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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1918
Page
8
At the Cattlemen's Convention in Nogales W H M Mower state land commissioner announced his plan to enter Arizona's gubernatorial race this fall. The declaration came during the convention late this afternoon.
J J Sweeney of Phoenix was chosen president of the Past Grand Masters Association of Arizona and Mrs Sweeney was elected president of the Past Matrons Association of the Eastern Stars during the thirty sixth annual communication. The Masons closed their second day of activities with a third degree demonstration and a banquet at the Country Club as past grand masters prepared for the work.
Phoenix February 15 Destruction of the ballots used as evidence in the governorship contest was conducted outside the city limits by Sheriff W H Wilkey and Bailiff Charles Cor under court orders. Ballots from most counties except Yuma and Coconino were piled and burned on the river at Seventh avenue. The blaze lasted over two hours as the ceremony concluded.
Complaint filed with the state corporation commission by United Verde Extension Mining against multiple railroads including Verde Tunnel and Smelter, Atchison Topeka Santa Fe, Santa Fe Prescott Phoenix, Arizona Eastern, Southern Pacific and El Paso & Southwestern. From Nov 1, 1915 to Jan 1916 ore shipments from Douglas Spur were billed at rates up to 11.70 per ton for low value ore, exceeding claimed reasonable rates of 7.22 to 8.72 per ton. total alleged excess is 3,486.63 dollars. seek repayment.
Kingman, Feb 12. Chloride townsite chaos ends as local district court surveys claims and bolts a federal patent for the town. Albert Haight, a Cocontso county rangeman, lost three toes after a snow storm and had them amputated.
Rockwood Jenkins retires as grand chaplain with Curry Lube replacing him. EF Frank Thomas remains grand lecturer. William Stanford Alten takes over as grand principal sojourner from Charles Francis Philbrook. Frank Goldwin Brown rises to grand principal sojourner. Max Predler named grand royal arch captain. David Heshhind becomes grand organist. H Lindley Murray White moves up to grand organist. White’s former post of grand sentinel filled by DS Denison.
Phoenix reports Judge Stam ford of Maricopa County Superior Court extended the payment period for the $4 122 25 judgment in favor of George W Hunt against Thomas E Campbell by fifteen days at the request of Campbell's counsel Judge R E Sloan. A $2 460 check was shown as good faith payment, leaving $1 602 25 unpaid. The fund covers Hunt's costs beyondGovernor Hunt's salary for 1917 and mediation work for the Department of Labor. County contributions lagged but are expected this week.
Secretary of Labor Wilson urges Arizona Council of Defense to mobilize workers for the nation’s shipbuilding drive. He notes immediate needs are limited but the coming weeks require hundreds of thousands in skilled trades. Volunteers will be placed via the United States Employment Service with details on locations wages and housing.
The appeal argues the plan protects employers and workers by reducing shipyard industry drain and maximizing workers' abilities. It urges all qualified men to enroll in the reserve next week while remaining in their current jobs until called.
Congressman Carl Hayden introduces a House bill to open Navajo Pueblo San Juan Western Navajo and Mogollon lands in Arizona to coal mining. The measure sets land parcels for lease with royalties and rentals and allocates proceeds to Navajo Indians while allowing leases with specific terms, protections for Indians, and a mechanism for revenue and regulations.
Reports from Chief Deputy Sheriff Guy C Welch say posses chase Gra ham county murderers through Cochise County toward Mexico. Bandits stole three horses from Riggs ranch and are believed exhausted near Dos Cabezas and are now tracked toward Racker Canyon. Units guard passes from Bisbee Pougins and Dragoons while Miles Miles and other sheriffs push to trap them in Cochise Stronghold.
Henry Murphy rises to first lieutenant in the army stationed at Jacksonville Florida. Cochive Graham Cattlegrowers meet at Willcox on March 15 with further notices to come. Federal Trade Commission investigators in Courtland examine Willcox bottling works and expect operations to resume March. Midwinter tomato movement from Los Mochis China Sinaoto region increases with carloads arriving daily. Articles of Incorporation filed for Pawnee Mammom Providence Cattle G A Strelty Rehard Partham. Bail set at 10000 for prisoners tied to espionage cases. Audubon Society of Arizona files incorporation with Tucson directors named. Clifton Miners Union secretary Daguerre arrested on espionage charges. Oil stock sale irregularities lead to Barton arrested at Prescott. Solomon Wickersham Co sells Bowie store to J W Weinberger of San Diego. Globe taxpayers to vote $460000 sewer and water bond in March. Salt River Valley land and irrigation projects draw capital. Arizona touted for mineral opportunities with new gold and silver prospects. California capitalists purchase 27000 Tucson acres near Nogales for test wells. Bowle developers Milner Hempstead plan wells and rental apartments. Miami boys jailed for bootlegging. 167 pints whiskey found near Yuma. Rev Harold Brewster becomes St Paul’s rector in Bisbee. Governor Campbell tours state on defense talks. Bert Wingar trades cattle ranch for Mesa area. Putnam sues after mineral work in Casa Grande. Investigations into Phoenix realty men tied to selling lots before work begins.
In Phoenix district teachers volunteer at draft board headquarters to offer services as the federal call for a national army proceeds. Logan Lockard of Phoenix filed notice of intention to make three year proof on land in Section 11, Township 208, Range 19E, Gila & Salt River Base & Meridian. Proof to be presented before W. A. Fowler at Tombstone on March 20, 1918. John L. Irvin, Register. First publication Feb 17, 1918.
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