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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1921

Page

3

Military funeral for Bisbee boy to be held

The body of David Phot Camp who served his country will be buried after a military funeral. He departed from New York last Saturday and is expected to arrive in Bisbee tonight or tomorrow, with burial set for Sunday afternoon at 2:50. The service will be at the Legion home with military honors.

Malchis David Phot Camp Wiseteoth New York Mlabes Legion Militace Bonorn Sermiy

Burglary Attempt Leads to Jail Sentences in Lowell

Bishee Janes Atchison miner and Petix Shilmothlack were arrested by Deputy Dukes and Constable Holmfatk for trying to break into a cellar. Tried yesterday in Meties Court at Lowell, they were fined 200 dollars each with Atchison sentenced three months, Sheldon sentenced and Mehison mentioned. both admitted intent to gain entry while being watched.

Mehison Shelton Hohminlk Atchison Sheldon

Man Act arrest nets man from Sacramento district

Bisbee dispatch reports Robert Law son, a Sacramento HD employee, arrested on Mann Act charges. He was taken to Phoenix for arraignment after a federal complaint alleges he transported May Lawson from Guahama City for her detention. Lawson reportedly denied further details, saying only that the woman may be his wife and that his actions were mistaken.

Phoenix Vhaenis Lanmorestore

School Building Burns at Glendale

Glendale Anna June 14 The manual triblne building at the Glen grammar school was c% ed by fire Tuesday. The fire spread before control, destroying about 40% of the interior. The flames consumed benches and towels, while student work for the term was lost. Insurance covered the building and contents.

Glendale Anna the Glen Annalator Vanewd

Forest Ranger Kills Rancher Near Winslow

Jan 6, Charlie Quayle, a noted rancher and sheepman of Winslow area in Coconino County, was shot dead on his ranch around 4 pm. Forest Ranger Croxton reportedly telephoned Flagstaff to say he would surrender to authorities. No witnesses or clear motive are known. Quayle survived by his wife and two children.

Winslow Anne Charlie Quayle Coconino Croxton Aere I Quayle Wisdow

Narrow escape as car slides off bank near Tintown

K K Burden, a Copper Queen smelter employee from Bisbee, narrowly escaped injury when his Davis automobile slid off the road from Naco toward Tintown, after a front-seat passenger Howard Powers startled him and he bent to light a cigars. The car did not overturn and both men were unharmed.

Bisbee Burden Douglas Davis Naco Tintown Howard Powers Powers

Bills to ask pool hall be knocked out

A chaotic report describes bills aimed at shutting pool halls amid public concerns. It notes torn wheels on a car and a ditch incident as context, while discussing personal liberty and policing of pool halls suspected as crime hubs.

Burden

Sunnyside House Raid Yields Hidden Whisky Cache

Douglas reports a Sunnyside raid by Deputy Sheriff Fred Moore and officers uncovered a vacant Sunnyside house with a barricaded front, a rear entry, and a hidden stash of about 18 barrels of first run whisky valued at roughly 2400 dollars. An alleged illicit still was found nearby and an arrest is expected today.

Douglas Fred Moore Palles Forse Ise Hquer Alout Sunnyside Moore

Shrine ceremonial plans set for Phoenix temple dedication

Elaborate plans for a Shrine ceremonial in Phoenix Tuesday February 22 mark the completion of the new Shriner Temple. Imperial Potentate Eli’s Lewis Garreston and his divan will lead the Visitation of the Imperial Council of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America in the ceremonies.

Phoenis Imperial Eli Lewis Garreston Imperial Council of the Nobles Mystic Shrine North America

Editor Wood in trouble in California fraud case

A San Bernardino labor editor A L Wood faces a warrant and arrest for allegedly embezzling funds from the Labor Journal. The complaint claims Wood is at least 200 dollars short in accounts, with a signed confession reportedly given. Former editor of the Cousiax International and News at San Bernardino, Wood has worked across Clifton, Miami, Prescott and Yuma.

