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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1921
Page
4
A critical report notes Arizona lacks legal tools against vice and solicitation, mirroring gaps in several states. The piece cites the American Press Association on prostitution laws, while urging newspapers to support local papers amid hard economic times and industry pressures.
The Silver Belt ridicules a claim that state aid financed Cochise County roads. The editor asserts Cochise built the Fairbank to Benson and other highways entirely with local money, not one cent from the state or other counties. It urges fairness and truth to correct the record.
A writer credits daily contact with varied people as the main inspiration for his work. He cites Pope on studying mankind and urges associating with all classes to gain insight. A Chicago gunman named Sonny Dunn was arrested recently for his actions. A kissing wave is said to sweep the country as tombstone alien hideout concerns surface amid a pending tempest.
A draft discussion argues deputy sheriff duties and county seats in Bisbee Willcox and Douglas. Proposals seek moving courts for convenience, sparking calls for balancing appointments and avoiding favoritism toward one city. The debate notes potential repeated county seat shifts to satisfy population centers.
A historical editorial argues prohibition cannot eliminate liquor sales and crime. It contends laws cannot moralize people but can curb criminal tendencies, noting violations will persist and repeal may occur, urging a fair trial and restraint.
The Miami Daily Silver Belt denounces the Warren District Chapter, claiming the paper and Van Dyke interests manipulated public sentiment for their own gain. It argues the press misrepresented the community stance on Representative Wylie’s bill, asserting few men swayed statewide opinion and that the Silver Belt aided a political minority.
A scathing, rambling critique claims government advertising favors big city papers and magazines, accusing officials of inflated costs and biased press agents. The speaker argues decentralizing ad spend would save money and curb profiteering, urging practical, nationwide promotion over elite outlet favoritism.
A fragment argues Cochise County has received no state or federal highway funds for construction except for a seventy five percent fund and claims misrepresentation by legislators. It stresses that all projects have relied on taxes and bonds and calls for truth before highway bills discussion.
A February 26 meeting in Douglas aims to unite interests across El Paso Deming Lordsburg Tucson Florence Mesa Tempe and Phoenix with strong representation from Benson St David Tombstone Warren District and Rodeo. The gathering seeks broad enthusiasm to benefit cross border trade along the Bank head and Old Spanish Trails.
Burt Heed pleaded not guilty to the murder charge in Superior Court after arraignment. Judge Stanford scheduled trial for next Saturday. The case stems from Edward Horwitz's Dec 11 death, a gunshot allegedly fired by Heed during a December 16 quarrel. The shooting occurred at the residence of Heed’s father in law on Devonshire Lane near North Seventh Street. Witnesses described a fist fight earlier on West Jefferson Street and a continuation of the dispute after reaching the home. Heed testified he fired in self defense as Horwitz attacked Finley, who was present.
Pearce residents, led by ALY Stith of the Commonwealth mine, petition the Arizona Corporation Commission about reduced rail service on the Arizona Eastern Faso and Southwestern lines. Service now runs three times weekly with a proposed one day weekly run, while motor car trials and full-time crews are discussed to restore daily mail delivery. The commission has requested railroad superintendents to investigate the issue.
A telegram to Frank M. Watts from Major Burneham of Los Angeles urges John Hays eg to be appointed to a cabinet portfolio. The message cites development benefits and references Hammond in South Africa during the Boer War era, with Burneham identified as a Hammond official.
Jan. 27 report states Juan Jiminez is held in Tucson jail after being charged with obtaining about $100 from Ygnacio Araiza, a Review printer, by impersonating Ernesto Araiza and signing his name to wired requests for money. He later wired Araiza to refrain from charges.
In Douglas, Deputy Sheriff James O Brien and officers seized a quantity of liquor from a house on 20th Street early Sunday. One arrest was reported. In Scottsdale, Farmers State Bank opened with W E Kinsey as president and Y C White as cashier.
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