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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1919
Page
6
The state corporation commission calls a Phoenix meeting May 22 to review the new transportation law. County attorneys sheriffs and city officials are urged to attend hearings on certificates required after June 18 for motor vehicles carriers and jitneys.
A 12 to 15 member band that raided Cananea Friday, killing police and escaping with about $50,000, was reported captured by Sonoran rural guards under Gen. Carlos Plank. Reinforcements were sent to border areas, and general caution was urged amid rumors of unrest in Sonora as troops search the Sierra Azul for the bandits.
Arizona schools will spend about 80000 dollars on new textbooks this year the state superintendent announced. The education board has already selected and ordered titles for use in various schools. The report came from Phoenix office amid other brief items.
In Bisbee on May 1 HL Brown was bound over to superior court after a preliminary hearing for manslaughter in the death of five year old Philip Jarcke, killed when Brown allegedly drove a car into him on April 28. The charge carries up to ten years and a $200 fine. Brown remanded to Lowell Jail awaiting trial as defense seeks a reduced bond. Witnesses testified. Brown requested to address the court with a final statement reiterating the accident was unavoidable.
Cochise county towns passed their fundraising goals under the Victory Bond committee led by A. Lockwood. Gleeson quickly topped its $7.00 quota after a mass meeting, Pearce and Benson also exceeded targets, Wilcox and Bowie reported strong totals, with county returns over 1.2 million toward a 1.595 million goal.
An eight volume History of Arizona by state historian Ewin Parish is being shipped to public school libraries across the state, announced at the office of Superintendent C. C. Cane.
May 11 Colonel A M L Shigit ordered a board to investigate a blaze at Camp Harry J Jones that destroyed about 6100n worth of arms supplies and thousands more in officers property. The district HQ noted a total value around 100,000. The board will determine losses and asset status as records are checked. Colonel Langhorne of Douglas reportedly had silverware heirlooms. General Hickok praised the Douglas fire department for their service.
Farmers from several states met with the Department of Agriculture to discuss projects for farm organization. The aim is to align land labor and equipment with market demand and improve crop handling and marketing for profitability. The talks seek to advance farm planning and better utilization of resources.
May 12 reports favorable weather across the district boosting stock and range conditions. Prescott forest observers note good soil on wet elevations, grasses starting well, and cattle improving. Alfalfa harvest progressed, castlejack and cotton plantings up, total cotton area surpasses last year, while upland valleys saw damage to developing fruits in late April.
Gustave A Slender, attached to Cap Harry J. Jones hospital, grabbed the bridle to halt the runaway horse and pulled Miss Vireiuta Fox to safety, suffering a severed little finger but escaping with only nerves shock and a discharged status. Miss Fox traveled on. The Mack Sennett company member was lauded for the rescue Sunday afternoon while Slender awaited return to Hurley Wis. Separately Arizona United Mining funds were attached for 7992 dollars on a lease dispute with Mackay, with net ore value near 58195.01 and 15890.67 paid prior, leaving 7669.92.
In Phoenix May 1 Judge Lemar ruled Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph may collect raised rates temporarily while Arizona officials contest the hike. Judge Lyman had granted a temporary restraining order to block the new schedule, with arguments over refunds pending eventual U S Supreme Court action. The company argued it should not be party to the suit and blamed federal administration for the higher charges.
May 12 report states Private Wagner fled to stay with Nine Wagner, accused of stealing 2700 dollars in cash and bonds from Web Thornton. He surrendered to the sheriff on arrival and is jailed. Fort Silt instructions sent. matter tied to Oklahoma Varny post.
United States Land Office announces that Arizona filed to claim public land tracts under acts approved in June. The notice details protest periods five weeks long, with final approval and certification pending. J. L. Irvin, Register. Scott White, Receiver, dated April in Phoenix.
Department of the Interior notices Clarence B Goudy of Ft Huachuca Arizona filed intent to make three year proof on land described Sec 33 T213 R208 GSR Meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner W A Fowler at Tombstone Arizona on June 34 1919. witnesses listed including Tom Fry Christopher C Joy John Beck and William M Carmichael. First publication May 4 1919.
The text markets a catarrh remedy promising cures via internal remedies and testimonials. It also reports multiple State of Arizona notices about School Indemnity Land Selections, detailing land tracts in various townships and ranges, deadlines, and officials.
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