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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1921

Page

5

County Committees Named for Inaugural Ball in Cochise County

Arizona committee announces county reception groups for the inaugural ball on January 14. The list spans Cochise County towns including Bisbee Tombstone and Hereford, naming chairs and subcommittee members such as Edward J. Plain, Henry Morgan, John Greenway, and others across multiple towns.

Phoenin Arizona Eleceo Eliy RR Hrowrfield Cochise Douglass Fok Shelton G. Dowell Witliam M. Adamson Harry A. Clark Tal Packard ALC Karger A. J. McKinnon Z. Francis D.C. O'Nell James Logie George H. Kelly John H. Hart Charles H. Overiock Bisbee Edward J. Plain Harry Jennings C. T. Knapp Phil Shoemaker M. J. Canningham Baswety Watkins Bledsoe Charles S. Thompson P.M. Backwater Charles McDonald Mr Hansen LD. Clark Charles W. Alien Benjamin Frankenbere Wittcox Henry Morgan MH. O. Parks Charles M. Roberts KN. Coplen Brown JC. Wilson John Gang T Wartes John ¢. Greenway Chaiman Jc Yoakum Rowle WM. Coxp Dana T. Milner Lowell Marty Seater Icechairman Thomas Foster J. #. Jones AW. Winters Tombstone M. Gaines AH Gapiner A. Wentner Coun Chads

Woman Arrested as Four Gallons of Mule Confiscated in City Hotel Raid

In Philadelphia, a hotel raid led to the arrest of Mrs Avery Shearer and seizure of four gallons of "white mule" liquor. Police, aided by Chief Kempton, Constable Sheppard, Patrolman Sheriff, and Deputy Gibson, reported ongoing arrests related to prior operations on the High Road. The raid, conducted yesterday afternoon, targeted illicit liquor activities with the proprietor facing charges.

Bisher Jan Philadelphia Avery Shearer High Road Wilich Soll Leon Shearer Kempton Sheppard Gibson Furs

New County Attorney Targets Candy Punchboards in Ruling

John F Ross, the new county attorney, ordered county peace officers to close down punchboard operations selling morals per local wartime ethics. The Dishes and canty and cigars venues have been targeted as open operators. Sheriff Hood pledged to act on county attorney instructions and arrest future operators.

New Wisbee John F Ross Warren Hood

Raid Ousts Still on Sulphur Springs Ranch

Ed Payne of Raid Valley Farm is charged with running a still on his Sulphur Springs valley ranch. Deputies Kinney Gibson and two federal prohibition officers from Tucson arrested him after a Bisbee raid. A cellar still, several gallons of liquor, and mash were seized. Mrs Payne reportedly kicked the stove before authorities reached the cellar. Payne offered no resistance and has previously provided information leading to prior raids. He formerly lived in Bisbee and worked for mining companies.

Valley Farm Sulphur Springs Valley Ed Payne Bisbee Kinney Gibson Tucson Payne

Park Garage in Deming Refuses Tourist Route Cooperation

The Park garage in Deming NM declines to cooperate with the Douglas chamber traffic representative on directing travelers via Douglas and Bisbee along the Bankhead Highway. Local merchants generally support the plan. Deming's Park garage resists routing tourists toward Tucson via the Willcox route.

Deming Douglas Nom Douglas Chamber of Ceammeter and Mines Bisbee Bankhead KR. Rauma Chamber of Commerce el Paso Action Lordsburg N. M Rauwaker Park Garage Kaalmaker Tucson Willcox Kanzaker Solng Bisber Tombstone Bankhead Highway Eis Man Tin

Migration of Mexican labor to be stopped

Mexican consul general in El Paso says Congress will likely fuse a law to bar Mexican labor migration to the United States. He cites widespread complaints of ill treatment, robbery, and beating of Mexicans by employers across the country, prompting action by the Mexican government.

EL Paso Luis Montes de Ora Mexico City Mexican Congress United States Montes de Dey

Arizona Board Hears Rail Rate Complain

The Arizona Corporation Commission held three hearings in Phoenix on complaints by Arizona Packers against Arizona Hastert Railroad. The cases cover rates on sand and gravel shipments from Tempe to the plant, switching charges at the plant, and the return of carriers sent with cattle shipments.

