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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1921

Page

7

Bridge Contract Decision Delayed By Tombstone Board

The Tombstone board of supervisors, citing a road construction pause from last August, postponed the Palominas bridge contract until after the next fiveal year. AON Gaines of the White County Taxpayers Association protested the contract, and the board later allowed it to take effect on July 20 after the next silver year, with plans to reconvene on the issue.

Board of Supervisors Tombstone Palominas Aon Gaines Vhite County Taxpayers’ Association McGames Torayines Agai

Wanted in Kansas Arrested Here in Phoenix

Decades earlier, officers tracked a Kansas fugitive now under arrest in Phoenix. Perkins, sought on charges tied to fraud and alias use, faces extradition to Kansas. Lawmen identified him with help from Ralph Lawrence and Arthur, awaiting transfer to state authorities.

Bread with tequila flavoring leads to arrest in Nogales

In Nogales Arte Den Mre Florentie Gareda faces charges as customs inspectors seize four loaves flavored with tequila. A confused exchange follows with mentions of bread given to the United States and a claim that the tequila was disclosed, though the incident remains unclear.

Nogales Arte Den Florentie Gareda San United States Carel

Smith Is Given Sentencing In Rent Charge Case

Anne Der-WHE Smith, former city clerk, was found guilty by a Hie county jury in a rent charge. He received a prison term between six and ten years. Judge Lockwood presided. Defense has five days to file a motion for a new trial. Smith remains in county jail pending the motion. His wife sat beside him in Tucson.

Saudales Anne Smith Hie County Superior Court Alc. Fenve Lockwood Tombstone Tucson

Prominent Men Identified With New Corporation

A set of notable figures were named to the board of directors of the new Commercial Acceptance Corporation established in Tucson. Key appointments include Wirt S. Bowman as first president and Ed A. Sawyer as board chairman. Other directors listed are Jude Potter Nick Diamos A A Johns John J. Sweeney and AP Martin serving as secretary-treasurer.

Tucson Dee G Samuel le Pattee Commercial Acceptance Corporation New Corporation Santa Rita Hast Broadway Wirt S. Bowman Nogales Ed. A. Sawyer Winslow Jude Potter Nick Diamos A. A. Johns Presett

Two Men Held After Pistols Were Located

In Phoenix a court session featured Roy Gardner twice convicted of mall robberies facing a new charge of robbing a mail car at Maricopa. Gardner's exchanges with U S district attorney Flynn led to a possible adjournment after court rules were debated. Also in Phoenix a treasury check for 269000 funds Arizona post road building was announced by State Treasurer Earhart. The Buckeye region reported a hunting accident leaving Claude Roberts with a shattered knee cap and long recovery ahead. Gordon H Saw yer Jr was accidentally shot while hunting near Woodland Tucson.

Roy Gardner United States District Court Gardner Maricopa Ariz Wis Diaymone Whimwsi Jusee Willian H. Sawtelle Rdnet Henpitid Blethen Miron Ftoon Neray Ardner Phoenix Pec United States Treasury Raymond Earhart George Erhardt Arizona University of Terry JL. Helm Dallas Ford Phil H. Surder Arizons Atchison, Tope Santa Fe RM. Parker Herman Inderhedge Military Department Inderled Flynn Tucson Douglas Doane Los Angeles Buckeye Claudeny C. Roberts Zumiero C. H. McPhail General Mana Buckeye Irrigation Company Claude Buckeg Rubel Firet Ald Gordon H. Sawyer, JR Gordon H. Sawyer Jr Woodland G. H. Sawyer Southern Arizona Bank and “Trust Company Coast City

Five Burglars Sentenced in Nogal Case

Superior Judge W A Oconnor sentenced five men to state prison on burglary and attempted burglary charges. Manuel Morales and Manuel Lopez received three years each for attempting to burglarize Charles Hardy in Nogal. Alfredo Gandara drew 2 to 5 years after escaping the county jail last June and was recaptured at Dongles.

Wren Rmison Nogal W. A. O'Connor Manuel Morales Manuel Lopez Charles Hardy Alfredo Gandara Dongles

Prominent Arizonans Married Here Tuesday

John Insland and Miss Mae Rollins married at Judge Marsalis office after arriving from Douglas. Rollins is niece of Capt. Tom Rynning, Florences penitentiary warden. Insland a dairy and stock man from Douglas.

Towle Faces New Charge In Tucson Hotel Arrest

William C. Towle of San Francisco, claiming to be the son of a table syrup manufacturer, was arrested in a downtown Tucson hotel lobby at 11 PM. He had recently paid a $100 fine and received a suspended 20 day jail sentence for a prior misdemeanor. The new complaint, signed by Ralph P. Duncan of Corbett Hardware, alleges Towle briefly took a car owned by the company without consent. County Attorney G. G. R. Darnell prepared the complaint and it was sworn before Justice of the Peace Oncar L. Pease.

Tucson William C. Towle San Francisco GG. R. Darnell Ralph P. Duncan Corbett Hardware Company Towle

Walker Sentenced Embezzlement Case Sent To State Penitentiary

WP Walker, guilty of embezzling county funds, was transported to the Florence state penitentiary to begin a four year minimum term. Deputies Rafferty and Robertson led the transfer along with two other prisoners sentenced for related offenses.

WP Walker Florence Thenay Witt Harry Rafferty Itsilyh Robertson Jay Altimaring Juan Ballesteros Har Slery Turbstone Depty Rafferty Ant Mhrowen

Mexicans lose three toes in ride theft incident

A man named Ruiz, a Mexican immigrant, lost three toes after being run over by train wheels while attempting to steal a ride in the Tucson railroad yards. He was treated at the old Arizona hospital after being found by M Wheatley and transported there.

Bandit Posing As Officer Robs Nogales Resident

A Nogales resident reports being robbed of 470 dollars, a watch, and a chain by a man who posed as a police officer. The victim was searched after being told to “hold on there” and believed the other man was an officer. He allowed the search.

Nogales, Ariz

Pioneer Resident of Sbee Passes Away

Rich ard Bretherton discovers his wife dead at home in Bis bee after returning for supper. She had been preparing meals as fires still burned. doctors cite heart disease. Mrs Bretherton had lived in Bis bee for 16 years.

Bisker Richard Bretherton

Ostman Henry Ford and Big Ford Groups Form Kath erine Big Four

Ostman Henry Ford and Big Ford mining groups incorporate Kath erine Big Four Corporation with one million dollars capital. Elgin Raural telephone service to be installed.

County Costs in Arizona Publicized by Taxpayers Group

Arizona taxpayers’ association releases figures on county costs for state and local administration. Cochise leads in largest expenditures due to mining revenues, with Mohave and Yuma also high. Education funding remains a major share of tax dollars, while agriculture dominates several counties. Shanon Copper property issues and halted development activities are noted alongside the broader financial picture.

Cochise Yavapat Gia Pinal Greare

Oppose Hire in Express Rates at Hearing Today

Opposing a 26 percent rate increase sought by American Express Company. Various interests will appear today at the hearing before Interstate Commerce Commission Examiner Pattison in the Senate chamber. Prescott contract let for shaft of COM Lear ground, with city improvements and livestock meat merchandise among property values.

American Express Company Pattison 21 Interstate Commerce Commission Senate Chamber Prescott Shaft COM Lear

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