San Bernardino Talite Bear A L Weed Labor Journal Wood San Bernardine Boar Los Angeles A. L. Wood Cousiax International Douglas Clifton Miami Prescott Yuma

Plan to move county seat sparks cost concern in Cochise

Douglas residents push a multi locality port plan to influence a county seat vote. Critics warn four permanent court buildings at 120000 dollars and four years of scattered services would burden taxpayers. They argue the scheme, backed by economists, aims to trigger a new vote and preserve the current structure amid protests.

Cochise Douglas Phat Cocounty Douglasites Perty Sue Truer Twe Wings Court House Tin Sue Eormuty A. Allen Jane Overlock Ims Minty

Action On Court House Changes Deferred

A report on court house changes is delayed as Supervisors plan to review plans for additions and moving offices. The board favors maintaining the present building and proceeding with a single structure, deferring decisions until a later date amid budget constraints and taxpayer interests. A second Superior Judge appointment and courthouse logistics are discussed, with adjustments to office space and rental costs considered. The sentence about a strike near Silver Cloud mine is included as a separate fragment and noted for context.

Nie Hoyse Ontiton Ney Tire Expressea Smuil Attornes Ross Honghaw

Large scale mining development planned by new owners

A transfer of the Arieone mining property Hasden Junction was completed with a substantial cash payment by Mugh of Hanger of Washington to finance the purchase. The Continental Commission company and Klingeif hold large blocks of the mining stock and plan extensive development soon, potentially employing hundreds or thousands of miners. The exact price was not disclosed but a significant sum was paid to secure the deal.

Arieone

Auto on Trial in Prescott Confiscation Case

Anne presiding in Prescott on a charge of accomplice in violation of the prohibition law. The car owned by Wo H Morrison, seized after being found with several hundred pints of whisky. Prosecutor moved to dispose of the vehicle. judge ordered confiscation and sale. Defense claimed delay and bias against cars caught hauling whisky.

Prescott Anne Wo H Morrison Tor Asthornty Atorney Saceney

Burglary Reported At Miller Hit Home Phoenix

Chain gang plans noted in Phoenix segment as city officials discuss a new approach. Burglary at P Pilot residence on Miller Hit during Sunday night between 6 and 9 o clock left the family away and entry gained through a front porch window. Mrs Pilot returned to find the front door open, pillows, grips and wearing apparel scattered. Missing items included a silk goods stock, rings and a lava chain gang mentioned in briefing.

VA Thompson

Arizona relief quota far from met in state effort

Arizona has raised 250 dollars toward a 99000 dollar European relief council fund. State headquarters at 524 Heard Building reported Greenlee county has filed its quota, but several counties show uneven progress with some lagging while others make some headway.

Phoenix Arizona European Relief Council Fund Council Heard Building Greenlee County

Murderer Sanchez escapes to Mexico after New Year killing

Aziz Bingman reports that Sanchez, the Mexican murderer, fled toward Mexico after the New Year incident. Authorities were told he planned to travel the Colorado River by boat, with Mexican help aiding the escape. The search followed his trail toward Mesteen, but returning him from Mexico was deemed hopeless.

Bingman Aziz Jan Merx Sanches Mahoner Sanchez Colorado Mesteen

Silver Strike Reported in Dragoon Mountains

Word from Tombstone cites a large silver discovery on the Dragoon claims held by a company including CAL Pearve. Leasers Hitmar, Wein and Hyde drilled the ledge eight feet wide, valued at about 89 dollars per ton with trace gold and lead. Locals visited the mine as investors celebrated with a barbecue.

Tomat Tombstone Leasors Hitmar, Wein and Hyde Henry Assay

Percy Bowden Marries Yesterday in Tombstone Ceremony

Percy Bowden wed yesterday after securing a license in Tombstone and being married by Judge A. Worth. The couple then traveled to California for their honeymoon. Local officials and friends witnessed the ceremony, with Bowden a longtime deputy sheriff and later chief of police in nearby towns.

