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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1919
Page
4
The Nogales Herald argues Germany will sign a peace treaty under duress, else be militarily occupied by allies. It contends Germany gains nothing from refusal and notes discontent among some delegates may yield to terms. The piece urges collaboration with allied powers and rapid withdrawal of American forces if negotiations fail.
Lieut. Col. R. B. Giroonald told the Pan-American Aeronautic Congress that hydro airplanes can survey vast Canadian timber and mineral blocks from the air. The plan divides regions into numbered blocks for targeted prospecting, mapping, and aerial photo records, with prospects extending to furs and fish transport.
Opinion urges Congress to expand oil output by approving leases on withdrawn lands and restoring rights to producers who invested in California oil lands. Blames wartime politics and conservation for shortages, warns of high prices for canned fruits and urges proactive policy to prevent future gas and oil scarcity.
A political appeal argues for keeping mines and mineral production in the United States. It criticizes importation of raw minerals by foreign firms and refining houses, urging unity among miners and operators to promote tariffs or legislation that protect domestic output and preserve trade balance.
Discussion among farm clubs in Springfield New England opposing bond issues for hard surface highways. Farmers argue distant markets require reliable roads and cost should be shared by all, suggesting public money now saves later. They compare long term benefits to immediate burdens, urging statewide support for road construction with state aid.
The Arizona Republican critiques risks to referendum rights as petition circulators face theft and assault during filing periods. It cites two incidents where petitions were stolen and a circulator struck by an unknown driver, urging protections or insurance for those gathering signatures in the final ninety days.
Venice California exposes A R Saeger posing as a sergeant major with fake Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre decorations. He admits never serving overseas and evading the 1919 draft, admitting he was entertained nationwide on false honors. Public warned of patriotism based frauds and counterfeit medals.
Friday notes show Harry Kendall and wife visiting Tombstone from South Pass, J T Kingsbury returning from Douglas, Norma Barr and Alice Swain headed to Douglas for a girls camp, FW Vaughan and wife settling in Tombstone, and Judge A G McAlister in town to conduct court with Judge Lockwood to follow for a July jury term.
The article explains that brands are to be cataloged within six months, detailing when brands are used, held, or re-recorded. It notes information needed on brand use, title source, and methods of acquiring brands, along with no fees for applications or re-records.
Bisbee attorneys J D Taylor Rod McDonald J S Casey T Knapp J K Williams attended matters in the Superior Court. A visitor from Bisbee AW Howe of the Copper Queen was in town. Courtland figures show twenty five men on O T Smith lease with four ore body. three shifts and about 125 men on Leadville and Great Western properties in Courtland district. Tombstone Tennis Club organized with K N Copien treasurer C J Wynn secretary treasurer J H Davis WP Walker CL Giragi on executive committee. courts to be readied for state tournament and local July tournament planned. I T Frazier Highway Engineer ordered culverts cleared and embankments altered in Tombstone canyon. signs to warn drivers that placing rocks on the highway is illegal. Highway Commission to Bensom today and Sunday.
Reports on construction progress from Cochise to Dragoon and the Tombstone to Fairbank stretch. Bridge work at Silver Creek advances with steel and cement on site and a forty day completion target. Officials plan a river route survey near Cascabel with Henson and local officers urged to locate missing William O'Brien in Morrison Colorado.
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