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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1918
Page
4
Local snows mark the first fall of the season on November 4 as Tombstone, Douglas, Bisbee, and surrounding areas report slick roads, closed bridges, and ongoing roadwork. Updates cover railroad and highway projects, weather disruptions, local obituaries, and community notices.
Attorneys gathered in court today as list of marriage licenses proceeded. several couples announced to wed including Mower, Pyrex, Vides, Beary, and others. Tombstone reports three influenza related deaths, Amelia Alvarez and Daniel Quintana among the deceased, with influenza nearing its end per Dr Hugheshart. The body of J. Montano will be shipped to Los Angeles after services in Courtland.
Attorneys for defendants filed answers in the Bisbee deportation cases, mirroring prior remonstrances. Led by F. W. Lowrey for plaintiffs, the motions rest on grounds ruled by Judge Lockwood, with references to signatures and standard pleadings. Also notes Tombstone visit by Captain Cassidy on furlough and county road work discussions near Allen Street and cemetery access.
Family in Phoenix confirms Frank Lake Jr of the U S forces was killed in action on September 29. Reports of the death near the war front were uncertain at first but later verified by his father Frank Lake Sr. The loss is mourned by the local community with brief mentions of Red Cross and funeral notices forthcoming.
The county considers reviving a 2 000.09 bond plan for a permanent highway system. Officials expect added discussion in coming months as plans, once shelved during wartime, are re examined post armistice terms.
The Loughead biplane 107 left Santa Barbara Saturday for a transcontinental trip to Washington. Engine trouble forced an unscheduled descent at Tacna, 200 miles west, then the craft resumed flight and passed Sentinel at 3 45 this afternoon. No later word on its progress or location reached officials.
Federal plan requires Arizona dealers to sell surplus victory flour and substitute cereals at set prices. Prices include victory flour 14.50 and barley flour 5, rye flour 4, dark rye meal 7.20, white corn meal 8.50, yellow corn meal 8, cream corn meal 8, with freight limits. Dealers near Galveston and San Francisco may incur losses shipping substitutes, and urged to liquidate stocks within thirty days.
Report notes the anti gambling bill faced strong voter opposition yet secured a narrow 670 vote margin in Maricopa County. The measure proposed prohibitions on dice, roulette, and related games with penalties for operators and participants.
Nov 29 figures released show Arizona’s Fourth Liberty Loan subscriptions totaling 15,286,200 across southern Cochise Graham Greenlee Pima Santa Cruz and northern districts. Southern district oversubscribed its quota. northern district quota set at 6,231,200 with overall Arizona subscription 15,286,200.
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