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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1919
Page
7
An unidentified man found asleep in a Lowell doorway Wednesday was treated as a possible sleeping sickness victim, later deemed not intoxicated, and to be moved to the Copper Queen hospital for treatment. The case marks the district’s first known instance of the illness following influenza in some cases.
Phoenix April 7 Acting on Attorney General Wiley Jones opinion that emergency bills lacking executive action are invalid state auditor Jesse Toyce refuses to pay two warrants. One for 2260 to cover printing costs of Arizona history volumes by T and Faris et al for state historian. The second 4.83 for deputy tend commissioner's salary from March 28 1919 under senate bill amending the tend code.
In Tucson April, the chamber of commerce reports two inquiries from land colonization interests. A major Midwestern firm, fresh from a Rio Grande valley deal, seeks 10,000 to 20,000 acres with a promise of purchase within twelve months. The chamber asks owners of large tracts to list them for prompt information.
In Bisbee Arizona on an April day Deputy Sheriff Tom Foster had watched over the man with sleeping sickness for six days. Crowds visited Lowell residents asking if he moved or ate. He showed life for the first time since his confinement and ate four heavy meals to catch up.
At Willcox on April 5 a wild horse threw 3. H. Johnson known as Hackberry Slim from the semiannual Co chise Graham Counties Cattle Growers association gathering. After a frantic chase the leg, though dangling, was strapped back on and Johnson finished his ride.
The Arizona state board of education decided to advertise for many new textbooks including language texts for all grades and science and home economics titles. Governor Campbell and university and normal school leaders attended as officials discussed state aid, Americanization work, and vocational plans under the Hughes act. A Cochise district petition for a high school was reviewed, and state funds of 61971.22 were approved for next year. Additionally Douglas hosted a Cochise County Medical Association meeting with Dr. Watkins and Dr. Haveridge among the visiting physicians, as papers on surgery were presented.
The Cochise County board of supervisors met to audit monthly bills and discuss road matters. County Engineer Lit Smyth attended as plans emerged for a possible bond issue to finance highway construction, with Tombstone delegates expected to present views and taxpaying residents invited to attend.
Phoenix April 7. The state auditor drew warrants on the general fund for Americanization work in counties for 1918 19. Amounts shown include Apa 245 Cochise 1162 06 Graham 225 Greenlee 9853 Maricopa 780 Navajo 650 85 Santa Cruz 266 55 Yavapai 611 85 Yuma 16708. Total salaries 2961 92 contingent expenses 200 89. Figures were presented to the state board of education at Phoenix last week.
In Douglas Arizona on April 16 Ector Medina was arrested for selling mescal to soldiers in a pool room on the west end avenue about midnight Monday. A government agent said Medina was caught in the act and will have a preliminary hearing soon.
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall spoke at a Church Federation Luncheon in Phoenix urging continued influence on world war passions and backing President Wilsons league of nations policy. The address emphasized keeping the lesty county and state news through The Prospecter subscription.
Ballots sent in the Phoenix movement to recall Georgia D. Smith, secretary of the State Federation of Labor. The Carpenter’s Union vote 42 to 20 supporting Smith. the Cooks and Waiters’ union vote split nearly even. Reformers accuse Smith of using the labor journal for his ends.
In Nogales Arizona on April 5 William Fugere a corporal in the motor transport corps shot himself after being accused of bigamy. Mrs Fugere of Douglas claimed a portion of his pay. Fugere who originated from Vermont had married here on Thursday night and died instantly at army headquarters following the accusation.
Wm Poury of Tombstone relays telegram from the War Department confirming the death of Roy Fourr, a member of the American Expeditionary forces in Siberia. Relatives in Tombstone, including Mrs Pred Hwanet and Mrs James Lamb, mourn his loss. other family members live in Benson. The initial report of battle with Bolsheviks was corrected by later details.
Arizona April 5 reports new laws expanding vocational education in schools. House bill 57 allows districts to organize courses in agriculture home economics and trade subjects with day night and evening classes and offers 75 percent reimbursement for teacher salaries under the Smith Hughes act. Senate bill 9 provides compulsory part time classes for employed pupils aged 14 to 18, taught between morning and evening hours for at least 5 hours weekly or 150 hours yearly. The measures aim to boost civic and trade skills statewide and require local authorities to learn their duties to receive state aid.
The Lee United States Weather Observer reports March with mean max 67 and min 38 degrees, total precipitation 0.09 inches, 22 clear days and 9 partly cloudy days. March 1917 had no precipitation, the coldest since 1915 with mean max 60 and mean min 37, mean temperature 40.
Phoenix says the Great War Veterans association reports many big Arizona mines will soon reopen extensively. Returned servicemen with mining experience are urged to report to the Vets secretary. Phoenix plans spending 12 million dollars to provide hydroelectric power for 500 miles of Santa Fe line and all mining camps in the state.
New York report notes ships Edgar A Luckesbach and Wilhelmina docking at Bordeaux with 2182 troops from the 40th division plus various headquarters, divisions, and medical detachments bound for camps such as Camp Kearny Dodge Funston and Camp Dix. Units include 79th and 80th Infantry Brigades and elements of the 15th base hospital as Brig. Gen. Alexander Tut Bit commands the infantry brigade headquarters.
A late private report claims the business district in Ranger Texas burned early today. The fire reportedly started in a rear restaurant building and consumed the entire block before it could be checked. It is unclear if anyone was injured as efforts to verify the report continue and local men with interests in Ranger gather in town.
Governor Campbell announced a federal program to build 252 miles of roads costing 1207.00 within the Arizona forest reserve. Paul G. Redington, U S district forest supervisor at Albuquerque, provided the details. The plan adds to existing post road funding, with the longest segment from Clifton to Springerville at 44 miles.
The 158th Arizona regiment, famed for service in France and guarding the President in Paris, is due in New York by Tuesday morning. Reports say two contingents of Arizona troops arrived Friday on separate steamers, including the headquarters company of Brigadier General Tuthill.
Chas Hendrickson, accused of shooting his wife near Bisbee, Arizona, pleaded guilty to an assault with a deadly weapon charge but testimony showed intent. Bond set at 3000 dollars. he faces superior court action while authorities seek a stern punishment. He had been supported by county aid for a family of six. He was taken to the Tombstone county jail.
Phoenix April 5 colonist rates may be revived by U S railroads under the federal administration. A definite move toward restoring colonist and home seeking rates to western and southern areas is expected after the daylong conference. Government projects for agricultural development fuel optimism for renewed rates and closer cooperation among agencies.
Phoenix April 5 Judge Stanford denied the defendants motion to move the case Whit ney v Prescott Journal Miner and Arizona Bar members to Yavapai county The judge overruled the jurisdiction challenge The case against D E Parks was dismissed and only three attorneys in the defense had been served After two hours the defense request to force Whit ney to state his connections with her W W was denied with a decision due in three days The action stemmed from articles following Whit ney appearance for Jehm Stanfield in his suit against United Verde Copper Company after Stanford’s departure from Jerome.
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