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Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02
GOV. CAMPBELL HAS
FIRST AERIAL TRIP
TICKET IN ARIZONA

PHOENIX. Jan 80 - Governor
Campbell holds the first aerial trans-
portatiOn ticket to be issued in this
state II was rendered him by the
Apache Aerial Transportation con-
pany. which contemplates the estab-
lishment OF the first aerial stage line
between this city and Globe. The oc-
casion of the presentation was the
ground breaking ceremonies for tine
big landing station near East lake
Park.
Commissioner Belts of the corpora
ton commission is running the gov
srnor a close race for high honors as
he has been selected by Presiden:
Wes Hill of the Apache company as
he first passenger of a trial fight
from New Jersey to Phoenix of the
.O-passenger machine which will be
used in the Phoenix-Globe service.
Our company will be financed in
side of thirty days" declared Hill to-
day, "and our aerial stage service will
be in operation before the first Of
May. Just as soon as the success OF
the first line between this city and
Globe is assured other lines including
one from Phoenix to Tucson will be
put in operation, thus placing the two
largest cities in the state within an
hours time Of each other"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02
TIMBER WILL ADD TO WEALTH
OF NORTHEASTERN ARIZONA

HOLBROOK. Jan G5.-No. only IS
northeastern Arizona apparently des-
tined to have the fame o: OK OF the
largest oil fields in the colntry. but
i, is a certainty that tributary 10 Ho!-
brook is the largest standing body c:
timaer in the United states.
For the purpose Of tapping this I'M
mense body OF ti.nber ,he Apache
railroad IS being constructed south
from Holbrook and has been complet-
ed through the Holbrook I'll field and
past the town OF Snowflake. headed
toward the ultimate terminal o: Pine
Top. 90 miles from Hoibrook
Pine Top is admirably situated and
is without question able . compete
wi;h any summer resort in the coun-
try as to wonderfully pleasant sur
roundings, fish and game. Bu, pri-
marty, Pine Top will be The home OF
the largest sawmill in America, ma
chinery for which is now being in
installed by the Hendrie- 30ithof Ma
chine company of Denver 4 modern
city has been laid OUT with sewer sys-
tie mand electric lights. over year
ago a portable sawmill was establish
ed at Pine Top for the purpose OF cut
ting timber for the mammoth mill now
being erected and for the houses.
shops. stores and other buildings that
will be necessary for the operation of
the mill and for the housing and con-
venience of the 1000 employees. Il has
! been estimated that this gigantic mill,
working to capacity every day, will
need over twenty years to deplete the
visible supply Of commercial timber.
The Apache railroad will be OF i'm
measurable benefit in developing the
intervening country already studded
with bountiful ranches.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02
KERRY DIES FROM
GASOLINE BURN S

DOUGLAS. Jan. 3l.-J. S. Kerby
constable of Douglas precinct, died
yesterday afternoon at 4:45 O'Clock as
a resui; OF burns sustained Wednesday
morning when gasoline with which he
was trying to light fire. under the
impression that il was kerosene, eX-
pi0dei and SET fire to his clothing at
MS home in ClaNson addition
M Kerby. maddened by the pain Of
his burns. ran from the house into the
yard OF his home W. ], Nemeck, chief
of The Douglas fire department. who
lives next door 10 the Kerby resi-
Gelce ran 10 the assistance of the con
stable and smothered the flames with
h.s coat The Douglas FIRE department
~as called ANA exiinguished the
flames in the Ke-by residence
Mr. Kerby's many friends in this
district learned the news OF his criti-
al condition with regret and undoubt-
ed,y viii regret his death. He was
well known in the Warren district
having been frequent visitor both
since assuming the office he held for
re second term at the time of his
death. and preriou 10 becoming pub
l:c official when he was an employe Of
The Brophy Carriage company.
Funeral arrangements have not
ben. announced.
i peculiar feature Of Mr. Kerby be.
ing burned was the fact that Mr.. Ne
meek put ont the FIRE barely in time
TO save almost $500 in currency which
was in his trousers pocket
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02
LEGISLATORS ACCEPT
THEATER INVITATION

PHOENIX, Jan. 20-Members of
the state senate have been invited to
attend moving picture performance
and. so well did they think of the op-
portunity, they appointed a committee
OF one to ascertain when the members
of the house could Join the theater
party.
When the senate convened this
morning President Jones announced
that he had received a communication
extending 20 the senate an invitation
20 witness the performance of a
screen reproduction OF the world
known snake dance of the Hopi In
dians.
On the motion of Senator Young,
who was inclined 10 believe that the
performance might have some educa-
tional value, Senator Parr. who comes
from Navajo county. where the Hopi
dance. was held, was appointed a CON-
mi.tee OF one to ascertain when il
would be convenient for the house to
join the senate in attending the per.
formance.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02
COURT CONSIDERS
GLOBE FLU CASES

