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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1921

Page

3

Cochise County Railroad Valuations Shown Detail Totals

The Cochise county railroad valuations from the state tax commission total 12.953 for 420.6564 miles of road. Main lines and branches including EP and SW, Benson ranch, Corta Lowell, Courtland Douglas, Lewis Springs Fort Huachuca, Osborn Biktee, Tombstone Feishank, Mascot & We pany, New Mexico and Arizona RR, SP ROR Co, Arizona Eastern, Cochise tileeson, and Johnson Dragoon and Northern are listed with per mile values and grand totals for each line, with a final county-wide assessment ready for vote.

Det LF Kuchembecker Board of Supervisors State Tax Commission Cochise County Benson Ranch Corta- Lowell Lewis Springs Hoachuew Osborn Biktee Tae Tombstone Feishank Mascot & Wepany New Mexico and Arizona RR SP. Ror Co Iene Arizona Bowie Graham County Cochisetileeson Jobneon Dragoon

Lewis Springs Depot Robbery Involving Hernandez Brothers

Under Sheriff sent to Lewis Springs to probe a depot robbery blamed on two Mexican youths, Huberto and Rafael Hernandez. Agent Brumberly reported a trap with marked $275 in the till. the two fled by car but were pursued. The younger Hernandez confessed to taking the money, saying his elder brother forced him to hide it. Six of fourteen tickets stolen were recovered.

Chas Day Lewis Springs Huberto Rafael Hernandez Brumberly Hernandez

Moore Held Over For Trial In Warren Burglary

Walter Moore of Warren, a barber, was bound over in Lowell justice court for superior court trial on a charge of burglary after missing drug store articles were found in his possession. He claims he bought them from another party. Bond set at $1000. Nogales reporting water drilling at Whetstone Mountain.

Bisbee Walter Moore Warren Barber Warren Justice Court Lowell Superior Court Moore

Near Blaze Prevented By Quick Alarm From Neighbor

A near disaster was averted when Mrs. W A Fowler spotted fire in a window at M M Bludworth’s residence and raised the alarm. The blaze, sparked by a lamp left on as the Biudworth family left for Fairbank, could have destroyed three close houses as curtains caught at the mantel.

M. M. Bludworth W. A. Fowler

County Attorney Darnell Nears Return After Illness

July 19 Tucson reports County Attorney George Darnell telephoned Assistant County Attorney Ben Mathew that his health has improved enough to resume duties next Saturday. He had been quarantined at home with a slight smallpox illness and is now nearly fully recovered with minimal lingering effects.

Tucson George Darnell Ben Mathewe

Fowler of Nogales Named for Arizona Collector of Customs

Charles Je Fowler of Nogales received a telegram from Senator Ralph H Cameron stating the president had sent his name to the senate for confirmation as collector of customs for the Arizona district with headquarters in Nogales. The senate likely would confirm before week’s end. Fowler previously served as Santa Cruz county sheriff and as Nogales postmaster.

Nogales Charles Je. Fowler United States Ralph H. Cameron Washington Fowler Senate Harding Arizona Charles F Hardy Santa Cruz

No Complaint On Mining Valuations In Arizona

In Phoenix on the 13th the Arizona chapter of the American Mining Congress stated no objection to state tax commission valuations on mining property if similar shifts are applied to other property classes. J E Curry, secretary, told the commission that no complaint would be made as long as all classes share the burden, a point echoed by Charles R B Howe, chairman of the commission.

Phoenix Daly State Tax Commission Arizona American Mining Congress J. E. Curry Jone Carry Charles RB Howe

Crop conditions in northern state part reported good

Phoenix date July 13. Farming conditions across the state are generally poor except the north central portion where they are good. Some plowing occurs in preparation for expected rains in July and August, with Delhise county seeing average beams planted. Potatoes near Flagstaff have suffered little frost damage while wheat and oats prosper. Continuous drying winds reduced soil moisture. creeks overflowed 7,000 to 4,000 acres of sericultural land above Gadsden, water 1 to 3 feet deep, potentially rising. Alfalfa seed harvest started. cantaloupes developing well.

