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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1918
Page
2
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The piece discusses silver shortages and rising prices during wartime, noting silver’s shift in demand from ordinary coins to metals akin to platinum, with government actions and production limits shaping supply. It contrasts past values, explains dwindling stocks, and reflects on global financial reactions as markets watch silver and other metals.
Cochise County backs William Delbridge as speaker choice as the Arizona Legislature convenes in Phoenix on January 1. Delbridge, longtime Democrat from the Warren District, is touted as the capable leader amid Cochise’s seven lower chamber representatives and growing support from the delegation.
Douglas readers see a scenario of bandit raids if the county treasury or records were moved to Douglas. The piece argues against county seat removal while warning of potential security dangers and questioning national reformer policy and Senate business.
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that peaceful picketing is legal and upheld the statute permitting such actions in the Truax case involving Bisbee restaurant owner H. Truax. The decision endorses private business management rights and limits on union interference, noting no violence occurred and suggesting possible further review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The forest service announces a new regulation making violations of state game laws on national forest lands a federal offense. The rule focuses on intent to hunt or take game within any national forest, extending enforcement powers to forest officers and deputy game wardens to strengthen protections and cooperation with state authorities.
The Tucson Chamber of Commerce aviation committee responds to Capt Archibald Little of the U S air service noting a military flyer group will depart Ellington Field Houston for San Diego early next year. They seek landing spots at Lordsburg Phoenix and Tucson and inquire about fuel and oil facilities. The Tucson group confirms landing station options and lists local advantages for accepting aviators and asks for exact arrival dates to prepare.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce forms a traffic committee to oppose a railroad administration plan for zone based rate surcharges. Intermountain states would see a 120 percent interstate rate, harming Arizona and neighboring states while preserving lobbying power.
Balding Aguilar, an elderly Mexican vendor, was jailed for 50 days after pleading via interpreter to cease selling marijuana. Police officers testified he had prior warnings, leading Police Judge Thomas to hand down the sentence. A police roundup had recently targeted marijuana suppliers.
The Arizona Cavalry regiment, organized at Douglas, was mustered out after serving in the war. They were accepted as an Arizona unit and provided a regimental flag and national colors by local businessmen. At ER. Pirtle’s request, the standard has been returned to Douglas to be stored in the Chamber of Commerce office.
Phoenix December 26 The Office of the Adjutant General moves to close selective draft operations within a month. It is sending back deserter lists to local boards and receiving similar lists from other states. It estimates at least 6000 deserters in this state and that nationwide the deserter total will exceed those inducted into service.
In Phoenix on a trip home from Camp Lewis, Carl Hayden learned Lt Maddock sent a cable congratulating him on his election to Congress. The message read: Hon. Carl Hayden, Phoenix Arizona Major I salute you Mad dock.
A court case in Navajo county centers on Masif Tamer's estate valued at 20000 with reginal flake named sole beneficiary by judge decision. Brothers claim heirs amid long litigation in Apache and Crosby courts, while Snowflake residents recall an infant threat and later guardianship by Mrs Roberts. Industrial notes follow with regional mining, farming and irrigation updates across Arizona towns.
Known in Cochise County as Blackjack Sherman, he died in a cave-in at the Tombstone mine near Gleeson while working as a timberman. Foreman George Rivers was injured. an ore sampler also hurt. Coroner Sullivan will convene a jury tomorrow and the body will be buried in Gleeson Cemetery. Sherman, born in Michigan, had lived in Cochise County 35 years and owned a ranch five miles from Gleeson.
Cochise county district attorney John F. Ross opened an investigation into the kidnapping of Dr Eorione de Huerta who was abducted last Saturday night and moved across the line into Mexico. Four complaints were filed with Justice EM Lawton as American consul Nogales prepares to aid the inquiry.
Bisbee report details wartime miscommunication when Oscar Sharratt was listed as KIA in France on October 23. A Calumet and Arizona Mining employee, he writes from France that he was gassed but recovering and hopes to return home. His relative D M Sharratt confirms the correction and shares the France letter.
Report says Dr Enriqu Huerta May may be Mexican not Spanish as authorities seek naturalization records from Nogales Sonora. If true it could affect the inquiry into his forcible removal. Also noted are executions in Moctezuma and relief efforts for Armenian widows in Palestine amid shortages.
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