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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1918

Page

8

Stoneman Named Arizona Food Administration Speaker Chief

George J. Stoneman of Phoenix designated director of the speakers division for the Arizona food administration. He will oversee four representatives studying food conditions in France and now touring Michigan before reaching the state. Armstrong & Lewis named as Arizona legal advisers, with Timothy Rion and Jade Lindley approving. Fred J. Elliott chosen as state conservation chairman at the Phoenix headquarters, joined soon by Miss Mary Kianaueh as secretary. The changes mark a voluntary expansion of food conservation and production efforts across the state.

Phoenix George J Food Administration For Arizona Timothy A. Riondanow Jadee Lindley The Food Administration Washington Fred J Elliott Miami Copper Company Globe District North Central Avenue Mary Kianaueh

Better Lambing Methods for the Southwest

Albuquerque February 20 A Forest Service grazing specialist reports that improved lambing methods are vital for higher sheep productivity in the Southwest. With open ranges gone and higher prices for mutton and wool, sheep men must use smaller herds on stricter ranges, aiming to protect ewes and young from storms and predators while ensuring ample feed and water. The service seeks cooperative development with stockmen to adapt lambing to high mesas and mountain conditions.

Albuquerque N.om Forest Service Arizona New Mexico Southwest

Miami Miners Union Calls Members in Local Plea

Miami February 22 The Miami Miners Union urges all local miners to join now with a two dollar initiation fee and three dollars for reinstatement The call credits state labor laws to organized labor struggles against corporate wealth and argues organization improves pay and conditions while boosting efficiency and metal production for peace or war instantaneously described in a fervent editorial tone

Miami Miners’ Union Miami Miami Miners’ ‘Union

Supreme Court frees Wiley and Salazar in Bates shooting case

Phoenix February 14 Joseph L Wiley and Ramon Salazar two Pima county officials convicted in the shooting death of Mrs Mary Bates will go free after a Supreme Court decision. The court ruled errors occurred in admission of evidence in jury instruction and law guidance. The lower court sentence stands for Thomas Johns who accompanied Wiley and Salazar the night of the shooting.

Phoenix Joseph L. Wiley Ramon Salazar Pima County Mary Bates Supreme Court Mre. Bates Bates I Rt Thomas Johns Wiley and Salscar

Arizona and California Vie for Red Cross Enrollment

San Francisco February 20 The Pacific division announces a competition between Arizona and California to enroll every public and private school in the Junior Red Cross before Washingtons birthday. Arizona leads in full enrollment following a Reno conference led by Governor Emmet Pote. About 73 percent of the roughly 100000 school children in Arizona, California, and Nevada are enrolled, says Mrs H A Riegel Pacific assistant director.

San Francisco Ariona California Junior Red Cross Washington Pacific Ada Reno Nevada Emmett Bote Arlaota H. A. Riegel Red Cross The Pacific Assistan

Gasoline Used to Burn Mining Camp Fire Suspected

Fire at Metalk Reduction camp near Vail, Arizona, described as incendiary after gasoline was poured on camp buildings and ground. Blaze at 2 a m during a wintry gale destroyed the camp, consuming corporate records and personal effects valued at 1500 held by President W D Heath and Mrs Louise Schuttig who borrowed clothing from Mexican employees to cope.

Tucson Metalk Reduction Company Vail W. D. Heath Louise Schuttig

Motorman Dies After Mine Accident in Miami

Steve Bronovich, a Miami mine motorman, died at 12:30 PM at Miami Inspiration Hospital from injuries after being run over by a motor Saturday afternoon in the mine. He lost both feet in the incident.

Miami Steve Bronovich Miami Inspiration Hospital

Arizonan Dies of Meningitis at Mare Island Navy Yard

Leiber Armer aged 18 died of meningitis at Mare Island Calif naval station. He was son of J B Armer of Phoenix and nephew of Sheriff Tom Armer of Gila County, with family longtime residents since pioneer days.

Phoenix Leiber Armer Mare Island, Calif

Egroes at Work for First Time in Tucson Shops

Tucson February 21 The loss of many mechanics and a borers to the army has caused Southern Pacific shops to hire about 40 new hires, the first of their color to work here. Most were brought from farther east along the line and more are expected.

Egroes IN & P Tucson Southern Pacific Pla

Two Suspects Held in Buckeye Bank Vault Attempt

Phoenix police detain William Dees and William Porst after a suspected dynamite attack on a Buckeye bank vault. Deputies questioned them. two ranch workers from Buckeye valley were absent all night, raising suspicion. Earlier, Arthur Clark Carl Hunter and Vernon Bass were arrested for investigation in connection with the case.

Phoenix William Dees William Porst Buckeye Sherif B.J. Wiren Sherif Dtive Dees Porst Buckeye Valley Arthur Clark Carl Hunter Vernon Bass

Quarantine lifted for Binbee district at noon

The eleven day smallpox quarantine in the Binbee district ends at noon after a letter from Dr. Hunt to Dr. Sweek. County health officials say no new cases since last week and thank residents for cooperation. Guards have kept residents from leaving without permits, costing the city and county a large sum.

Hisbee Binbee Dr. Sweek Sweek Hunt Dr. Hunt Bisbee

Judge Shilliam of Benson Dies in Tombstone

Judge Wm Shilliam pioneer of Cochise county dies in Benson at 40 years of residence He served as justice of the peace and U S commissioner in Benson and was found dead while seated in a market his burial planned with attendees from Tombstone and beyond

Wm. Shilliam Benson Judge Shilliam U. S H. W. Etz Shilliam Cochise County Washington Camp Martine

Prescott Grocers Decide On Cash and Carry System

Prescott retail dealers announce they will sell groceries only for cash and that deliveries up to 100 pounds will cost 15 cents per order. The system is presented as benefiting customers and will be enforced going forward from February 20.

