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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1921

Page

3

Doner Takes New Vocational Education Post in Arizona

M L Doner, named assistant director of vocational education by the state board of education, assumes duties and will supervise trades and initiate programs. He will study the Arizona vocational scene while Miss Toles returns from Des Moines after attending the National Educational Association convention. A Cornell civil engineer by training, Doner previously worked as a practitioner and served last season as Mesa schools principal.

Phoenix M. L. Doner State Board of Education Mr. Doner Elsie Toles Arizona Toles Des Moines National Educational Association Doner Cornell University Mesa

Three Accused in Federal Court Tucson

Three cases filed in federal court in Tucson. Heston Stewart, private in the quartermaster's corps, charged with stealing three pairs of army shoes valued at $20 in Nogales about June 2. David W. McGordon, arrested July 3, held for November term, charged with smuggling a small amount of cocaine for personal use. Martin G. Carpio, arrested July 5, released on $500 bond, charged with bringing an alien not regularly admitted by an immigration inspector. All three to be heard in the November session.

Tucson Heston Stewart Nogales David W. McGordon United States Mexico Martin G. Carpio Antonio Lopez L. Gomez Carpio

Cochise County Assessed Value Drops in 1921

Cochise County shows a 1921 assessed valuation of 156266971 and a drop of 15708858 from 1920. Mines drive the decline by 20688071, with minor livestock losses. Don and Apache Powder company plant additions in Douglas reduce the roll, boosting taxes though final rates await August budget deliberations.

Cochise County Kuchenbecker Apache Powder Company Douglas

Man Stabbed With Ice Pick In Peoria Fight

William Smith was seriously stabbed yesterday afternoon in Peoria during a fight with John Montieth. An ice pick pierced Smith’s stomach, and he may die. Relations between the two had soured recently though they were formerly friends, with Smith alleged to have threatened Montieth over alleged remarks.

Phoenix William Smith John Montieth Peoria Smith Montieth

Valencia onions promise big Valencia harvest in San Pedro Valley

Dreamer Joe Gumm sees San Pedro Valley become a garden spot as four acres of Valencia onions, grown at Hollywood Gardens from seed imported from Spain, set to harvest in October. Despite limited irrigation, the crop may yield about 49 000 pounds per acre, totaling 150 000 pounds from four irrigated acres via an artesian well.

Benson Joe Gumm San Pedro Gamm Valencia Spain Gumm Hollywood Gardens

Chas Beaver Seeks Writ of Habeas Corpus

Prescott July 15 Charles Beaver through attorneys files petition for writ of habeas corpus claiming not a material witness in the Bowers murder case yet held in Yavapai county jail. He says no offense charged against him and seeks release. Judge Bollinger took matter under advisement with no order issued yet.

Prescott Charles Beaver Ussell & Stack Davis Beaver Yavapai County Bowers Hoon Elmo E. Bollinger

Car Hits Herd of Cattle Near Arizona Packing Plant

July 18 Phoenix reports reckless driving charged against Roy Horton after his Hudson car fatally struck a herd of 43 cattle on Tempe road near the Arizona Packing company plant around 11 p m Friday. Three cattle were killed and several others maimed. Horton remains at large, officers say he left Phoenix soon after the crash.

Phoenix R. E. L. Shephard Roy Horton Hudson Tempe Arizona Packing Company Horton

L Andrews of Douglas Dies in Canal Zone

Douglas, July 16. G L Douglas, pioneer resident of Douglas, died in Panama on June 8. Messages from Mrs Andrews confirm the death. He was general manager for Caramel Fratt Company of New Orleans, with Central America interests. A Tombstone hearing will follow. further telegrams will provide details. Negotiations concern Benson bridge and an emergency levy by the State Tax Commission.

Douglas G. L. Douglas Panama Andrews Caramel Fratt Company New Orieans Central America Tombstone Commission Board of Supervisors Benson Bridge Tax Commission Phoenix Pine Flat Benson Tucson Congress

Mexicans Rob Jeweler and Flee to U S

Nogales July 19 Mexican bandits robbed the Castro Brothers Jewelry store in Nogales Sonora Saturday night taking 400 in cash and jewelry valued at 2000 and fled across the border as proprietors fired at them. Police on both sides hunted the trio who entered the shop about 9 20 o clock with revolvers and forced customers to raise their hands.

