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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1921
Page
6
Andrew Baumert Jr a Republican committeeman says federal office towers won t be removed before incumbents terms end. He notes the Wilson administration aims to delay replacements and that appointments may not be announced until the first plans of the year.
From Arthur Heaes of Fairbank comes word of a Sunday night holdup in which Robert Reay, returning to the store after dinner, was seized by seven Mexicans near the Boquillas bank house. They bound him and forced him to open the safe containing about 1500 dollars in silver. Reay escaped as a flashlight dropped, warning white cowboys who captured three Mexicans. four others escaped toward the Hine. Sheriff Hood and Deputy Rafferty joined the posse, with three captives to be jailed in Tombstone. two Mexicans remained at large across the river.
The Arizona Supreme Court reverses a lower court ruling in Mani Horton v Horton, holding that marriages performed out of state to evade Arizona divorce law are not valid for purposes here. The opinion notes the legislature may declare such marriages void, and directs dismissal of the action. The decision reflects the state’s stance on inter-state marriages and divorce law.
A poorly attended outdoor boxing event closed last night’s celebration with one clear highlight. Eddie Huse and Ruse-Chambers fought ten rounds, drawing a fan vote and earning respect for both sides. Referee Captain Leininger presided as fans deemed the verdict fair.
June 23 Patagonia reports resident engineer A W Jenkins overseeing Sonoita to Cochise county line road stating about a third of work is finished and bids for Sonoita to Patagonia segment will open in a few days. P Fraser notes progress on the Sonoita to Patagonia unit is proceeding under a rigorous timetable.
El Paso July 3 Federal officers arrest J. C. Caan former sheriff of Greenlee county Arizona on charges of violating the Harrison tarcutic act. Drugs seized valued at forty five thousand dollars in market prices. Co defendant held on bail as a material witness released on cash bond awaiting further action.
Baby Brey, child of Mr and Mrs EL per at Babervuie, collapsed Sunday evening after consuming two poison rat biscuits. Father John Duper, a miner, is in California. there are two other children. Funeral services set for 12 o’clock from the home.
The city water plant has pumped more water in the last two days than in any similar period in its history, reported by Howard Claflin Phoenix water department superintendent. Chandler-Valley farms are praised for towns under the federal farm loan act.
The Phoenix and Chandler chambers of commerce the Capital Fuel and Feed company of Phoenix and Andres John filed a complaint with the state corporation commission against the Arizona Eastern Railroad. They seek a hearing to fix a sale rate for hay carloads from Salt River Valley points to Phoenix. The present rates range from 0.153 to 0.145 dollars per hundred pounds per mile.
Phoenix July 5 Andrew Baumert Jr Republican national committeeman from Arizona urged a tariff on cotton imports after comparing potential flood damage to the Salt River valley. He wired John Z Adams national chairman to confer with President Harding and congressional committees on protection and action. A separate note reports Dr Z Causey resigning as director of the state board of health amid health crisis discussions.
Dr Cauley resigns as Florence Valley leader, prompting the grape industry to seek special attention and support from growers and associated groups. The move aims to bolster industry stability and advancement amid ongoing agricultural challenges.
Telegrams say Johnny Miller was bitten on the lip by a skunk near Tucson. He was taken to a hospital and placed under chloroform. queries arose about sending him to El Paso for further treatment.
Benson, July 3. A night watchman saved the life of Attie, daughter of arts, preventing a likely deadly blaze in the town. WS. Sawyer reported the fire alarm and credited the watchman with averting catastrophe early Monday.
Hitchie Lewis of Prescott earned the world broncho busting crown at Prescott on July 6. He received a gold medal from arena director Lester Ruffner after riding four broncos with an average score near 54.3. Marty Hemmson, last year's champion, placed second with about 95.28, while EA Henderson finished third. Cheyenne Kiser showed top rider status for the season but was excluded from final judging.
Douglas man Joe Stuppi was struck on the head with a revolver during an Agua Prieta incident yesterday afternoon. He was believed dead after his heart stopped, but later revived. undertakers Curree Ames and Porter were summoned, and Dr. A Gonzales treated him.
Phoenix July 6 the cantaloupe season opened as 184 cars had left the valley since July 1. Homer A Harris of the United States Bureau of Markets arrived to aid marketing as about 2400 acres were planted and cantaloupes mostly escaped damage from the recent accident at Banks bridge involving six girls and one boy.
A letter writer claims Walter Steinbrook, pioneer prospector, disappeared between December 2 and January 1 after leaving a cow ranch near Bindfidun 1 teek and traveling to California. Sheriff's officials pursue the letter’s tale as remains found near his home fuels the inquiry and a coroner's inquest is scheduled awaiting the letter writer's appearance.
A past celebration drew interest from residents though crowds were smaller than prior days as many returned to work. The events ran smoothly from the morning grill contest to the evening dance despite the windy conditions.
Lopez and Andres win first prize $50 in the Double Jack Contest with a 15 minute drill. Toscano Manrique takes second with 14.25 inches drilled. Trappman and Robertson drill 11 inches with dull stops as crowds show strong interest and enthusiasm among contestants and friends.
Following the ruling contest the children’s sports on Allen street captured the morning with many events for youngsters. The varied contests entertained both the young and grownups, and winners received good prizes.
The 16 fire north of Mogollon Rim in the Coconino National Forest raged for days across dense yellow pine. It began late last week and was not controlled until Tuesday, consuming about 5,000 acres in the Barber Shop and Dane canyons area.
Professor G E P Smith of the university irrigation staff reports on the San Pedro river dam proposal. He recently returned from Tucson and a San Pedro country trip, noting bedrock depth and water conditions. The work is part of a joint study by the U S Geological Survey and the university irrigation department.
July 6 Billy Sealey, driving a stripped car, lost control on the Bisbee Douglas road. The vehicle tipped over but Sealey was not seriously hurt after a front tire blew out and the car rolled.
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