Prescott

Rulings by Food Administration Hit Arizona insiders

Phoenix February 21 large batch of rulings from the Food Administration legal department arrives. State institutions once exempt must follow the one to one rule for wheat flour substitutes in bread making. Wholesale vs retail sales clarified for licensed food commodities to ships hotels or restaurants. many Phoenix shops urged to obtain licenses to avoid violations. Rye leasing farmers and thrashing grain noted for compliance. Merchants settling accounts by taking corn become distributors and face licensing. New rule limits substitutes to three pounds per five pounds of whole meal. Washington dispatches indicate wording issues on whole wheat term.

Artzona Phoenix Food Administration Liense Washington Graham Neor Washington Dispatches

Robbery Ring Tied to Freight Heists In El Paso

In Tucson on February 19 sixteen robbery cases are pending in federal court. Frank Brennerman of El Paso and Frank Hughes, a brakeman, are each held on $1000 bond for robbing freight in transit. Police found stolen toilet articles, perfume, and shoes during searches of their residences. Suspect Paul Sanchez, captured elsewhere, had escaped from Santa Fe penitentiary and faced a $25 reward.

Tucson S. J. Metnerney Southern Padre Frank Brennerman North Campbell Street el Paso Frank Hughes Ramon Hotel Paul Sanchea Jose Ramirez McInerney James Iquor Southern Pacific Sheriffs Office Sanchez Santa Fe Penitentiary

One Shot One Hurt In Bootleg Raid On Reservation

Globe reports two young men crossing the Sim Carlos river on the reservation were involved in a bootleg raid. John Meals, 22, is hospitalized with a minor side wound. Chester Bikins is jailed. Beals is hospitalized under guard and Elnina faces the same charge.

GLOBE John Meals Chester Bikins Messe Sim Carlos Beals Elnina Vureenna

Mary Greenburg Dies After Gas Explosion

Douglas reports Mrs. Mary Greenburg died from injuries after a gas explosion in a flat, two apartments destroyed. Private Graviiow Monaco, a prospective tenant, struck a match triggering the blast. Greenburg family, long-time residents, include a daughter Dr Minnie Greenburg of San Francisco and several sons. Monaco remains in serious condition at a camp hospital.

Douglas Mary Greenburg Minnie Greenburg San Francis William Harry Sam Greenburg

Mothers and daughters barred from wearing military insignia

An official order to the Middle West civil police bans civilians from displaying army or navy uniforms or decorations. It cites federal law and the need to outfit enlisted men, aiming to curb imposters and charity scams. The change will affect many girls who wear such items given by loved ones in the service.

United States Middle West Red Cross

Shot Fired At Foreman At Clifton

February 18 Clifton. An unsuccessful attempt to assassinate James Goolaby foreman at the Shannon smelter occurred around 10 PM. A rifle bullet struck Goolaby in the right arm and then wounded a fellow American worker named Chilton in the left arm. Police pursuit during the night was fruitless.

Clifton James Goolaby Shannon Las Goolaby Chilton

Tobacco sampler resumes work after dropped case

Phoenix February 19 G C Wimer whose crew distributed chewing tobacco samples halted by authorities over ground glass claims has them back on the job and the department of justice has dropped the matter.

Phoenix G. ¢. Wimer Department of Justice

Tempe cotton growers plan new ginning facility

State and county notes describe Tempe growers estimating a larger cotton crop next year and committing funds to build a second gin. Mesa paving plans are debated by the city council, while Chase Creek blocks and new porches appear in Clifton. Police report rises in arrests in Douglas and court activity in regional towns.

Tempe Mesa Ithlant Police Department Douglas J. H. East Common Council

Gleeson Constable and officials visit towns

Constable Lafe Gibson of Gleeson was in town today. Attorney J T Kingsbury motored to Henson and returned yesterday after visiting there. Deputy Sheriff Red Gannon from Bisbee was in town today.

Lafe Gibson Gleeson Benson J.T. Kingsbury Henson Bisbee Sherif Red Gannon

Little Lad Killed by Careless Father

Phoenix report of a fatal accident where Lucero Marin’s six year old son was shot when the gun he was cleaning exploded. The child died at St Joseph’s hospital after being rushed there by his parents. An inquest is set in Justin Wheeler’s court at 2 this afternoon.

John Lyon Dragoon Tly el Paso Willcox Mexio H. J. Heinz Pickle Fame Phoenix Globe Pasadena Huntington Hotel Lucero Marin St. Joseph’s Hospital Marin Justin Wheeler

Slayings in Los Angeles End in Husband and Wife Deaths

Don Van Dusen, once a Ostman Artz hotel owner, shot his 20 year old wife in the Los Angeles shopping district after a chase of three blocks. He fired five shots and killed himself when cornered by bystanders as Mrs Van Dusen died minutes later. Police say he was despondent over separation from his wife.

Los Angeles Don van Dusen Ostman, Artz Todayfl van Dusen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Geo. J. Stoneman Mare Island Prescott Grocers Legal Department of the Food Administration Timothy A. Jiordan Art Mona U. S. Court Wousne Chase Creek Avie Welt G. H. Hirst George Ashley Courtland Hirst Ashley CC. Johnson Mountain States ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company Lewiston, Mont Ajo Road Indian Oasis H. J. Vincent Pred Warter Ajo Auditing Committee Treasury State Board of Health Lies Roberts Peter Corpstein Whoenix Re Secon Througe James A. Johnson Arizona Livestock Sanitary Board Gila Valley Saltoryard John Lamir Pirteville Mr. Lamar Nell Erickson Tombstone Fanston Jerry Holland Camp Fanston Pairbank Golden State Lim Board of Health Allen H. Roberts Penitentia
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