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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1919
Page
4
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The American Newspaper Publishers Association warns of a severe print-paper shortage driving up costs. Tucson and others face cuts, urging advertisers to accept higher rates or reduced pages while papers seek local conservation and reader understanding.
Senator Key Pittman argues the silver situation is uncertain and producers seek the Webb Pomerene act. An expert panel is to assess potential gains for silver, with focus on association dues and industry ties. The piece notes global signs from Germany and Russia as proof of shifting credit and metal dynamics.
A harsh defense of the American Legion condemns I. W. W. and sympathizers for aiding Germany. It calls for new laws to prosecute traitors and praises Congress and the Legion for enforcing unity and patriotism after the Armistice and November 1919 ambush.
The article argues a rising platform urges unity and effort, warning against individualism. It contrasts American air power with other nations, noting government domination in aerial supremacy and the inability of capital or labor to steer the nation alone. It questions whether costs come from living expenses or transportation and play.
Tucson November 21 deputy sheriff Clint Hudspeth suffered serious injuries when a jitney overturned in a ditch nine miles from Tucson. The driver escaped with minor injuries after avoiding a car on the road. Hudspeth, a Cochise County resident and former Rosalian Cattle manager, was taken to an Arizona hospital with a head wound and scalp torn on one side. His condition remained serious but not confirmed as fatal.
A gasoline storage fire destroyed a dwelling on Mont Street, claimed by a widow and her children who say 450 dollars were stolen. The piece cites severe delays and blunders by the volunteer fire department, blaming lack of organization and training. It urges better organization and support from residents to prevent future losses.
Internal revenue deputies in the district launch an informally run probe into tax delinquencies. Every collector is to serve as a special agent and report any who owe income taxes. Names of those who paid in 1818 would be posted in public places as informants gathered tips. About twenty thousand names are said to appear on the roll for this district in Arizona.
Phoenix observer J. H. Gordon of the U S Weather Bureau set out from Phoenix to western Arizona and eastern California to establish stations on several peaks. The effort aims to locate a site for a solar observatory funded by the Suithvanian Institute.
Beekeepers of the Salt River valley announce a prosperous season after forming a sales organization aligned with the California Honey Producers' cooperative exchange. Higher honey prices and lower supply costs were achieved, with honey selling at about four times the price of a few years ago. Except for early mesquite honey, the product is mainly alfalfa honey of medium grade sold to eastern confectioners.
In Phoenix on November 20, Ames F. Gannon filed a complaint accusing Ros Gan Tien Me wite of insanity after a hatchet chase near their home. Testimony showed Gannon, 45, and his wife, 40, argued over divorce and alleged intoxication, with the hatchet incident central. Physicians testified to the wife's sanity. the case was dismissed. Details include W.W. and L.W.W. ties, with references to Robbie Metcalf and unusual domestic tensions.
The article notes urgent road repairs on Cochise to Pearce and Benson routes, plus dragstag on the Fairbanks road. Mr Stith resists repairs, while two gangs operate from Pearce to Gleeson through Courtland. Quo warranto against the board against commissioner number three is delayed. case to be heard when a judge is secured.
The report describes expert testimony presented in a Moon hearing with contentions and two transparencies, including one from a marble slab and another from a sheriff's record. Jone criminology Hines explained details to the jury before cross examination by defense counsel. The defense planned further witness testimony and Monday morning continuation.
Sympathizers of Industrial Workers of the World and similar groups urged loyalty tests for citizenship applicants, denying naturalization to those with sympathies. Copies of the resolutions were to be sent to officials in several states and posts. The piece notes Tombstone’s Four Post No. 12 American Legion and a related Arizona Supreme Court action involving the Arizona Corporation Commission and a New York life insurer license.
Phoenix November 21 Jesse L Boyce state superintendent of banks issued a call for the condition of all state banks of Arizona at the close of business This marks the sixth bank call by Boyce to state banks and coincides with a national banks report period.
Benjamin Franklin Faust was acquitted in federal court after a 20 minute jury deliberation. The case, prosecuted by United States District Attorney Flynn with Hille Rush for the defendant, followed a trial that extended over several days and included an initial jury disagreement.
A 9 acre land claim in Arizona was filed with the United States land office by Dr Nichols acting for William Gerard’s heirs. The case traces a right to a land grant from the era of George Washington tied to service in delivering messages to Native tribes. Gerard and heirs Rachel Blue RCA P. Gerard are named beneficiaries. the 40 acres lie in Greivinee County.
In Nogales Sonora new sister regulations pause by the state legislature ban beverages with less than six percent alcohol content. Wine made from grapes must not exceed six percent and enforcement rests with federal and municipal authorities. Violations carry imprisonment up to a year and fines from twenty to fifty dollars with additional confinement for nonpayment.
Phoenix November 16 desert lands tied to the Sentinel Project will see all applications rejected by U S land office officials Registrar Joan L Tevin and Receiver Scott White announced that about six applications were rejected and none would be considered due to land withdrawal. Chief clerk J D Poole declared it a waste of time to file further applications across Arizona.
Nogales Aria Nov 20 Montezuma hotel in this city passes into the hands of Wirt G Bowman of Nogales yesterday The purchase and improvements will cost about 450000 Bowman plans to raise the present structure which cost around 150000 and build a new fireproof modern hotel with 150 to 200 rooms
Phoenix November 20 State Historian James H McClintock welcomed Howard McCormick of York representative of the United States government in Spain during the war and a party of friends. McCormick working on mural decorations for a New York museum has been drawing among the Pueblo and Navajo tribes.
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