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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1916
Page
4
The Tombstone Epitaph, Cochise County’s oldest newspaper, is listed as second class mail matter with post office entry in Tombstone Arizona. The note confirms its historic status and local publication details.
Candidates declare to seek Democratic primaries in September 1916. Individuals announce for County Treasurer School Superintendent Sheriff Supervisor Recorder and Representative, stating intent to run in Cochise County.
Arizona voters face two initiated measures numbered 102 and 103 proposing tax exemptions for state county and municipal property including educational and charitable institutions not used for profit. Public debts and widows' properties may also be exempted, with support noting minimal state revenue impact and aid to widows. A separate note mentions Warren District Auto Club efforts to paint headlights green and regulate traffic with a forthcoming meeting at Copper Queen hotel Bisbee.
A satirical piece critiques would-be critics and argues for utilizing violators sentenced to six months to fourteen to repair county roads. It suggests a bootleggers camp between Tombstone and Bisbee to fix the Tombstone Bisbee Extension, tallying against recent rains and poor road conditions. The note ends with a quip about men knowing more about women.
Aug 27 reports say thirty guardsmen from Fort Huachuca who left last Sunday without leave or wine arrived in Tucson by car and were ordered back to camp. Regimental leaders warned of serious punishment for the absence as questions arise over their status and ten day rule.
In Cochise County Superior Court the State versus Wilde trial began with defense objections over admissibility of certified retail liquor licenses lacking proper seals. Judge Lockwood sought guidance from authorities as 14 month sentences and $200 fines were handed to four defendants, including Frank Brady and Guy Wilde, amid a record pace of convictions.
Yuma Aug 27 Mrs Marshall G Young escaped serious harm after a Dodge driven by the sergeant quartermaster of the Twenty first infantry collided with a standing coupe driven by Mr Ford on First Street hill above the 3 P tracks. Mrs Young suffered a sprained back and neck but was not severely injured. the other occupants were unharmed.
Aug 27 Phoenix reports Tom Molloy of Yuma a former Progressive and Roosevelt ally who led the Yuma delegation to the Tucosa Republican convention says he cannot stand the bozeco and will register as a Democrat.
Tombstone friends of Minn Arizona Miano recall a surprise party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Q A Anderson in Ophir California on Thursday night August 24. The event honored Mr and Mrs George A Blakey with music games and a midnight supper. They received a set of table linen and best wishes for the future. Guests included Mrs J W Hansen A B Kase Pit Hawkins B Henny D Mackay Carrie Hansen and others with several young women from Ophir school among the attendees.
In Oatman on August 27 a pound of ore from Ostman district yielded over nine dollars in gold after assaying by FO Altinger. Initial extraction topped half an ounce in eight, refined value near seven dollars, then further runs produced just over two more in fine gold. The process and property identity remain confidential.
Phoenix August 27 Automobiles in Arizona fall under the state corporation commission which has issued general orders on loading procedures and schedules for main lines. The commission notes auto stage accidents such as the Clifton crash where a vehicle carrying passengers rolled down a hill after steering failure, injuring riders. The incident is expected to prompt new driver qualification and vehicle inspection rules. Several Phoenix lines offer accident insurance and free linen dusters and goggles. A separate accident at Mel Watking’s valley ranch left J A Ingle fatally injured when a silo scaffold broke, causing a 25 foot fall and rib injuries.
In Globe Aug 27 a tale of two brothers split ages ago ends with a surprising underground reunion. Elise Verisovite, who left Servia for America years past, is found in Butte by his younger sibling Majorani after a chance sighting of a family locket. Elise had spent years in Peru before resurfacing.
Ben Spofford arrived in Yuma recounting a desert trek near El Centro with no water. Parched and nearly speechless, he was revived by locals who then funded a trip to Cleveland Ohio via Yuma for recovery and continued journey.
Flagstaff board of trade urged the president and Arizona delegation in congress to have the railroad trouble arbitrated and to take measures to avoid stoppage of railroad operation.
Quartermaster Sergeant GO Phalon of the Eighth U S Infantry died of tuberculosis on a southbound train near Mescal station while traveling from San Francisco to Fort Bayard New Mexico. His body was taken to Benson where acting coroner Judge Wm Shilliam oversaw the removal and burial arrangements, the remains interred in Benson cemetery the next day.
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