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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1918
Page
2
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A fragmented, antique sounding protest questions how many Europeans have died on battlefields and from famine. It contrasts battlefield dead with those starving in France, urging readers to intensify efforts to provide food while honoring the fallen. It laments vast losses and pleads for action to prevent further deaths.
The British sovereign has knighted Generals Pershing Bliss and Marek, granting them the right to prefix British titles. They, along with other American officers, await a U.S. law to allow foreign honors for enlisted personnel. Acceptance hinges on pending legislation. without it, honors would be withheld or deemed honorary.
In Arizona politics Hon. Fred Sutter, veteran state senator, announces run for governor. Local press lauds him as honest, fair, and capable, noting his long legislative record and support from Bisbee miners while criticizing opponents and labor stereotypes. A Winston-era editorial tone questions labor politics and notes federal spending optics.
A series of Cochise County notices announce candidacies for county treasurer judge of the superior court sheriff clerk superior court county attorney supervisor and representative. Names include Guy C. LH, Alfred C. Lockwood, WS. Braefield, J.B James, Bruce Stephenson, J. F. WIMMY McDONALD, Lorenzo Wright, W. M. (Vance) Johnson, Join Rock, I. Kershy, Be Adams, and others. Primary date September 10 1918.
A. A. Betts of the state corporation commission reports from Chicago where intermountain state and railroad officials met to discuss intermountain rate changes. The conference aims to secure reductions as current rates are said to unfairly favor the coast and harm this region.
Mrs Wheeler receives telegram that Captain Wheeler has landed in Washington D C on official orders after instructing soldiers in trench work abroad He has been granted a brief furlough and plans to meet his wife in Alamogordo New Mexico before resuming duties in the United States for training purposes awaiting further destination and return home
Douglas July 26. W in charge labor bureau Ashurst at 44 Eleventh street said he has not yet settled in but will be busy registering and sourcing workers. A Utah sheep raiser offered three Mexican herders at 60 dollars a month plus board, with others asking up to 80. Ashurst cannot supply from this locale. he expects to obtain workers from Phoenix.
The call urges a 25,000 student nurse reserve to free graduate nurses for front line work. Enlistment opens next Monday for patriotic young women ages 19 to 35. Coupons to join will appear in state newspapers, with applicants sending details to the state board in Phoenix. Arizona quota set at seventy four.
Local recruiting station reports looser physicals for entry into the United States Army. Vision rules ease to 20 10 in one eye and 20 40 in the other without glasses or 20 106 in each eye without glasses. With correctible vision, 20 40 in either eye is permitted. Minor defects are overlooked.
A roundup of Arizona industry notes reports the Kineman New crushing plant at Gold Roads mine near 260 tons daily, Siwston experimental flotation plant, and extensive ore sampling at Mayer. Salt River valley drainage plans total $608,000 with $500,000 to owners and $100,000 sought from Phoenix. Oatman and Copper Queen activity push output and new machinery. Jerome and Holbrook show rapid developments. reports of rains, stock profits, and rising asbestos and copper production across the state.
Phoenix July 25 Forest rangers caught Barney of Vail returning from Corona National forest with a buck deer in July 10. He pleaded guilty before Pantano justice and paid a $50 fine plus costs. A game report was filed by Warden Willard with Inspector Paul Pitchlynn.
July 22 a strike of high significance reported at the Gunsight mine near Ajo. J Donald Mitchell with Postmaster Lee L Scott and Paul Fernald of Tucson operate the mine and report 4% feet of lead-silver ore valued at 125 dollars per ton found at 160 feet depth in a 60 feet chanse from the 100 foot level.
Tucson won the Labor Day rifle match defeating Benson with a total of 1140 to 1022. W C Lefebre led Tucson with 206, Schnabel 220, Waehs 225, Mastin 224. Benson’s top scores were Braley 227 and Reynolds 207. The Benson club accepted a Labor Day rematch and anticipated several other Arizona clubs joining.
State of Arizona files indemnity land selections under the 1910 act at the United States Land Office Phoenix. Tracts listed include multiple lots in sections 1, 3, 6, 8, 12 and others in townships 16S to 18S, ranges 21E and 41BY, with various All See and SE designations. Public protests or contests permitted during five weeks of publication prior to final approval. Official dates: May 25, 1918, with first publication June 7, 1918.
United States Land Office in Phoenix advertises indemnity selections under the 1910 act, listing tracts in T 128 R 2 B and others, inviting protests during publication period, signed by Register John J. Irvin and Receiver Scott Whith. Includes multiple grant selections for university, agricultural, and mechanical college purposes with serial numbers and section details. Publication dates span June 25, 1918 and earlier, noting actions in 1910 and 1881 acts.
Fragmented OCR text references oath, county official names, and a tersely described legal proceeding. It mentions Cheney, Hall, and Wheaton with references to county, state, and a formal act. The readable portion implies a public record of oath or appointment in Toledo area but lacks complete details.
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