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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1918
Page
8
In Phoenix the two houses split over creating and organizing a council of defense with a 14 member setup or a nine member governor appointed body. The senate and house adjourned conference with the bill largely unchanged while other measures pass including a dairy commissioner and a draft registry filing offense.
June 18 reports show the legislature deadlocked on a voting bill for sailors and soldiers outside the state. The house and senate exchanged measures after a prolonged session, with a dairy bill defeated and talks continuing on the Rot Where voting bill and an Americanization bill for night schools. The governor signed the state council of defense and a confiscation bill targeting vehicles transporting intoxicating liquor within the state.
In Phoenix on June 18 the legislature delayed over a soldiers voting bill while the senate passed several bills of wartime and social reform. The governor signed the council of defense and auto confiscation measures. Additional actions include an Americanization night schools bill, a soldiers civil rights bill, and a grain and cottonseed by products act. A wartime air industry bill was killed but may return. a memorial for an Arizona wheat terminal was approved, and a resolution urged Arizonans to vacation within the state.
Stephen son Candis for county attorney in Cochise County announces his candidacy as a Democrat. He has fifteen years in Cochise, four as assistant prosecutor, and emphasizes diligent criminal prosecutions and party loyalty as key qualifications for the county attorney role.
Sheriff Russell Welch received a copy of cables from former Sheriff Harry C. Wheeler in which Wheeler claims responsibility for a July 12 deportation. The message, dated June 16 1918 from Tours France, asserts he would repeat the action and expresses loyalty to American troops and anti traitor sentiment.
John F Ross announces his bid for Cochise county superior judge. He pledges a business like court to reduce delays and costs, noting jury trials strain taxpayers. He highlights twenty years in practice, including Cochise county service and prior county attorney roles.
Judge W H Sawtelle of the United States court arrived with Mose Drachman and Miss Efe Botts to supervise naturalization proceedings for 485 soldiers at Camp Harry J Jones. He warned that war induced cases overwhelm the court, urging a second judge as proposed measures progress in Congress to ease congestion and speed trials.
Judge Lockwood praises the State Industrial School and Supt Moody for transforming the Fort Grant facility. Boys and girls learn trades in shoemaking tailoring carpentry and printing The Record monthly is produced by students a garden cattle and hogs sustain the school Merit noted by the judge and community members
The Postmaster General issues duplicates or payments for lost war savings certificates only if registered. A registrant may apply at the original post office for a duplicate or payment after theft or destruction, with Treasury approval after three months. A duplicate bears a new number, and the original loses validity.
The Dallas resident Charles E. Cross seeks the Democratic nomination for sheriff in Cochise County. He has lived in the county for over twelve years, served as deputy sheriff at Douglas under Sheriff Wineter, and promises to enforce laws as written. The piece notes strong support for Cross amid local politics and reflects on his qualifications and intentions.
President Wilson calls a national thrift movement urging every American to increase production, conserve resources, and invest in Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps to support the war. He stresses nonessential spending must end and pledges continuity through June to mobilize the 100,009,000 populace for victory.
Governor Hunt urges all Arizonans to pledge for War Savings Stamps from June 16 to June 28 1918. He notes the need to clothe feed and equip soldiers and sets a target of 5260000 dollars for the year. The proclamation designates June 28 1918 War Savings Day and directs pledges through War Savings Director H R Tritle with funds to bolster national war efforts.
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