Phoenix Delhise Flagstaft Yama Gadsden Sume

Colorado River Falls After Greatest Flood

The Colorado River drops after a peak of 31 feet, falling rapidly from the flood that ranks among the greatest on record. Within days the level has receded about 10 feet as crews saved Imperial levees while Arizona defenses suffered damage on the banks.

Yuma Wor Arizona

Thieves Target Trousers and Alarm Clock in New York Room

Fate Bartlett of New York Roome ap Brewery Gulch invites the thief to return missing trousers and an alarm clock left after a robbery last week. Bartlett woke to find only those items missing, and the thief’s oversight becomes a public flare. Six Mexicans accused of holding up Revert Reay at Hereford were ordered held to await the supreme court action in Tombstone, each bond set at $5,000. Sheriff Joe Hood and Deputy Rafferty transported them to Tombstone for the preliminary hearing.

Bilder Fate Bartlett New York Gulch Bartlett Hereford Saperior Court Tombatone Justice Crate Tombstone Joe Hood Deputy Rafferty Tv 2

State Official Holds Oil Firm Investigation

Phoenix July 1 Loren Vaughn member of the state corporation committee retorted from Flagstaff where he attended the Arizona Cattle and Wool Growers association and the farm bureau. He holding hearings in the capital to investigate the affairs of the oil and refining companies with border states petroleum products and both firms have headquarters in Tucson.

Phoenix Loren Vaughn Flngetatt Arizona Cattle and Wool Growers’ Associations

Arizona Girls Arrested in Mexico for Bathing Suit Clash

A Tucson group from the University of Arizona studying a Mexican summer course was detained in Mazatlan after Mexican police objected to American bathing suits. They were briefly held before release following intervention by University of Arizona President von Klein Smid.

Arizona Mexico Les University of Arizona Tucson Nogales Mexico City University of Stenee Mazatian Mazatlan von Klein Smid

Through to Nogales bids Rotinsen visit Tombstone

Rotinsen, a well known old timer in the county and former Tombstone resident, visited the city yesterday and today while en route to New Mexico to pursue mining interests. He plans to return to Tombstone and may take up ventures in the silver district.

Rotinsen Tombstone Robibeen Silver

Session laws of fifth state legislature presented to governor

July 13 and Job Redmond report the first copy of the session laws of the fifth state legislature and the special session of the fourth legislature were presented to Gov. Thomas E. Campbell. The single volume edition is the only copy received so far with more books expected by week’s end. The state blue book is in printers’ hands and should be available within a week.

Phonix Thomas E. Campbell Joan Redmond Pricth Redmond Gona Legislatu

Shoplifter Escapes Into Mexico Through Arroyo

A shoplifter fled Nogales city police today noon using the arroyo from Shelby service station on Arroyo boulevard to the international line. The thief was caught in the act at theatschester store, chased by officers, and leaped into the arroyo at the north end, then disappeared into Mexico.

Nogales Shelby Aroyo Boulevard Nogales City Mexico Atschester

Committee to attend Prison Council named

Gov Thomas E Campbell announced 16 delegates from Arizona to the 31st annual American Prison Association congress in Jacksonville Florida October 28 to November 3. Appointees include Judge Ole J Baughs Florence Mrs Harold Panter Phoenix Judge W I Chambers Safford Attorney General W J Galbraith Phoenix Miss Christiana Gilchrist Phoenix Rev James Hunter Florence E Ho Lars Fort Grant Dr Hlavid Liktais Phoenix Dr Marty K Nett Phoenix Thomas H Rynning Florence Judge Albert M Sames Tombstone Judge R Stanford Phoenix Mrs E O Stewart Phoenix Miss Elsie Toles Phoenix Rev Feather Penge Nevates Phoenix

Phoenix Thomas E. Campbell Arizona Congress of the American Prison Association Jacksonville Fla Ole J. Baughs Pinal Florence Harold Panter W. It Chambers Graham County Safford W. J. Galbraith Dons and Parvies R . Stanford Maricopa County Superior Court Eo J. Stewart Elsie Toles

Fall Will Not Visit Arizona on West Tour

Secretary of the Interior B. A. Fall cancels definite dates for a western trip including Arizona. Governor Campbell had invited him to Phoenix for three days to view development projects. A telegram from V. Safford says scheduling conflicts prevent a firm start, with July 16 previously listed as a planned start.

