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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1917
Page
4
A fragmented editorial urges all Americans to purchase Liberty Bonds as a duty and a smart investment. It frames bond buying as a patriotic act and a means to support democracy, noting tax exemption and potential future use as family mementos.
A garbled report suggests Tucson Phoenix and Prescott host training camps linked to a political contest. References to Terlas Dollah and Henry Prescott imply campaign dynamics and competing factions assessing support and regional influence.
A fragmentary wartime note proclaims General Pershing’s arrival in Europe with strong language about the Kaiser’s downfall. The piece hints at American morale and the war effort, contrasting hopes for victory with chaotic, unclear text.
A 1917 act effective June 7 restricts selling, giving, or furnishing cigars cigarettes or tobacco to anyone under 21 in Arizona. Minors are prohibited from buying or receiving such products. violations carry a fine of 10 to 100 dollars. The amendment updates Paragraph 299 of the Penal Code to reflect these prohibitions and repeals conflicting acts.
The Digest notes a Bisbee Review editorial opposing the Tombstone county seat relocation and accuses the Douglas Dispatch of acting against Warren district interests. It argues the move would benefit Tombstone and hurt the region with higher costs, jury issues, and poorer services, urging readers to watch July developments and stay informed on the removal vote.
Reports from Tombstone detail the escape of three Cochise county inmates from the Vine Penitentiary at Ploremee of Gee. Scarborough, sentenced to life for a Cochise County murder, fled amid a wider jailbreak that involved two other burglars, with warnings issued along the route toward Douglas. Police and guards are on high alert as several escapees remain uncaptured and consideration of possible recapture continues.
Arizona officials led by Governor Campbell and Col. Fred Lo Breen push a national military census amid urgency to avoid draft penalties. Council of Defense and local mayors warn residents to register by June 6, with posters in multiple languages. Officials vow penalties for evaders and seek to boost enlistment to bolster the Arizona Infantry by August.
United States Land Office in Phow His Arizona issues a posting notice for Onta Fe Pacific Railroad Company land entry application Serial No 624421 under the 1904 act. It lists multiple townships ranges and sections in Arizona with parcels in dispute and requires protests by June 2, 1917. first publication May 20, 1917.
The Arizona National Guard is about half full with recruitment lagging behind. The state law draft looms, leaving the guard short while regular army recruitment prospers. The guard is highly regarded by regular officers and offers a badge of pride to enlistees.
Phoenix report notes twenty five thousand buttons engraved with Registered for Military Services U S A will be distributed by the council of defense to sheriffs statewide. After registration the button wire is handed to the registrant who is not exempt from showing the registration card to officers if asked.
State of Arizona submits to Grant selections listed as Nos. 509 and RPM, Serial Nos. 033925 and 04140. Lands described include T 21S R24E BM Sec 35 for penitentiaries and T 16S R22E BM Sec 26 27 31 and 34 for charitable, penal, and reformatory institutions. Protests or contest may be filed within five weeks of publication, transmitted to the General Land Office. Dated Phoenix April 16, 1917. Irvin, Register. John J. Birdno, first publication April 29.
William H. Marison, former mayor of San Diego and noted businessman, awaits transfer from county jail to Los Angeles authorities after waiving extradition papers. He faces federal charges from an indictment in Los Angeles alleging real estate fraud tied to land sales to veterans and others while not holding titles.
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