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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1917
Page
4
Fragmentary notice notes Liberty Bond subscriptions began with modest lines though some large cities accounted for the bulk. It mentions trustees holding bonds and the impact on banks and farmer profits, indicating the issue as a success despite limited small subscriptions.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Avizens semis Kanisas Sethi and California with unclear phrases and names, yielding a sparse, non coherent item. It reads as a damaged regional snippet lacking readable events, dates, or clear entities to anchor a coherent summary.
Government moves to extend war-insurance for soldiers and sailors with broad support. Congress and Secretary McAdams back the measure as a humane step, promising generosity for dependents and uniform coverage across the nation.
The Tucson Citizen reports John L. Donnelly, ex head of the Arizona Federation of Labor, suspended as president. It criticizes his stance against mining press and urges the Arizona Defense Council to oust him, noting copper industry prosperity and labor employment.
A persuasive call urges readers to back Liberty bonds to sustain the nation and protect securities and property, arguing that financial support strengthens stability and defense.
The United States Labor Commission in Phoenix convened an executive session with labor and business leaders to review industrial unrest in Arizona. Delegates discussed regional hearings covering Globe, Miami, Jerome, Bisbee, and other towns, with travel plans for further inquiries and a meeting at 4 PM to finalize dates.
Fort Huachuca troops of the Tenth Cavalry show patriotism by subscribing for Liberty Loans totaling 47 400 408. Troop F contributed 1 680 with 67 men, and Troop K subscribed 5 250 from 44 men. The article notes penalties for draft evaders and deserters, with a reward offered for those who failed to report for service.
A garbled market note discusses silver values, remonetization, and price movements. It mentions a 215,000,000 metric context, Mexico, China, and future dollar silver forecasts. Prices cited range widely with historical comparisons, noting a long-term decline and tentative stabilization around dollar silver levels.
Dispatches from the front report a German division offers 400 marks and 14 days leave to the soldier who brings in an American, dead or alive. The German risks two black eyes if he escorts an American in, preferring not to reward with the iron cross.
United States Land Office in Phoenix announces Bunker Hill Mines Company has filed for patent on a Tombstone Cochise County Arizona lode claim named Houn Silver and four corners defining a 20229 acre area. Adjoining claims include Gen No 204 Vizina lode Gen No 37K Good rough lode Gen No 22% Mountain Maid lode and others. Irvin, Register, publishes this notice.
Notice of application for patent filed by Hunker HL Mites Company Tombstone Arizona for the NARROW GAUGE lode in Tombstone Mining District Cochise County with boundaries described and containing 19.2 acres. Adjoining claims named Lot 53 General 178 Way Up lode Lot 87 General 278 Good Enough lode Lot 52 Am General Ni IST Am Gilded Age lode. Publication date October 6 1917.
A Montenegrin named Matko was handed to United States military authorities at Douglas on a deserter charge. He skipped the last draft call, worked at the Junction, opposed enlistment, and had a Tombstone card in a Lowell post box. Deputy Sheriff Howe arrested him. he faces a military court martial. Burney Bone, Gleeson merchant, was in town on business.
Department of the Interior notices May Gordon of Turner Arizona filed for three year proof on a homestead entry dated November 24 1914 for multiple sections in Township 203 Range 1 East. Witnesses named Thomas J Mathes and Ke Williams of Tambstons Arizona Sanford N Gorton Turner Arizona with I Rvin register. First publication.
US land office notices from Phoenix Arizona list homestead entries and three year proof requirements. Includes Bosse M Gordon Turner and Samuel Pyeatt Buena with witnesses and dates in September November 1917. Also mentions Daisy Blakeslee Pyeatt and Lyle B Smith Buena with witnesses and Tombstone dates. Selections under school indemnity land list No 411 serial 026160. Public notice period five weeks. James Haverty Garees and Hattie Whitmore Hyena cited. Authorizing officials and dates in 1917.
U S Land Office Phoenix announces homestead entries for a Buena Ariz claim with a five year proof date in November 1917. Cananea Consolidated Copper Co plans operations after a Hermosillo conference with Governor Calles. Sonora crops are strong especially garbanza and corn with exports likely. Gov Calles funds for war orphans school rise daily and Agua Prieta and others plan fairs to aid the school.
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