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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1919
Page
2
Tombstone booster notes revival of the Tombstone Band with more than a dozen members at the first meeting last night at City Hall. W A Mc Sparrow leads, new music expected within days, practices every Monday, and a public concert or dance may follow to fund expenses.
Phoenix report states after a town board meeting that the main canal of the Lyman project near St Johns Apache County will be named soon and bids for continuous construction are to be called in the next 19 days.
The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks lodge No. 671 held its Sorrow Lodge ceremony at the Grand theatre. John B. Wright of Tucson delivered the address on Elks principles charity justice brotherly love and fidelity noting charity as essential to world betterment. A memorial ritual followed with musical interludes by Mrs. J. Marrington Anitleet Sane J Berlendis and the Reynolds orchestra.
Federal officials seized literature alleging the Industrial Workers of the World targeted Black Americans to recruit them for the union ride and then eject them later. The pamphlet, addressed to Black readers, claims racial injustices and urges joining the IWW to provoke unrest and disorder.
Tucson report claims 50 Soviet Bolsheviks and 159 SWW plan invasion via the Arizona border. Immigration guard funding has ended since July 1, while services and army intelligence are reduced. Russians allegedly reached Salina Cruz from Japan after passport refusals and were to enter the United States through border ports.
Albert McCreary sues Verde Copper Company for $15000 claiming severe internal injuries from an accident at the reduction works in Clarkdale last December. He alleges a conveyor belt roller dislodged causing him to fall to the floor while attempting to remove the roller, while he was employed as oiler and caretaker of machinery. The case was removed to the district court of Yavapai County with FH Swenskkt representing the defense.
Postal officials warn that reduced train service nationwide may slow Christmas mail deliveries. With holiday congestion likely, residents should mail early to ensure gifts arrive before or after the holiday due to potential delays. Shippers are advised to mark packages clearly and avoid opening instructions.
Douglas reports that Yaqui activity in Sonora and troop withdrawals from mining districts threaten mine properties near the Tellamer area 225 miles south of here. Franklin H. Harding of a mining firm says $18,000 worth of bullion stolen in last May raid was found in an abandoned tunnel and later moved out of Mexico to prevent further theft.
The Arizona Corporation Commission received a letter from C. M. Scott, general manager of the Arizona Eastern lines, urging residents not to travel on railroads in coal burning territory during the fuel shortage unless necessary.
Tucson December report quotes John Anderson detailing a nationwide check kiting and auto theft scheme with W C Pennington. He recounts buying and reselling cars with worthless checks across multiple states, including Clovis New Mexico, and describes coercion to silence him.
Phoenix dispatch reports the Americans Museum of Natural History in New York will gain 256 birds from Wilmot W. Brown and wife, under a state permit for scientific purposes. Brown aims to extend his permit to June 1, while Prochaska hopes a cultural history museum is founded, keeping the Arizon a birds in public attention.
Gila County assigns three legislative districts Hayden, Western, and Globe with one representative each. Hayden district votes about 1810 people, Western about 1641, Globe about 169% with one seat. Arizona to deport convicted aliens after sentence, eight or ten already turned over. Governor Campbell offices announce policy.
Nogales Ariz Dec 1 Reports from here today say President Carranza of Mexico has ordered his armies not to molest Chinese residents. The instruction aims to reassure international residents and curtail hostilities amid tensions near the border.
In St David the irrigation project and canning club efforts boost hopes of a thriving town. A New Year dance to fund a chapel, a tennis club start, and local social events involve many residents as the community builds toward 1920.
A letter of confession details Jedd Graf killing a deer out of season near Kaibab National Forest in northern Arizona. He and a companion say the act followed a moment of excitement after spotting the deer from their auto. Graf offers to pay a $5 state fine.
Public notices outline Olive Nelton of Hereford Arizona filing for three year homestead proof on a land parcel in Cochise County and list witnesses. Various court actions appear including a Superior Court summons involving a Cochise County case, with dates in November and December 1919. Also notices on indemnity land selections in Phoenix and an appointment of J T McKee as justice of the peace for Phoenix.
For sale 320 acres of deeded land one mile east of Buena Arizona partly improved near a good school and church in a good community. Address Ida M Totten Tampa Arizona Ady ot.
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