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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1921

Page

3

Chautauqua planning meeting in Tombstone

At Boyd's Drug Store signers approved continuity of the Chautauqua effort and formed a committee led by Dr. Hughart to carry out the plan. A ticket drive will commence with student participation, aiming to stage the event May 6 7 and 8 at the Machomich building with Miss Cowan arriving to organize further efforts.

Boyd Arizona Tombstone Hughart Ethel Macia Secretar Ethel Macla Hof. Hutchison Harry Rafferty Hall Chas Bachelder Fatnestock Welch W. T. Boyd A. C. Lockwood C.J. Wynn Lighty Rob Vatlan Jer O. Gibson Mo M. Bludworth Phil Hpowski Rew Stark Dragase Harry Heney Willan Schidt P. L. Rodgers Street R. I. Krebs F .W. Saunders J. T. Kingsbury Miss Cowan Chautaugea Machomich Marty Heney Stone W. A Fow

County fair funds must serve public purposes, AG says

The San Pedro Valley Woman's club faces a $100 county aid disbursement in Cochise County as Attorney General Galbraith weighs whether public money may fund a county fair. State adviser notes a certified resolution, no dividends, and compliance with Chapter 52 Session Laws 1917 before any warrant is drawn to the board of supervisors.

Phoenix San Pedro Valley

Alleged Cattle Thief On Trail In Winkelman

Assistant County Attorney John P. Dougherty travels to Winkelman to prosecute Henry Young charged with stealing a steer from Charles Gordon to sell to Indians. Numerous Indians are chief witnesses for the state as Cooley Apache Lumber Co. plans a large plant.

Winkelman Globe, Ariz John P. Dougherty Henry Young Charles Gordon Cooley—Apache Lumber Co

Hearing postponed in National Metals vs Huachuca Water case

The Arizona Corporation Commission postponed hearings in the National Metals Recovery Co. versus Huachuca Water Co. matter due to the absence of Huachuca secretary AH Gardner. The new date is Saturday April 20 at the same time and place Tombstone hearings follow the others. Contempt proceedings set for April 26 move to Tombstone on the same date.

National Metals Recovery Co Huachuca Water Company Wudetone Arizona Corporation Commission AH. Gardner Water Company Commission Huachuca Vier Company Phoenix

State funds to be distributed among banks of Arizona

State money will be spread across Arizona banks with no political aim, said assistant state treasurer Gree Erhardt. Funds will be placed in depositories statewide as warrants are carried, awaiting a wire reporting $1,500,000 from tax anticipation bond sales.

Arizona Phoenix Gree Erhardt Mr. Erhardt Raymond Earhart Jike Chicago Erhardt

Newspaper association rejects 44 hour week plan in Phoenix

At the Arizona Daily Newspaper association annual meeting in Phoenix on April 11 1921 officers were elected and committees formed. A key resolution opposed the International Typographical Union demand for a 44 hour week or a 7 hour 20 minute day, stating such terms would harm production and raise costs. Members pledged not to sign contracts offering less than eight hours per day or 44 hours per week.

Phoenix Charles A. Station Sonere Republican of Phoenix International Typographical Union Arizona, Daily Newspaper Association Carl M. Arntaen Tucson Citizen Mr. Stauffer J. H. Westover Yutud Lawrence D. Clark Bisbee Ho Akers J. H Westover Yuma SM. Harrison Globe Fred Breen Flagstaff Hor Sisk Memiers Arizona Daily Newspaper Association Phoenis Arizona Eifes Eiger

Girl Prisoner Sets Self Afire in County Jail Incident

Adela Alvarez a Mexican woman held on federal prostitution charges at Nogales jail threw a disinfectant bottle into a stove, causing an explosion that burned her left arm and back. The fire also caught bedding. deputies extinguished it. Dr W F Chenoweth treated her and officials expect recovery.

Nogales Arch Adela Alvarez W. F. Chenoweth

Motor Vehicle Fees Reported by State for Early Year

A report from Phoenix shows motor vehicle fees collected by the secretary of state in the first quarter totaling 4107.76.20, compiled by assistant secretary John McK Redmond. Fees for the same period last year were 160,919. A total of 25,724 license plates have been issued for motor trucks and automobiles so far this year, not including permits issued to motorcyles.

Phoenix Secretary of State John McK. Redmond Ameen

McKinley Named On National Guard Staff

Maj Lamar McKinley of Phoenix has been appointed to Arizona National Guard general staff as Adjt Gen Singalls announces the move. A staff meeting is planned Friday while gaps remain from earlier resignations. Capt Robison of Flagstaff and Capt Linton of Phoenix are senior members. Colonel Ingalls and Col Hanrahan prepare inspections of units in Williams and Flagstaff before the meeting.

