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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1917
Page
4
Fragmented wartime text argues against appeasement and warns of German deception after Lusitania and Sussex sinking. It condemns German actions, spies, and attacks on civilization, urging resolve to defend freedom and humanity.
A fragment notes potential future German actions to block traffic with hospital ships in the ented zone and the Mediterranean, warning that hospital ships appearing in these areas will be treated as war vessels and attacked. The text hints at editorial commentary on Germany’s government.
Fragmentary text reports a transfer of the world’s silver market from London to an unidentified destination, with references to the Straits and bay area. The article is garbled and lacks clear dates, names, or concrete facts.
An ambiguous 1914 notice discusses end of war impacts and plans for canal routes and canal lands. It mentions President Wilson and August 5 1914 with references to ships, Nicara goods, and lease rights in oceanic canal lands in a wartime context. The fragment hints at prop construction and possible rights for lease.
In Bisbee a statement from Attorney Cleary rejects claims of urging a strike and opposing the war. He says he advised miners to take selective draft citizenship, while the Justice Department reportedly kept notes on his public and private remarks. Local readers view his denials as untruthful and his broader critique targets fellow miners. A barber shop porter predicts the war ends within two weeks.
Governor Campbell frames federal action as remedy for Arizona mine disruption affecting 22,000 workers loss of wages over 100000 daily while copper output lags. Reports describe deportations, local patrols, anti IWW actions, and community fundraising for a memorial to Orson P. McRary amid ongoing labor tension.
Intense excitement surrounds a failed bid to form an Arizona Ambulance Corps. Dr M Bowker, authorized to raise the unit, received word that no additional companies will be created. Plans shift to sending volunteers to Allentown for training while officials await Surgeon General guidance.
July 17 deputies sworn to aid law and order after Bisbee strike and 1200 men deported. Deputy Sheriff Charles Cross records volunteers as they arrive in Tombstone. Officials say two thousand deputies may be sworn, with Oscar K. Goll acting as notary in Douglas for Citizens' Protective League.
The Epitaph the weekly edition of The Prospector will mail to enlisted men from Tombstone during the war if relatives or friends supply their addresses. Papers will follow the boys wherever the flag goes, bringing home gossip and ads. Send addresses now so the plan can begin with this week's issue.
On July 17 a lightning bolt near the Gibson mine struck two men, RL Gatford of Jer ome killed instantly and Frans Oren seriously injured. They were walking to Ray when the storm forced them to seek shelter and were caught by a post storm downpour. Gatford suffered a fatal jolt through the right side as the current burned flesh and blew the heel from his shoe.
Constable Lafe Gibson of Gleeson was briefly moved to Bisbee due to feared smallpox from Luther Price. Tests by Dr. M. Hunt found only a heat and mosquito bite rash from a recent California trip. He returned to Tombstone and then home to Gleeson.
Sheldon A. Reed of Tucson, a legislator from last county of the second Arizona legislature, was killed Friday afternoon when the automobile he rode in was struck by a freight train at Luxor station on the Southern Pacific near Deming. Frank J. Odermatt, son of Dr. A Odermatt, a Tucson dentist for over 20 years, also died. Both were contractors and builders visiting Deming to survey government work for mobilization camps and had lived in Tucson since boyhood.
State Land Department announces an August 18 1917 public auction at Tombstone Arizona for 278.68 acres of school lands in Cochise County with appraised value 166.00. Bid minimum equal to appraised value. Right to reject all bids reserved. Also notice of selection under Congress act of 1910 for Grant Selection List No 054808 in Section 10 Township 1 South Range 43 East. Public notices dated June 1917 at Phoenix Arizona.
Pearce Red Cross hosts a benefit dance with funding going to the Red Cross War Fund. Los Angeles film producer and Pearce residents Mer Smith and Bryant back the event with the showing of The Eyes of the World. The Pearce Branch, about 12 auxiliaries in the valley, gathers Friday for harmony and planning ads to attract a large crowd. Dr Stroud Gleeson and Miss Rider will attend to assist advertising efforts.
Clerk A C Karer of the board and Deputy Dr M M Hughart arranged a pest home outside Tombstone city limits at the old Glen house near Wolcott residence to care for a smallpox patient Luther Price. The facility was prepared and the patient moved there this afternoon.
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