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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1917
Page
2
A concise record of notable passing events around the world, noting global obituaries and memorials as reported, with emphasis on individuals and organizations connected to the events and the locations affected.
War bulletin summarizes shifting fronts, naval losses, and aerial bombardments. German successes on Oesel island and Moon sound battles are reported, with Russia’s fleet bottled up and ongoing American war effort aims shown. News of naval torpedoings, civilian disruptions, and political events across multiple fronts accompanies продолжения hostilities and Allied responses.
A four month strike in the Clifton district saw Sheriff Slaughter with Deputies stop a mob of about three hundred Mexicans and Spaniards on the Morench Clifton road and detain seventy as arrestees. The report also notes numerous local political, economic, and civic updates across Arizona.
Operators in Globe and Miami testified before the Federal Industrial Commission they seek industrial peace but will not negotiate with current local union leaders. They accused strikers of rejecting patriotism, demand improved working conditions rather than higher pay, and warned against Moose lodge members being pressed into labor issues. District Deputy Spaulding replaced five lodge officers, citing pressure to discipline Moose members who refused to join the copper strike.
Jerome Mutich and union leader William Waldropp faced murder conspiracy charges in Phoenix. Mutich allegedly paid Austrian miners Peter Pribanich and Mike Matinovitch seventy dollars each, then eighty dollars later, to kill Dante Jones and Waldropp. Bail posted by United Verde mine manager Robert E. Tally. Arizona raises two million library fund share. Don P. Cronin notes strong public support, including a requested two thousand dollars from the youngest state.
Cotton leads Arizona crops as 409 bales sold at Mesa for 67 cents a pound. Liberty bonds bought by Miami K P lodge and Kingman Afternoon Club. Rural carrier appointment at Mesa and Prescott post office clerk. Douglas artillery batteries buy Liberty bonds totaling 22804 dollars. Yaqui uprising feared after Yaqui river towns ordered Mexicans to move. El Paso & Southwestern receives first ore shipment from San Xavier Extension in Tucson for El Paso smelter. ore described as black with chalcopyrite and galena.
Late market quotations cover a range of items with prices for Denver and Nebraska crops, hay, wheat, corn, cattle, and packing goods. The column lists futures and cash prices, including copper casting, sugar, butter, and cotton futures, with notes on regional markets and commodity types.
Western mining and oil items report plentiful activity across states. Swansea ships 300 tons daily. Broken Hill shaft deepens at Rayh s. Hagerman claim shaft reaches 635 feet. Miami Copper declares $1.50 dividend pay date Nov 15. Ophir Santa Cruz ore car shipment. Silverton district September ore shipments total $255 care. Cadiz properties development planned at Rico. Idaho mine lease by Roy Crawford and S W F Anderson. McLennan tungsten vein near Mount Hayden. Conger Chief mine silver lead assay over 4% lead and 200+ ounces silver. Anaconda relases multiple mines. East Butte Copper posts record September earnings. Canadian Oil holders vote to form $15 million Montana oil venture. Mongollon district eight-hour shifts. Oaks mine ore body example with high samples. Continental Oil increases Denver charter capital to 12 million. Mogollon Mines eight feet ore in drift breast at $30-$40/ton. Wyoming Big Horn refinery planned at Glenrock. Wall Creek wells near Big Muddy. Emigrant home area active. Powder River dome drills leading unproven field activity.
A prominent educator argues children trained to self-expression enter school ready for work with confidence. They ask questions, share thoughts, and relate with peers, finding joy in communication. Encouraging storytelling at home builds expressive habit and keen interest in a child’s daily life.
A terse newspaper correction notes the reply about a spouse being a good plain cook. The fragment references a question about bravery and social expectations surrounding marriage, suggesting a light, era-specific letter or cartoon caption. The item preserves readers’ interest with a witty exchange.
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