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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1917
Page
8
Colonel Breen reports a telegram from Provost Marshal General Crowder urging saloon closures for a few hours before the second contingent departs. Bisbee road work advances on the Bisbee Drive, opening sections toward Government Draw and progress toward Tombstone with new concrete work planned.
Tombstone residents gathered in strong support as local boys departed for Fort Riley Kansas with pride in their service. The crowd cheered despite rain and waved as trains pulled away, reflecting Cochise County's communal sendoff and ongoing thanks to the young servicemen.
Washington September 20 copper prices were fixed at about 23 1 2 cents per pound for four months under a voluntary agreement between government and leading producers. Government purchases for war will pay the new rate, with moves to seize mines if producers fail to conform. The decision followed a federal trade commission study of production costs, aimed at avoiding wage cuts while keeping production up.
Officials announce no paramutuel racing at the Phoenix state fair this fall, outlining that gambling activities will not be authorized on fairgrounds during the event period. The decision affects racing enthusiasts and local wagering interests, with organizers promising alternative fairsafe entertainment options.
A. E. Putnam reports growing tensions between Mexican and American residents at Calexico and Mexicali over flying U S and Mexican flags. Incidents include Mexican officials tearing American flags and retaliatory flag stripping by Americans, with four Calexico fights observed. A separate note describes Flores facing execution for fear of an American flag, and broader unrest tied to flag incidents near the border.
Sept 71 Bisbee dispatch notes Cochise County and several others failing to report for mobilization. Eleven missing in Santa Cruz, twenty six in Pima, over Minty in Maricopa. Over 100 youths crossed into Sonora toward Hermisitlom and Guay. Southern Pacific Mexico reports crews stopping slackers near Carbay. Hermisido and Guaymas harbor hundreds avoiding the draft, mining camps along rails host many more. One Bisbee man seeks transport to a South American port.
Rum 1 TM F notes Bisbee Tombstone Drive will not support anything but the best the market affords. Willcox Attorney Lyman Hays arrived this morning on legal matters, motoring in from Willcox.
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