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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1917
Page
8
Resolutions note the death of Frank Newton V a faithful member of Phat Veau Twelve Order of the Hav and a loving husband father and citizen The chapter offers sincere sympathy to the family and orders the charter to be draped in mourning the resolution copies to be furnished to the family and publicized by ten minutes of chapter time
A 1918 wartime resolution from the Arizona Council of Defense and the United States Food Administration urges Arizona farmers to plant wheat to support troops and allies. It notes a survey showing wheat shortfalls, promises a minimum $2 per bushel price, and calls for a disciplined effort within thirty days. Committee members Gloria Woolery Kathryn Hutchison Leigh Hutchison signed, urging individual patriotic duty.
The issued table by the board and highway commission outlines each taxpayer’s levy under the million dollar bond. Based on a $1000 assessment, the first year tax would be $467, with $65 inspection/division charges and other small amounts in subsequent years.
About 400 soldiers in training with the 88th division of the national army at Camp Funston have been granted furloughs for Thanksgiving to visit their homes. Ten percent received passes, with equal numbers planned to go home for Christmas and New Year. Special trains will transport men east and connect to westbound trains to Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. Two carloads of turkeys arrived to serve those remaining at the camp.
A. Patterson business manager and co owner of the Douglas Daily International and his wife and family spent Thanksgiving in Tombstone as guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Thomas. Patterson has many friends in the country seat who are always glad to greet him.
Governor Campbell argues highways and bridges should not halt during the war but be pursued. He states no road construction should begin until material prices rise to a prohibitive level and suggests utilizing surplus mining camp labor for road work.
Four passengers including three women and eleven federal soldiers were wounded when Yaqui Indians attacked a Southern Pacific de Mexico train near Lencho, 59 miles south of Guaymas, Sonora. The strike forced temporary suspension of service south of Guaymas.
Reuben R. Clampitt, ex assistant postmaster of Bisbee, received a thirteen month term and a $500 fine in federal court for embezzling $2,500 from the Bisbee post office. It was rumored the funds financed a mine development.
Arizona Eastern announces wartime style efficiency for animal deaths on right of way. When cattle are killed by trains the engineer will report to a station to skin the animal, salvage pelts and meat for sale at cost to the poor. Horses and other animals similarly skinned with pelts sent to a central sale point. Old Globe division ties will be hauled here and cut up for sale to the poor at hauling cost.
One million cattle from drought stricken southeastern Texas will be moved to the state. Railroads have been urged to rush cars, with Santa Fe already sending 4,500 cars. The Food Administration coordinates to save cattle. some cattle originate from New Mexico and Arizona. The effort aims to prevent mass losses in the Texas drought area as cattle are relocated for feed and survival.
Dragoons Johnson district mines report ore shipments at Cen turia and Black Prince leases. A hoist breakdown forced the boundary shaft closure last Monday, with a thirty day replacement period. Fortunes rising on high grade near surface pockets at Black Prince. Manager FS Pothast visited, headed to El Paso and the East after inspection. J B Clark runs crews at Empire Mines shipping ore to Dousins smelter.
President Wilton appointed Edward L. Shaw of Phoenix Arizona and others to enforce the federal explosive law under the supervision of the bureau of mines. Appointments cover 41 states and Alaska with remaining names to be announced in a few days. The list includes Edward L. Shaw from Arizona and Charles B. Watters from Texas, with additional entries from Colorado and Montana.
Arizona Thrift campaign director Harry Ro True announces county chairmen to lead thrift work statewide. Appointments include Apache Gus Becker Springer Navajo Kantian Winston Cocanine de Witsen Fingstad Motave J. HL Rosenberg King vom Yavapai F Viele Pr Maricope Allyn Lewis Phornis Yuia George Michelaon Yunsa CHAP Greer Globe Pinabl 3 Cates Ray Pina Le Gokbosllt These aka KW Chasten Sattard Greenlee Sen Abratin Clifton Santa Cruz Mul Herald Nosiles Cophine JN.
Mohave Indians around Yuma and Parker show diverse crops under irrigation. The county’s total crop tonnage runs high with Egyptian cotton expected to dominate next season. Key outputs include maize, barley, wheat, yes and various beans, melons, and orchards reflecting labor resources among Mohave communities.
Judge W G Shute dismissed all cases growing from the Copper Miners strike unrest after a government request via mediator Joseph F Meyers. The Globe Miners Union had passed resolutions noting forty to fifty miners were out of work and under bond due to charges and perjury. Meyers explained the situation in chambers and the court paused proceedings to aid an early settlement of district troubles dating from July.
Claude Looney, proprietor of a neighborhood eatery, died by his own hand last night after a doctor visit. Reports say severe anxiety over health contributed to the act. Earlier he assaulted his sister with a knife, cutting her throat as she called for aid.
A report notes Leslie Canyon road from Douglas toward Barker Canyon is vital to many settlers and Tourlas residents. J M Hunsaker, JM Sparks, and County Engineer Ryan toured the route noting its poor condition and potential benefits if upgraded to reliable year round use.
Report from Tombstone area notes Arizona boys at Camp Funston are well housed with new bar racks and steam heat. A colonel praises excellent Morse and supplies, though a quarantine for spinal meningitis restricts letters until the 20th. Thanksgiving events include dances at Gleeson and Benson, with families visiting and a large turnout for the Red Cross affair.
United States Land Office Phoenix Arizona November 21 1917 to Archibald B Cook contestant in MeNval Arizona. George Williams alleged salting and abandonment of land Cochise County Arizona, entry cancelled for failure to develop water or cultivate. Contestants claims to land and grounds for cancellation noted with four publications dates December 2 1917 December 5 1917 December 1 1917. Receiver John J Birdno Rexister Irvin. Date of first publication Sunday September 2 1917.
United States Land Office in Phoenix announces the State of Arizona has filed grant selections for university purposes. Serial No. 026882, List No. 842, in T 21S R22 BL Alt Sec 22, covers lands described in G and S. Rai. Protests or contests may be filed within five weeks of publication and forwarded to the General Land Office. Dated November 24, 1917. J L Irvin, Register. JoAn J Birdno, Receiver. First publication December 2, 1917.
A Nov 28 1917 letter from Bisbee Arizona requests Tombstone Epitaph publish a correction to a prior Oct 14 list labeling Fenton P. Duffy as a slacker. The writer notes Duffy left Douglas Octard for Camp Funston and serves with the 158th Infantry at Camp Kearney California.
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