Nogales Castro Brothers Jeweley Sonora Grant

Assessment Work Date for 1920 Mining Claims

The Phoenix report states the assessment work for 1920 mining claims was set for July 1. Wickersham of the US General Land Office and Attorney General Daugherty clarified the date after questions about June 34 or July 1. The extension to include the first day of July 1920 was confirmed.

Emi Phoenix Ins Galbraith Assisant Wickersham United States General Fant Office Daugherty Arizona

Shattuck to Close Work in Bisbee Shaft Mines

The Shattuck Arizona Copper company will suspend all mine work in Bisbee immediately. Pumps are being removed as production had been halted since last November with only development work done since. About fifty men will lose jobs as the mine closes, a move making Shattuck the district's third largest copper company.

Week Reduction on Hay and Grain Rates

Phoenix July 15 The state corporation commission plans a conference with midwest and intermountain states in Chicago on July 20 to pursue hay and grain rate reductions. An Interstate Commerce Commission hearing is set for August 15 in Washington. John E Benton led the matter for the National Association of Railway and Public Utility Commissioners. Loren Vaughn cannot attend but the commission should be represented.

Phoenix State Corporation Commission Middle West Intermountain States Chicago Heariag Interstate Commerce Commission Washington John E. Benton National Association of Railway and Public Utility Commissioners Loren Vaughn

Supreme Court Decisions Distributed by State Supreme Court

Phoenix, July 16. Volume 21 of the Arizona report covering decisions of the state supreme court for 1914 1920 is distributed by the secretary of state's office. Ellis M Birdsall compiled the book and it is being sent to all supreme court justices and to judges and clerks of record in the state.

Phoenix Arizona Report State Supreme Court Secretary of State Ellis M. Birdsall Supreme Court

Chief Justice Ross to Leave for East

Chief Justice Henry D. Ross of the Supreme Court will depart for the East to join Mrs. Ross who is currently attending a special course at the University of Boston.

Ross East Phoenix Henry D. Ross Supreme Court University of Boston

Rehabilitation Work in Arizona Delayed until Autumn

In Phoenix on July 2 Dr. L Boner assistant state director of vocational education said the industrial rehabilitation program for Arizona will not be outlined until autumn. Vocational education in schools takes priority with plans to be considered after the fall semester opens. Doner aims to publish a pamphlet detailing the rehabilitation plan for injured workers to help them earn livings. The state legislature has allotted 5000 dollars, plus a matching 5000 from the federal government.

Phoenix Arizona L. Boner Doner

PESTS STAMPED OUT IN ARIZONA FARM AID

State Entomologist Mote reports two years pest free in Arizona due to vigorous state and federal efforts. He told county agricultural agents in Flagstaff that intercepted pest bearing shipments prevented spread and showed successful control records.

Mote Flagstaff

Negotiations for Sale of Arizona Copper Co Resumed

Douglas July 18 The report was confirmed that negotiations for the sale of the Arizona Copper company have been resumed in New York with the Phelps Dodge corporation. The Arizona Copper company is one of the oldest in Arizona and was the first to smelt. The company also owns the Arizona & New Mexico railroad linking Clifton to Hachita and connecting with Pacttle at Lords.

Arizona Copper CO New York Douglas Arizona Copper Company Phelps Dodge Corporation The State Arizona

Car Crash Near Tucson Injures Two In Transit

A party traveling from Los Angeles to Tucson overturned 25 miles out of Tucson after collision with a plate on the highway. Mohr sustained severe head injuries and was hospitalized at Treson while Withers and John are reported uninjured. The group plans to resume their trip after arriving from Los Angeles.

Withers John Stom Dougins Harold Large Stone Les An. Angeles Ate Tucson Chalmers Feedan Mohr Treson Los Angeles

Money stolen from depot recovered from tunnel hideout

Sheriff J Hood and Bert Macia recovered $1129 and a magnifying glass taken from the depot after detecting Dewey Campbell hid the loot in a tunnel on No Count hill. Campbell admitted taking money to buy food amid prior denials and said he was hungry. Checks totaling over $3 were cached in a burning basement.