Phoenix A. B. Fall Department of the Interior West Thomas E. Campbell V. Safford Fall Arizona

Car washed off road found 17 miles north of Nogales

A brand new Cadillac was washed 150 yards off the Nogales Tucs on road. A rescue team is needed to pull the car back onto the pavement. The incident occurred Sunday night near Nogales.

Nogales Tucson Verder

Heavy rainstorm floods Nogales streets

One hour rainfall in Nogales measured 1.12 inches amid a heavy shower between 1 and 2 pm. The Arroyo ran full, gutters overflowed, and city walkways flooded. The storm caused notable damage across the city.

Nogales

Lower salaries of stock inspectors in Arizona

July 12 report from Frank P. Moore of Douglas on a 26 percent cut in livestock inspector salaries due to near elimination of fees from non shipments. The 65 inspectors earned 100 to 150 dollars, with some higher pay in violated districts. July 14 Tucson item: Sergeant Pogue, 24, arrested on complaint by wife Mary for alleged threats to kill.

Phoenix Frank P. Moore Douglas Livestock Sanitary Board Flagstaff Moore Tucson Pogue Snyder and Wren South Meyer Street Mary

Quarterly Report of Cochise Farm Advisor

Cochise County Agricultural Agent RB Adamson of Willcox reports at a July 14 briefing that labor shortage risks arise if Mexicans are deported. The Cochise Farm Bureau, organized April 2, notes 46 paid members rising to 15 locales. The board discusses labor impact on cotton and crops, budget for extension work, irrigation plans, seed procurement, and cooperative trials. Rabbit drives yield 5,400 rate bits. hog marketing aided by Arizona Packing Co. at 7.12 cents. dairy and beef campaigns proceed. Deportation costs cited at 72,000 and labor sufficiency debated.

RB Adamson Cochise County Willcox Arizoms Cotton Groware Association Board of Directors Eel Farm Bureau Organization

Table Shows Loans in Cochise County

A county recorder table reports loans totaling over two million dollars issued since January 1 in Cochise County. Realty mortgages show 387 with 774 195.79 dollars loaned. satisfactions 28. partial releases none. Chattel mortgages total 298 with 1 290 086 dollars loaned. satisfactions not listed.

Cochise County

Supervisors Inspect Roads From Bisbee To Ramsey Canyon

Douglas July 14 Supervisors Adams and Chairman Jota B 1 inspected roads from Bisbee to Ramsey Canyon after rains. They found washouts near Buena but overall the routes were better than before the downpour. Chairman Hart said a budget meeting would set next year’s spending with aims to reduce retrenchment and avoid increases.

Douglas Adams Jota B. 1 Bisbee Ramsey Canyon Hart Buena

Chinese Slain in Sleep Near State Capital Phoenix

July 14 two Chinese were shot and killed on a truck farm about a mile south of Phoenix in the night. Sheriff’s offices say the deaths may reflect a struggle between two tongs. The victims slept with seven others. one survivor reported hearing shots and seeing two masked men flee. No robbery attempt was noted at the camp.

Phoenix Sheriffs Office

Ledge widens at Solstice Mine raises ore quality

W. T. Boyd, president of Solstice Mining and Milling, reports yesterday's ledge of ore widened today by four inches, now over two and a half feet thick. Over two tons of high grade ore mined will be sent to Tombstone for storage. ore value exceeds $1,000 per ton in gold and silver.

Solstice Mining and Milling Company Tombstone

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Cochise Darnell Fowler OF Customs Colorado Arroyo Cochise Farm Advisor Fek Co Ehige Board of Sapervisors Cros Arizona Fucking Company Phaetia Brimque Lvestock Jersey Incat Farm Bureau Marketing Committee St. David Sis W. T. Boyd
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