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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1917
Page
4
The Tombstone Daily Prospector in Cochise County featuring the Giragi Brothers publishers is noted as a second class matter for Tombstone, Arizona. The item references the Tombstone epigraph and local newspaper details for the Lea area.
The article examines a sensational rise in silver prices and discusses potential U S action. It notes global demand, wartime effects, and the idea of replacing silver dollars with gold parity backed notes, touching on implications for confidence and federal monetary policy.
Fragmented OCR reveals a discussion of Life magazine and Sam McClure amid claims of pro Kaiser sentiment. The text mentions subscribers and financial implications, with references to the publication’s influence and perceived alignment.
A fragment from a wartime column praises rapid Allied success and predicts a decisive knockout, citing Samuel and the Daily Prospector. It proclaims Uncle Sam's delayed entry due to traitors but vows vengeance as new US inventions join the fight and urges purchase of Liberty Bonds.
A long wartime homefront letter from Tombstone recounts daily routines among soldiers in Kansas. It describes work shifts, morale events, a singer performance, mail delivery, and thanks for papers sent, with notes on health, chores, and weekend rest.
Federal agent Sweet and state engineer Savoran inspected northern state roads from Phoenix with Thomas Maddock and will tour routes to Yuma. Arizona received 78000 last year for roads and 156000 this year. The Florence highway received a first project worth 5800 with the remaining funds to be spent or revert to the government.
Roy McIntyre returned home this morning after a brief absence from the city, with authorities noting no further concerns and residents relieved by his safe return.
Mineral Survey No 2215 notice of patent application by Bunker Hi Mines Company Tombstone Arizona for the Silver Brick lode mining claim in Cochise County with described corners and lines starting at Corner J Southwest Corner near the Section 11 12 boundary and extending 1500 feet in multiple directions, dated October 10 1917.
Notice from the United States Land Office Phoenix announces the Tombstone Mining District claim boundaries for Bunker Mines Company located Tombstone Cochise County Arizona. The survey details corners 1 through 7 in Township 20 South Range 22 East and the San Rafael claim with measurements and bearings describing the 4268 acre area and vein course from the south end to the north interior. The description covers the AUNT SALLY and SAN RAFAEL veins with corner coordinates and distances between corners.
Legal notice records mining property boundaries in Cochise County Arizona. Descriptions cover veins courses, corner points, and total area for multiple claims including Aunt Sally, Ninety Nine, and Arrow Gauge with adjoining claims listed. Public notice cites location in Tombstone Mining District and registers dates, survey numbers, and owners or applicants.
United States Land Office Phoenix issues notice of an application for Mineral Survey No. 62 for the Horn Silver lode mining claim in Tombstone Cochise County Arizona. Boundaries begin at Corner No 1 northeast corner and describe lines and corners with distances totaling about 4 acres after exclusions for conflicting claims Gen No 204 278 and 226. Adjoining claims named Gen No 28 Lucky Hit Gen No 181 Am Gilded Age Gen Mountain Maid. First publication October 6 1917.
Department of the Interior records notice that Ire May Gibion of Turter Arizona filed for a three year homestead claim for land in Lot 13 Section 13 Township 29 Range 4 Meridian Tombstone. Witnesses named Thetis Mattes Krehe Thomas Williams Avie Sanford Naveshon Ray. First publication Sept 20 1917.
U S Land Office at Phoenix Arizona September 22 1917 Bessie Morden of Turner Arizona has pled notice of intention to make Three Year Proof to establish claim to the land described before W A Fowler Commissioner at Tombstone Arizona on the 2nd day of November Witnesses include Thomas D Mathes Elgin Arizona Ray B Krebs Tombstone Arizona Sanford N Gordon Turner Arizona and J Irvin Register First publication September 30 1917
U S Land Office Phoenix announces Joan W Peverly of Buena Arizona intends to prove up her homestead claims for Lots 3 4 8 5 NW and BW at Tombstone Arizona before Commissioner W A Fowler on the Sunday in November 1917. Witnesses Paw Simmons Pred Patterson Everett Nations Oliver Fry of Thuena Arizona. First publication October 7 1917.
U S Land Office Phoenix announces Lyle B Smith of Buena Arizona has filed intent to make three year proof to establish claim for Lots 6 and 7 in section 6 township 7 south range 21 east. Proof to be made before W A Fowler at Tombstone Arizona on November 1 1917 witnesses listed Knoles Oliver Pry PL Knoles and William Roan all of Buena Arizona.
The Phoenix land office announces filings for homestead proofs by Samuel Pyeatt of Buena and Danny Blakestee Pyeatt of Buena, listing witnesses, dates, and locations at Tombstone. Notices include selections under Sections 2275 and 2276 for School Indemnity Land, with protest periods and tract details in Maricopa County and surrounding areas.
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