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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1918
Page
4
The Tombstone Epitaph Giragi Brothers publishers advertise The Tombstone Daily Prospector weekly edition with subscription rates in advance for one year and six months.
A reflective piece on hunger from frontier times noting Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett hunted for meat yet arguing for a balanced diet. It urges moderation in meat consumption, promotes fruits and cereals, and warns against overeating while suggesting simple substitutions and frugal meals.
The Arizona Republican argues that murderers should face severe punishment, possibly life imprisonment or the death penalty, and criticizes past parole failures of Sisson. It notes Graham County’s role in abolishing capital punishment and questions voters' stance in a current plebiscite.
A federal court in Arizona adopts a plan to speed court work, relieve overworked judge W H Sawtelle, and reduce costs. The proposal aims to move sessions from Tucson to Globe and Prescott to cut long prisoner custody times and travel expenses, potentially funding a new court.
Two districts would be created one covering Tucson and Globe and the other Phoenix to expedite court business. The plan aims to clear long docket backlogs and keep total government costs nearly the same as now.
A reflective piece questions why men seek the sheriff rank and whether pay or public service motivates them. It notes deputies share danger, yet blame falls on the chief officer. The essay honors officers who face danger, including gunfire, while urging understanding of the tough job beyond pay.
An editorial argues the five leading meat packers may have divided territories and refused purchases elsewhere, calling for a full government inquiry. It insists truth must be revealed whether profiteering exists or not and urges penalties or public takeover if wrongdoing is found.
Secretary McAdoo insists the United States must raise funds beyond banks alone as the nation unites to support the war. He calls on all Americans to set partisanship aside and contribute to the cause, noting even Hoover’s sugar purchase idea fits wartime needs.
A. H. Gardner Cochise County Highway Commissioner details a road survey from Tucson to Tombstone via the Henson route. He notes rocks removed and drainage improved from Tucson to Vail, with rough stretches between Vail and Martinez ranch and near Pantano. He praises views near Colossal Cave and Harrington and Martinez ranches, and cites limited funds hindering further work.
The Arizona chapter of the American Mining Congress adjourned its meeting on Saturday evening with Tucson chosen as the next meeting place and Douglas as host. Directors urged steps to halt copper production decline by tackling low grade ore mining and improving output amid current metal prices. An endorsement of national mining congress work and a call to safeguard mining properties and employees from alien enemies and pro German sympathizers seeking work under false pretenses was also voiced.
Warren J. McCarthy, formerly a book keeper for Rey and Titcomb, is a 15 year old survivor of the Tuscania torpedo attack now hospitalized in Ireland. He was not badly injured but suffers exposure and numerous cuts and bruises from the sinking.
Colonel Andrew J. Doran died at 4:20 am after a long cerebral hemorrhage and paralysis. A 42-year Arizona resident born in Ohio, he helped found the pioneers home at Prescott and served as its superintendent under Governor Sloan. His political life in Arizona included prominent Republican activity.
A box of dynamite fell from a loaded wagon during transport from the magazine below the city to the hilltop plant near Bootleggers. Two wagonloads were moving when the box rolled off. The near miss is described as miraculous as a slight blow can trigger detonation and could have caused massive destruction.
Steve Bronavien, a Miami mine motorman, died at 12:40 PM at Miami Inspiration Hospital from injuries after being run over by a motor Saturday afternoon in the mine, severing both feet.
An employee strike at the Hayden smelter ends with workers returning to duty tonight at 10 o clock after several days out. Federal mediator Joseph S Myers, who helped settle the dispute, may travel to Phoenix Sunday as relations between management and striking workers move toward resolution.
The Nogales Herald reports Miss Lillian Cheat died at St. Joseph's hospital at 7:00 this morning after a weeks long pneumonia. She was a bright, charming young woman whose memory will be held by friends. Survived by mother Mia Choat of Nogales, sister Mrs M A Austin of Oakland, brother W T Roach of Nogales, and niece Alma Austin of Oakland. Born in Oakland, she was twenty four. Funeral at three this Sunday in the Episcopal church with Rev George Golden.
Washington reports four new sanatorium sites for tuberculosis treatment among soldiers at New Haven Connecticut Whipple Barracks Prescott Arizona Asheville North Carolina and Denver Colorado Each facility is projected to cost about 550000 with no start date announced Phoenix dispatch notes Whipple Barracks near Prescott with historical ties from 1864 including stone barracks quarters a rail line through the reservation and prior troop occupancy ending about eight years ago now under caretaker care
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