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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1921
Page
3
Concentrated report on global and U.S. silver production, exports, and prices with notes on India fiscal policy, Chinese exchange rates, and India import duties. Includes figures for 1929 and forecasts, plus commentary on Mexico and Canada, plus snippets on U.S. Army pilots and Los Angeles social conditions.
In Phoenix on April 19 the State Department of Weights and Measures warns ice dealers to sell by weight under Section 28 of the Weights and Measures Act. Inspectors urge sellers to equip wagons with scales and to weigh ice fold for customers. A method for estimating weight when scales are unavailable is provided.
Bisbee April 19 Postmaster Low Ro Bailes was arrested on a count alleging he diverted 175 dollars from postal savings funds. He was displaced and C W Hicks named acting postmaster. The robbery of 40,000 dollars in currency and savings funds on April 3 is separate, with four postal inspectors continuing investigation. Bailes was arraigned and bond set at 50,000, with a preliminary hearing scheduled. he proclaimed innocence and asserted others are also under investigation.
April 1 report from Douglas describes a company transport of Montezuma workers to El Paso, initially listed as 250 but dwindling to about 60 at Pilares, 70 aboard after Agua Prieta, with 150 at Navozari depots. Customs official William Phateher escorted a small group back to the train under bond.
Reports from all chapters and district representatives dominated the Saturday morning session of the Southwest District convention of the American Association of Engineers. The gathering closed its business at noon with notes of prosperity and active work on public welfare, ethics, and member benefits.
April reports show cattle moved from Aravaca lands to Tucson Farms pastures due to scarce forage. Angulo touts dipping vats as a potential solution to grazing restrictions and hopes to ease crossing Sonora stock drives. Douglas youths suffer injuries at government flying school. officials seek vat impact on east side track restrictions.
Bisbee April 17 postal inspectors continue the probe into the postoffice robbery noting no discrepancies in the se courts or books and that the loss includes 44000 dollars in currency and several thousand in postal savings stolen from the safe. Investigators said they still have clues to pursue and would not indicate how long the inquiry may take.
John F. Rows, county attorney, elected Supreme Representative of the Grand Lodge of Arizona to the Supreme Lodge in San Francisco in August 1922. He is Past Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge and a member of Border Lodge No. 25 of Douglas. Grand Lodge sessions of Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters held in Bisbee with about 250 present as a class of five was conferred. Mrs. Rows accompanied him. ceremony followed by social with K P quartet entertainment. Delegates to tour district after 4 o'clock.
About 30 county representatives met in the court house to consider a bold paving plan from Solomonville to Pima and possibly to San Carlos. Martin Layton says Graham County could receive 50 000 from the omnibus road bill, with 50 000 more matched by federal funds, giving up to 300 000 for paving about 15 miles.
Open warfare erupted at Don Luis Sunday evening. Deputies Dukes Kenney Paige and Constable Bohm with reinforcements subdued and arrested four Mexicans Jesus Reyes Candalario Morales Romano Aguilar and H Cuelo after a rapid artillery display. Waldon Thom pson fled for reinforcements. Peace restored on status quo ante bella with arrests and jail transfer to Tombstone.
The promoter Henry J. Miller, who touted a socialist colonization scheme in Canada, drew attention in the Gila valley before being arrested on multiple charges. He traveled to Douglas aboard a cartel ship with plans for a summer stay, eliciting local belief the exodus would depopulate the valley, but the plan unraveled days before the scheduled metaway and the District Attorney stalled the case.
April 17 a 4 years old, A B Phillips, was found dead in bed at 1005 South Third Street by neighbor Parney Petty. Phillips had been ill with smallpox and was treated by a physician. Coroner Henry J Sullivan did not hold an inquest. Arizona marriage license law 59 does not require applicants to swear to statements. clerk discretion depends on the clerk.
Phoenix April 18 hearing opened with both sides presenting. Superior Court Justice Stanford announced a decision would be handed down tomorrow afternoon in the case of J. L. Crisman of Phoenix versus the state Industrial Commission, state treasurer and state auditor. Crisman seeks an injunction to bar the commission from exercising powers or spending state funds, claiming the law creating the commission is unconstitutional. Representing the commission were W. J. Galbraith, attorney general, and W. J. Gust. Crisman was represented by F. C. Struckmeyer and Louis B. Whitney.
In an April report from Douglas, the passport fee to visit Agua Prieta climbs to $20, with the Mexican consul charging the visa HO and the U S state department adding another $10 for a passport. A Prescott liquor plant raid followed, dismantling a mule manufacturing setup behind the Grant hotel, with copper gear seized.
On April 14 Agua Prieta saw gambling reopen with all former halls resuming operations. Patrons played roulette craps and other games as thousands of dollars exchanged hands. Familiar faces returned after the manhunt and federal raid, signaling a swift resumption of the prior gambling activity in the city.
Governor T. E. Campbell delays departure to early fall to present reclamation claims before Congress. He leads a delegation from the League of the Southwest, Western States Reclamation Association, and the Colorado River Commission to press western states’ interests. The trip is moved to follow upcoming conference meetings, likely in Denver within ten weeks.
In Tucson on April 17 the 1922 Arizona State Medical Association convention selected new officers at the final business session in the Masonic temple. Dr A L Gustetter of Nogales was named president, with Dr HT Couthworth of Hrescou as vice president, Dr Smith as second vice president, Dr D P Harbridge of Phoenix as secretary, and Dr Kennedy Globe as treasurer.
A chamber of commerce committee in Phoenix plans to welcome former vice president Thomas Ro Marshall on his arrival around April 23. He will visit relatives in Scottsdale. The committee includes C. H. Akers, Roy Wasland, J. D. Loper, and OL. Graves.
Phoenix April 15 Captain Thoms H Rynning former warden 1906 1912 and ex Arizona Rangers officer was reappointed warden of the state penitentiary by Governor Thos E Campbell. He succeeds G Powell whose resignation was announced alongside the appointment of Captain Rynning.
RL Milnes state immigration commissioner left Phoenix for Nogales to inspect border labor passage conditions. He will investigate how Mexican workers are processed at the border, reporting on practices and enforcement.
In Arizona, a water well drilled on the Howard ranch by state personnel yielded $399,623 in cashing registered warrants this week. The operation, led by assistant state treasurer George Erhardt, is noted for the large payout as oil potential was confirmed in the Bowle area, twelve miles northeast.
Geologists and oil men claim an underground lake of oil lies near the well referenced as the above named. A standard rig was installed by the U S OM and Refining Co, drilling about 100 feet. Cash shortages halted work for months. hopes rise for new funds to restart with a competent driller Towle Enterprise.
A Nogales police operation led to the arrest of two Black suspects linked to a gang of Mexican and Black criminals active across the border. Authorities claim they have custody of the mastermind group, with the case unfolding amid cross border tensions in Sonora. The text also includes a notary ownership statement for Tombstone Epitaph dated April 1, 1921, detailing publisher names and ownership.
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