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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1921
Page
1
Phoenix July 23 The fifth Arizona Legislature enacted 715 amendatory measures since 1913, according to Don P Cronin state law reference. The analysis shows it as the busiest legislature, with many amendments rivaling two prior sessions and highlighting a push for code revisions and constitutional initiatives.
In Phoenix a blood smeared note and an 58 calibre army revolver were found along the Arlona Canal near Sixteenth Street. Police say the event is linked to Mande Hinon, 17, daughter of J Hixon, with family doubting suicide. The note, unsigned, urged “be good” and referenced Mildred Hixon. The family reported the girl may be with friends in this city or Chandler.
Gov Francisco Elias of Sonora arrives at Agua Prieta with a 53 piece state band for a concert at Club Social de Agua Prieta. The party travels from Hermosillo to Del Rio by train and auto, visiting family before official duties. Agricultural land and home funding are planned for soldiers who fought Carranza, with plans drafted by President Obregon and ministers Magan and Villarreal.
Hight marriage licenses were issued from the clerk's office in the past week. Peter J. Wheelehan to wed Dora D. Wiley of Douglas. Juan Urquiza to wed Anne Meza of Bisbee. Pope Ashley Robare to wed Louisa Elizabeth White of Douglas. George Lincoln of Douglas to wed Eva P. Banz of Stantone Neb. Refugio Mendevil to wed Ygnacio Avila of Bisbee. Victor Roderguez to wed Carmen de Leon of Pirtlerille. Rafael Haro to wed Josefa Bowers of Bisbee. Luis Flores to wed Herlinda Cota of Douglas.
Two of four fires across the region the Lemmon blaze and the Chiricahua mountains near Nogales were aided by recent rains, a national forestry service report said received last night.
The superior court lists judgments for Mrs. Tony Comerford against several defendants in Sulphur Springs Valley and related quiet title actions. Arizona Packing Co. secures $214.82 against Mrs. L. Merrill with 6 percent interest and property restrictions. Barton wins against J. C. Poppe for $201.67 plus costs and fore closure of an attachment on Chikuahua Hill property. Mabel Ahumbra files a divorce suit against Aldin Ateymbre. E A Torre a sues F S Kornschild as Douglas’s wife for $500. JP Cummings sues Robert A. Pride and William Speed in a debt action for about $3,171. cox.
Guy Benton, 17, a former Douglas lad, died July 12 near Columbus Ohio after a tree struck by lightning while he stood under it trying to swim a river. He had left Douglas two months ago with his father for the Midwest. His mother, Mrs. Benton, was in San Diego and attended the funeral.
Officials unveil a study plan aimed at redesigning Arizona vehicle license plates. The plan outlines review steps, stakeholder input, and timelines to explore new designs and security features for state plates.
July 22 Nogales conference to discuss new tax law and motor vehicle licensing. Secretary of State Ernest R. Hall will oversee issuance of automobile plates by county assessors after the first of the year. Fire guards lookouts and trail crews in the Coronado national forest reserve have been laid off due to heavy rains and damp weather. Regular rangers and service men will keep posts and the license system, with certificates of registration, will transfer funds to the state treasurer. The alert watch remains to be maintained across the forest reserve.
A afternoon storm caused trees to fall and damaged structures in Tombstone including a large shed and a roof. Rain totals ranged from one and a quarter to one and thirty nine hundredths inches across various sites, with heavy falls near the canyon and lesser amounts elsewhere.
Fearing foul play, authorities scour the Pal Verde area along the river 12 miles north of Pal Verde for J. J. Knight of Wichita Falls Texas. Knight, driver and owner of the Franklin automobile, was last seen in Buckeye Friday night after dining at a cafe. Sheriff Montgomery and deputies lead the search.
Delegates to the American Legion convention in Prescott on August 16 will have reduced travel rates. A wagon carrying Marcos Rosales and three other Mexicans struck a chuck hole near Cashion, killing Rosales and injuring others. The incident involved railroads offering a round trip fare from August 6 to 13, with safety implications noted by state Legion headquarters.
SAN DIEGO July 2 Col Ed Fletcher announced start of Holtville Yuma road construction by state highway forces. Bids for part of the work likely advertised by August 1 with actual construction beginning in the early fall. The road is part of the state system but limited funds delayed progress.
Tucson police launched a crackdown arresting seven people including Chic Townsend Sophia Banks and Stella McCowan at 125 McCormick during a raid led by Chief Dallis Ford Detective Camacho and Night Captain Holloway. Jamie Hooper and Luis Reias were seized at 23 Meyer Street for alleged drug possession. An unusual suspect, Antonio Hernandez, walked away during the operation.
Clarence Banta, 30, a World War I veteran, was buried yesterday at Benson after his death near his parents home in St. David. Reports indicate he had been morose for several days and a bottle believed to contain strychnine was found nearby. Dr J N Morris of Benson attended but could not save him. Burial was conducted by Hennessy and Allison of Bisbee.
The State Tax Commission heard Bisbee Benson Willcox and Pomerene taxpayers on an emergency levy of 49000 to fund Benson bridge construction after it was destroyed. Delegations urged including funds in regular or emergency levies as deliberations continued in Cochise County.
Douglas July 23 One hundred enlisted men the first of 1200 to be discharged in the next days received Clearance papers at Camp Harry J Jones today as the balance were charged at the rate of 190 There were about 2500 men at Camp Jones and roughly a fifth of them filed for oil charge under the recent order from Washington authorizing such action
A forest service report from the Chiricahua mountains cites Ranger Schoenberg counting a flock of 52 eagles at Cathedral Rock in Cave Creek. He attests the birds are eagles and not turkey buzzards, reinforcing the sighting as reliable.
Salt Valley Water Users association in Phoenix considers mailing checks totaling 70,000 dollars to members who paid an assessment of one dollar per acre. The move reflects distribution of funds to landowners in the water users group.
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