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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1922
Page
2
The Pioneer Newspaper of Cochise County announces subscription rates in advance at 2.50 dollars per year. The notice notes the Second Class mail designation and references Mall Mutter.
The issue honors Col Westover publisher of the Sun for advancing Yuma county welfare and agricultural progress. The piece recalls his past work and the influence of his press in promoting regional development and civic pride in the Yuma area.
The article notes Japan's imports in May exceeded by 10,000,000 yen and a $5,000,000 monthly shortfall, while fiscal year results show exports surpassing imports by a larger amount than any prewar year. It mentions Americans' concerns and a May trade figure around 54,000,000 dollars.
Manuel Martinez and Placido Silvas, inmates under sentence for the Ruby march, were captured this morning by Sheriff Harry Saxon of Santa Cruz county four miles south of Amado Arizona. They were found exhausted after a five day mountain trek and were transported to Nogales for confinement. Hundreds gathered at the jail in Nogales to witness the return as a massive search continued.
A planned reorganization of Jerome area properties seeks to enable further development. Local authorities and developers discuss parcel consolidation and zoning adjustments to attract investment and improve footprint.
Arizona crop and livestock conditions improved in June. Grain harvested in lower elevations. cotton progress good though stands uneven. Alfalfa yields to rise with acreage. wheat crop projected at 1,320,000 bushels, among state’s largest. Berley around 970,000 bushels. oats near 750,000 with favorable July condition. Pima cotton up to 14 percent of normal. corn up 10 percent in area. potato crop 70 percent of normal. hay strong at 89. Fruit conditions similar to last month with peaches 52, apples 50, pears 52, grapes 86. Overall livestock in good shape with fat lambs moving from northern ranges. cattle prospects improving with rising agricultural prices.
The July cattle and crop report shows drought limited summer harvests in Salt River Valley with a later shipment start. Cattle availability for fall delivery totals about 121 000 head, with variability by county. pasture conditions improve to 90 percent of normal. With summer rains, cattle are poised for strong market conditions this fall.
The weekly mining resume notes a copper hopper surplus of 180 million pounds on July 1 and a strengthened price with a 13 cent weekly gain. It reports Higgins mine optioned to Phelps Dodge, tax changes extending mine assessment to ten years, new hoists at Cain and other expansions, reduced costs at Arizona Commercial, and ongoing remodels at Cananea Con. The report highlights activity in Globe asbestos fields and new operations around Dos Cabezas.
A late afternoon telephone tip to the Daily Prospector says Senator C M Roberts has entered the race for State Senator from Double county with petitions circulating in his home city. Rumor mentions Dr Benjamin Hinecoe as a Democratic candidate for representative from the district, and speculation grows that Roberts may seek the Senate again, though confirmation is uncertain.
J. F. McDonald returned to Tombstone after a north county tour and reports Central Copper workers exceed 100 at Mancot. New ore bodies have been opened along with hundreds of thousands of tons already mined, and McDonald predicts Mancot may rival major state mining camps within a few years.
D J Lovell Nogales contractor and sole juror to vote against conviction in the Placido Silvas trial received a Ku Klux Klan threat urging him to flee the town. The note warns that a man of his thoughts actions and character is not tolerated here. The item also notes Catman Gold Dust mime opens priced between 133 and 206 dollars.
Three carloads of beef steers were sent to El Paso by A. W. Wilson Company, shipped by Johnson and Cook on July 17. The move involved Willcox predominately in the supply.
Arizona reports no order issued for mobilizing troops or National Guard duty in Winslow or Flagstaff amid a shopmen strike. Governor Campbell, via Adjutant General Watter, says state troops were not sent and cites a quiet scene in Winslow with about 400 striking workers. A telegram from Newman of Navajo to the governor requested troops if needed, but no violence occurred.
County and state education officials will gather in Flagstaff on July 24 for a rural school administration conference. Miss Helen L Brown and Miss Elsie Toles outlined plans with Mr Sargent as principal lecturer, delivering evening lectures and daily talks plus round table sessions.
The Colorado River Commission postpones its August 1 meeting in Santa Fe New Mexico to a later date to be announced soon. W S Norviel state water commissioner and Arizona member cautioned a definite date would be released in a few days.
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