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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1919

Page

5

Steel Helmets Offered For Workingmen In Hazardous Industries

A gubernatorial style notice announces the sale of 400 steel helmets for shipbuilding and hazardous industry work. The helmets, field model, are issued by the government through A. Le Enger, zone surplus property officer, El Paso. Bids require inspection samples at the New York depot, with opening set for May 2. Interest and details circulate via the chamber of commerce and El Paso office.

Katepore A. le Enger el Paso Teras Chamber of Commerce New York Eay Jock

Sonora moves toward open saloons as prohibition ends

Alonzo Gonzales reports Sonora's legislature voted 11 to 3 to abolish the prohibition law enacted after Calles became civil governor. Governor Calles is away, but Acting Governor Pino may sign. Agua Prieta gears up to open cantinas by June first. Saloons could draw U.S. visitors as passport rules change.

Hermosillo Gonzales Calles Mexico City Pino Sonora al’ Teady Agua Prieta Callen General Callen

Cattle Shipments Begin as Douglas Cattlemen Plan Spring Trade

Douglas cattlemen announce spring shipping to start late May and early June. Cattle headed north and east will be loaded at Bernardino and Hereford stations with shipments by Blevins and Murchison of Douglas. Several consignors include Hoden NM Bucklew Harnell Hans Maddux and Wo Warnell plus Johnson Moxon Williams Polly McDonald Slaughter Stephenson Brothers Kennedy Glenn and Claunch Manatte.

Douglas J. E. Hood Jasuy Bernardino Station Stewart Hunt Duspectar Hoden Bucklew Harnell Hans Maddux Wo Warnell Wil Be Moxon Williams Polly Hereford Sennessee & Stephens Mr. McDonald Huy Bernardino John H. Slaughter Stephenson Brothers Jim Kennedy Glenn Brothers Claunch Manatte T. P. Blevins Pete Johnson Blevins & Murchison

Trust agreements not favored in oil deals in Phoenix

The Arizona corporation commission warned against trust agreements as the basis for permits for oil stock sales. Officials signaled a cautious policy, with possible exceptions for meritorious cases, reflecting a broader stance against asset bases tied to trusts. Globe-Small dam project eyed in Pinal mountains to boost local water supply and notes on various industrial developments including Chloride Tennessee Schuylkill installing electric gear and ore shipments.

Phoenix Arizona Corporation Commission Globe Pinal Mountains Chloride Tennessee Schuylkill Co Ameiter

Silver Prices Rise on Denver Exchange Amid Global Momentum

Silver surged after New York's $1.19 24 per ounce, reaching the highest in three decades, with London quoting 58 pence about 1.21. Copper and lead held steady as Western mining circles monitor shortages, strikes, and potential demand shifts affecting future value.

Denver New York London Pacific Coast West Colorado Winston

Governorship Vote In Sonora Voided For Repeat Ballot

The Sonora governorship vote is void and must be reballoted. Comrade Gaxiola Miguel Samaniego and de la Huerta are named in the contested result with the present governor set to remain in office while a new election is planned likely soon.

Sonora Gaxiola Miguel Samaniego de la Huerta Thes PL Eas Catles

New Regulations For Ammunition Dealers In Tucson

May 16 Albrestric rescinded an order from Captain Charles B Bubb 17th Cavalry district adjutant to Deputy US Marshal Treahy about gun and ammunition sales. Permits now required for receipt and sale of all guns and ammunition except shotguns loaded with No 4 shot or smaller and small low power carriage fenders banned high power rifles and large size shot.

Tucson Albrestric Charles B. Bubb 17Th Cavalry United States Treahy

Road Work In Cochise Is Progressing Fast

The Cochise to Dragoon project proceeds with sixteen miles and one unbuilt bridge. Completed dips total 18 with $19,000.25 spent for this section, lifting the year’s countywide total to $20,501.72. Pearce Cochise section will be addressed next week. County Engineer Sid Smyth oversees main work. Lack of funds delays other branches. The state project from Fairbank Benson junctions advances under Foreman Chadwick and Engineer Jenkins. The new hog back yields three miles without culverts, well drained and surfaced, with final completion to Fairbank before public opening. The old road remains in use during transition, and the route fixes two railroad grade crossings.

Sid Smyth Cochise Dragoon Fairbank Benson Chadwick Jenkins

Gila Road Plan Approved for Salt River Bridge Project

Gila county supervisors announced a May 3 approval from the secretary of agriculture for the Salt River bridge and Salt River Pleasant Valley road, signaling imminent construction. The board also discussed highway improvements to be launched soon after the decision.

Gila Globe Patrick Roxe Board of Supervisors Secretary of Agriculture Washington, D. C Salt River Bridge Salt River Pleasant Valley Gila County

Virtue's Own Reward for Returning $600

A chambermaid at a local hotel found a pocketbook with $600 after entering a bathroom during a musician's bath. She kept the money briefly, then turned it over to the proprietor. The musician later reported his missing pocketbook and the restaurant was contacted. The management confirmed the maid found the wallet in the bathroom.

Fog Wiarton Orndorff

Arizona men to be discharged in next days

In Phoenix on May 15 a telegram to Governor Campbell lists thirty three Arizona men to be discharged within a day or two. Names include Blair Bozeman Garette Hall Lineham Mann Plunmer Stetson Smith Schwartz and Wheeler among others. The article shifts to a music club anecdote about a nervous musician and a cheeky remark by a guest.

Clyde G. Moore Neil J. Womerdasf Wittiam B Collier Elmer J Hovde Thomas Bo Baca Adolph E. Matley Harvey G Rogers

Arizona Tonopah to Resume Tucson Visit

May 15 in Tucson a delegation led by M C Hirsch of Oremud and Ge Wandar of the Arizona Tonopah Mine Company will inspect the general work at the mines. They aim to report on workings and the vein potential of silver copper and gold indicated in nearby claims. Tex Kei of Los Angeles operates a bend lease from S. Wo and PB Pure. A carload of copper is being prepared for shipment.

Chicago Cressman Butler Chimney Arizona Operating Company Proenox Wasewan Mower Tucson M.C. Hirsch Oremud Ge Wandeer Arizona Tonopah Mine Ing Company We Unions Hitec Oto Hte Tex Kei Los Angeles S. Wo

Nogales Girl Rescued After Joy Ride Ends in Crash

Maria Louisa Preciado, a well known Nogales resident, was found pinned beneath an overturned auto on the Tucson road early today after a night ride with Frank Borboa and another girl and man. Four hours elapsed before rescue. doctors report injuries not serious.

Tucson Nogales Maria Louisa Preciado Miss Preciado Frank Borboa

Girl seeks 2500 damages in Phoenix auto crash

Eleven year old Amiea Sanchez seeks 2500 dollars in Phoenix court claiming injuries from a May collision caused by motorist Jose Rojas. She alleges a fracture, brain concussion, facial paralysis, and minor bruises from the reckless driving while visiting Sonora with her parents. The suit names Bulard and Jacobs as attorneys.

Phoenix Ameia Sanchez Win Wyle Yeewerdas Sit Jose Rojas Rojas Sia Bullard Jacobs Git Ptatoent Kapiridion Sanchez Sonora Ray

Growth of Cotton Industry Aids Arizona California

Long Beach records a booming cotton sector with gins and cotton seed oil mills expanding. Phoenix reports federal approval for Gila River Reclamation project as the industry grows across the region.

Arizona California Long Beach Cal Phoenix Gila River

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