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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1922

Page

5

Resumption of Ore Production on Sac Hill Proposed

Announcement from W. Beckett general manager of Phelps Dodge Bisbee says preparations will begin to resume Sacramento Hill ore and Copper Queen Warren mill operations. Benches will be drilled and full production likely not before May or June with about 1500 workers gradually added. Douglas reductions will scale up to about 12 million pounds monthly when concentrates arrive.

Bisbee Dew Beckett Reneral Whelps Dodge Corporation Bisbee Sacramento Rockett Sacramento Hill Douglas Reductions Warren Mill Douglas Reduction

Weather and Agriculture Report From Arizona and New Mexico

Phoenix reports light to heavy rainfall across central and northern Arizona and western New Mexico improving ranges and water supply after recent storms. Temperatures moderate with some sections lacking precipitation. Prospects include near normal November crop development, growing peas and lettuce, larger early winter oranges and grapefruit, and urgent road repairs from Tombstone to Gleeson.

Phoenix Arizona Neva Douglas, Fort and Williams Grand Canyon Seligman Pinto Thatcher Alove Aime Yuma

Juror Freed For Term In Douglas County

H. B McMillan of Douglas was excused for the remainder of the term from jury duty. While signing his voucher at the county clerk’s office he joked that the judge was lenient on free offenders noting he had served ten days and predicting he may serve thirty next time.

H. B McMillan Douglas County Clerks Office McMillan

Rumor of Found Aviators Doubtful Near Tucson

Rumors claimed Col Francis Marechal and Liew Charles Webber were found near Covered Wells or Indian Oasis on the Papago Reservation, but sources could not verify the reports. The tale centered on a supposed burned airplane wreckage and varied details.

Tucson Col Francis Marechal Liew Charles Webber Covered Wells Papago A. J. McNab Stephen Dintte Indian Oasis Aja

Mary Vergunst Writes Santa From Tombetour

Postmaster W A Fowler received a letter from seven year old Mary Vergunst of Tombetour to Santa Claus. She asks for a talking doll a set of dishes candy a hook and anything else Santa wishes to bring. She signs with love and age.

W. A. Fowler Santa Claus Little Mary Vergunst Tombetour Warde Old St Nick North Pole Santa Clase Mary Vergunst

Arizona Claims Title to Being One of the Oldest States

Phoenix dispatch notes Arizona’s rich prehistoric culture including irrigation canals and pueblos. Early Spanish explorers Marcos de Niza and Coronado reached the region in the 1530s and 1540s, with later Hopi contact. The piece cites independence of the Hopis, historic revolts, and notes Arizona’s capital Phoenix along with other towns.

Arizona New World Phoenix United States Marcos de Niza Coronado Grand Canyon

Gasoline tax collections rise in Arizona report

Arizona state figures show November gasoline tax receipts totaling 1,645,465 as secretary Earnest Mall releases a statement. The report notes a sharp rise from October, with total gasoline tax collections since the law took effect in June recorded by the state office.

Phoenix Arizona Earnest Mall Oshc Petuey

Fire destroys unoccupied stable at Camp Jones

Douglas December 22 news reports an unoccupied stable at Camp Harry Jones was completely destroyed by fire yesterday. The town fire department rushed to the alarm, but the structure burned rapidly, with investigators noting the blaze had a solid start and the building was effectively ruined.

Camp Jones Douglas Vtalle Harry Jones Toens

Florence nurse Encinas sentenced for murder of physician

Miss Encinas, a Florence nurse, was found guilty of first degree murder in the September slaying of Dr. W G Randall. She received a life term at the Arizona state penitentiary after a 22 hour trial. An appeal to the state supreme court was filed immediately following sentencing.

Florence. Ariz Catherine Baeinas W. G. Randall Florence Arizona State Penitentiary Joseph Jenckes State Supreme Court Randall Miss Encinas Liberation Jenckes Supreme Court

Boy Falls From Upper Berth In Train Suit Filed

A local lumber dealer John G. O'Malley sues the Pullman Company seeking five thousand dollars in damages for injuries to his son James C. on a Chicago bound journey. The boy reportedly fell from an upper berth in a car where he and his mother were traveling. Neutral description of the civil suit and alleged danger.

Phobata Pull Tian Company Alocal Lumber John G. O'Malley James C Jame Chicaze

Bank of Douglas Hit By Furnace Fire

Fire from a furnace damaged flooring in the Bank of Douglas and sent smoke into a record room. Adjacent shoe shop owner W. W. Welcome reported smoke flooding his space. Chief Nemeck supervised as floor boards were torn up to reach smoldering embers. basement records suffered minor water damage.

