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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1921

Page

3

Swindler Newell Jailed in Nogales City

Nogales November 29 George Newell aged about 40s, accused in a 25 million land swindle and wanted in Oakland California, was deported from Mexico at o clock this morning and jailed. Police chief Jay Lowe escorted him to custody awaiting California officers to take him back. Newell, arrested at Mazatlan, allegedly forged signatures in a million dollar scheme and fled the United States. He is said to have been posing as a deputy sheriff from Oakland to aid his escape efforts.

Nogales George Newell Oakapld Cal Mexico Mito Jay Lowe Tokow Val California Calistornia Mestrom Antale Daugherty United States Poindeater Washington State Makluent Ile Marea Ditmise Oakland Newell Hes The San Francisco Chronicle Tetore

First Chief of Police of Tombstone Dies

James Coyle, Tombstone’s first police chief after incorporation, died of old age at a hospital in Ajo after a long career in law enforcement. A wary, principled veteran born in Ireland, he served as sheriff, deputy marshal, and jail official, and spent two decades in Gila Bend before returning to Tombstone. His long service and integrity earned him respect among old timers and pioneers alike.

James Corte Tombstone Diel Ajo Hines Cochise County Coyle San Francisco Am Umele Boston Ireland California Idebo Arixine Gila Bend Bortel Trist United States Anii Seare Jimmy” Coyle Mr. Coyle Tal

Government Seeks Additional Land for Douglas Camp

Douglas Camp Harry Jones needs more land to house the force and provide space for quarters drilling and cavalry maneuvers. State land commissioner Rudolph Kuehler said the War Department was alerted by the Douglas Chamber of Commerce which asks for a December 8 report.

Phoenix Harry Jones Douglas War Department Rudolph Kuehler Kuehler Douglas Chamber of Commerce

Plaintiff Awarded 15000 Damages in Murder Case

Mrs. Fitna McDowell won a $15000 verdict from a jury in the Superior Court against Hale Chenoweth for damages alleged from the death of her husband Claude McDowell. The suit sought $50000. Chenoweth’s counsel moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction but was overruled. The defense said they would appeal. attorneys French and J W Ross represented the plaintiff.

Fitna McDowell Hale Chenoweth Bruce Stephenson Wns Lockwood French Douglas J. W. Ross Bisbee Os Piaintift Joe

Grand jury call sought over Nogales kidnapping case

Movement aims to convene a Santa Cruz county grand jury to probe the alleged kidnapping of Justice of the Peace William Duck of Dougie and P Bidtram, with witnesses Jak and Bidson claiming abduction and naming Switch in the alleged plot. The matter follows WH Smith’s embelaziement conviction and disappearance of witnesses during prior testimony.

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Kidnaping charge targets identified robber in Nogales

Ariz Nov Angeline Jaramillo arrested in Nogales Sonora on a home robbery in Dentidentify city Saturday night. Officials said he is one of the men wanted on kidnaping charges tied to stories by William Jack justice of the peace Douglas and C P Kidson Beeville Texas. Jack and Kidson say they were kidnapped to stop reporting the state trial of W H Smith former city clerk convicted of embezzlement. Manuel Alcoverde and Gebriel Cons also jailed in Nogales for alleged kidnaping ties.

Nodal Ariz Angeline Jaramillo Nogales Sonora Blaine Roark William Jack Justice of the Peace of Douglas C. P. Kidson Beeville Texas Jack Kidson W. H. Smith Manuel Alcoverde Gebriel Cons

Weather and court notes from Flagstaff and Castle Springs

Weather report from Castle Springs and an Arizona bankers meeting opening remarks discuss freight rates and economic policy. Also reports Janice Fry in Flagstaff hatching pigeons with Joe the bird, and Hercules Walker sentenced in Diehlman Superior Court with related property turnover and court actions in the same period.

Nogales Not To Lose Infantry In Arizona

The Twentyfifth United States infantry stationed at Nogales will not be transferred to Honolulu soon, per a letter to the local chamber of commerce from Senator Ralph Cameron. General Hines of Fort Sam Houston reportedly confirmed that all troop movements for the current year in Arizona are completed.

Cameron Hines Eighth Army Corps Fort Sam Houston Texas Arizona

Miami Superior highway to open April 1

Phoenix reports the Miami Superior highway will not open before April 1. Globe Superior and Miami leaders plan a monster celebration with a December 15 meeting to form an executive committee and finalize details including a barbecue and speeches.

Phoenix Thos. Maddock Globe Superior Miami Miami Superior Highway

Express Company to Press Rate Case in Arizona

A 26 percent rate increase request by the American Railway Express Company for Arizona will go before the Interstate Commerce Commission on December 1, following a denial by the state Corporation Commission. In Cochise County a judge warned cigarette vendors against selling to minors after sentencing Oskar Gast, a Tombstone baker, for selling to a boy. Gast pleaded guilty and received the minimum $10 fine or 10 days in jail, with the judge calling enforcement a “dead letter” until county officers began action.

A.C Lockwood Superior Court Oskar Gast Tombstone Sheriff Hood Gast Cochise Phoenix Ariz American Railway Express Company Arizona State Corporation Commission Interstate Commerce Commission

Basilo Bulnes Arrives as Assistant Consul in Nogales

Bacita Hymnes arrived from Mexico City to assume duties as vice consul in the office of Joaquin Terrazas. The event took place in Nogales on November 2 as Basilo Bulnes begins service in the consular post.

Basilo Bulnes Nogales Bacita Hymnes Mexico City Joaquin Terrazas Mext

Bludworth bond posted in embezzlement case

M M Bludworth, former vice president, is bonded for 10000 to appear before the federal grand jury in Tucson. The bond, posted by sureties Albert Steinfeld and Leo Goldschmidt, was approved by Clerk C R McPall. Bludworth and wife are in Tucson, with his trial set later this month. The case follows his prior residence in New York and other cities. Senator Ralph Cameron indicated tariff hearings will proceed in Washington.

Federal Grand Jury Albert Steinfeld Senate Leo Goldschmidt C. R. McPall Cotton United States Court Bludworth Phoenix Ariz Ornor Frank Curley United States Ralph Cameron Tucson Tenance Committee Washington

Grazing fees due by December first in Tucson area

Supervisor Hage Calkins states all grazing fees in patient lands must be paid to the Tucson entry of flow on or before December 1 with penalties for delinquents. He denies a congressional bill suspending payments and notes that the executive bodies plan December deadlines.

Tueson Tucson Hage Calkins Congress Ferson Calkins Wien

Extra Session in Two Months Phoenix

State auditor Charles W. Fairfield told the Arizona Tankers Association in Castle Hot Springs that Governor Campbell urged a special session if no plans change within two months. He said the legislature would be convened to consider purely financial measures and banking legislation may be progressed if timing allows. Fairfield added Arizona lacks adequate state banking regulation.

Phoenix Charles W. Fairfield Arizona Tankers Association Fairfield Arizona Hanka

Wayer Corn Husker Claims New Victim Mayer

Nov 23 report details Floyd Orr, a Str cet lanc employee, losing a finger in a corn husker machine and undergoing amputation at Mayer hospital. John Sprrett, ranch owner, also had a finger crushed and later amputated after another encounter with the same machine.

Wayer Corn Husker MAYER Shortsy Floyd Orr Strcet Lanc Havig John Sprrett Alee Tost Orr Mayer Hospital J.B van Horn

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