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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1922
Page
7
The report surveys Arizona manufacturing in 1919 with 480 establishments and 1,402 salaried workers, showing capital at 181 million dollars and wages rising sharply. It notes major gains in materials cost and value of products, compares national trends, and cites a court case involving the Arizona Daily Star.
Mexican promoters aim to stage a Dempsey Johnson heavyweight bout at Plaza de Toros in Mexico City. reports from Mexico City say Dempsey has agreed to fight Johnson and that backers expect the match soon. A separate $15,000 libel suit against the State Consolidated Pub is drawing general public interest in Phoenix.
U S customs line riders along the Nogales Agua Prieta frontier were told to watch for bandits reported committing depredations south of the border. Walter Hewitt said he was held up near El Tigre Son and that bandits robbed a Chinese store near Cuchuri and killed three Chinese. Other bandits may be operating in northern Sonora near the U S line.
The Arizona Swansea railroad asked the state corporation commission in Phoenix on January 19 to dismantle its line between Bouse and Swansea. Opposed by minority stockholders and several local interests, the petition faced questions on the road’s future prospects as testimony spanned the day. Secretary E B Kidson supported dismantling and also challenged the 1921 road valuation of 7000 dollars per mile before the state tax commission.
An aged Mexican resident named Sosten Sosens, a familiar figure in Yuma, was badly beaten in his own home on Fourth Street near Maiden Lane after a morning incident. He is blind and often aided by neighborhood youths as he moves along the streets. The assault occurred early Saturday morning and details remain sparse.
Phoenix Arizona January 10 Superior Judge R C Stanford overruled demurrers filed by Phil K Lewis former president of the Central Bank of Wickenburg to two indictments charging embezzlement. No decision on demurrers to other indictments accusing him of receiving deposits in an insolvent bank and conspiring with Harry S Ross former state treasurer. A remurrer by Ross to the joint indictment was not ruled on. Lewis reportedly convoted about 1813000 of the bank funds to his own use but has not yet entered a plea.
Phoenix January 11 Damage to the Antelope Hill bridge reported to the state highway department by FE A Wolfe chief construction engineer on return from Yuma county. Rains general state wide but this is the only bridge needing repair. Bridge built during Hunt administration will be open in a few days. Concrete pier shifted six inches at last flood and lost part of a pile extension.
The Arizona Wool Growers mid winter meeting will be at the Adams hotel January 26. Judge F W Perkins secretary announced. Hugh F Campbell president will review the national situation from Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs. Officers to be elected for the ensuing year at the July session.
At Morning Glory mine in Patagonia Arizona a fire destroyed a hotel and boarding house. watchman Jas Muldoon aged 70 escaped serious burns when the blaze, of unknown origin, scorched his head before his dog barked awake the man. Thomas Roman and Ricardo Lauterio were sentenced to hang in the state prison at a later date.
Technical Sergeant Irwin Strzuwall died at Camp Harry Jones after illness that began January 3. A twelve year regular army member, he earned the rank of technical sergeant after examination and service. He leaves a mother in New York City. colleagues in the quartermaster corps mourn his loss.
American Consul F J Dyer at Nogales Sonora was advised of the disappearance of Thomas Bart formerly of Oregon. Bart and Charles Schaefer traveled toward Sunples in Chihuahua and were last seen 9 miles from their route. Burt searched for clothing and supplies then vanished. Sims, a partner, also searched but got lost in the mountains. Schaefer waited in Picasho, then moved on toward Rilo Chico. locals suggested Burt fell from a cliff, but a wider search found no trace.
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