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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1917
Page
4
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A fragmentary report recounts disputes over telegrams during a Bisbee event, with Western Union offices in Bisbee and Douglas pressed to withhold messages. It notes tensions among figures supporting press independence and government intervention and mentions the broader political stakes involving the President and national leaders.
The Arizona Daily Star reports on September 7 detailing a sparsely documented boxing bout involving Wheeler, Cochise, Hatteri, and others with unclear outcomes. The fragmented OCR mentions fight names and participants but lacks a clear result or context.
Cochise County Sheriff Captain Wheeler, a key wartime figure, applies for a captain's commission as National Army training camps mobilize. He has inspired strong support as a protector of the nation and a fighter determined to join the Arizona unit headed for France.
Nineteen declaratory statements were filed in Phoenix by men from Holbrook, each covering 160 acres between St Johns and Snoatlake. The parcels lie near suspected natural gas pockets with potential coal deposits along the northern Apache Indian reservation. A year to pay government price follows proof of coal.
In Phoenix on September, authorities announce a plan to round up slackers who missed examinations under a new system led by Col Fred Steen. Notices have been mailed to about 20 men, with more to follow as county reports arrive. Recipients must report to local boards within five days or face desertion penalties. preparations for the September 19 departure continue with state headquarters coordinating trains and county apportionment.
Department of the Interior notice announces Samuel Thomas Pyeatt of Buena Arison filed a notice of intention to make three year proof on Lots 3 and 4 in Section 18 Township 28 Range BK G S Meridian. Hearing set before W A Fowler in Tombstone on September 28, 1927 with witnesses James Haverty Hattie Gleason Whit e Harry B Barnes Richard K Haverty.
United States Land Office at Phoenix announces Daisy Blakeslee Pyeatt of Buena Arizona files intention to make final proof on a homestead claim NE SW Section Township 225 Range 20 EG 3 Se Meridian. Public notice lists witnesses Jamies Haverty Richard Haverty Harry Marnes Matte Gregson Whitmore and others with September 28, 1917 hearing at Tombstone Arizona before W. Fowler. First publication August 2, 1917.
The county recognizes Captain Wheeler as a leader of men with prior military training in the Arizona regiment. His determination to serve inspires hope that he will attain his goal and make good in the nation’s service. Arizona will be proud of his efforts.
The piece compares national wealth and per capita income, placing Russia ahead in wealth per person while noting the United States and Allied bonds. It highlights per capita indebtedness, stating Britain, France, Germany, and Russia have higher burdens, and discusses assets from Allied loan exchanges as nominal.
The Department of the Interior launches a nation wide drive to improve country life and rural schools. Conferences already held, with several more planned across the country through 1917 18 to cover the entire nation by year’s end.
Serial No 38160 advertises selecting land parcels described as List No 036100 with tracts in sections 7 12 and 2t near Phoenix Arizona. John J Birdno, Receiver, notes protests and contests received during five week publication and forwarding to the General Land Office. First published September 4 1917 under Revised Statutes rules amended 1907 and extended by congressional act.
United States Land Office Phoenix Arizona notes that Arizona has filed School Indemnity Land Selection with lists 48 84 850 and 85894 020895 and ranges for sections and townships as described. It invites protests during publication and before final approval, listing receivers Whit Irvin and Joan Birdno and dating first publication August 12 1917.
Legal notice warns that failure to file within twenty days after the fourth publication will cancel rights without a hearing. It instructs answering under oath to contest allegations and to prove service of the answer on the contestant. Names J L Irvin Register and John J Birdno Receiver are listed with publication dates in August and September 1917. Sections 2275 and 2276, U S Revised Statutes are noted.
United States Land Office in Phoenix advertises indemnity land selections for Arizona. Lists multiple Lot numbers and township ranges in T 12 S R 19 E, sections 4 6 7 10 11 15 17, with serial numbers, inviting protests during five weeks of publication before final approval. Names J L Irvin and John J Birdno appear as officials. first published July 29, 7.
Heirs of John M. Morgan are notified that Clarence B. Goudy of Fort Huachuca Arizona filed on September 12 1917 a contest to cancel homestead entry No 30873 for Lot 1 Section 33 Township 20 Range 21 G and S Meridian. Goudy alleges the entryman died January 19 1915 in Douglas Arizona and heirs failed to reside cultivate or improve the land and the original entry was canceled, with the contest proceeding.
Public notice from the State Land Department Phoenix states Arizona will auction August 13, 1917 at 9 a.m. at the County Courthouse Tombstone for lands in Township 28 South Range 1 West sitting in Section 26 with 278.08 acres appraised at 1669.00 dollars and no bid below appraisal will be considered.
United States Land Office in Phoenix announces land selections under an act approved June 20 1910 and invites protests. It lists List No Serial No and confirms lands to be selected for School and Asylum for Deaf Dumb and Blind. First publication June 1 1917 last publication August 1 1917. May 21 1917 date.
In Phoenix on September 12 officials report a 4 percent drafted contingent may entrain in groups starting September 14. A telegram to Col. Fred Breen from Provost Marshal General Crowder implies division into groups, with 40 percent sent to Camp Funston and Camp Riley beginning September 14. The plan mirrors a prior successful entrainment of a 5 percent contingent.
In Superior Court two women Frances Rose and Billy Murray pleaded guilty after being caught near San Simon with about ten cases of whiskey in a racing car. Billy Murray received six months in county jail and a $150 fine. Frances Rose awaits sentencing after further investigation by Judge Lockwood. A male accomplice escaped. Earlier Maria Rodrigues, a Mexican woman, was jailed from Johnson with whiskey aboard a roadster, receiving twenty days and $25.
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