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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1921
Page
6
The article traces prehistoric creatures and fossil finds in Curtis Flats, detailing glyptodon like armored creatures, their shells and tail structures, and the possible life cycle of ancient beasts. It mentions Glyptodon and related species, their habitat in fossil sites, and references to explorers and regional geology.
In Whenix on February 16 FP Moore of Rivertown Sanitary appeals for heavy rainstorms to help stockmen as wells run dry after years of drought. He notes freight rates hinder cattle movements to Texas for feed and that Mexico faces similar shortages of feud and water.
Fire destroyed the Wise building on Orand avenue in Nogales last night causing an estimated loss of 76000 dollars. A cargo of twelve carloads of steers bound for Mexico City aided firefighters as flames threatened nearby structures. The West Coast Startheater Cattle Co reported the shipment tied to a Mexican government contract to feed troops. Rudolph Manzo supervised the cattle and planned to return to Tucson after handover to Mexican authorities. California firm Mohawk Valley subdivision plans noted.
Governor Campbell commuted sentences of two Cochise County inmates at Florence. Karl Stinty and Joe Valencia had sentences reduced from long terms to 15 years, while Luis Rodrigues saw life or 25 year terms cut, following board recommendations.
Arrangements by the board of supervisors completed for renting four rooms in the Ford hotel building east to serve as a court room for the third division of the superior court. Judge Joseph S. Jenckes will preside as work starts to fit the space.
January monthly report shows scarlet fever and measles cases declining with 54 cases recorded. Health officer T. Catiney notes no deaths and ongoing inspections of public facilities. no new fatalities reported as the epidemic moves toward abatement.
Patrolman Burrows of the Miami police fatally wounded Salveno Seto after Seto resisted jail custody and fled. Five shots were fired, striking Seto in the left shoulder and torso. Seto was wounded during a pursuit and died shortly after at a hospital.
Copper Hill and Globe will host open mine foremen courses starting next week. James T. Ryan, supervisor of trades and industries for the state department of education, said he would assist in organizing trade classes in Miami.
A married Miami man was shot six times and died while en route to work. The assailant, Alex King, was arrested after a confrontation at a store during which the victim and witnesses described a fatal exchange. Contemporaneous reports note a divorce dispute and a police investigation into the shooting.
Rep by Verde district pledges to boycott in response to a proposed plan by a local company tied to the Beaver Creek area. Clarkdale American Legion meeting endorses the idea after a Clarkdale High School gathering. Attendees foresee a contentious campaign with potential financial impact and broad community involvement.
Tucson February 16 Judge Waltham TE Sawtelle granted the issuance of receivers certificates amounting to 21 000 at a meeting in his chambers open application by Gey Meo for the Consolidated Arizona Smelting company The surrender for cancellation of certificates totaling 11 000 was made The receiver of the Consolidated Arizona Smelting company arrived from Prescott with attorney Robert McMurchie to confer with Judge Sawtelle in the smelting companys interest
The article references Fat Teeson and Charles W Jolson in a disputed case alleging a scheme connected to a lamibawool factor. It cites the opinion of Mew Fras Blain and notes irregular payments totaling about $10,60 with Jolson linked to the affair and Mrs Blair implicated in a misdeed.
Telegrams forwarded to three Arch eon Fresenven spurred action on extending federal aid to large areas of land. The plan was discussed at Arkona last Saturday, with support from Senators Ashurat and Stith and Representative Ruskire, amid government efforts to aid public lands.
The charted body of Lieut Pearson is found amid wreckage after a plane crash near a seaport. Efforts to locate Pearson continue as comrades hold to hope he is alive, weighing theories of a crash amid fire and destruction.
In Phoenix county officials report Douglas and Bisbee teachers join a home economics program to cut expenses. About 17 teachers are served luncheons by home economics students who plan, cook, and serve meals weekly in an apartment setup with four kitchens.
In Globe on February 14, Italian laborer Joseph Brizzele of Miami was killed when a bank of earth collapsed, pinning him against a wheelbarrow handle and crashing his skull during ground preparation for a house. Local authorities investigated the fatal accident as crews leveled the site.
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