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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1922

Page

6

Legislature Invites Hoover to Address Arizona Senate

The Arizona legislature moves to invite Herbert Hoover to address both chambers this month. Committees, especially on appropriations and banking, kept busy with the banking code and related reforms. A proposed constitutional amendment seeks to bar legislators from civil offices of profit during their term and if salary rises. Senate plans open hearings on the banking code next week amid other policy debates.

Senate House Banking Committee of the Fred T. Colter Tharte Larson Ellutt Arizona Herbert Hoover

Six alleged dope peddlers tangled in police net Tucson

Narcotics officers led by John A. Toomey and Police Chief Dallas Ford report four new arrests after intensive Saturday night operations. SR Lewis was seized with about a grain of narcotics found on his person. Antonio Dorm and others were taken during raids on 4 Street and Ochow Street. Adam Barba arrested at the same location. several men released later. Jack Lawrence arrested near the business district on drug addict charges. wife Mrs. Lawrence later arrested on vice charges. Searches at 34 South Meyer Street yielded two unnamed men under investigation. No arrests at Frank Evans residence on West McCormick Street. Cr. Manatt, from Douglas, plans to run for superior court judge. R. N. French of Douglas also entering the race. rumor links O. Gibson of Tombstone to the contest.

Tucson John A. Toomey Dallas Ford SR Lewis Antonio Dorm Sabing Sez Ochow Street Adam Barba Jack Lawrence South Meyer St Frank Evans West McCormick Street Oficer Toomey Cr. Manatt Douglas Tombstone Superior Court Manatt R. N. French O. Gibson

Pioneer Resident Peter Lofgreen Dies in St David Arizona

Peter A. Lofgreen long time pioneer of St David Arizona died after weeks of stomach illness. Born in Sweden in 1548 he was 74 and father of 18 children with one deceased. Immigrating in 1864 he lived in Utah before settling in St David where he was active in community affairs. His daughter Mrs Nellie is in Bisbee at his passing.

ST. David Ariz Peter A. Lofgreen Thes Sweden United States Utah St? Arisona Nellie Ie Bisbee

Jurisdiction Battle Over Forest Reserves Sparks Debate

Washington reports discuss proposed forest transfer bills shifting Alaska reserves from Agriculture to Interior due to oil and minerals. Secretary Fall defends forestry policy while opposing timber export to China and Japan, denying plans to sell public timber abroad. He warns against timber cutting near heat waters and rivers.

Congress Alaska Forest Service Department of Agriculture Interior Department Fall Falls Lover China Japan United States

Tombstone Boy Clarente T Smith Dies in Los Angeles

Clar ente T. Smith, 31, son of Mr and Mrs L A Smith of Tombstone, died from a fractured skull after a fall in San Pedro California. He worked as a dredge operator for the Los Angeles Harbor Department and had served in the army at Camp Funston. Burial planned in Tombstone. funeral arrangements pending arrival of relatives.

Clarente T. Smith L. A. Smith Tombstone Mr. Smith Vera Smith White Fant A. Smith Camp Funston San Pedro Catit San Pedro Harbor Los Angeles Los Angeles Times Smith San Pedro Street Normandie Ave Los Angeles Harbor Poiaus Paul Smith Tomubstone Jim Jerome Oliver Hamliton Ohio L.A. Amith Hal Smith Fenton Smith Vera Olive Hamilton Nat

Cochise Supervisors Pass Highway Protests and Ajo Plan

Cochise county board passes two highway resolutions protesting state engineer action recognizing Bankhead Highway as a secondary road and supporting the Ajo cutoff for federal aid. Porter McDonald named land appraiser to work with state officers while a Phoenix meeting with Secretary Hoover is slated for March 15. The board also approves a $600 settlement for a sheriff department Essex car destroyed by fire.

Cochise Cochise County State Land Department Essex Sherftre Department

Arizona Senate Debates Primary Election Amendments

Phoenix May 6 A senate bill proposes submitting constitutional amendments to voters at primaries to keep them out of politics. The measure follows party lines 18 to 15 amid debate on abolishing the state immigration commissioner office. House and senate actions include votes on budgeting and public works, with resignations and shifting committee alignments noted.