Phoenix Lamar McKinley Reneral Arizona National Guard Adjt Walter Singalls Ingalls Varnney Ben Soan George Harken Judge Advocates Department EM Robison Flagstaff ES. Linton H. A. Haniran Williams 15Th Infantry

Pioneer Road Booster A L Westgaard Dies in San Diego

A L Westgaard, noted pioneer of long distance auto travel and Park to Park tour organizer, dies in San Diego after illness that forced him from the motorcade earlier in the trip. The pioneer had been treated previously in San Francisco following an earlier ailment.

Kingman. Ariz A. L. Westgaard San Diego Col Westgaard Ita San Francisco

Notable West Roads Pioneer Passes Away

The obituary honors Col Westgaard as a devoted contributor to Western infrastructure and food roads. His death follows a long illness since last August, with colleagues praying for divine mercy on his soul.

Col Westgaard Thane Jon

Copper Mines to Cease Production in Warren District

Authentic reports indicate the C A company will halt all production in the Warren District with only one converter possibly remaining to supply pumping power in Bisbee. About 750 workers are employed there. 225 will be released, leaving roughly 625 to continue non production work. Ajo operations run at 50 percent, planned to drop further, with broader layoffs and continued tank and treatment operations, and a Douglas converter may run at reduced capacity if the main plant closes.

Omcia Aan C. A Warren Bisbee Athe Phelps Dodge Two Kerks Mont Wauit Ajo Enora Douglas

Mine Decrease May Increase State Tax Rate

Phoenix April 12 The state tax commission reports a four percent decrease in mining valuations from last year boosting the tax rate. A larger budget and lower copper demand reduce miners’ ability to bear more taxes, while cotton land values lag. Tax rate outlook remains high until final county inspections.

Phoenix Arizona Ox Commission Tax Commission Urate

Motorcycle Cop Charged With Highway Robbery

Ralph Willis a former motorcycle policeman is charged with highway robbery after a bandit held up Postmaster J M Ronstadt and his wife near Tucson on the Ajo road. A complaint was filed and Willis was slated for arraignment in justice court.

Tucson Ralph Willis Jtill J. M. Ronstadt Ronstadt Ajo Road Yelock Wills Lowk Justice Court

FAVOR OBREGON IN CALIFORNIA Nary.

The state senate adopted without dissent a resolution expressing confidence in President Alvaro Obregon's administration of Mexico. It was sent to the assembly for adoption tomorrow, with Arizona’s J. 1. Schteimer and Yeates to press the matter in Washington for recognition of the Obregon government. Reports mention talk of consolidating Courtland and Gleeson districts, but officials deny any serious move. Also an ad offers tomato and pepper plants and other nursery stock for sale in Deming, New Mexico.

State Senate Alvaro Obregon Mexico Assembly J. 1. Schteimer Arizona Yeates Washington, D.C Conntess Obrege Waltertates

Public Notice of Homestead Three Year Proof filed

Department of the Interior notice from Phoenix Arizona dated March 19 1922 states Otto H rT of Gleeson Arizona made Homestead Entry No M6801 for lots 1 2 3 4 B12 Wr SEI S12 NEL NW i NEL4 Section 7 Township 256 Range 6 SRB Meridian. Witnesses Henry P McLendon Luther M Brown Herman Earnest Ralph Earnest all of Gleeson Arizona. W A Fowler US Commissioner Tombstone to hear April 28 1922. Chase Marshall Register. First pub March 27 1921.

Interior and Ofice Phoenix Arizona Otto H. Rt Greeson Srb Meridian W. A. Fowler U.S Tombstone Henry P. McLendon Luther M. Brown Herman Earnest Ralph D._ Earnest Gleeson Chase Marshall, Register

Father of federal reclamation leader dies on coast

Benjamin J. Austin Fowler, famed as father of the federal reclamation act and organizer of the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association, died at his Long Beach home. Born December 14, 1812 in Stoneham Massachusetts, he moved to Arizona near Phoenix in 1899 and later relocated to California around seven years ago.

Phoenix Benjamin J. Austin Fowler Salt River Valley

Thugs kill Chinese merchant in Hermosillo Sonora

Report from Nogales on April 11 describes brutal attacks by Shuge on Chinese and Mexican merchants in Hermosillo over the past two days. A Chinese merchant was killed and two others beaten. six Mexicans were assaulted. Robbery is cited as the motive. Chinese consul Hiangheing Li and Ming Chen request a full Mexican government inquiry.