PHOENIX. Jan. 3O.-Arguments
have been concluded in the state s-
preme court on what are known brief
ly and familiarly as the Globe "fu
cases" and decision now is being
awaited.
These two actions, the Globe City
Health Board VS.. Charles Alden and
the Globe School Board vs.. the Glob-
Health Board arising out OF the action
of the health board in closing schools.
theaters and other public places dur
ing the influenza epidemic have at
;racted considerable comment in Law
circles at the capital Lacking preee-
dents in law TO follow. the judges are
carefully studying the arguments and
authorities submitted, first by the
health board against he Alden thea
ter and then by the school board
against the health board for ordering
the closing OF the institutions OF
learning.
The cases were considered of such
urgency they were placed before 9TH
ers on the calendar at the urgent tele-
graphic pleas OF the attorneys en-
gagged.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02
NO EXEMPTION ON MINING
CLAIMS 70! YEAR 1919

PRESCOTT. Jan. 30.-in response
10 a query TO Representative Ccrl
Hayden as to exemption Oh assess
ment performed on mining claims for
the year 1919, E. A McSwiggin. coun-
y recorder for this county. has re-
ceived the following from Mr. Hay
den:
II am in receipt of your letter OF
January ). relative suspension Of the
requirement of annual assessment
work on mining claims during the year
1919.
Il regret 20 advise you that the
western members of congress have
been unable to secure favorible ac-
tion upon the enclosed joint resolu-
ton which passed the senate last
July. This resolution was called up
for consideration on the 18th of last
ctober, but could not be brought to a
vote at that time When congress re-
assembled in December the armistice
had been declared which makes it i'm
possible to pass this legislation be-
cause the majority of the members Of
the house are of the opinion that the
country should be returned to a peace
basis as soon as possible.
"Regretting to make this unfavor-
able report, am,
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02
ARGUE SALARY CASE

PHOENIX, Jan. 30.-The case Of
F. B. Lame against Greenlee county
was argued in the supreme court this
morning. The appellant is superior
Judge of the county and brought suit
for recovery Of the difference between
the salary attached to the office at
the beginning of his present term and
the figure to which It was raised by
the county classification act.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02

PHOENIX, Jan. 30-The United
States navy again is seeking recruits
TO man Uncle Sans fighting ships
among the young men OF Arizona.
Gunner's Mate c. VI. Murphy from
the San Diego station today reopened
the navy's recruiting Office here after
it had been closed for nearly three
months Men between the ages Of II
and 35 are eligible for examination.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02
EDUCATIONAL BULLETIN ISSUED

PHOENIX, Jan. 3O.-Bulietin num-
ber 2, of the state board controlling
vocational education, prepared by Di-
rector /. Colodny, was issued today.
The report deals with tie depart
ment's plans for the coming school
year under the Smith-Hughes act. in
cluding courses in agriculture and
home economics and courses for train
ing teachers in the work.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02
PAGE TWO
TOMBSTONE BOYS
NOW IN GERMANY

The Prospector is in nreceipt OF 4
letter from Tony Ciochet,i son of
John Ciochetti of Tombstone. written
from Murlenbach. Germany. where he
is now with the L. 5. Army of Occu-
patton. along with number of other
Tombstone boys who are with the
same division. the seth, which was
formed a; Camp Funston Tony tells
of some interesting things he has seen
and done since he landed overseas. bu.
longs for the day to get back TO OLD
Tombstone. Following is his letter:
Murlenbach, Germany,
December Il. 1918.
Dear Friend:
Jus, dropping you a few lines to-
day, as the great war is over and We
row have quite a little time TO our
selves.
"'e 'o0a'eu III 'h's S'i'"1- yer
III 'AH ''''"se anu drinking German
~ ne iioH' 'He ID! ai'e'
nan Wing lot ueriiiaHs- oh' ooH
II was hard grind. but we are here
anu '"e"'S i'''e
i"es "a! "i'''ieiH iiueS' o-''
'o' t''"'-N 'ou' =" "a'Neu
Sd" e'ii o .t''o "h'ie We ""f
N'd' W. anu ne 'oiu Us some oI MS
landed :, Iauavo Franco a,d ,ba,
down 10 Bordeaux, where we were in
training for awhile and ,hsn We wore
ra,dv for,.ba Irrs Going ,aar Tho.
cour, France There our ba,,,a start.
81 lasting mn n tho ,ima tho armis.
,ice was signed
We had a area, time before the word
came down from our cap-ain 10 cease
firing for we gave the Huns he'll on
Monday morning up to IL O'Clock.
H., : ~. 1,,
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02
BILLS IN SENATE SEEK TO
ABOLISH sEDiTloN BANNER


