23 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1914
Page
1
Japan’s ultimatum to Germany over the release of Kai0 Chan expires today at noon Tokyo time. The Japanese embassy in London reports no material facts on Germany’s reply as Anglo German tension heightens.
Heavy artillery continues on Namur as Belgian cannon reply, with forts stronger than Liege and ample ammunition. Germans have crossed the Meuse after building a bridge. Belgian defense aided by allies, who await the German advance and signal preparations for a major engagement.
In Rome August 22 the selection of a new pope hinges on modernism versus anti modernist stances. The Sacred College divides between continuing Pius X policy and moving toward reform. The late pope lies in state until 40 p m then to a temporary tomb in St Peters. Anna Farco sister of the late pope has recovered and remains calm.
A dispatch from Oralbi reports the Hopi snake dance scheduled for the thirtieth of the month, not August 17. Phoenix organizer E L Graves says attendance could break records as about five hundred people travel from Hopi villages for the ceremonial gathering and corn meal charm rites.
Gov Hunt outlined arrangements for transferring prisoners from Cochise county road camp to Florence and employing citizen labor on the Bisbee Tombstone highway. A city committee reported on camp conditions and urged policies. no removal date for convict labor or hiring time for new workers was set, with announcements expected soon.
Tucson reports the Arizona Pioneer Historical Society received relics from Sam Hughes including two rifles a bow and a petrol steel yard used for beef weighing by the government in the 1850s. The Henry and Sharp rifles served in guarding the Butterfield Overland Mail route and were later found near an Ajo area miner. The bow is Apeche made from mansanito wood and dates to the battle era with U.S. troops near the Mogollon Mountains.
A 1914 Cochise County page recalls Fremont street disturbances near the post office and the sheriff’s finances. It lists Democratic primary candidates for county treasurer, school superintendent, supervisor, and state senator with pledges to serve fairly and seek voter support on September 8.
Reports say two machine guns were stolen from a Douglas freight depot during the night. Authorities suspect border-smuggling ties and say the weapons may have been moved within the depot without officials noticing. Verification of details was incomplete at press time.
A political notice announces the candidacy for county recorder in Cochise County subject to voter action. The unnamed candidate declares intent to run in the upcoming election.
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