Nogales Arie Shuge Citheens Hermosillo A Hiangheing Li Republic of China Sonora

Sonora Governor Flores Visits Tucson for Irrigation Study

General Flores governor elect of Sonora Mexico and 13 staff members passed through Tucson on the way to the Salt River valley to inspect irrigation projects. The party traveled by automobile and spent only minutes here before meeting Governor Campbell in Phoenix to learn about local irrigation.

Tucson General Flores Sonora Mexico Salt River Valley Phoenix Campbell Flores

Willis Wood Escape Confession Revealed

Willis Wood and two other prisoners escaped from the state prison and have sparked a sensational confession about prison break methods. The warden will officially investigate as Wood was recaptured on the border after time in Mexico. Details of the confession are not released yet. The other two escapees remain at large.

Phoenix Willis Wood Hhis Wood Mexico Wills

Backfire Injures Mesa Man in Gasoline Pack Fire

Jack Easter, proprietor of the Mea Garage in Mesa Arizona, is hospitalized with severe burns to his hands arms face neck and other areas after a gasoline packfire exploded last evening. Doctors say the injuries are serious yet he will recover and may miss work for several days.

Winslow Man Elected to Head Next Meeting of Christian Churches

H. C. Martin of Winslow was elected president of the next convention of Christian churches of Arizona. He succeeds B. K. Berry of Tucson, who is president of the twelfth annual convention being held in Central Christian Church. A program for the denomination’s work during the coming year was adopted.

Phoenix H. C. Martin Winslow Christan Churches of Arizona BK Berry Tucson Central Christian Church

Kealey Homestead Three Year Proof Notice

Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Phoenix Arizona announces Henry Kealey of Bisbee Arizona filed intention to make three year proof to establish a land claim in W2 Sec 27 T213 R226 G S&RB Meriding. Witnesses Alley A Berquist Warren Art L Johnson Lewis John J LaBrosca Tomnetone Robs Sor Arizona Charles Lal. Register. First publication March 12 1921.

Department of the Interior U. S Land Office Phoenix Artau Henry Kealey Bisbee Arizona G&s RB & Meriding Henry Beumier Douglas la i Mamas Ox Alley A. Berquist Warren Art T L Johnson Lewis John J. LaBrosca Bof Tomnetone Ona Sor Arizo Charles Lal Chas BE Marshall

Notice of Homestead Entry Three Year Proof plan

Santor N. Gordon of Ft. Huachuca Arizona filed notice of intention to prove up on land in Sec 23 T20N R146W and neighborhood. The filing lists witnesses and is to be examined by U S Land Office at Tombstone Arizona on April 14 1922 with first publication March 13 1922.

Land Office Notice of Homestead Entry in Arizona

Government notices in Phoenix March 5 1922 inform Charles La Brosne of Tombstone Arizona that he has filed intention to make final proof on his homestead entry number 64219 for sections and townships listed. Detore He Boumler as examiner at Douglas Arizona will oversee the proceedings with claimant witnesses Allen A. Reueuit Rev Johnson and John S. t x of Tombstone. CHAS E MARSHALL resist r first publication March 29 1431

U.S. Land Office Phoenis Athans Charles la Brosne Tombstone Arizona G&s Boumler Gsener Douglas Arizqua Allen A. Rereuiat Ron Rev. Johnson Springs Atocus Levee Chas E. Marshall

Notice for Publication of Land Claim in Arizona

Department of the Interior notice from Phoenix announces J Hollant of Tombstone Arizona intends to prove up a three year land claim for Section 2 Township 21S Range 26 G S P R B M. Witnesses named: Robert H Axtell Arthur Trepp mat Samuel E Watt S Roberts all of Tombstone. First publication March 2 1931.

Zona J. Hollant Tombstone Arizona Honeatead G. & S. PR. B. & Modidian W. A. Fowler US Commissiones Robert H Axtell Arthur Treppmat Samuel E. Watt Roberts Chasel Mars Patelek Test

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Publishers OF State James Logie S J. Wolf Phoenia Carmel Giragt L. Mo Harman Miami B. P. Guild Wo P. Stuart Prescott HD. Ross, Jr Mesa Akers Kelly W. E. Kells Button McKinley National Guard Pioneer Road Booster Wille Willie Doned Poses Wen Tauea Ernest Hall California Courtland WJ Young Ant Courtland Hancock Courtsity Young Great Western Company Pioneer Douglas International J.C. Ingram Parmer Nurseryman Deming N. M Federal Hermosillo, Son U.S Lann Omce Santor N. Gordon Ft. Huachuca G. & Srb Belors Woal Fowler Tombylone Willian H. Miller Fairhazik Louis A. Bordwker Ft. Hatawhuca Jerimiah $. Chambers Bessie Gordon FL Huachuca Chasel Marshall U.S Land Wien Cuase & CO Toledo
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