aimed to abolish the red and the black
aags from the state of Arizona and to
prevent the desecration OF the Stars
and Stripes was brought up in the
state senate today.
4 bill introduced by Senator Parr
Of Navajo county. would prohibit the
flying or carrying of red and blacl
Gags or the colors OF any urfriend,y
ma ion within the confines Of the state.
The b:n provides for infractfon Of
sl,l law a penalty Of a fine not 70
.xceel sIoo. or not more than six
months imprisonment or both. Encep-
.ion is made in The case Of college
ublems. while banners .or amusc.
men; enterprises of legitimate caarac-
ter are not prohibited. The bill fur-
,her specifies that anv flags arriving
inscriptions opposed to J-gtrizei
government" mus: not he uncrr.ed
cIsridqe ELL Passes
Senator C.a-iige's senate bill No.
5, which IS intended 70 prevent desc
Grafton. mI,i,a-ion or imprcrer use
.. he S,ars AID stripes came up for
third :ead.s in the senate ana was
PISSED. The bill! vas recommended by
he nariona! commission on uniform
s-a'a avs.
y S25.ou1 bridge over the COLORADO
-.ye- IN M2have col-tv was provide
;oT in b:il introduced by Senator
Her, don. Tie bill specifies that the
money would become available wnen
The county of Mohaye provides a simi.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02

We'll posted Arizona fruit man advo-
Gates planting of deciduous fruit in
Sal, River valley. Grapefruit output
from valley expected to exceed 500
cars in near future Success Of Egyp.
tian cotton greatly Increases land val
ues in valley.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-02-02
INFLUENZA is AGAIN WANING

Phoenix. Jan. 3o.-The second iAiu-
snza .l.iem.c in Phoenix IS practical
" al an end. Judging from the dwind-
ing number Of cases reported. Very
.ew deaths have been known from the
last visitation, which appears to haya
been of much lighter type than the
first. !, IS notable that the improve
ment has been in face of much les,
rigid regulations than were known be
tore. The thea,ers have been open and
the legislative crowds. at the session
and in the hotel lobbies, appear 70
have contributed not at all to further
spread Of the disease. The schools
have been reopeHed in all but Two
districts. ai:er 10 weeks Of idleness.
The studies Nil be cut and a part OF
-i'e 'eeu u''i 'e"i "oih VIII 'e auueD'
aeS' 'eFll'
S'a'' H'eses Hu'"o
me peh'As he.e followed an or
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The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
RIGA BEFORE
 BIG GERMAN SIEGE GUNS-FOCH
 MAY BE ORDERED TO USE FORCE
MAY BE
 FORCED 10 ACT
 BY RIGA'S FAIL.

LONDON, Oct IL (RJ It is cur rcntly reported here that the allies are seriously concerned over the fall of Riga before the combined forces of the boIshevii and Ger mans in the Baltic region and aul be compelled to take harsh measures unless the Berlin government is able to handle the situation
 Two requests have been made by supreme council on the German gov ernment for the withdrawal ol the Germans in the Baltic states of Rus sia but no satifactory reply was made to eirer II is now stated thai a demand will be forwarded ro Berlin for their immediate withdrawal under a threat to use coerciye mea- sures if compliance is not had ut once. GeneraIissimo Foch, il is under stood will decide what means of CO., ercion shaln be used. There is some disposition to doubt the good faith of the Berlin government in its disayowaI of any control over the forces operating under General Non Der Goltz.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
OVER FORMER WAGES.

