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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1922
Page
4
The Pioneer Newspaper of Cochise County announces subscription rates at post office Tombstone. One year six months single copies and R50 1.26 pricing details appear as mail matter of the second class.
A 1922 letter from Will Hays to J. Giragi discusses film industry reform and public trust. It praises Hays as he begins cleansing the industry, urges media cooperation, and envisions a cooperative campaign with publishers to restore educational value and public confidence. It also touches on silver market ideas and Hoover’s administration.
Silver from U S mines has been purchased by the Government for 1 per ounce over the last two years under the Pittman Act. The program aimed to buy 207 million ounces to replace silver dollars sold to Britain for use in the Orient during the war. In two years somewhat more than half of the target has been produced.
A Prescott Courier editorial defends party unity amid governor race talk, warns against mugwumps and self important leaders, critiques primary factionalism, and recalls 1920 election dynamics with Republican and Democratic straight voting. It warns leaders not to desert their party or seek dictatorial control.
An editorial notes radio communication as a premier life saving tool for railroads. It foresees ships using radio in fog and landlines linking engineers along lines, replacing slower warning systems with continuous contact. The piece emphasizes the engineer's reliability and the need for mechanical aids like radio telephones to enhance safety.
The obituary notes Jamex G. Colter, pioneer of Apache county, to be remembered by a marble statue. Signor Ratti, Italian sculptor, employed by Jamex G. Douglas at Clemenceau, prepared a death mask from Colter’s features. Colter died at the Pioneer Home, the funeral set after a service led by Rev. Lee Howard, with burial in Apache county frontier town. The procession will involve a 16% to ride by rotor truck.
The region reports improved ranges and stock in northern and western counties with heavy showers aiding Fort Apache and Pinedale, while Douging son shows persistent rough conditions. Grain farmers plant corn sorghums as cantaloupes benefit from recent cooler weather though labor and crate shortages slow some fields. commercial crop remains strong with shippping at about 150 carloads daily.
In Silver City New Mexico on July 12 Bates Bradberry and John Fulcher were killed while Matt Bradberry was captured. Fulcher was mortally wounded. Sheriff Casey said the two families had long-standing feuds and each side accused the other of firing first as the trio clashed in a remote canyon near Carliste mining camp.
In Nogales Arizona on July 12 the jury in Placido Silvas' murder trial failed to agree after about thirty hours of deliberation. The judge dismissed the jury and ordered further proceedings.
A judge discharged on a perior basis today, amid reports of a 21 to 2 vote for conviction of a man linked to the Bank of Mexicans raid. The suspect, thought to have looted the post office last August with Ruby Aziz, was tried thrice. Silvus and Pearson were implicated, and the court sentenced him to five years in prison.
Harry D. Stewart, an American Express messenger, received a $1060 check an engraved watch and a letter of appreciation after firing shots that killed gang member Tom Tingat and thwarted a robbery on the Golden State Limited near Teson two months earlier. Six bandits involved, with Frank W. Jiro Gorge Wrinkler and George Wrinkle Jr. charged. two in Pima County jail, one awaiting juvenile court action.
Bisbee plans three day event from July 24 with about 250 attendees. The Entertainment Committee arranges an evening at the country club. Mayor Rail welcomes delegates, President McGregor assists the Chamber. Summer school planning moves forward for next year with committee includes McGrath Campbell Frankenburg Styder McDonald.
Douglas July 12 Edward Campbell son of Mrs. A M Campbell was bitten above the right ankle by a five foot diamond rattler on the Central highway a mile from Douglas. He treated himself with gasoline and reached Dr A W Vanneman office where further care was given and he is reported recovering. Oatman new mining properties opening daily.
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