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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1919
Page
4
A Red Cross official denounces profiteering from military uniforms by employers and returns to civilian life, urging respect for the uniform. The piece notes veterans who sacrificed much and critics who view uniform wearers as symbols rather than soldiers, calling for proper conduct and official action.
The article argues highway repairs and large scale road building face huge costs and uncertain gains. It notes bonds totaling up to 1 billion dollars, the need for expert analysis, and that rural development authorities generally view modernization as beneficial, with government backing context amid wartime sentiment. It ends with optimism for returning soldiers' impact on postwar governance.
The Phoenix report notes the state senate addressing contractor relief for public works cost shocks, a land sale fund proposal, a university regents bill, motor vehicle regulation, and a plan to abolish the office of state historian. Various measures touch finance, governance, and archival stewardship.
Arizona leaders discuss reform to fix legislative pay. Buehman of Pima County argues to raise annual salary to 1000 dollars to attract wealthier members. Present law allows seven dollars a day for nine days, leaving lawmakers with insufficient compensation.
Nogales residents learn official word from Washington that Lieut Ralph ONeill was not killed at Chatillon sur Seine. The confusion involved Lieut Raloa ONeill and Lieut Charles ONeill of San Francisco, with the death report correctly attributed to Charles.
Bo Kelum pleaded guilty in federal court to trespassing on the Coconino forest reserve and was fined 500 dollars, paid by agreement. He admitted his cattle grazed in the reserve without a permit. The case has been on the books since last August and the fine check has waited in the U.S. clerk's hands due to other business.
The Arizona senate today saw two uniform state laws bills come forward. The Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act protects creditors from conveyances to avoid debt payments and the Uniform Sales Act governs contracts for goods bought on credit and the rights of lien holders and purchasers.
In Superior Court Mu ot Glenn will be arraigned for the Christmas night killing of her husband Robert Glenn. The defendant testified she did not intend to kill but to frighten him after years of abuse. Prosecutor Lanes leads the case, Strackmeyer represents the defendant, with mention of prior hearings and the coroner's inquest.
Crane, former Nevada railroad worker, confessed forgery to Justice De Souza and sought to rush the matter through court. He claims mental illness excuses some acts while admitting passing a $7 check under the name W. J. Arnasley. De Souza bound him over to the superior court on $500 bail, which he did not furnish.
Mercedes Lee, a 21 year marriage partner of Charlie Lee, seeks divorce in superior court. She charges desertion since January 1918 and requests custody of two minors and a division of Glendale real estate as community property. The couple has eight children, eldest 29.
Tucson reports enhance plans to dam the Gila River for water in upper reaches. Brenton A Hayne and Ted Healey advocate faster San Carlos dam construction to aid Florence and Casa Grande. Discussion with Chamber of Commerce aims to pressure Congress for a reconstruction program and funding.
Phoenix February 7 A Karlson of Inspiration Central Mining Co is ordered to appear before the state investment commission at a hearing to answer alleged stock sales to the company A commission action seeks explanation and potential penalties under the Investment Company Act including fines up to 500 dollars six months imprisonment or both The commission also orders Aro Cornella Copper Co to produce books for examination by February 10.
Lieut John G Naill of the War Department suppression division, detailed to Arizona, announces drafts for morality bills aimed at controlling offenses against officers and enforcing discipline. He says the measures will mirror national legislation and seek to bring Arizona in line with federal standards, with further drafting by officers in state capitals.
February report states Deputy Sheriffs Hardwick and Palmer were arrested on Serrano’s attorney complaint but were vindicated in court. Judge McFarland ruled no just complaint, noting officers were performing official duties. Serrano, arrested on a bench warrant, had finished wine and wine in production. he remains out on bail awaiting trial.
A meeting at the state house gathered dairy men and lawmakers to discuss upcoming Texas dairy law changes and a recent enforcement order. Governor Campbell may see a modified order granting more time for compliance, with some participants urging repeal of the current laws even as the session remained informal.
Phoenix Feb 7 Today being Arbor day the state senate adjourned until Monday while the house stayed at the usual hour. Representative Francis announced Tempe orchestra will play Arizona the anthem sought to be adopted. The governor was invited to attend with remaining senators and the public is expected to subscribe for The Epitaph.
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