NEW YORK, \. Y~ oct IL lPD
 Shipping in this port is practically al d 5tandsUH today as a result 0. the lonlshoremen5 strike on the wat erfront Vessels in the process o0 loading are helpless and must stand idle until there is a change in the sit nation.
 Not only were the private compan ies powerless to secure workmen but even the war department eannor budge the strikers. An uItiWatum is sued this morning by the war depart ment to the strikers ordering them to handle four freighters and six pas sengpr vessels now enrOute here has been Ilatly refused consideration by the union heads All harbor activity is virtually stopped.
 IL is feared by the port authorities that the New York strike is but the beginning of d general waIkout by lOngshoremen's unions which will re- suit in a teup of all Atlantic ports. The strikers are demanding an in crease in pay of from 65 cents per hour to $1.00.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
FOOD CONTROL
 NOT EXTENDED
BOTH HOUSES ADOPT CONFER ENCE REPORT EXTENDING
 FOOD CONTROL BILL

WASHINGTON D. C., Oct. 11.-(P) Both the senate and house of rep resentatives today adopted the con- ference report on the bill extending the food control bill and it will be sent to the President Monday. The bill as extended provides for control of clothing of all kinds and food con- tainers. It also provides for punish ment of profteering and hoarding. It was drawn in response to the Presi- dents request for additional legisla- tion to reduce the high cost of living and it is believed that it will prove to be an effective weapon in that campaign.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
ROBBERS SECURE
 PAYROLL MONEY

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct 11.-(P) A daring holdup was perpetrated in the very heart of this city this morn ing when robbers heldup a paymaster in the employ of the Samuel Epperson company, relieved him of his roll and made their escape The holdup oc- cured in the lobby of the company building. As the paymaster crossed the lobby, six robbers stopped him, throwing pepper in his eyes and while he was blinded grabbed his money bag containing $11,000 with which they escaped. There is no clue to the identity of the robbers.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
.KOLCHAK GIVEN
 . WAR MATERIALS

PARIS, Oct. 11.-(P)-The supreme council of the allies today announced that it had decided to grant the re quest of Admiral Kolchak and return to him all Russian war material cap tured by the Germans which still re mains on hand. These materials in clude large numbers of cannon of va rious sizes and much ammunition. It will be used by the Kolchak forces In their campaign against the bolsheviki.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
JOINT RUSSIAN
 AND HUN FORCE
 CAPTURES RIGA

LONDON, Oct. l1.-(P) Official adyices received by the war office this morn ing state that the city of Riga Is now in possession of a joint force of Russian boI- shcviki and German troops. The Lett defenders of Riga withdrew after the city had been bombardcd or a short time by heavy German seige guns. Considerable damage was dQne during the bonn bardment.
 CoPENIAGEN, oct u.-(P)- A HeIsinglor's news dispatch says that serious fighting is in progress in the city of Pctrograd between the bol- 7heyiki adhorcnts and counter revo- uriont4r forces. The latter are re ported 10 have captured several i'm portant buildings and government in stjwtions. Many of the streets of the Russian city are dotted with bodies or the dead soldiers and citizens that fell turing the fighting.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
.REB VETERANS
 IN BIG PARADE

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct 11.-P)- More than 5000 survivors of tn con federate armies of General Robert E. Lee marched down the streets of this city today in parade with the fifth division of the United States regulars, The parade was the usual feature of V. c. V. reunion. It was the first time in history that regular troops have participated in the event.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
UNKNOWN SHIP
 CALLSFOR AID
REPORTS SHE IS AFIRE TWO COAST GUARD CUTTERS ARE
 RUSHED TO RESCUE.

BOSTON, Mass, Oct. 11.-lP)--Tne local naval radio service reports that an unknown ship is signalling for as stance saying that she is ill flames and that the pumps are unable to check the fire. Two coast guard cut ters have been sent from here 10 the position given by the vessel which la believed to be approximately 500 miles southeast of New York.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12

PHYLADELPHIA, Oct. 11.-(P) After two days discussion, marked by very little bitterness on either side, in face of what appeared to be a hopeless deadlock thru disagree ment over the demands for increas- ed pay by miners employed in the bituminous coal fields of the east the joint conference of workers and employers today agreed to adjourn Leaders of both sides frankly admit that there is slight prospect of any agreement being reached
 The leaders of the miners say that unless the demands of the workers for a sixty-fve percent increase in wages granted, general strike will be called effective on November l. The owners say that it is i'm possible for them to grant the de mands, which they characterize a. most unreasonable The union lead CTS say that 3OO,0o0 miners in the bituminous fields of Pennsylvania Ohio, Indiana and Illinois fields will go out on strike the first day it is called.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
RESUMES
 ITS OPERATIONS