Tombstone A.worth Cleo Kat Hef Calfornia Lirery Us Gbdiner Superior Court Hcouse A Wentworth Harry Rafferty JK Bates Laon Anneles Devnijetas Dometas Torey Pers Tombatone Harry C Guy C Weles Douglis Anne Get Denson

Former Bisbee Man Brutally Murdered

A Bisbee man was killed on a farm near Ada after a confrontation with a former husband of Mire Heartsall. The suspect, identified as Mire Heartsall’s father, fled. authorities believe the motive was jealousy tied to alleged immoral relations in her past. Witnesses and a state agent testified at preliminary hearings. no arrest reported at latest.

Hisbee Jun Coma Company Lowell Trap Kinhora Ads Ada Marret Hartsall

Wage Reduction At Kingman Mines Slashes Pay To One Dollar

Kingman Arie June 15. Mteve operators of Outman and Kingman held a joint meeting at the Butiey offices in Kingman. They discussed wage cuts and adopted a new scale reducing pay by fifty cents to one dollar per day. The plan applies in Wattapat district on the rest day of Pebruary with further notes on Ostman field to follow February 15. The changes classify workers by job type rather than operation field.

Kingman Arie Mteve Outman Butiey Evers Imine Wattapat Pebraury le Ostman Field

Night watchman held on charges in Lukin store robbery

Chandler Ariz Jan 16 Joe Phelps night watchman arrested Wednesday on a charge of guilty knowledge of a Lukin store robbery that occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.

Chandler, Ariz Joe Phelps Chandler Lukin

Smallpox Reported in Kingman County

Report from January 17 notes multiple smallpox cases in Kingman County. Town health records list five confirmed cases with three at the pest house, one at the mine camp, and one at a ranch, with possibly two or three more unreported. No official order restricting movement, but cautions exist and some families lack vaccines.

Hiave Kingman Avice Clamond Joe Mine Pope Fancher Ranch Kinkinan Vie

Assessment bill learning worries Kingman residents

Learning of an assessment bill unsettles Arie and Wie sine property owners in Kingman. President Wilson signed a measure delaying major work until next year, but taxpayers expect a heavy burden later in 1920. The note warns that extended projects and past shortages will require renewed assessments and financial strain for local taxpayers.

Kingman Arie Wisin Werenet Faet Howe

Arson Charge Against Shaw Dismissed in Lowell Court

In Lowell Justice Court the arson case against Shaw was dismissed for lack of evidence. The proceedings occurred yesterday afternoon as the owner of Lowell Motor Company faced the charge connected to a fire incident. The court action ended without a conviction or further prosecution.

Shaw Lowell

Border Railroad Materials Rush Reported In Mexican Trade

Fragmentary item notes materials being rushed for a border railroad from Guzman to Naco and Juarez to Guzman. Mentions Consul General appointment for Mexican government in New Orleans and a local accident where a girl was struck by a car, suffering a broken collarbone and severe injuries. Dr. Hughart attended.

Border Railroad Calles Arturia Ora Presta New Orleans Rees Elias Calley Flas Guzman da Agua Pria Nace Sonora Sear Mra Robert Smith St T Amante Mo Merrill Merrill Wil Hughart Tombstone

Organization of Cochise County Bar Association Dinner

The formation of a Cochise County Bar Association will be completed at a dinner to be held at the Gadsden Hotel in Douglas. The event marks the first step toward organizing the local legal community and professional association.

Cochise County Bar Association Pone Cochise

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Artesia O. Goodrett California Report Editorial CHS Strikeners Diay Grant Elune JH M. Woods Bisbee White Pres Delny Walter Feshin Doughes Chain Gang Mex Mexico Dragoon Mountains Percy Bowden Mohave Hee As Uesday
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