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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1922
Page
2
A controversial broadside from Fairbank detailing alleged traits and habits of Mayor Honey, presented by residents as a firsthand, unvarnished profile. The anonymous piece lists his appearance, age, wealth, and lifestyle, alongside others in Fairbank and Tombstone, with sensational claims and colorful anecdotes.
A case overview notes Hwoaneen Pheer Q linked to a chewing tobacco matter. Details on the individuals, actions, and outcomes are limited in the readable text. The report references a dispute or inquiry surrounding tobacco use and related conduct.
Foxy Miller of Eleventh Street unveils a new phonograph with a silent motor, fire‑ply cabinet, and clear tones. Tests show high potential, rights pending in Washington, with plans for royalty or independent manufacture after patent clearance. The device promises increased volume, reduced metallic noise, and distinct soft tones.
C. T. Smith, son of Mrs. E. Smith of Tombstone, is in a precarious condition in a Los Angeles hospital after an accident at San Pedro harbor. Sister Vera Smith of Los Angeles telegraphed the news. Postmaster Paul A. Smith left for the bedside. Mrs. Smith is ill at home under doctor care.
George Mee operated at Anima receiving cattle for his firm and shipments to the coast. J. B Cook traveled to Deming Wednesday morning and received about a quantity of cattle for distribution.
Gilberts rancher T. H. Jones was severely injured on Wednesday after a misunderstanding over irrigation water between two parties near Gil bert. J. Risdon, county property and farm agent, accompanied the carload shipment of hogs to the coast when the clash occurred. Jones suffered a fractured facial bone and a cracked skull seen in an X ray, with uncertainty about the full extent of the injury.
In open court Judge Lockwood dismissed the Bennett jury after twelve ballots yielded six for acquittal and six for conviction with one ill juror. State Attorney Ronson expected a May retrial unless a special jury is summoned. The Brooks case and a bicycle theft case were postponed pending juror panels and venue.
Gary Kell, 31, a civil engineer with Phoenix offices, died at Yuma hospital from injuries after a noon crash near Wellton. His car overturned on the state highway as another vehicle passed. Kell was crushed beneath the wreck while the other driver, Harry Hindman of Wellton, escaped unharmed.
Ex-senator Mark Smith arrives in Tucson after a two week state tour meeting old friends. He will stay at the Old Pueblo club during his Tucson visit and will meet with the international boundary commissioner while in the city.
March 5 report from Constable William J Fourr and colleagues on the infant death at Copper Queen slag dump. Despite a day and night of clue-following, no arrest. investigators still hope a Friday unearthed clue will reveal accomplices, while rumors of a missing father were denied by police and health officers.
Eron Lawrence, 16, daughter of Mrs. D. C. Lawrence of Tenth and Sheridan Sis, has been missing since last Tuesday morning. She was last seen in a black velvet coat with fur collar and broad-brimmed hat, carrying a suitcase, and may have been given a lift to Tempe. Anyone with information should contact BF McFall, county probation officer. The mother remains hopeful despite prior disappearances.
Sheriff J E Hood says two mules stolen from Hereford owner R H Dickey were recovered near Fronteras after a weeklong journey into Mexico. Mexican authorities cooperated to return livestock stolen from this side. Two horses from Banker Hill Mines Co of Tombstone were also found near Cananea and will be returned.
Judge Albert M Sames ordered a new venire of 40 jurors to report in Tombstone on Wednesday morning for the Brooks trial after the previous 16 of 18 tentative jurors were exhausted. Special venire listed numerous jurors from Lower California to Bisbee and Douglas.
A young man and a young woman escaped serious injury or possible death yesterday morning at about 9 30 when the Ford they rode in narrowly missed a freight train backing down the track beside the Copper Queen store. The man was distracted talking to the woman.
The will of John H Slaughter is probated naming Mrs W A Greene as widow beneficiary of half of the ranch and half of the remainder including bank funds and Douglas property. Ada line Greene gets 5000 dollars, Edith Stowe 6000 dollars. John William and Adaline Slaughter receive three thirty seconds each of the ranch. The Bank of Douglas acts as executor.
Arie. sen, 5 Monday evening at La Morita near Cananea, Pedro Gonzalez Martinez shot and killed 13 year old Mario Davalos, then wounded himself. He fled the civil hospital at dawn, with no trace by morning. Also noted, 20 carloads of Salt River Valley hay to San Diego.
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