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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1919
Page
4
A Phoenix reader recounts a Catalina Island trip, describing shipyards at San Pedro, views from the Cabrillo and Hermosa vessels, and the island’s camping life. The letter notes a later Phoenix story about divorce and a Methodist church funding request for Phoenix projects and Arizona Deaconess Hospital expansion.
Phoenix Aug 15 Arkona’s wheat crop this year is forecast at 1,139,000 bushels in a preliminary estimate by LH Harrison acting crop statistician for the bureau of crop estimates. He notes 98,000 bushels last year and far more than the year before. Other forecasts include corn 1,258,009 bushels oats 11?4 bushels barley 1,064,000. The August 1 condition of various crops is given versus last year.
Aug 15 report details the Livestock Squad program at the university agricultural extension service. A strong instructor corps aided by federal agriculture and test service bureaus conducted lectures and demonstrations on campus and during a tour of Santa Cruz, Cochise, and Pima counties visiting major cattle ranches.
Aug 15 Phoenix report shows El Paso Sah and Dorr Company asked the state neutralars board to cancel a woodwork order for the new state house. The board refused, citing labor shortages and industrial conditions, noting the order was placed last April and delivery dates could not be fixed.
Aug 15 The fight over 160 acres near Bisbee continues as Tom Leavy remains on the homestead within the Warren tract. Opponents demand eviction claiming superseded title while the county attorney travels from Tombstone to review the case and possible court action.
Phoenix Aug 14 A long running dispute over payments for transporting prisoners last year from state funds was resolved today. Former auditor Jesse Boyce argued the 1919 funds could not cover the old bills and the 1818 funds were exhausted, while Andrew Baumert urged payment. The attorney general’s opinion held that the new funds may be used to settle the claims.
The United States civil service commission holds a non educational examination on September 12, 1919, to fill a vacancy for truckmaster and mechanic in the supply service at Fort Huachuca Arizona. Applications and details are available from the local secretary, board of civil service examiners, Fort Huachuca post office.
Lt Frank Smith in Phoenix rejects east coast yellow press reports about his prison command. He says papers fabricate stories to boost sales, denies dishonorable discharge, and notes only sergeants testified before a congressional subcommittee.
The Arizona state corporation commission authorized Bisbee Gas and Light Co to issue 5,000 shares at par $10 to fund improvements to its gas and electric light plant. The commission also revised water rates for Chandler Water and Power Co, ordered meter installations, and set an August 11 hearing date with Western Union Telegraph Co to justify current rates versus prewar levels or a 29 percent reduction.
The state contemplates an extra legislative session as Governor prepares to declare his decision after a road trip. A national Equal Suffrage Association delegation met earlier while the secretary received numerous inquiries. Representative Eddy of Yuma urges cotton industry measures in the potential call.
Phoenix Aug 15 Louis B Whitney assistant AG rules cities and incorporated towns in Arizona may enact and enforce diary regulations and quality standards at their discretion. The decision follows a Bisbee ordinance dispute prompted by the state diary commissioner, outlining local authority over the dairy industry.
Phoenix August daily routines show two state offices the livestock sanitary board and the corporation commission remain active despite heat. Secretary Ed W Stephens handles mounting tasks including brand reclassification, cattle rustling investigations, and extensive clerical work. The corporation commission focuses on filing system reorganizations, new automobile law enforcement, investment company applications, and rates while handling telephone interviews and inspections. Heavily tasked inspectors and detectives assist with rustling outbreaks and ongoing regulatory duties across the state.
Nogales resident Nave Loeb became the first American civilian to enter Germany after the armistice. He returned to Nogales and recounted his impressions of postwar conditions, noting scarce raw materials, stalled manufacturing, and widespread dissatisfaction among Americans abroad. Loeb traveled to Europe aboard a Russian steamer, spending several months away from Nogales.
Aug 14. Pending the arrival of Federal Mediator El Dav ies for consideration of the increased wage demand of cranemen at the International Smelter of Miami the men in the wage controversy continue at work. After a several days strike about a week ago the cranemen agreed to work while informed Davies was being sent to mediate their demands.
Governor Campbell announced he will present the possible Arizona and the appointment of the national waterways commission under the Newlands bill to the conference of western governors in Salt Lake City next Saturday. He said he would make a strong plea for the commission’s appointment.
Artz Aug 11. In W Jacks court, Arthur Houle and other detainees faced morning sessions. State witnesses Domine Catero and J P Cheso testified identically that Houle stood with men at Warren bail park on the day of the July 22, 1917 deportation. Defense offered no witnesses for Anguis Hembruck or Heaton. they await further proceedings.
Phoenix dispatch reports Governor Campbell leaves today for Salt Lake City to join the executive gathering of governors. He will stop in Los Angeles and visit Yellowstone with fellow leaders as guests of the executive of Maine and Utah. A wire from the governor’s association cites Maine Governor Millgam’s request to raise the issue of high living costs at the conference. Western governors meet August 16 and 17 with subsequent sessions in the following days, dedicating the final day to high living costs.
A troop train carrying Mexican federal soldiers crossed from Nogales into Guaymas en route to the town’s suburb hit by marauders last Sunday. Mexican officials say unrest among Yaqui Indians in southern Sonora is high as troops reinforce the garrison after an attack that killed a 6 year old child.
An escaped state prisoner who fled from a road camp near Migle y was apprehended at Litchfield Arizona on August 14. He faces a term of from two to five years for an axmami with a graviy weapon. A truck driver identified him and notified the sheriff. He remains in custody awaiting transfer to the state prison.
Adeock a Wilkes County youth staying at the Alhambra hotel in Mesa was robbed of $22 while asleep last night. His trousers containing the money were under his pillow. the thief entered the room and stole the pockets emptying the funds. He was left penniless and had to wire home for funds.
Governor E P Calles of Severs plans a September tour of the United States for a month before returning to Mexico City to resume duties. Word from Agua Prieta indicates a San Francisco and New York route with officials in Mexico City involved. The tour aims to mark the end of his term on September 1 and return to official responsibilities.
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