J. £. Hood Bert Macia No Count Hill Dewey Cambell E J. Westert Sheriff Hood Campbell Mack

Attempt to Stay Execution in Martin Case Seeks US Supreme Writ

Stephen Along for Nictan Martin announced a US Supreme Court writ of error to halt the September execution in Florence. He contends the federal constitution was violated by denial of due process. Abbey expects action in August and hinted at further measures if needed. Martin was sentenced after Arizona Supreme Court denied relief on habeas corpus. appeal would be based on federal grounds.

SAVE Muadenca Stephen Nictan Martin Florence de Stwander Supreme Court of the United States Martin Puo Couns Abbey Superior Court Yavapai County Arizona Supreme Court United States Supreme Court Buthey

Neighbors Clash Over Fence Destruction Arrest Made

Prescott July 20 Barker wire entanglements spark ire and a fight over a new barbed wire fence. Swan Abrahamson was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Grant Carter on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly cutting panels from Weston s fence across Mayer road near the Fill House. Weston had built a route in the fence to reach a spring pasture while Abrahamson reportedly removed the barrier to access the spring. Abrahamson appeared before Justice Andre Mebane and was held in custody on a 258 bond.

Prescott Abrahamson Spi Abrahamson Andre Mebane Pistls Court

United Verde Repair Work At Jerome District

George Kingdon general manager of United Verde Extension Co said production stopped in May but both United Verde and Extension have done development and repair work in Jerome. He expects the industry to return stronger than ever, though he could not name a restart date, and then he will join his family in California.

Douglas Jerome George Kingdot Unietd Verde, Extension Company Ity J. Douglas United Verde Extension Mr. Kingdon California

Typical Western Wedding Features at Frontier Days

During Frontier Days at Prescott on July 21 Luther White wed Charlotte B Patterson. They wore Western dress, secured an Arizona license, and were married by Judge McLane, a real western justice of the peace. The couple plans to live on a ranch near Simmons, Arizona.

Prescott Luther White Charlotte B. Patterson Arizona Jude Charles H. McLane White Simmons

Former Tombstone Boy Still Interested

Francis Heit, once of Tombstone and now in Ouray, is proprietor of two large tourist hotels and a Daily Prospector subscriber. A letter from him shows he remains interested in the Old Camp, recalling familiar Tombstone pictures and asking friends to pass greetings. Heit left acting, built hotel interests, and continues active in the region.

Francis Heit Tombaton~y Tech Army Ouray Switcrland of America Daily Prospector Hett

Three Mexican youths to be deported from the U S

Immigration inspector Thames of Tucson planned to move three discharged Mexican youths from the Industrial school to Fort Grant for deportation to Mexico. They are to be held ten days in Tucson before shipping home for re education and deportment after serving sentences in the United States.

Cox Thames Tucson Fort Grant Mexico United States America

City seeks permission for Boulder Canyon dam project

The City of Los Angeles and its public service board filed with state water commissioner W S Norvell for a Boulder Canyon dam and storage plan on the Colorado River. About 26,000,000 acre feet would be stored, with 10,490,000 acre feet flowing to Arizona and the rest to Nevada, to aid flood control and irrigated lands in California and Arizona and to boost hydroelectric power for Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Colorado River Phoenix C Angeles Board of Public Service City of W. S. Norvell Boulder Canyon Arizona Nevada Boulder Canyon Dam United States Reclamaton Service E. F. Scattergood Scattergood Trent G. Anderson B. Robinson Tegal Department Public Service Department of Caliifornia United States Reclamation Service Lehae

Copper sales dull in June

The report notes June copper sales on foreign and domestic accounts at about 50 million pounds, down from 110 million in May and 75 million in April. June production was around 45 million pounds. A reference mentions Mayer-Old Cumberland mine and a $500,000 post office.

Boston News Bureau Mayer Old Cumberland

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Chas. Beaver L. Andrews Canal Zone U.S W. J. Galbraith Shattuck Bissee
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