Phoenix State Corporation Commission Arizona Packings Company of Arizona Hastert Railroad Company

Investigating Coal Sale Weights in Warren District

Ron Paoeniy to investigate the sale s coat in the Warren district. A discrepancy noted in coal sold by some dealers in sacks as the same weight as fired sacks. Merritt expected to report findings. he arrives at PH Halleck, deputy hereaue fitepertor.

Ron Paoeniy Warren Samme Hi Ze Merritt PH Halleck

Bandits Kidnap Constable at Gila Bend Arizona

Constable Constantine Wat of Gila Bend Arizona was overpowered and abducted by three men on the Yuma road. They restrained him with handcuffs and left him in a dry arroyo before fleeing. He escaped and reported the robbers planned further violence, with authorities warning nearby towns. The men were described as American Mexican and mixed heritage.

Phoenix Gila Bend Ariz Arrova Enes Connecion Yunus Conical Ariana Yuma Yuma Road Suleh

Prescott Legion Post Objects To Police Reserves

Prescott Arizona American Legion post voted to query El Paso Legion about a newspaper claim that 250 El Paso police reserves were made from Legion members. The post also urged a study of veteran roles in soldier settlement projects and installed new officers after a meeting at Whiple Barracks attended by about 200.

Prescott Legion Prescott Ariz Jane American Legion el Paso Texas el Paso Legion Roberts Roberta Matt Penefielel Jon Police Thomas F. Campbell Whiple Barracks Post

Spanish War Veteran Norman Tack Dies in Arizona

Norman Tack, 27, a Spanish War veteran and former inmate of the Soldiers' Home at Sachelle, California, died in Cottonwood Arizona after moving from the home seeking drier air. He is survived by a widow and several small children.

Ing Arizona Prescott Arte Norman Tack Spain Sachelle Calif Cottonwood Verte Valley

Weight inspector cites forage poison in Bisbee horse deaths

State veterinarian Dr. RJ Hight returned from Aguilla, Arizona, where he made no investigation of numerous horse deaths. In Bisbee he blamed forage poison and recommended a vaccine, arriving yesterday with weight inspector duties in the case.

Phoenix RJ. Hight Stae Aguilla Ariz Bisbee R. E. Merritt Hight

Insurance swindler seized at Phoenix

A man named Pul? allegedly posed as an agent for a life insurance company and swindled Chicago clients. Arrested in Phoenix, he faces embezzlement charges after police, county attorney J. F. Ross, and the Chicago office traced payments and fraud claims.

Telwstam Chicago Albert Seheupp Accuimt Insurance Company Alex Pul Scheapp J. F. Ross

Yaquis Keep Treaty Terms Says Borquez

Former Sonora governor Flavie A. Borquez says the Yaqui Indians have remained faithful to last year s agreement with the Mesilla government. The tribe is becoming a valuable peaceful industrial asset to the republic as the government funds schools irrigation and aid in villages. About $20,000 monthly supports ditches schools and tools for farmers and their homes.

Nogales Arie Flavie A. Borquez Sonora Mesiiga Yaqui Rieor Calles

Tension Eases as Mohave County Old Supervisors Step Down

Kingman June 6 Old Mohave County supervisors relinquished their offices to newly elected board members after bonds were filed and oaths taken. A question lingered over legality of the transfer while State Attorney General Galbraith reported delegations visiting Kingman seeking decisive action from Phoenix authorities.

Mohave County Kingman Board of Supervisors W. J. Galbraith Phoenix Mohaven County Utter

Cochise County Medical Society Meets in Bisbee

The Cochise County Medical Society will hold a meeting in Bisbee at the Mexican Mission on Naco Road January 6 at 7:30 o’clock. The gathering aims to map the year’s program and discuss important society matters. Dr C A Reese notes a Spanish line will be served and a good time is assured.

Aisbee Cochise County Naco C. A. Reese E. W. Adamson

Baumert Elected Five Arizona Committeemen at GOP Meeting

The Phoenix gathering named Andrew Baumert as a national committeeman amid altered positions and resignations. Key figures included Jaynes, Ralph Moran, and others as the Arizona Republican State Committee reconstituted its lineup. The total membership settled around fifteen after proxies and absences were counted.

