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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1919
Page
4
A brief notice related to second class mail service and redemption for Tombstone post office. Details are sparse but indicate a matter of classification and postal handling affecting single copies over a one year and six month period.
The Cyclops was torpedoed after encountering a German submarine, says the German admiralty. No report of sinking or U boats in West Indian waters at the time has been found. Despite searches, no wreckage or life belts were recovered. 236 officers and men and 57 passengers perished when the collier vanished in March last year. The fate remains unresolved with only fragmentary details from the era.
J F McCarthy of the mining company in the Coeur d Alenes warns that mining faces severe hardship without relief. He argues for price relief on materials and labor costs to prevent widespread mine suspensions as metals fall and other industries struggle. Labor remains idle while mines and smelters close.
The piece urges Cochise and Pima counties to permanently adopt the Borderland route and finish the Benson to Vail gap. It argues the Borderland is the best advertised southwestern highway, connecting major population centers and promoted by Bankhead, and warns against abandoning it as a costly mistake. It recommends completing the Benson Vail link to finish the east west highway through Scillonstern Arizona.
Warm weather brings health warning urging Tombstone residents to cover garbage cans and improve sanitation. Emphasizes past influenza era caution and warns against neglect as cities face sleeping sickness outbreaks in the east. Calls for prompt disposal and ongoing home cleanliness measures to maintain public health.
Tucson Arizona April 11 An act of the recent legislature increases the county scholarships at the University of Arizona from 150 to 500 dollars for tuition room and board The examination will be May 1 at the county superintendent's office and scholarships awarded to the top passing student in each county High school graduates or those with equivalence may compete Subjects include English algebra science agriculture botany zoology physics chemistry or physical geography and two additional subjects from Latin French German Spanish or a second science.
Judge Alfred Lockwood of the Superior Court has installed Ming system and record forms to streamline juvenile cases in Cochike County. Caseload has risen from about two per year to 126 to 154 yearly, prompting efforts to settle matters out of court. He visited California children's institutions to learn better care for delinquent and orphan youths from Cochise County.
In Ray Arizona a new thirty thousand dollar school is the scene of a mystery. Fifteen year old Nick Montgomery son of Hercules Copper Company official R O Montgomery reports two masked white men entered the building at night, tied him with rope and shot him in a closet. He survived after being found unconscious by morning but his father spent the night seeking him.
In Phoenix on April a man named J D Porter faced arrest after Lows Gar alleges his hundreds of chickens ruined three acres of cowpeas. Porter says his stock numbers only two dozen or more and was released on recognizance with a trial set for Friday.
Aria, April 10. Two Yuma men are named indirectly in a report by Sheriff John G. Montgomery of Maricopa. The piece notes raids by sheriffs and federal officers uncovering letters and data on stamping out the I W W in Arizona. Money from across the state funded the I W W group, with the Phoenix branch sending $100,000 to Secretary H. McMillen. The LW W colony has recently expanded.
The United Army Recruiting Station in Phoenix reopened today with Army pay raised to 20 dollars per month, replacing 15 dollars. Entry ages range from 18 to 44, and youths 18 to 21 must provide parental or school certification to support enlistment statements.
Bisbee Arizona April 10 United States deputy marshal Jay Wilmoth and Jose M Lopez a federal prisoner were in Bisbee yesterday after Lopez was arrested days ago for smuggling mescal across the Douglas line. Wilmoth will take four prisoners to Tucson to answer before a federal grand jury. Vicente Garcia arrested last Saturday for possessing a liquor still will be among those taken to Tucson. In Phoenix the Chicago Cubs defeated the Great War Veterans 7 to 2 in a spring game with Vice President Marshall attempting the first pitch.
Sheriff James McDonald will travel to Lynn Massachusetts this week to extradite M Artenoff on several charges. Artenoff was arrested in Lynn a week ago and held pending the Lowell county officer's arrival.
Friday night council appointed Dr H H Hughart as City Health Officer to curb disease as warm months approach. W T Boyd and W M Cavanaugh named to assist. The council aims to enforce the health ordinance, clean thoroughfares, and consider reactivating the city lighting system with preparations for a vigorous summer campaign.
In Phoenix on April 1 the state superintendent of public instruction was deemed a member of the University of Arizona board of regents. Attorney General Jones supported Case’s claim that under the constitution he is entitled to a seat, regardless of invitation, and he plans to attend future meetings.
Globe Arizona April 9 The city council has approved a plan by Geo H Maxwell to build a series of small check dams in the Pinal mountains to augment the scarce municipal water supply. Pinal creek floods yearly leaving little water for lawns and shrubbery and water tax limits consumption.
A Phoenix attorney hired a Black worker to level a city lot. At noon the man uncovered a buried bottle of rye whiskey. The worker refused to open the box, fearing conjurers or a bald baby. The bottle was poured into the pantry, revealing another superstition instance.
Reports from the county show soaking rains boosting stockmen and farmers. Precipitation reached five inches in early January with heavy falls in late January and early February. the weeklong deluge marks the first big spring rain. Benefits include earlier pasture growth and improved conditions for livestock, with rains typical later in the season but valued when they arrive.
Gov Campbell signed extradition papers for Rey Ayer, held in Tucson on auto theft charges, linked to a California ring alleged to have stolen 20 cars. Deputy Sheriff Gibert Blasdell delivered Ayer to transport to Los Angeles, with plans to proceed to the coast.
E Solomon, founder of Solomonville in 1877 and longtime Graham county leader, will retire from business and move to Tucson to live with son Charles Solomon. He has sold most Solomonville property but keeps substantial farming land holdings.
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