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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1922
Page
5
A local view urges a statewide Democratic gathering before primaries to assess candidates, balance geography, and boost party unity. Veterans like Senator Charles M. Roberts defend direct primaries while criticizing self serving officials as Arizona faces a Republican administration amid financial strain and bank failures.
March 24 report notes an upcoming movement in the state legislature to curb mob violence as reflected in a persistent pattern of acts carried out under the name of the Ku Klux Klan. The article cites legislative remarks and broad public concern over mob action.
Tucson dated report details arguments over exceptions filed by the defendant in the case of Hoval A. Smith versus Henry B. Hovland a mining partnership dispute valued in the millions. The master’s report shows Hovland owing Smith’s partnership $1 007 214.62 with Smith credited 187 151.25 leaving Smith’s share at 723 568.00.
Colorado river commission heard witnesses on western slope water needs in search of a workable pact. Senator J J Tobin argued state control and sufficient supply for both upper and lower basins while urging a defined allocation to northern Colorado and adoption of terms favorable to development.
A Nogales Spanish language paper Justica announces Judge RC Stanford of Maricopa County as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. The two column feature lauds Stanford as a prominent Arizona figure and friend of the race, urging Spanish American voters to support his nomination and future triumph.
Word arrived last night that Mrs Jas F Duncan wife of Tombstone pioneer died at midnight Tuesday in Pasadena California where she lived with her daughter Lena Brockberger She was 60 years old and had suffered from a tumor for five years A funeral was held in Pasadena at 2 pm Her husband and daughter survive along with many old friends of the Southwest
March 29 A motorcade from Douglas to Cananea was proposed by Y Soto of the International Commission to boost local merchants interest in the road. Cananea’s population ranges from 15 000 to 20 000 with mining support and growth, and citizens hope the road will improve cross border contact and commerce.
Washington reports the Mexican government issued a decree March 10 to remit penalties on mining property taxes for 1921 and early 1922 if owners pay by July 1. Installments allowed. Relief applies to properties whose titles were affected by nonpayment under Mexican law, not foreclosed wholly.
The I A Van Dyke Utility Co seeks Arizona Corporation Commission permission to install a wireless telegraph and telephone system in Miami Arizona. The filing requests authority to operate a wireless station and exchange for hire serving the public and government agencies, with rights to send and receive messages in and out of Arizona and to contract with other wire and telegraph companies.
On motion of Assistant United States Attorney John W Walker Placido Silvas and Manuel Martines charged with assaulting a postmaster with intent to rob the mails yesterday were ordered by Federal Judge Maurice T Dooling to be turned over to the state of Arizona for trial of charge of murder The men stand accused in the superior court of Santa Cruz county of having slain Postmaster and Mrs Frank Pearson at Ruby post office on August 26 1921 Their trial is set for April 4
In Nogales Sonora across the border from Nogales Ariz a Mexican youth killed while resisting arrest after stealing chickens a Japanese found dead on a bridge and police wounded suspect Luis Navarrete 33 tied to underworld activity.
Carlos Carransa Jr of Regen Sonora died in Nogales from an accidental gunshot wound at his home suffered days earlier. He was transported from Ragon for medical treatment but the journey proved too severe for him.
The report describes effort to designate through highways and establish the Old Spanish Trail with emphasis on reaching coastal connections. Director General Rountree criticizes delays while boosters push for route demonstrations and funding to advance construction across Arizona toward Tucson and Phoenix. Colonel Leating to report.
J. O. Pennick from northwest of Phoenix appeared before U. S. Commissioner John B. Henke on a conspiracy to defeat the national prohibition amendment. He was arraigned and a preliminary hearing set for next Tuesday. Pennick posted $1000 bond.
Members of the Cochise Graham Cattle Growers Association are notified of the annual convention in Douglas on April 10. Secretary J. Frank Wootan urges attendance for important matters, with several cattle buyers expected and a program of instructional addresses by University of Arizona instructors and cattlemen from across the state. The Douglas chamber plans entertainment for visitors and families.
Phoenix March 30 A mine inspector reports Grover Skelton a miner at the Gold Ore mine near Oatman Aris sustained fatal injuries on March 25 when he lost balance fell 40 feet to the bulkhead He died two hours later at Tom Reed Hospital Oatman The accident occurred while Shelton and another miner were repairing and retimbering the shaft about 200 feet underground The report by C C Weeden president of the company notes this was the second fatal accident in Arizonas mines this year.
About 360 to 368 mules were sold at a military auction. The sale occurred under the guidance of Captain eta, with Maree Si-Douglas credited in the report and Camg Meery J. Femse as observers or organizers.
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