Audit shows shortage to be over 335000 dollars
A report by GW Brown special assistant to the state examiner details a Cochise county treasury defalcation of about 85,475.84 dollars with a total shortage possibly higher. The audit covers Jan 1 191X to Dec 6 1920 and exonerates County Treasurer Guy C Welch while citing ongoing evidence gathering and a separate confidential report for the county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GW. Brown
Cochiee County
Board of Supervisors
Guy C Welch
Welch
Sebich
Cochise County
Arizona
Ute
W. P. Walker
Guy C. Welch
War P. Walker
John F. Ross
State examiner praises Brown for audit work and progress note
A formal communication commends Mr Brown for his promptness honesty and the extensive audit work under the state examiner. It states that the audit covered a large period and credits Brown as special representative for completing the audit while the board of supervisors held executive conference with state and county officials to plan further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ve Brows
Brown
Board of Supervisors
State Andito
Mexicans Duel at Johnson Leaves One Dead
A duel in Johnson yesterday afternoon ended with Epitacio Romero dead and De Tire Cota wounded, another suspect in Douglas with a mouth wound. Deputy Sheriff John Eriest took Romero to Douglas County Hospital. three shots were fired by each man, revolver and pistol used, with three unexploded rounds later found.
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Spre
Jonson
Douglas
John Eriest
Romero
de Tire Cota
Cota
Hood
McDonald Case Set for 20th in Tombstone
The quo warranto case of CL Blackburn vs J P McDonald to remove Tombstone chief of police was set for April 20 in Judge Sames' superior court department. Judge Fred Sutter travels to Greens moroe for Bankhead convention and will return by the 28th. The plaintiff seeks a timely decision before the May 2 council meeting.
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CL. Blackburn
J. P. McDonald
Tombstone
Sames
Department of the Superior Court
Atorneys
Fred Sutter
Greensmoro
8. C
Bankhead
C. Gibson
James Branting
Pittman Defends Pittman Act In Tonopah Speech
Senator Key Pittman denounces British financiers and propagandists over the Pittman act amid Tonopah remarks. He argues against repealing the silver purchase order, warns of Senate hurdles, and asserts the act will uphold government honor while boosting western silver industry and Tonopah mining prospects.
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Key Pittman
Tonopah
Congress
SIS
Congress of the
United States
House
Senate
Committee On Banking and Curteney
Arizona Board of Regents Meeting Set for April 26
Dr. R B Von Kiolingimid, president of the University of Arizona, has called a meeting of the board of regents for April 26, Phoenix dispatch reports.
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Phoenix
R. B. von Kioingimid
University of Arizona
Board of
Regents
Cochise Supervisors Delay Action On Road Bill
Cochise County Board of Supervisors led by Chairman J B Hart and members D A Adams and L C Adams defer action on the omn ibus road bill pending the status of a suit by Greenlee County. They expect action on Greenlee’s status by May 2 and will not join Pima County in testing the measure. The board also reviews routine road matters and the treasurer’s office audit results.
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Cochise
Cochine County Board of Supervisors
J.B. Hart
D. A. Adams
LC. Adams
Campbell
Kecalen County
Greenlee
Pima County
Anttorney
Tombstone
Pima Board
Cochise Board
Greenlee County
Counnties
Cochise County
Iboara
Ito Tawas
Cochise Opecuteore
Thia County
Brown
Constitutional Challenge to State Industrial Commission
A suit filed by J L Crisman seeks to halt the state Industrial Commission, arguing its creation by the last legislature is unconstitutional. The case names the state auditor and treasurer as defendants, with Judge R Stanford set to hear cause Monday. The temporary leadership includes J J Henry Globe as chair and Roy Davidsonry as presiding officer at $8,000 yearly, plus staff salaries.
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Phoenis
State Industrial Commission
Campbell
J. L. Crisman
R. Stanford
Superior Court
Crisman
J. J. Henry Globe
Roy Davidsonry
State Senate
Jack Ryan
Davidson
Senate
Expect Reports On Yuma Power Rates
Phoenix reports due in April will be filed with the Arizona and California corporation commissions early in the week. The committee authorized by the commission will study rates charged by the Southern Sierra Power Company, which furnishes power to Yuma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma
Phoenix
Arizona and California Corporation Commissions
Southern Sierras Power Company
El Paso Smelting Works Closed Over Ore Shortage
A Globe Arizona report notes the El Paso Smelting Works halted operations due to lead and silver ore shortages. The revival committee urged action to sample and purchase ores, considering reopening if demand and freight rates improve, while managers in New York and Tucson weigh next steps.
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EL Paso
Doerr
New York
Traffe Department
Arizona Eastern Lines
Globe
Southern Pacific
Central Bank in Phoenix Nears Reopening Doors
April 16 report notes Five Point Bank stronger than Exchange Bank of Peoria and the Central Bank of Phoenix close to reopening after cooperation with Charles W. Fairfield. Judge Sloan, central bank attorney, expresses optimism for an early resumption and past troubles fading with depositor support.