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Oct. 11.-(P) The first iron to be manufactured in the Mahoning valley since the be ginning of the general steel strike was poured from the blasts this morn ing according to an observer outsid2 of the plant The Youngstown Sheet Tube company's plant was the mill to produce the iron. Other plants here are also attempting to operate with short force but are having but .itt,e success.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12

tion, the Vernon baseball team, cham pions of the Pacific coast, today smOthered the Saints, winning the fourth game of the series for the minor league championship by score of 12 to ?. At no time did the Saints have look in. The Vernon team has now won three games, while St Paul has been ablle to take but one.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12

PARIS, Oct. it, P) -Four thousand men employed in the arr senaI at Brest are among the strikers there. These parader the streets today, carrying numerous red and black flags. The strikers assaulted army officers, opened hy- drants and flooded all the street areas. At Marsielles the general strike has been renewed and all traffic is at standstill
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
FRENCH SENATE PASSES TREATY
RATIFICATION COMPLETE FIX CEPT FOR FORMAL ACTION
 OF PRESIDENT.

PARIS, Oct. 11.-P)-The French senate today ratified the treaty with Germany and the Anglo-French and Franco-American treaties at the same time. The debate on the trea- ties were purely perfunctory, little opposition being apparent.
 Only formal action by President Poincaire is now needed to make French ratification complete. This will be forthcoming by the first of next week. France is thus the second principal power to coplete it's rati- fication.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
MAYNARD AT FRISCO.

S-AN FRANCISCO, Oct ll-(P)-Lieut. Maynard, the Flying PaISon arrived here tonight from Mneola fields ahead of the rest of the westward flyers His est companion k Captain Drayton who was forced to land late this afternoon Lovclock Nevada, by engine truubc and who will resume his flight tomorrow ing. Lieut.. Maynard unofficial time was A hours 5S minutes. seconds.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
KEEL TAKES LEAD.

BUFFALO, \. Y, Oct. 1l-(H9-Lieutenan Nci arrived here today leading the eastward flight chimcs but only minutes ahead of Major Spaz. Captain Smith left Bryan, Ohio, with these two flyers Du lost his way in heavy rainstom afterward breaking propeller He will resume his flight as he can make repairs.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
BIG RECEPTION GIVEN ROYALTY
 IN CALIFORNIA
IN CALIFORNIA TOWNS THRU WHICH HE PASSED-TO SPEND A FEW DAYS WITH HERBERT HOOVER.

SANTA BARBARA, Calf, Oct. II. -(P)-The king queen an u crown prince of Belgium arrived here this afternoon with their party and will be the guests of Herbert Hoover and his wife at Truckee for three days The time will be passed motor ing to points of interest and swim ming in the Pacific
 The Belgians have been given a rousing reception since they entered the borders of the state. At every California town thru which they passed they were greeted by cheer ing crowds that gathered to meet the royal train.
 UP IN AIRPLANE.
 SANTA BARA, Calf, Oct. H. (P)- King Albert accompanied by the queen this afternoon made 45 minute flight in a hydroaeroplane flying over the town and out to sea for some distance. This is the first flight made by the king sine his ar rival in America.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
MAY CALL IT OFF.

NEW YORK, Oct 1I.-(49-Ihe American Club to- mght iutinatcd that it may call off the completion of the tIiuSconncna race. If it is continued the will be shifted from the one just used the south i'll order to avoid storm conditions that prevail in the west
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
KEEL REACHES MINEOLA AHEAD
 OFCOMPANIONS- S-BEATSFLYING
 PARSON-LATTER NOW AT FRISCO

NINEOLA. l.. l., Oct. 1I.-(4C-Iieut. Kiel was the cj>tbound flyer arrive here from San Francisco the tr3uocontinentaI He made his landing at 6:}5 o'clock this evening and was followed by Major Spatz who in just thirty seconds behind the lieu
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
RAIN HAMPERS FLIGHT.

CHICAGO Oct. 1l.-(4)-Heavy rainstorms thru out the middle west are holding back many of the flyers in the tralsconnenal It is expected that some the flyers in both directions will reach their destination completing half of the derby tonight.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
LONDON, Oct. 11.-(P)-Reports

IONUON, OCt. TI.-(FJ-HepoTts from HeIsingfore that 2,o00 lives were lost in the wreck of an un- named British ship off the Norwe- gian coast are given small cre- dence by Lloyd's shipping agency. If true, it is probable that the wrecked ship was a transport car rying British soldiers from Aroh- angel and will mark the disaster as entaIling the greatest loss of life In the annals of the seas.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-12
MAYNARD PASSES RENO.

RENO, Rev., Oct. 11-F -F)-Captain Maynard, lead ing the westward flyers arrived this morning and leaves at noon for Sacramento, being due in San Francisco 1MnOht.