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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1921
Page
2
A fragmented phrase references The Pioneer Newspaper of Cochise County and the Tombstone postoffice. The text appears to be an OCR fragment with unclear context and no identifiable events or dates.
Local readers urge Mrs Costello, president of the now closed First National Bank of Tombstone, to release deposited funds to cover running expenses and a 70 prize from the Children’s Celebration, warning officials and bonders may appoint a receiver if funds stay blocked.
The Bisbee Review scoffs at Tombstone's first airplane landing while Tombstone plans for a future landing field and a Daily Prospector radio station. The dispute centers on town prestige as transcontinental flights approach and air travel expands in the region.
A reflective column argues moderation in luxury and indulgence. It notes most claim others overspend while claiming our own tastes are justified. The piece envisions a balanced world returning to an even keel with enough for all, without excess.
After a full night of deliberation the jury found James Haverty guilty of manslaughter in the death of his brother Dick Haverty in the Huschitea mountains on April 23. He remained in custody pending sentence, with potential appeal notes. Separate trials and various local cases including a Serbian man Alak found guilty of transporting liquor and other courtroom actions at Bisbee and Tombstone reflect a busy term.
Reports from London say Chinese bond demand grows as bullion dealers on the short side of silver hedge long. Shanghai taels rise to 72 14 and rupees to 25 12 Bombay and Calcutta. U S government purchased 174000 oz silver at $1 om and 326000 oz on Aug 11. more on Aug 17 and 146,76c.576 oz available for balance of year. Foreign origin silver trades hold above 61 cents in New York with steady prices around 62 cents. Market shows strong premium for spot delivery amid long standing speculation and reports of large shipments from Europe and North America.
Report from the Mexican treasury lists a sharp fall in silver shipments, only 407 bars averaging 25 kilos each passing through Juarez last month, while gold, silver and other metals totals for six months are provided. Prices in New York: gold 1,232.28 per kilo, silver 0.70 per Troy ounce.
Mrs Elzabeth Donald aged 65 a pioneer resident of Nogales died at 10 20 yesterday morning at her daughter's home Mrs EK Cumming from pernicious anemia after several years illness She had just returned from California where she had been for health reasons a year ago
Flood waters from Cave Creek receded today after washing five acres along the Salt River valley canal north of Phoenix. Officials estimated canal damage at 2500 dollars, while most farming lands and crops were not harmed and some benefited by the water. Residents nearby had feared city inundation and sought higher ground briefly.
The report outlines 1921 data from the Federal Reserve on silver exports, noting monthly shipments and a 1 percent tax on exports to Mexico when silver prices fall between 0 and 70 cents. It compares Canada’s output with other regions, cites 6,000,000 ounces yearly as a rough total, and mentions reopening the Dolly Varden mine in British Columbia to extract about 125,000 ounces.
Phoenix August 22 The state supreme court decision Horton versus Horton clarifies that a divorce contracted out of state remains valid both inside and outside Arizona even when the parties remarry within the state before a one year waiting period. The ruling affects many Arizona cases where couples sought divorce elsewhere to evade local law.
Jerome Aug. 22 A patent has been issued to Fred Busse a well known local carpenter for an improved hammer that will find a ready market wherever nails are used. It is a simple device a heavy leather strip on the head slotted at the upper end to receive a nail enabling the user to stick a nail at any point within reach and drive it with ease.
The Arizona Corporation Commission moved the contempt hearing from August 27 to September 7. The case cites the Arizona Lantern Railroad for reducing its Phoenix to Winkleman schedule from daily to thrice weekly without awaiting approval.
Department of the Interior notices Jo han Velenguela of Mereford Arizona seeks three year proof to establish claim on homestead lands in sections 28 33 township 238 range 2e. Witnesses listed including Charles Phillips Trigg Phillips and others. Public publication dated July 30 1921 with Tombstone Arizona as the meeting place.
Summons issued by the Superior Court of Arizona Cochise County notices plaintiff Mail De Gradillas de Cota against defendant Fernando Cota. The document requires the defendant to appear and answer within twenty days after service or face default judgment. Clerk J. E. James dated July 25 1921 with Deputy P H P Johnson and first published July 31 1891.
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