Douglas Bank of W. W. Welcome Nemeck

Ramon Lerma Killed at Lucky Cusk Mine

Ramon Lerma, a Mexican miner employed at the Lucky Cusk mine on the 400 level, was crushed by a scaffold while cleaning off a flag at the shaft. City officials and the undertakers arrived. an inquest is planned this afternoon. Lerma had lived in Tombstone five years and leaves a widow and three children. Funeral arrangements have been announced.

Ramone Lerma Bunker Hill Gomlesed Henpetey Undertaking Company el ES Oblock Jamone Lerma Tombstone Lucky Cusk Mine

Huachuca Ranges In Good Condition In Tucson Area

Bee 22 reports Huachuca district range conditions remain good for the season. Magh C Calkins, supervisor of the Coronado National Forest, returning from a week survey, notes grazing reports uniformly favorable and about 2000 to 3000 cattle expected to graze this year. Additional ranch activity and sustained settlement of the Hard Reach area are noted.

Tucson Hasgex Huachuca Magh C Calkins Coronide Nation Calke Nogales

Grant named assistant state treasurer in Phoenix

Wayne Hubbs state treasurer elect announced the appointment of Glenn 0 Grant of Phoenix as assistant state treasurer. Grant, currently a bookkeeper in the treasurer's office, will begin his duties January 2 when Hobbs takes over the office.

Phoenix Glenn 0. Grant Wayne Hubbs Grant Hobbs

Edinborough Named State Examiner by Hunt Appointment

Governor elect George W. P. Hust selects F. S. Edinborough of Nogales for state examiner under the new administration. Edinborough has long resided in Arizona and has been active in banking and insurance since arriving in the state.

George W. P. Hust F. S. Edinborough Nogales Mr. Edinborough Arizona R. J. Reds Butt Orpingtons Turkeys Enoch Crews Seabright Calit—Adv

McDonald Names Deputies at Bisbee and Douglas

Sheriff James McDonald announces deputy appointments with headquarters in Tombstone. George Roark of Douglas becomes undersheriff, Tommins and Hayhurst of Douglas take deputy roles, Boucher serves in Douglas, Wilmoth from Bienhenan joins Tombstone guards, Bevan and Rom expected in their posts in nearby areas.

J A Bevan Tishee Rom

State Anticipation Bonds Are Redeemed

Redemption of the 120,004 state anticipation bonds issued and sold last September by the state loan commission has been completed by State Treasurer Seymour I Barhast. Funds redeem the Hawkers Trust Company of New York. Tarbone offered for sale at four percent interest. The state paid $11,600 total interest for 120 days. The redemption raises the state tax anticipations for three phases, with further details implicit in the report.

Phoenix Dee Treas Seymond Hawkers ‘Trust Company of & York York Aeheon Barkers Trust Redempsteane Thom

Mexican is killed during tense Swansea card game

Prescott reports a fatal shooting in an age over a Swansea card game as Preciliano Mesa killed Jesus Pasos a miner Tuesday. Mesa fled after a running gun fight, traveled toward Bouse then was captured and taken to Yuma by Deputy Amos Sapp. Pasos, said to have relatives named Duarte in Prescott, had reported trouble in Jerome with a knife incident.

Prescott Preciliano Mesa Jesus Pasos Swansea Mesa Bouse Yuma Amos Sapp Pasos Jerome

Senator Windsor censures A I C over river plan debate

Senator Mulford Windsor of Yuma declares the Arizona Industrial Congress overly dominant and warns that officials who speak for members lose legitimacy. He advocates flood control on the Colorado River and supports the Diamond Creek power project as a wholly Arizona venture with private capital, estimating 250 million to 40 million dollars cost and substantial hydroelectric potential.

Arizona Industrial Congress Mulford Windsor Yuma Phoemis Ariola Dioluntelal Windsor de Fuanti Walley Dar Diamond Cresk Power Project Cleon Bishes Colorado Diemand Creek Girand Arizona Apital

Fake ring loan swindle leaves three victims in city

Dee Douglas reports three residents fell for a fake diamond loan scheme. They were approached by a suspect posing as a jeweler from Ralch Caughlan of the lrickwan Jewelry Co. The trio was offered a costly Ring and pressured to sign loans without proper appraisal. Caughlan advised having stones examined by a jeweler before any pledge.

Douglas Dee Ralch Caughlan Lrickwan Jewelry Company Duc Caughlan Agua Piiet Coln Abel

Mine Worker Killed in Mishap at Miami

Aria December 14 Marquea Balgaret timberman helper at Live Oak mine of Inspiration Copper company was instantly killed by a falling boulder while starting up a raise to a tunnel. The one foot diameter rock crushed his head six feet below. Coroner's jury returned a verdict of accidental death.

Miami Aria Marquea Balgaret Live Oak Inspiration Copper Company Balgeret

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