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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1919
Page
5
A street clash in Berlin between government troops and the Spmreie cane produced a heavy death toll and wounded several soldiers. The scene shows Red Cross nurses tending two wounded men behind an improvised barricade as trucks overturned and merchandise piled high. Debris and torn print paper used for barricades filled streets and newspaper risers.
Miss M. J. Ard heads a four woman strike committee representing sister conductorettes amid a threat to the Brooklyn Rapid Transit lines. She is the only woman on a 16 member committee led by M. Garrison, receiver for the company, and faced a few missed runs during a photographed moment outside his office.
Ruling in Penin Mississippi notes Senate Bill 38 and House Mill 60 on salaries and land leases may become law within 90 days from passage. Judge Pattee, in division two of the superior court, held bills are not laws now but could become laws later. The Clark-Boyce salary suit and related cases were argued as both sides cited Ross v Cochise County and McKnight. A permanent injunction barred Moeur from leasing Cochise land, with appeals to the supreme court.
May 8 10. Superintendent announces state board of education's selections for the next five years. Readings include Jeschke's Beginners Book on Language for third grade. Porter Jeschke and Gillette Oral and Written English Book 1 for fourth and sixth grades. Book 2 for seventh and eighth grades. Ginn & Co. Kinne & Cooley Food and Health Clothing and Health Home and Family. Everyday Classics for seventh and eighth years by Baker and Thorndike. Everyday English Com position for seventh and eighth years. Abraham Lincoln Reader for seventh and eighth years. Scribner's Sons. Ritchie’s Human Physiology World Book Co. New York.
The Arizona tax commission intends to fight to the end in the Standard Oil case after a recent circuit court of appeals decision in San Francisco. Commissioner Sanders reports actions from Kinsman Phoenix and notes a Phoenix hotel plan. Willcox businessmen investigate oil in the local field. Ash Peak mines to install a 190 ton cyanide plant.
State treasurer Ross moves to recover a near depleted treasury with expected tax proceeds. County contributions from Cochise Maricopa and others bolster the general fund and various university and extension funds, while bank cash remains tight at 1 120 466.14 across major accounts.
In Phoenix on May 8 the court held hearings over whether Governor Campbell can permanently interfere with Col. W. Harris, the state adjutant general, and his department. Judge Lynn adjourned after afternoon arguments on temporary restraints following the governor’s attempt Tuesday to relieve Harris and seize records. Spencer W. Pugh argued for the adjutant general, W. H. Ryan for the governor. The judge asked if the governor could vacate an office without naming a successor. Ryan said authority may rest with the executive under certain circumstances. The matter continues tomorrow.
In Phoenix tonight German helmets fetched 5000 dollars for the Victory Liberty loan fund as the Phoenix trades council ran the auction 21 cents paid for the Teutonic headgear in a brisk sale.
May 9 report: about 26 Mexican bandits storm Cananea shouting Viva Villa. They seize cashier AL Hontard of Bank of Cananea and force opening of the vault. loot of about 10 million dollars plus other money and goods. Five or six policemen killed. bandits raid Copper Company store for thousands in pads and provisions. Federal troops pursue. Carranza orders general movement.
The Chenoweth case against Hale and involving John McDowell opens after juror Al Stariger of Tombstone falls ill with influenza. Judge Lockwood orders a replacement. James F. Duncan qualifies and testimony begins, with the trial expected to continue through today and tomorrow.
Nogales Ariz May 6 two killings were reported today as the Cinco de Mayo celebration in Nogales Sonora yesterday followed by gun fights after promiscuous drinking of mescal smuggled from Sinajoa.
Fragmented OCR notes describe court interpreter at Tomb seeking to resume business ownership and discuss tonal effects and various named figures, with unclear context and continuing from earlier pages.
The new highway commission appointed by the board of supervisors organized with BA Packard elected chairman and AY Smith of Pearce as secretary. Harry B Pickett was named to fill a vacancy after rescinding Harry A Clark's appointment. The group took oaths, posted bonds, and will hire Syd Smyth as engineer. An early survey of proposed roads and cost estimates will begin, with Smyth planning a tour of projects and the commission meeting in Naco, Arizona.
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