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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1921
Page
4
In Tombstone yesterday Miss Marry Murray, daughter of Mrs. Cora Murray, uncovered several old coins buried in a milk can in a backyard. A prior discovery included a $5 gold piece. the latest finds totaled four more coins and a nickel dated 1904. A faded paper nearby hinted at doctor and coffin as stray text.
Phoenix July 26. A one cent per gallon gasoline tax, effective June 9, yielded about 5000 in receipts from June 9 to June 30 and is expected to total around 10000 for the month once all dealer reports are received. The secretary of state's office released the report noting not all dealers had filed yet.
Prescott reported that Mrs. Elza Young wife of Thomas W Young died at Camp Verde from carbolic acid poisoning suffered after alleged domestic difficulties. She died after hours of pain following ingestion from a four ounce bottle, and was buried there.
The Steward Observatory in Tucson receives a fourteen ton reflect ing telescope and its pedestal. Dr A E Douglass, director and physics professor, will supervise unloading and mounting after returning from the east with official approval of the device and its 36 inch lens and mirror. Construction of the observatory is finished and prepared for installation.
In Bisbee on July 26 two miners Jamen Egan and Enique Ferran were killed when a cloud burst from a wheat wagon shattered the shaft timbering at Wolverine mine. Francisco Pe vado, 46, collapsed at Southwest Flour and Feed Co on July 25 and died of heart-related causes while at work. Efforts to reach the bodies were hindered by water in the shaft. arrival of rescuers occurred after the men were recovered from the shaft bottom.
Douglas July 2 A man named Jose Bongero is held in the city jail on charges tied to a burglary at Johnny Mohr’s store on Tenth Street. He allegedly possessed 18 000 cigarettes linked to a 20 000 lot stolen from the store, while police suspect he was a lookout rather than the principal thief.
In Tucson on July 25 a final accounting in the Hotal A Smith Henry B Hovland case involving hundreds of thousands of dollars will start before Judge Edwin F Jones acting as master in the case by order of United States Judge W Sawtelle. Judge Jones had previously led the mining partnership dispute to a monumental conclusion based on hundreds of pages of testimony and extensive exhibits. His report was approved by the federal court and he was designated master for the final accounting.
The sheriff’s office reports rapid progress in license records with about 35,000 automobile and motorcycle licenses entered into the card index system since the year began. The secretary has dispatched lists of licenses, enabling near instant owner lookup across the state.
Local cattle men in Prescott show keen interest in EH Crabb mission to Washington to secure an extension of forest land grazing fees. F E Schneider urges members to submit statements detailing the urgent need for relief and the grounds for extending payment terms.
Phoenix July 25 The cotton tariff committee of the chamber of commerce delegated its chairman F. W. Griffin to travel to Washington to assist in the effort to secure a duty on long staple cotton.
July 22 Salt River Valley Water Users Association issued checks totaling $20 400 to members who had paid an assessment to the government. The Interior Department deferred the assessment for one year, prompting the association to return the money to members who requested it. About $50,000 had been paid in total. $20,000 would be carried forward to offset future assessments for members who paid the $1 per acre and did not receive a refund.
United States Geological Survey engineer Foger Rice will depart for Lee Ferry to install a stream flow measuring station in cooperation with Southern California Edison. A hydrographer will record daily Colorado River flow all summer, sending data to the university. The project also includes a topographic survey from Lee Ferry to the Grand and Green rivers junction.
John W. Prout Sr superintendent of Central Copper company Mascot and C C Anderson publisher and attorney Wilcox report uncovering larger ore bodies with copper values from 12 to 20 percent and silver 16 to 19 ounces The ore found on both sides of the hill is extensive and not yet fully determined.
Phoenix report says Maude Hixon 17 staged a death by own action by arranging a fake note and revolver scene to appear dead in a canal incident. She appeared at her home on Sixteenth Street yesterday morning in good health and expressed remorse.
Phoenix July 26 after days of discussion the state board of education approved a trial certificate examination for trial states. Elsie Toles state superintendent said the certificate replaces the second grade certificate and is valid for two years with renewal on evidence of self improvement.
An explosion at a vulcanizing shop on 340 East Washington street in Phoenix sent about 300 pounds of steel blasting through a rear roof at 5 pm yesterday. The blast, blamed on a failed safety valve, narrowly missed two men and damaged parts of Strong's garage.
July 26 report: Sheriff John Montgomery leads a search 40 miles northwest toward a desert point for missing J J Knight of Dallas. Accompanied by K V Lipscomb and WR Moffett, the posse scours the area but finds no trace of Knight. His abandoned car was located a week earlier in Texas.
An Arizona case from Phoenix reports executive Joe Di Agosto and Charles Ciancoca, both from Douglas, charged with burglary, were given suspended sentences after a hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington. The order, issued by Commissioner A A Bets, follows a recommendation from County Attorney Ross. The men, formerly in the army, will leave the state as the Commission considers lower freight rates for hay and grain and related products.
Gov Thomas Campbell told Nogales delegates that a special session would only occur if substantial reductions in appropriations could be found. A 1 percent cut from the $6 million state tax budget could be achievable, he said, and urged quick action before August 8 to meet the tax levy deadline. The committee, including Charles Gonen and James Douglas, was empowered to report possible cuts.
Mrs. Neale Dalgleish traveled to Bisbee this morning for dental treatment, accompanied by her children Miss Grace Camilla and Joe. The brief outing included the family’s attendance at the appointment.
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