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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1919
Page
3
Mea Carmelita Short, 24, missing from Douglas Arizona for months, was found in a towne while in a drug altered state. Detectives said she was subjected to drugging and forced sexual acts. Chris Nichole, a Greek national, was jailed on a serious charge related to the case. Police pursue two suspects believed linked to her condition.
The Prescott-Mountain region reports a cattle loss valued over $25,000 while Globe outlines a $226,530.13 sanitary sewer project. Phoenix hosts a stockmen’s meeting in February 1913 as mining activity across multiple districts intensifies.
Dairymen of Morte county plan to meet Governor Thomas E. Cavell at the capitol Wednesday at 1 o clock to argue against new sanitary and marketing regulations by the State Dairy Commission. Officials say enforcement would force costly equipment with little current demand, prompting strong objections from the dairy owners.
Denito Valenziela, a well known Somérton businessman and owner of Mesitau fsevaatast et A, was shot to death by a Bendit restaurant keeper. The pursuit followed a forceful abduction as a fleeing suspect forced the victim at gunpoint to drive, then disappeared across the Colorado River with a posse aided by Mexican officials in pursuit.
Marie Fora, 18, linked to a carnival firm, was taken to Douglas by Deputy Sheriff Joe Hardwick to answer charges of passing worthless checks. Authorities say she cashed several large checks with Douglas merchants and fled to Bisbee with David Phillipson before officers stopped the car after a high speed chase through several blocks.
Government researchers investigate how a worm harms oysters by promoting a coral lice like growth on shells. The inquiry seeks to understand the mechanism and potential mitigation of this shell-degrading interaction.
A Mexican protest against U S plans to annex Lower California is issued as an open letter. It denounces treaty security fears and alleges elite manipulation behind the move, urging restraint amid growing political pressure.
In Tucson a federal court dismissed charges against Dave Lambert a smelterman accused of violating the espionage act by discouraging Liberty bonds sales. The grand jury investigation produced over twenty affidavits from Douglas citizens attesting to his loyalty. It also showed he purchased Liberty bonds helped sell them at the smelter and contributed to the Red Cross fund.
Phoenix February 5 A U S Relief in the Near East chairman David Goldberg urged every citizen to contribute to aid as reports from wartime prisoners and refugees emerged. He cited horrors of Turkish soldiers and displaced families, saying urgency grows with censorship lifting and more Americans seek relief through the Drive.
The report notes daily redemption of War Savings Stamps with crowds at the post office. Postmaster requires ten days notice for cashing stamps and informs stamp owners funds are needed by the government, urging minimal sales unless essential.
The first electrical storm of the season hit Phoenix and the Salt River valley Friday night, bringing 2.1 inches of rain. Weather bureau data shows totals this year remain well below the seasonal average, despite additional rainfall today. Damage in Phoenix involved the mending of four telegraph poles and two high tension poles of Standard Oil, all demolished by the storm.
The Arizona state senate approved on third reading a bill to bar unfurling red and black flags and punish untoward nations with fines. One vote opposed by Wilkinson. Debate focused on flag rules. Winner favored passage despite concerns of misinterpretation. The session also touched on oil premium proposals, budget allocations, and a mountain region study, with incomplete lines from the clipping.
In Phoenix on February 3, United States Marshal Dilton and Assistant United States Attorney John H. Lameston met M. Holah. The grand jury was excused until February 37 as federal workload grows. The federal court reportedly remains about six months behind on work, with a note of a new case set to enter the department in June as the court struggles to catch up.
In Bisbee on Sunday, an infant of Mr and Mrs AJ Busby died while left with Mrs Atkins during dental visits. The child, who had been improving, became serious in the afternoon and died before the parents could reach Bisbee. Funeral services were held at the church in St David on Sunday afternoon.
Feb 5. Seven lashes were given to J. Brown in the city jail by a "court of fellow prisoners" after he was found guilty of stealing a watch from a cellmate. The judge did not specify lash weight, so maximum lashes were applied with vigor.
A Phoenix report records the Arizona House endorsing Irish self determination. The debate covered a proposed deaf and dumb employment ban for hazardous work and a dental admission bill aligning Arizona with other states, plus amendments on judgments and defense orders.
Governor Campbell proclaims Sunday February 9 1919 as Roosevelt Memorial Day urging observances with church services and public gatherings to honor Theodore Roosevelt. The proclamation emphasizes his national leadership, loyalty, advocacy of Americanism, and impact on the nation.
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