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Phoenix
Te Cizens’ Bank
Five Pointe
Thas
Exchange Bank of Peoria
Central Bank of Phoenix
Chas. W. Fairfield
Central Bank
Richard E. Sloan
Plan for National Highways Reported Approved Plan
Washington April 16 President Harding reportedly has approved a plan for a system of national highways. The scheme would spend federal funds on major interstate roads, with maintenance by state funds. A legislative bill would limit federal funding to a portion of each state's total road mileage and create a state maintenance fund. Thomas H. MacDonald said extending federal aid would require new congressional appropriations.
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Washington
Harding
Legislative Committee of the
American Association of State Highway Officials
Thomas H. MtacDonald
Bureau of Public Roads
Congress
MacDonald
Order to Show Cause on Guardianship in Arizona
In Cochise County Arizona the Superior Court orders kin and interested parties to appear May 16 1921 in Tombstone to show why a sale of ward estate should not be granted. Also notices for public land claim proof scheduled at Tombstone April 1921 with witnesses from McNeal Arizona.
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Superior Court
County of Cochine
State of Arizona
Claric Terry
Uhy Chutic
Rube Terry
Bors
Jella Wells
Sid
Tombstone
Cochise
Cophine
Albert M. Sames
Jadee
Cattlemen Seek Out-of-State Sale Plan for Arizona Herds
Arizona Cattle Growers association led by president Bo H Crabb pursues options to move cattle to feeders in the northwest due to lack of local market. Crabb wires Phoenix with suggestions for bank cooperation to accept good paper on sales and to create a coordinated program after his return to implement the plan for willing cattlemen.
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Arizona
Bo H. Crabb
Arizona Cattle Growers Association
Crabs
Phoenix
Association
Wyomaing
Arizona Banke
Jane
Crabb
Local firm to start first picture soon
April 17 report states Border Film Co will begin production on its first feature in Tombstone and nearby areas within two weeks. Grant Merrill, in Los Angeles, arranged financing and distribution with a credit partner that fronts costs against future releases. The crew, including the camera operator and lead actress, plans to depart Los Angeles within the week.
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Eisbee
Border Film Company
Hex ‘Thorp
Grant Merrill
Los Angeles
Wil H
Merrill
Thorp
Ataqua
New York
Walt
Tombstones
Womat
Willeave
Ron We
Douglas Reduces Water Minimum Charge by 50 Cents
Douglas city water commission urged the council to cut the minimum water charge by 50 cents for six months to aid workers during the summer depression from smaller operations. The notice appears alongside unrelated ads and medical claims in the same scanned page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Ariz
Douglas City Water Commission
Cit
Dwuglas
Smalter
Notice for Publicaton of Homestead Claim in Courtland Arizona
Department of the Interior notice informs Clinton Perry of Courtland Arizona that he filed Homestead Entry 4260 February 12 1921 for section 4 township 19s range 48 6 and will prove up to establish claim before U S Commissioner TG Emmons Courtland May 25 1921. Witnesses L McKinney E D Shattuck Lee A Lindsey John f Hatlum all Courtland Arizona. Register Chas Be Marshall published April 24 1921.
Notice for Public Sale and Land Claim Proof Intentions
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. US Land Office at Phoenix Arizona March 19 1921 Otto H Richter of Gleeson Arizona who on February 1921 made Homestead Entry No 016891 for lots 1 2 3 4 SE SW NW SE and Section 7 Township 25 Range 58 G S R B and Meridian has filed notice of intention to make Three Year Proof to establish his claim to the land before W A Fowler U S Commissioner at Tombstone Arizona on the 27th day of April 1921 Clapant names as witnesses Henry P McLendon Luther M Brown Herman H Earnest Ralph D Earnest all of Gleeson Arizona CHASE MARSHALL Register First pob March 27 1921 PLANTS FOR SALE Tomato and Bell Pepper plants 25 per dozen Cabbage and Chile Plans Iie per dozen Sweet Potato Slips 40 per 100 Postpaid Write for prices on quantities J C INGRAM Farmer Nurseryman Deming N M AavEAt
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Raceux
Artone
Charles G. Seale
McNeal
Arizona
Utse
G&srb & Mortdian
WA Fowler
Tombstone
Kay Howell
Earl Jones
Andrew
Sheek
Jobo Smith
McNeat
Arone
Department of the Interior
Phoenix
Arzona
Notics
Otto H Richter
Gleeson
G&s RB & Meridian
W. A. Fowler
U. S
Clapant
Henry P. McLendon
Luther M Brown
Herman H. Earnest
Ralph D. Earnest
Chase. Marshall, Register
J. C. Ingram
Nurserymam, Deming
N. M
Aaveat
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Pittman
Antesilver
United States Senate
Sen-ior
Europe
University Board OF Regents
Guardian
TATE
Chas KO Marshall
Resistor Be
McParlane
Gleim Poultry Ranch
Eomaes
Chenet & CO
Toledo
U.S Land Office
Puentone
Clinton Perry
Courtland
St NW
SRR
Meridian
Intex
TG. Emmons
Arizon
L. McKinney
D. Shattuck
Lee A. Lindsey
John F Hatlum
Chas BE. Marshall
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