Phoenix Repubican Andrew J. Maumert Atirasuco Atlan B Jaynes Baumer Ee Mto United Stats Senatoreiwet Ralpa My Vomoran Marmont Pueen Jamert Bamee Patie Coedise Hhate Mau Ah Minae Tek MA Clark Douglas Chaplan Nathan Tureen Retary Ed Cameron Fysesen Unil Thorokivs Proxy Sa

Head Tax Proposed for Utam Smeepmen in 470th Case

Phoenix reports a contested Deed tax on nonresidents for sheep, cattle, and horses in Uriah. Sheriff Mahoney and Judge Leonte J. Hives discuss authority under state licensing laws. The case tests enforcement power and potential penalties per head, amid broader regulatory questions.

Phoenix Uiah Staaliig Dutece Sanit Uriah P Mahoney Monie Omain Ander Dwilowe Wisnot

Materials for bootleg found in desert hut

TECSON January 4. Prohibition officers conducted a raid on White City and unearthed and destroyed 126 gallons of corn mash in a desert hut still. Willa Reon, a Texed owner of the mash, was arrested and held on bond of $1,000. The operation followed reports of illicit whiskey production in the area.

Tecson Prohibition White City Willa Reon Rtted Fort Witless Feleray Hinelmey Roop

Moulder Kadler Appointed Commissioner By State Land Board

The State Land Board met to consider appointments and announced Hildolph Kadler as commissioner. The board, chaired by Governor Camphel, includes WJ Wrakh, Charles Pairfield, Ernest Hall, Secretary of State, and Raymord Earhar.

Moeur Pesigns State Land Board Proenix Tomorree Andler Firet Sims AL Morte State Land Department Hildolph Kadler Governor Camphe WJ. Wrakh Charles Pairfield Ernest Hall Raymord Earhar Amma

Obregon Invited to Inaugural Ball by Mexican Governor

President Obregon of Mexico has received an invitation to attend the inaugural ball at Shrine anditer au on the evening of Friday January With. The invitation was sent by the governor along with other foreign and American dignitaries at the request of the Inaugural committee.

PHG_NIX Jane Jenes Vivaro Obregon United States of Mexico Anditer Au

White City captive freed on $500 bail

Minnie Morris, captured in the raid on White City at Fort Hasdines resort, was admitted to bail in federal court yesterday. The bond posted was $600 cash.

White City Minnie Morris Fort Hasdines

Rate dispute over lumber shipments hits Southern Pacific

In Phoenix Dye and 30 estates claim unfair rates in southern state business. Copley Lumber president TE Pollock urged relief before a corporate meeting. Complaint targets Southern Pacific El Paso and Southwestern for not matching Santa Fe rate, seeking lower charges per thousand feet and improved parity for shipments.

Phoenix Dye Pabo Copley Lumber Company TE Pollock Nomalenton Southern Pacific el Paso Southwestern Santa Fe Douinltiak Covey A

Phoenix Poisoning Toll Traced to Carbon Toxins

Phoenix health officials tied three deaths to poisonings linked with carbon compounds. Detectives reported more than a dozen suspected cases, with authorities noting prior poisonings avoided in the past year.

Phoenix Beagetw

Prisoners Foiled in Attempt to Break Jail

Reported jail break attempt at Mesa ends with three inmates thwarted and held after they met at the jail yard. Authorities say the plan involved forgery and escape tactics, with one suspect identified and others detained for interrogation.

Mesa Jon Oresd

Arlington Bridge Opens Over Hassayam River

The State Highway Department completed the Arlington bridge over the Hassayam ba river and opened it to traffic, marking a milestone for local transportation and regional access. An official ceremony and readings noted the project’s progress and impact on Arlington.

Arlington Bridge Phoenix State Highway Department Hassayamba River

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San Simons W. P Arizona Board Wat Dsaught Borquez Utam Smeepmen Leonte J. Hives Wier E. Jonney Kemer Gremines Harrels
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