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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1918
Page
2
The new Cochise County board plans redistricting to conform with the statewide districting law and legislative bill. They expect equal population districts, more representatives, and clearer voter choices, aiming for improved satisfaction in the election process.
Editor Lancaster of the Valley News argues removal policy, noting 3881 votes against and 3806 for county removal out of 7687 total. Douglas contests the result, contending a misread ballot and seeking to nullify votes to claim a 60 percent victory.
The piece references the Douglas Dispatch Rivalry and editorials, notes a lack of confidence in Tombstone’s county seat, and mocks Major Kelly and his cat. It cites a government statement that half a million cans of condensed milk head to Europe to aid Belgian babies, while Germans deport parents. It notes 100,000 women will keep railroads running and that women now fill roles once reserved for men, describing the American Watch on the Rhine.
Washington reports Senator Henry F. Ashurst of Arizona introduced a bill offering every discharged soldier, sailor, or marine a uniform at no cost plus 0 days extra pay as part of demobilization. He argues worn uniforms should be preserved for parades, travel, and civilian life. The plan would cost about 249.9 per service member, roughly 2.49 per person for 1000000 Americans, and he appeals to the public to back the measure.
Charles B Christy announces that the Arizona Merchants' association, formed after state council of defense cost marking orders, will open offices in Phoenix. The group includes 25 towns and several major mercantile firms and plans to expand its governing board and advocate merchant protections and practical legislation.
John L Smythe, 48, formerly of Fairbank Commercial in Fairbank, died in Coachella California after a brief pneumonia illness. Survived by wife three sisters mother and brother Fred Smythe. Known as a generous progressive merchant with South Arizona ties to mercantile, agriculture and mining. Interment in Anaheim.
Tucson and six other Arizona districts earned Red Cross honor banners for war fund drive efforts. The ceremony occurred at Christmas roll call conferences in San Francisco and Los Angeles on December 4 and 5.
Dec 11 Phoenix reports M E Musgrave of the United Biological Survey says Arizona loses about 2,000,000 annually to predatory animals. Coyotes cause the greatest damage, followed by wolves and mountain lions. A program to eliminate predators is organized with 13 hunters in the field supported jointly by state and federal authorities.
Arizona Weekly notes eight hour days for mills and 60 car shipments from Salt River valley. Blythe shipyards. Phoenix medical ward. Kingman leaching copper profits. Mahoney Brothers take Silver Belt mine. Cotton growers group formed in Phoenix Mesa area. road work planned. Gila river bridge to be completed. Jerome Verde Extension rich ore. smelter near capacity. Yuma irrigation project approved. new Cornelia payments. Arizona Association of Missing Men forms. New Cornelia Mining to fund most costs. Prescott wool clip sold. city hall improvement in Phoenix. Nogales Mexicans imported. Kingman dividend by Tom Reed. Magnate mine copper vein. 191 era prospects brighter for lumber and building trades. Local firm to take cotton as car payment.
Bisbee native Robert E. Morrow writes from a base hospital during World War I describing being wounded twice while advancing 100 feet. He recounts a shell fragment injuring his left arm and a machine gun sniper bullet to his right arm, noting fellow doughboys fallen nearby and praising care received as he heads toward recovery.
Dec 12 news confirms Camp Cody will be used as a convalescent hospital for returning soldiers. The base hospital remains to serve its former purpose while Major Charles H. Reese oversees the demolition of remaining Camp Cody structures.
A discussion on using disturbed Arizona valley lands with rising water tables and black alkali. It notes nearly 20,000 acres affected, outlines gypsum as a proposed remedy, and explains reactions forming white sulfate and harmful sodium carbonate. Flooding and leaching are common fixes, but permanent relief requires drainage and pumping.
Phoenix announces World Relief Week as December 1521 campaigns aim to ship 26 million tons of food to allies and nations freed from German control. Hoover messages, school programs, and women's clubs organize readings and activities across Arizona counties with county chairmen coordinating conservation efforts.
John Lee, a renowned conman and fictional hero from The Riders of the Purple Sage, was found dead in a Red Lake cabin in San Juan County Utah about 250 miles from Salt Lake City influenza listed as cause. A partner also died in the same cabin. Lee was 44 and spent most of his life in Arizona and southern Utah.
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