Phoenix Mai Senate Stoddard Maricopa Tiehowe Jones Marcopa Haynes Pima Arizona Mexico Obregon Campbell Milnes House Abotithon Office of State Immigration Arizona Resources Card Chloride T Houlder Canyon Attorney General's Office Water Commissioner's Department

Nogales Officer Orders Fight Influenza Epidemic

March 4 Col A J McNab Jr commanding officer of the Twenty fifth infantry at Camp Stephen D. Little took steps to halt a mild influenza outbreak. Nearly every company is affected and special regulations were issued by the camp surgeon to remain until the epidemic is controlled. Soldiers are barred from Nogales theaters and from large gatherings. No deaths reported.

Nogales A. J. McNab, Jr Twenty Fifth Infantry Stephen D

Lyon pleads guilty and banished from state

March 6 in Tucson, former editor A H Lyon of the Tucon Citizen received a suspended five year sentence for a distutory crime. Judge Samuel L. Pattee ordered Lyon to leave Arizona by noon and never return, after Lyon and his attorney Tom K. Richey shifted from not guilty to guilty.

Tucson A. H. Lyon Tucom Citizen Samuel L.pattee Superior Court Lyon Pattee Tom K. Richey

Hays Fears Wall Street Tampering With Constitution

Arizona representative Hays of Cochise warned in a special session that Wall Street pressures are driving proposed constitutional amendments. He claimed the Industrial Congress shapes reform, predicting defeat before the people. He urged keeping the constitution intact and rejected moving to a convention or ballot.

Hays Wall Street HOUSE Phoenix Arizona Arizona Industrial Congress Cochise Industrial Congress Nator Carlee Covigise Mays Eittaens Komt Econ Tee

Douglas Eyes Annual Cochise County Fair Formation

At a special Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines meeting plans were launched to establish the Cochise county fair as an annual event. Robert Rae chairs the valley committee forming a permanent association to run the fair, aiming for a October first week inaugural event and early summer premium list distribution.

Douglas Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines Cochise County Robert Rae Teres Raete The Chamber of Mnle Loral

Brooks Found Guilty by Jury in Bisbee Case

The jury in Bisbee found JT Brooks guilty after two hours of deliberation for illegal liquor conduct. Appeal noted by ML Meheb Nigon. sentence not set. Brooks linked to raid on Saco road premises yielding whiskey and mash. He faces related charges in U S court in Washington.

JT. Brooks Bishee Iitelt ML Meheb Nigon Brooks I Bisbee Saco Road United States Washington

Neeman to Be Deputy U S Marshal in Nogales

March 8 report that Jack Neeman will begin duties after receiving official papers this week. He was notified by Marshal Sparks of his appointment and will base his office in this city. Neeman has 20 years in Santa County and previously worked for Calumet & Arizona Mining at Bisbee Warren and Douglas. Nogales sees tomato shipments from the west coast of Mexico entering the port this season, estimated at 1100 cars.

Douglas Jack Neeman United States Marshal Neeman Marshal Sparks Calumet & Arizona Mining Company Bisbee Warren and Mr. Neeman Nogales Mexico

Store on road to Nogales looted by bandits

Nogales March 7 Officials say a store and home on the highway north of Nogales were looted early today after bands crossed the border from Mexico. Mrs Valenzuela estimated her loss at about $1,400 and said she carried life savings in the property damaged.

Nogales Carmen Valenza Ron Wikhway Mesico Valenzuela

Lockwood to speak on Americanization at night school

Judge Lockwood of Cochise County Superior Court will address the Americanization class at the night school Thursday at 7 oclock in room seven of the high school. All class members and prospective citizens are invited. The 12 member class includes German British and Serbian subjects. Most students will appear before the examiner on March 16 at Tombstone to petition for final papers.

Douglas Lockwood Superior Court of Cochise County Tombstone

Car Turns Turtle Near Bowie Injuring Two

A car driven by Miss Ophelia Allison with Leonard Kelsey as passenger turned turtle on a road east of Bowie Arizona last Saturday night after hitting a road hazard. Miss Allison sustained serious injuries and was confined to bed though she is improving. Traveling salesman Mr. Forbes happened by and brought them to town.

Ophelia Allison Leonard Kelsey Miss Allison Mr. Forbes

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