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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1922
Page
5
Phoenix July 20 The total property valuation in Arizona for 1922 is 81 653 030, down 4.89 percent from 1921. State tax officials report 1922 total 84 523 521 compared with 88 576 582 in 1921, with Pinal county showing the largest drop and Yuma the smallest.
Yuma Ariz July 20 County Attorney Baker named hero of desert accident tale. He trudged 26 miles through heat to reach aid for Isaac Polhamus who collapsed 10 miles from Wenden. He returned with water and help while Sheriff Polhamus and his two sons stayed with the wrecked car.
An American arrival from Mazatlan reports rebel forces led by General Juan Carrasco numbered about 150 to 200, down from a peak of 1,000 as many men deserted and fled toward Durango. General Angel Flores, west coast military commander, has garrisoned rail points in Sinaloa and Nayarit to close in on Carrasco's group.
Abstracts from the Navajo and Coconino county assessment rolls show Navajo 1922 valuations about 6 percent below 1921 while Coconino 1922 values are about 5 percent lower than the previous year. Net valuation for 1921 was 12 145 669 and 1922 Coconino value 20 121 814 versus 21 007 121 in 1921.
Three deputies appointed by Sheriff George White were dismissed today by his successor Sheriff Harry Saxon. The former official, a Republican, had named three men to fill those positions after they were discharged following an automobile accident last week.
In federal court Judge Sawtelle told jurors he heard many residents oppose the National Prohibition Act yet he insisted enforcement is necessary. He urged those against conviction to excuse themselves and postponed the panel until tomorrow morning.
A mysterious disease is described as killing work and saddle horses in Yavapai County causing state officials led by Dr. R. Hight to investigate in Congress district. Ming and Anderson cattle interests report about forty deaths. The illness strikes when animals are worked, not idle, and appears to spread toward Hillside district. Dr. Hight will confer with Prescott livestock interests and inspect Apache County quarantine efforts against cattle spread.
A July night near Tombstone saw a Auburn Six roll off the road in The Narrows five miles from the town. Mrs Hollis drove the car with Mr Hollis and two children aboard. the vehicle overturned but all escaped unharmed. The party was aided by Geo Rockhill and continued to Bisbee. Rainfall was reported in pockets across the region with varying intensity.
Phoenicia July 30 The secretary of state Ernest R Hull announces six month automobile registrations in the state show 32 867 total for the period January through June 50 198% as compared with the same period last year The bulletin lists increases in Maricopa and Pima counties with a net state rise of 687 autos over 1921 and a total state count of 2 847 for the half year with county by county increases and decreases noted in the report.
Billie and Lillian Coe, aged 6 and 6 1/2, children of Mrs E Coe, will travel alone from Benson by Sunset Limited to Chicago then Toronto to visit their grandmother Mrs E W Coe. They depart Sunday, transport via train, and return by the same route if unaccompanied by a parent.
Manuel Mar and Placido Silvas and Martinez were recaptured after an escape following a wreck that killed Sheriff George White and Deputy Leonard Smith. They are jailed at the state penitentiary in Florence. Martine is set for execution August 15 and Silvas faces a retrial August 28 for the murder of Mrs Pearson.
Douglas reports yesterday’s rain general across the county with confirmed heavy showers east to Apache and McNeal. Ranchers in Rodeo fear drought relief hinges on one more rain before August to save cattlemen from ruin.
Congressman Carl Hayden becomes the first candidate in Arizona to file a completed nomination petition with the secretary of state. The document, filed yesterday afternoon, shows more than 4000 signatures from various counties for a Democratic primary bid to represent Congress. Secretary Er nest R Hall announced the filing and noted several others have filed partial petitions in recent days.
Jolyn iH. M. Nice arrives in Phoenix as the new secretary of the Arizona Cattle Growers association. He comes from northern California where he did agricultural extension work and has background from the University of Montana in animal husbandry. He plans immediate talks with Arizona Cattle Growers leaders on current work.
A high profile visit to Bisbee and Naco includes an automobile tour of the district on Monday afternoon, underground mine tour Tuesday evening, and a barbecue at Naco. The Chamber of Commerce entertainment committee outlined plans for the State Tax Conference delegates. Sessions will be at the Hi School gym, with seating for 750 and expected attendance under 200.
A rancher on the east slope of the Rinwom mountains reported to the Forest Service that mountain lions killed cattle at about two calves per night. Assistant Forest Supervisor McKensie referred the report to M E Masereve, head of the Biological Survey, who said help would be sent to catch the raiders. He noted a trapper was killed last year in similar territory and mentioned a large grizzly bear killed the previous year, possibly the last of its kind in the state.
Arizona officials announce the apportionment of seventy eight thousand seven hundred seven dollars and seventy three cents in state aid for vocational training to Thirty eight high school districts and two normal schools. Warrants will be drawn by state treasurer Charles W. Fairchild. Maximum grants reach two thousand five hundred dollars with most districts receiving that amount. Cities like Tombstone Pearce Duncan Glendale and many others share allocations while normal schools are included. The act reimburses districts at year end for vocational program costs up to two thousand six hundred dollars per district.
A western ranch project near Tombstone plans year round operation advertised as a rest and recreation site. Backed by Kendall and eastern investors, it promises scenic foothill location, rail access via the Old Spanish Trail, and endorsements from Winchester Arms Abercrombie Fitch and Senator James Wadsworth.
Ania Douglas July 18 John C Kingman allegedly robbed the Wilbur Oregon American Express office on June 25. He tried to cash a $35 50 money order after garaging a 1921 Paige touring car. Currey of American Express detained him while help arrived. A bag held money orders pipes checks seals a revolver and membership cards from Elks Moose Eagles and other groups.
Mohave County shows a 12 1 2 percent decline in assessed valuation from last year. The current valuation totals 20 202 353 down from 22 935 888 last year. Somerton Ottwell on Kelly ranch reports a 1 101 feet decrease but with a good showing.
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