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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1918
Page
2
A fragmented account discusses Mexico's stance amid global tension, arguing that U S protection could back Mexico’s development and prosperity. It suggests improved relations and mutual interests as pivotal for stability and growth, urging peaceful alignment with international powers.
The article recalls a wartime scene with a boastful man claiming readiness to fight ten Germans and a judge probing his draft knowledge. A Black defendant expresses eagerness to serve, while questions about legal compliance and enlistment arise amid a broader wartime moral conflict.
A Washington dispatch argues for November 11 as Liberty Thanksgiving Day to honor the surrender of a world murderers kingpin, urging Congress to adopt the resolution by Senator Phelan of California and proclaim a national celebration in that date.
The piece argues juries must determine if capital punishment deters murder and notes post January access to the required machinery. It critiques jury systems and suggests reform, while claiming exclusive clubs will be those whose members never authored a war book.
A Phoenix visit by Tom Turner former Santa Cruz county sheriff recalls his frontier career in Arizona His bold actions against pistol packing in Nogales and Willcox are recounted with a coroner's jury and a humorous yet stern royal justice over a drink fine The piece links Turner’s lawman style to broader Arizona crime and punishment history including capital punishment debates and notable violences in the early statehood era.
In the late general election in Arizona about 22 state and county offices filled. Women have no representation in office or in the senate, but four in the House of Representatives and at least one woman elected in each of 15 counties except Graham and Yavapai. Federal railroad employees to be paid semimonthly starting next year. Regional Director Hale Holden orders the change. Quarterly teachers examination postponed due to epidemic. may be held December 23 and 24. expired certificates extended to full force until bolting examination. State Superintendent of Public Instruction notes.
The War Industries Board lifted the ban on using gold and silver in manufacturing while export remains restricted. If export were allowed, Europe could rapidly acquire newly mined gold. German officials would pay around 26 per ounce for base gold and a high price for silver, as gold remains the world’s main monetary metal and European nations race to stockpile.
Jerome November 27. Joseph Reiter, a German alien enemy held the past month, says he left Hayden Artz months ago and met a countryman who urged him to go to Guaymas Sonora to visit German spy headquarters for easy money. He says he accepted 560 as first payment of 4500 promised for blowing up the Hayden smelter, then went to Tucson where he allegedly lost the money before returning to Jerome to seek work, claiming no intent to complete the dynamiting contract.
Bulletin No 92 in the Mineral Technology Series 21 by George R Fansett mining engineer University of Arizona just published by the Arizona State Board for Mines. It explains tests for metals in minerals in plain language ready for general readers and is available free from the state Bureau of Mines University of Arizona Tucson Arizona.
Inspiration Copper Co operated at about 50 percent capacity during the month due to a labor shortage. The notice emphasizes urgency for customers to complete Christmas shopping early this year.
Mrs. John J. Lane of Detroit has joined the Arizona Anti Tuberculosis Association as state survey nurse. She led influenza survey work across Arizona, overseeing spraying stations serum treatments and sanitation drives under Dr. C Brown. Lane will inspect counties two weeks each to assess housing water schools and welfare needs and will later move to Bisbee and Douglas for further work.
President Wilson will travel to the peace conference aboard the George Washington replacing the Agamemnon. Carpenters and painters hasten to fit the liner for the presidential party with plans for a three month voyage in European waters. Ambassador Jusserand and Madame Jusserand will join the voyage to France.
A compact historical outline notes the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth in 1621 with Pilgrims and Native guests feasting on wild turkeys. It traces later federal proclamations by Washington and Lincoln, the Civil War era, and the shift from a regional to a national annual observance.
Railroads cancel the passage charge collected from travelers under federal administration effective December 1. El Paso and Southwestern agents notify prospective travelers to plan for lower holiday costs. After December 1, passengers pay only the Pullman seat or berth in addition to the coach ticket, restoring the June 10 arrangement.
Washington November 27 plans for aiding the thousands of war workers returning home were discussed at a war department conference. Secretary Baker directed J C Scofeld to draft methods to assist workers including transportation home and a possible discharge bonus. He warned it would be tragic to leave workers, many driven here by patriotic motive, suddenly out of work.
Phoenix November 25 Serjeant Gil Dow in charge of the marine recruiting office reports Arizona may be proud of its marines performance in the fourth Liberty Loan drive. Headquarters disclosures show Quantico and Mare Island barracks led among marine stations with large subscriptions Paris Island 319450 Philadelphia 258100 Mare Island 155650 Quantico 152650.
Secretary Lane outlines plans to employ thousands of returning soldiers on large scale western farm development. Projects include irrigation dams and housing so soldiers can buy “ready to produce” farms via building and loan schemes. Central breeding farms would supply uniform seed and livestock.
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