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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1921

Page

7

Douglas Explains Copper Surplus And Prospects

Douglas, president of Phelps Dodge, tours the Southwest explaining the copper surplus beyond production needs. He cites US stockpiles near 1.76 billion pounds and a 6.6 million pound monthly sale rate this year, urging retrenchment and cooperation to avert distress. He confirms ongoing underground development at Bisbee and Sacramento Hill and expects limited job cuts at Copper Queen.

Douglas United States Phelps Dodge Corporation Bisbee Sacramento Hill Copper Queen

Obituary fragment from Santa Ana area

Years ago from Santa Ana Calif Mo has been a practicinl lawyer here with that time survived by widow a daughter Mise Alive of Douglas and a son in California The body was taken in charge by Curlee Ames and Porter The Hoceaned was and degree Maso It da presumed that the focal lodge with the funeral services al though no erran lust fete nts were made

Santa Ana Calif

Phoenix to vote on city bond issue

Phoenix officials move to draft an ordinance for a city bond election, to be reviewed next Wednesday. details on amount and date pending. Governor Campbell and Clayton Bennett toured Prescott Jerome highway planning, noting weathering time, yardage removed, and upcoming improvements near July occupancy. High winds and rain eased by temperature drops affected livestock and range conditions across Arizona, with forage and water shortages persisting in several regions.

Phoenix City Commission Sloan Campbell Clayton Bennett Commission of State Institutions Prescott Aud Jerome Plumeers Prescott Jerome Nogates Dowelas Yuma Vale New Mexico Weather Bureau Pt Apache Fair E

Land Board Closes Contests In Land Department Actions

The state land board disposed of a series of contests filed since the start of the year. Awards favored contestants in many cases including Albright, Cashion, Graves, Vin cent, Shilling, Busenbark, Fisher, Pillman, and victories for Trappman and others. Washington reported winter wheat generally favorable, minor frost damage, and ongoing lambing and fruit prospects across regions including Arizona and Montana.

Land Department State Land Board Albright Vs Reid Cashion Catt Land Commissioner Mbright Garrett Sheep Company Shucking Graves, Henderson and Vincent KR. C. Cresswell Vincent Gore S. Blevins Leo Trappman Wm. J. Davis Trappman Arthur Trappman Wm. J Washington Department of Agriculture Arizona Yuma Valier Montana

Judge Wright Dies Sudden ly in Douglas

Douglas reports the sudden death of Judge AY Wright a pioneer figure in the Douglas area. The obituary notes his long service and influence in local judiciary and civic life as residents mourn the loss of a respected leader.

Douglas AY. Wright

Rain Report Notes General Storms Across State

The document records widespread rainfall with a few exceptions. Judge Wright, long afflicted by rheumatism, is described as increasingly frail, arriving in Douglas for assistance after persistent illness since last winter. The state livestock sanitary board notes rain across multiple counties including Cochise with several points listed.

Phoenix Contin- Wright

New Passport Ruling Creates Travel Chaos in Interior

Povelas says a new passport ruling worsens travel, as Mexican consul Lelester has no authority to issue passports for Aster team and immigration officials shift to court clerks. Americans wishing to travel must apply at a superior or federal court, with Tombstone as the nearest, causing delays for those starting from Agua Prietas.

Povelas Aprit Orleans Douglas Ives G Lelester State Department Interior Tombstone Agua Prieta H.C Reamler United States Commission Touglas Pss F. L. Mendoza Aqua Pri- Jets United States

Many Mexicans Leave Douglas for Mexican Farms

In Douglas April many Mexicans depart for interior Mexico to take up farming lands or work in agricultural districts. Ives G. Lelevier, Mexican consul in Douglas, said they use free transport offers for families and goods, apply for passports, and travel to Juarez where the consul directs them to various regions. Customs duty on furniture and farming implements is waived when immigrants pledge to pursue agriculture.

Douglas Interior Mexico Ives G. Lelevier Juarez

Earthquake Shakes Holbrook in Two Tremors

Two distinct shocks hit Holbrook Arizona late today lasting about 30 seconds. The first was strong, the second waned, moving east to west. Furniture shifted and windows rattled. a plate glass window in a cafe shattered. Felt as far as Winslow Arizona and Gallup New Mexico.

Pioneers Meet at Phoenix Likely Sees Few Attendees

Only a handful of Cochise county pioneers are expected to attend the upcoming pioneers meeting in Phoenix on Tuesday and Wednesday. H. C. Stillman spoke with railroad officials who offered a reduced fare if 100 attendees were reached, but estimates now fall well short. Stillman hoped for at least 23 veterans and now none may travel.

Pioneers Phoenix H.C. Stillman Cochise County Stillman

Druggist and Rancher Battle in Bisbee

Bisbee April 7 Bestick Williams a druggist and Bert Polley a rancher from Hereford were arrested after a reported fight in front of the post office. Williams challenged Polley who struck him first. Sheriff Joe Hooi and traffic officer W D Bradshaw intervened. Bonds set at 10 dollars each for police court appearance. The pair, once cattle partners, had not spoken in over a year.

Williams Polley

Arizona Tariff Group Forms Arizona Tariff Association Board

The Arizona chamber of commerce pushes to form a 21 member Southern Tariff Association board with leaders from key industries. Peight B Heard Charles F Willis F A Ione fer and Harland J Gary named as state chairmen and telegram from John W Kirby urges rapid setup before congressional tariff measures. Wellington telegram shows drive to organize Arizona division with prominent business figures.

Phoesis Eit Apon Chamber of Commerce Representa Rfc Arizona Southern Tariff Association Harland J. Gary John W. Kirby Wellington Congress

Yuma Supervisors Reject Bond Bid For 600000 Sale

The Yuma county board of supervisors refused a 90 10 bid for 600000 in bonds as too low. Grant and Company of Chicago, the sole bidder present, had shown interest in recent months and attended prior meetings. The board postponed the decision to the first May meeting to reexamine the market.

Yuma Alife Apru Grant Sac Company Thorst Unety Stilh

Local Chamber Clerk to Name Delegates to Trade Council

Phoen in April tarry wenn secretary of the local chamber of commerce received a communication from the National Foreign Trade council asking Din to appoint delegates to the eighth national foreign trade convention to be held in Cleveland May 4 to 7 inclusive.

Phoenin Tarry Wenn Chamber of Commerce National Foreign Trade Council Din Cleveland

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