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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1917
Page
4
The piece argues for union principles and methods used by the Industrial Workers of the World to pressure employers. It discusses strikes, sabotage, and the goal of forcing concessions, warning of long campaigns and the impact on production during peak seasons.
The article outlines the Charleston Bridge complex and adjacent road alignments. It notes several roads laid out but fenced on both sides, with proposed short entries to Jacek Ashworth Miller Ramsey Canyon Overton and others. It stresses opening the new bridge will enable cross lane access.
The Unzona mines and allied works will bear the largest share of the state's tax this year. Copper and other minerals are driving up assessments, with the mining sector expected to account for a substantial portion of property taxes despite broader industry declines.
The Interior Department at Phoeats Arizona issues notice for Samuel Thomas Pyrat of Buena Arizona who filed a homestead application in Township 8 Range 2E Meridiana for Lots 4 in Section 18. Witnesses listed include James Haverty Hattie Whatmore and others. First publication August 26 1917. The notice also covers a separate deportation incident involving a Mr Moore related to Bisbee investigations.
The document references a Labor Day proclamation from the Arizona Executive Department and mentions a reception planned for a figure named Bill Cleary with others invited. It also alludes to the 1917 Frank Little lynching in Butte Montana and a Bisbee telegram dated July 12 with signatures, while noting Mr. Moore may return later.
Informal complaint against Samoan Tire & Rubber Company of Los Angeles alleges selling stock in Arizona without a required permit. Numerous notices concern land selection and indemnity claims in Arizona, with multiple dates of publication and legal actions by the Arizona state government and U.S. Land Office.
Notice from the Land Office at Phoenty Arteona dated September 28 1417 records public action on entry 02444 for the SW parcel of Section 35 Town 225 North Meridian. Commissioner Woo Rowden will adjudicate a claim before the date at Tuntietone Arizona. Names listed include Hattle Grewe Rexinter and others with an 1417 date.
State Land Department announces public auction of 278.98 acres in Township 213 Range 21 West Section 26 in Tombstone County Arizona. Lands carry no improvements and are appraised at 1669 dollars. minimum bid equals appraisal. Auction at Tombstone Courthouse August 1 at 10 a.m. Details from State Land Department Phoenix. W A Moeur, Commissioner. First published June 10, 1917. Last publication August 12, 1917.
Tucson report corrects a printing error noting 475 men were not drafted from Columbus. The Cochise officials acknowledge the error and state the first count of 47 was wrong and about 30 should be drafted, with 10 to 12 examined before the board.
The Cochise County School District No 4 trustees call an election for August 25 1917 to submit to voters a bond issue of 2500 dollars plus ten serial bonds up to 1927 for constructing equipping and furnishing a high school and gymnasium. Polls open 10 am to 6 pm with judges Robert Todd Fannie Fletcher and Mrs J W Haverty. First publication Aug 5 1917. Sheriff Wheeler reports four suspects from Long Beach Calif related to a strike. three recognized as present during the strike but not residents.
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