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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1918
Page
3
Editor Prospector explains the county seat removal required a large yes margin. It notes the No votes totaled 385, about 40 percent of a full turnout, with calculations showing 1810 as the offset needed to balance the No tally. The piece discusses the voting math and outcome context for the proposition.
In Nogales Sonora Mexico on November 4 locals show strong support for the Fourth Liberty Loan. Germans losing grip as natives who once favored Germany display American symbols. Many subscribers cross the border to invest and exhibit Liberty Loan buttons. Chinese firms also subscribe, totaling notable sums.
Washington announces a huge November draft mobilization under the selective service act with 259,033 white men physically qualified slated to entrain between November 11 and 15 and additional Negro registrants to join from November 1 to 21. Total inductees push past 3,000,000 as the armed forces exceed 4,600,000, with October registrations contributing the largest share.
A 73 year old Chinese merchant on South Meyer Street in Tucson was beaten last night at 8 30 o clock by unknown assailants and found lying in blood. He was taken to hospital for treatment. police have no clues and have not identified him as Lee Kwon, owner of the Meyer grocery. The motive remains unclear.
Government sampling in Tempe by Frank E Devine of the United States bureau of markets shows the Pina variety largely meets standards. Only 17 bales fall below the axed standard. Fifty to sixty inch lengths and favorable price distribution indicate a healthy River valley crop with tensile strength surpassing Sea Island.
Advices received yesterday confirm that Floyd Campbell of Bisbee, son of William Campbell and wife of Tombstone Canyon, died on the battle front in France after serving with an early Bisbee contingent. He worked in local mines before enlistment and was a steady young man. His father is in Ray, his mother remains in Bisbee, and he had a brother here. The telegram gave only the standard war department notice. General March stated the 89th division, comprising Kansas Colorado New Mexico and Arizona, was last in action October 19 between the Argonne and the Meuse.
Four overseas speakers and four more expected to visit Arizona during the week of November 11 to 18. The group includes Staal O Ford, Jack, Mrs Richard Toh, and Dr F P Shepard. The coming speakers are Doc John H Clifford from Tucson, Prof F C Lockwood, Arthur Rudman, and Miss Louise Fitch, all tied to YWCA wartime relief and overseas work.
In the Tucson mountains a sheriff raid uncovered a robbers roost with loot and a distressed damsel held captive. Adele Correlta, 17, claims she was taken from Vislano Sanchez, 23, and Jesus Felis, plus two boys, were arrested. Gonzales Lopez, an Fort Grant escapee, among those seized. Numerous haystack, field raid, chicken roasts and livestock theft complaints reported.
Phoenix reports that 173 Arizona high school boys in work reserve earned 18 188 this season. Most money came from ranchers. a Mesa area camp had 50 boys cleaning 135 miles of canals earning 1.70 daily net plus living costs. No overwork or hospital cases. recreation and drills included. some rode to town for movies.
Public publication notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office in Phoenix Arizona dated October 5 1918. Jose Byet of Rue Arizona filed for three year proof to establish a land claim in Section 21 Township 218 Range 21E G SRB Meridian before W L A Fowler Tombstone Arizona on November 1 1918. Witnesses listed include Jd Bovery CR Kaples al Buena Arizona. JOHN L IRVIN Reg 4 1918.
The United States Land Office in Phoenix Arizona announces School Indemnity Land Selections under the 1910 act. Protests or contests may be filed during the five week publication period before final approval, with addresses and tract numbers listed. Dated Sept 2 1918, J L Irvin Register Scott White Receiver. First publication dates October 6 1891 and August 4 1918.
Irvin and Scott White, receivers, publish notice of protest contests for tracts applied for in Arizona. Public notice dated October 6, 2018, outlines procedures and deadlines for objections to land selections and entries with the General Land Office.
The United States Land Office at Phoenix announces multiple School Indemnity and Grant Selections filed by the State of Arizona under acts of Congress. Notices detail lands in various townships and ranges, list numbers, and periods for protests and final approvals, with officials J. Irvin and Scott White.
United States Land Office Phoenix announces the State of Arizona filed for University Purposes grant selection. The notice lists multiple tracts in Township 158 Range 22 East with sections 8 17 18 20 including half sections and specific fractions. Protests or contests to any tract may be filed before final approval.
United States Land Office in Phoenix announces indemnity land selections for state institutions. Lists include 23401008 in T 12 S R 2 E new NW4 Lot 5 and 3, 4, 5 etc in G. & SR MD. Protests or contests may be filed during five week window. date of first publication July 7. John L. Irvin, Register.
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