail, and C A mining district shops. work to clear debris starts immediately.

Lowell Theatre SS. White Lowell Whonestry Jy. Co Lowell Bridge Calumet and Arizona Mining Company Junction Judge Smith Phelps-Dodge

Local notes from Tombstone and surroundings

Clerk A Karger attended a state uniform accounts conference in Floncvia, with multiple local residents returning from Bisbee and Tombstone on various business trips. Sheriff Welch arrested J R Price in Bisbee for liquor violations. county prisoners build a road project. a fire on Nellie Harwood's yard was contained by volunteers. Judge Lockwood handled civil and criminal matters.

Board of Supervisors Karger Floncvia D.¥. Sonnson State Ad County

Yuma Editor Cited for Contempt in Paving Case

W H Shorey editor of the Yuma Examiner was cited for contempt after a published remark about Judge Baxter's court. The hearing on the injunction filed by EC Caruthers of First National Bank to stop awarding a Warrenite paving contract to G and C Construction drew a crowded courtroom.

Yuma EC. Caruthers First National Bank Board of Supervisors G & C. Construction Baxter

Kermeen Granted Another Reprieve in Murder Case

Phoenix November 19 Gov Hunt granted W W Kermeen a reprieve to December 10 after the State Pardons and Parole Board recommendation to test his sanity. Kermeen was to hang for murder near Florence while on a hunting trip. The reprieve coincides with Ramon Villalobos’ scheduled date. William Faltin of Maricopa County also faces execution for a separate murder in the city.

Phoenix State Pardon and Parole Board Gov. Hunt W. W. Kermeen Kermeen Florence Hee Ramon Villalobos William Faltin Maricopa County

Rich Quartz Ledge Discovered Near Miller Canyon

Reports reach Hereford of a rich quartz ledge found in Miller Canyon Huachuca mountains just south of Hereford in Cochise County. Local men are rumored to plan immediate excursions to the site after placer work yielded dust and nuggets. This sighting sparks belief that the region may hold a substantial mother lode in the basin drainage.

Sothwest Sylvie Miller Canyon Huachuca Mountains Hereford Mother Lode

Prisoner Pleads Guilty in Liquor Case Sentenced

Sentenced R L Price who was arrested yesterday on a charge of introducing liquor into the state entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to twenty days in the county jail and a fine of 25 dollars. Also a wanted ad seeks a stamp mill concentrator hoist gasoline engine and drill in good condition state capacity and very lowest price from Mining P O Box 2666 Philadelphia Pa. Stew

R. L. Price P.O Philadel Via Stew

Notice of Selection Under Act of June 20 1910

United States Land Office at Phoenix announces state of Arizona selections for Military Institutes and bond interests in Maricopa, Pima, Yavapai, and Cocomo counties. Details list multiple Lots, Sections and Townships with specific ranges and quarters, plus a five week protest period and final approval process. Officials Thomas F. Weedin, Register, and John J Birdno, Receiver, signed with dates in November 1915 and November 1918.

Arizona Maricopa Pima Yavapai Cocomio Ely Alin G &S. RM General Land Office Phoenix Thomas F. Weedin Register U. S. Land Office John J Birdno U.S. Land Office

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