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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1917
Page
1
Felipe Vergara, a Mexican miner from Duquesne, accidentally shot himself while arming for a revolver duel with Jose Baloche after a pool dispute. The self-inflicted wound occurred as Vergara loaded his pistol, tearing through the flesh of his right thigh.
In Nogales on September 23 four Mexican men joined an attempted spree to drink up $20,000 worth of whiskey and beer being destroyed under court supervision. Sheriff Warhart and Superior Judge W. A. O'Connor oversaw the proceedings as linemen worked nearby on power poles behind the courthouse. A jail vent pipe leak drew attention to the liquor pouring from the sewer system as officials investigated whether the sewer was raised accidentally.
Chas F Willis director of the Arizona State Bureau of Mines announced that the present year will be mainly a mining year for the Arizona State Pair. He notes the state leads in metal production and two new $30 000 mining buildings will be erected for the fair in November. Demonstrations in firm aid and mine rescue work will be held and the lecture hall will see constant use as mining districts from across the state are expected to be represented.
The governor issues a wartime proclamation urging loyal Arizonans to subscribe to the second Liberty Bond issue beginning October 1, 1917. He appeals for tax relief through borrowing, stresses victory needs, and calls on firms and citizens to support the war effort by financing Allied efforts.
Agricultural extension officers led a motorcade of about 1000 farmers through Cochise County visiting farms to learn techniques. Topics included Sacaton June weed corn in rows, cowpeas interplanted, Tennessee Red Peanuts on sandy soil, soy beans velvet beans and sheep's eye beans, plus large yields from 8000 pound te ary beans, Irish potatoes, cantaloupes and Duckley peaches.
Deputy Assessor Walter Thomas and his wife arrived home this morning after spending a day with friends in Bisbee.
J N Gaines secretary of Cochise county Taxpayers association was elected district salesman for the Second Liberty Loan by bankers in Bisbee. He can appoint deputies and assistants and the Warren District Commercial club will handle publicity through secretary Thomas Egan.
In Phoenix on September 29 Joseph F. Kennedy an employee at a leading local drug store was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Weage for violating the conscription act. Kennedy recently moved from Los Angeles three months ago and had married Merrill Penter three weeks prior. He claimed to have asked for a transfer abroad when a coast medical was called and his permit was delayed.
The Prospector Tombstone edition extends thanks to the public and the Red Cross for a grand farewell on our last night in Tombstone. Gifts are acknowledged from J W Walker and many named supporters including Chas Bachelder, Chas Schneider, Samuel Nev in, Ky Holland, Diego Cota, Amada Herrera, Ben Butler, and others.
Judge W. M. Monmonier, Pearce pioneer, visited Tombstone on business. He said Commonwealth Mining and Milling Co. is removing mill machinery sold partly to United Verde at Jerome and partly to a New Mexico firm. The Pearce mill will get new engines. tailings dump at the oil mill is being worked due to high silver prices. A silver ore strike on Commonwealth properties yields $20 to $25 per ton, with crosscutting begun from the 200 foot level to gauge vein depth. President Knox of the company is optimistic amid rising silver values.
Private John Rogers a negro soldier was arrested in El Paso for desertion. He said he deserted from his company at Douglas Arizona after rumors of violence and smuggling of ammunition into the city. Attorney A Wright and Don Pergueon were nearby on court business.
Phoenix dispatch reports a $50 reward per deserter authorized by Federal Agent Breen. The notice urges all Arizonans to pursue and report slackers and deserters to local boards or authorities. The plan transfers enforcement to state and local officials and private citizens.
Prospector reporter interviews Judge W A O Connor about when the county seat case will be heard. He says Judge Dean wired him asking to hear the argument while here, but he will not. He cites urgent cases in his home county demanding his attention and that he cannot delay Cochise case.
An appeal from Judge Frank Baxter’s decision in Yuma county superior court seeks review in the Supreme Court. James T. Hodges was awarded 6248.36 for back salaries of eight county employees under the county classification law. Hodges and seven others had assigned their claims to him.
A freight rate case affecting Arizona lumber will be heard by an Interstate Commerce Commission examiner in Los Angeles on Monday October 1. McCormick & Company sue Southern Pacific, seeking readjustment of 1914 Arizona rates deemed unjust and discriminatory against Oregon pine and Washington fir shippers.
City Marshal Geo Bravin announced a new curfew time starting next Monday night for the summer months. The curfew will ring at 8 o'clock instead of 9. He stressed adherence by residents and visitors.
Sept 29. Morning at Mowry rancher Fred Miller found his mile maize field covered by a greenish red flock of Mexican parrots. He captured three birds but the flock, estimated at about 2,000, rose and flew northward. Neighbors report several large flocks lately near the state boundary with Mexico.
At a Phoenix gathering of the Arizona Council of Defense Executive Committee and all subcommittee chairmen, plans for winter work will be outlined and new branches inaugurated. Proposals cover Red Cross welfare for front line families, cooperation with the state crop survey for the Food Administrator, creation of county councils, promoting Liberty Loan placement, a patriotic display at the State Fair, and simplifying or reorganizing subcommittees.
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