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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1921

Page

2

Shotting Death Sparks Cochise County Session

In Tombstone the shooting of Sheriff Sherrill by Gilmore at Gilmore’s home led to a county board session. Gilmore, a former county attorney, was jailed then released on bond as investigators study the case amid inquest plans and a funeral for Wentworth.

WG. Gilmore Sherill Bisbee Navin Gilmore Tombstone First National Bank of Sherrif Book Keper Walcott Mercantile Establishment Pros Healy Cork Cochise County

Night session of state senate reports and actions

The Phoenix report details a night session of the state senate with both chambers active. Amendments, a joint resolution on constitutional remodeling, and debates on tobacco and public spaces governance are noted, along with a resignation tribute and a bill on pure seed after a lengthy night. In a separate item, Frank L. Hamon, nephew of Jake L. Hamon, is granted a divorce from his second wife Gertie Walker Hamon in Superior Court, citing cruelty.

Ariana Calorade House Senate Mit Toda Amientmiente Kerr Yura Strale Dreone Phoenix Frak L. Hamon Jake L. Hamon Ardmore Oklo Clara Smith Hamon Jake Hamon Gertie Walker Hamon Gertie Hamon Sacramento Calif Tucson Ariz

Aged Man Murdered in Tombstone Ranch Quarrel Case

Sheriff Hood returns to Tombstone from Sulphur Spring Valley to probe a foul murder. John Roper, missing for weeks, is found buried at a ranch one mile north of Forrest Ranch. Roper’s death appears tied to a quarrel among three men, with suspects Jim Robinson and another man named Allen arrested and denying involvement. A distilling outfit and whiskey still are seized as evidence. The case rests on forthcoming hearings in Bisbee and Douglas.

Sherif J. E. Hood Tombstone Spring Valley John Roper Bishes Forrest Ranch Bothnfalk Dishee Bis Roper Bisher Baster Jim Robinson Fethas Hobmiath Mathey Roger Sherith Hot Bartal Mies Robinson Hood Douglas Sherry Hood Allen Douglas Bond Bisbee

Unclear OCR fragment hints at funeral and family turmoil

Fragmentary text references a funeral not yet announced and a sister traveling to California. Mentions a divorce, a child in care, and disappearance of a sister. Names and places are garbled, limiting precise identification.

Willy Californis Ister Romaine Beth Pital Mra Sherifl White Yaseute

Arizona Railroad Rates Fair Examined by Examiner

Washington March 5 Henry Keefe examiner recommended to the interstate commerce commission today that passenger rates between points in Arizona New Mexico and Nevada be found not unreasonable unjustly discriminatory or unduly prejudicial Complaint was made of the rates in effect by the Arizona corporation Commission the public service commission of Nevada and the state corporation commission of New Mexico.

Washington, D.C Henry Keefe Examiner Interstate Commerce | Commission Today Arizona New Mexico Nevada Arizona Corporation Commission Public Service Commission of Nevada State Corporation Commission of New Mexico Phoenix Innerstate Cumerer Commission Washington Amie A. Betta Betts Ayaise Aregiment Dorin

Cattle shipment from Sonora passes Douglas bound for Mexico City

Five cars of cattle shipped by the West Coast Cattle Company from Sonora passed through Douglas in bond from Agua Prieta en route to the Mexico City market. Dr. H O Mantour district representative of the department of agriculture and bureau of animal industry inspected the cattle prior to import into the United States. Dr Mantour left today for San Fernando to inspect another Sonora shipment.

Frank L. Hamon Tucson Mexico City Douglas West Coast Cattle Company Sonora Bond Agua Prieta HO. Mantour Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry United States Mantour San Fernando

Separate Income Tax Filing Rules Explained in Turmoil

The text details IRS guidance on amending joint returns, filing separate returns by spouses, and related credits. It includes references to internal revenue rulings, penalties, and the need for careful examination of state laws and exemptions amid uncertain interpretations. The piece also mentions a Phoenix report on rates cases and an inquest verdict in Mayer, Arizona, illustrating varied local matters.

Henry Fo Ashurettas Commissioner of Internal Revenue Filis Haisband Th Terial Revenue Senator Ashure Ceenlar Avntini Texas Cot Amhiity Antonia Natin

Restoration to entry of lands in National Forest

Notice describes lands in Coronado National Forest Arizona offered for homestead entry under 43 Stat. 434 and 23 Stat. The notice names willing settlers and applicants, outlines preference rights and procedures, and identifies Daniel Mt Denples at Parker Canyon and others as interested parties. January 19 1982 date noted with publication February 6 1972.

Ths Lande Teelow Coronado Arizona United States Unite States Phoenix Aricon Vm Ag IMEE Sunjestor Daniel Parker Canson M. Bret Te Eral Lind Offee Jakuary

Merrill Appointed J P Hoo To Tombstone Justice

Tombstone real estate agent Merrill was named justice of the peace for Tombstone precinct to fill the unexpired term of the late A Wentworth. He filed his bond and qualified taking over the office and will preside over an inquest and preliminary hearing. The police judge seat likely goes to him at the next city council meeting.

Erigines Eokerman Bowrite Benson Lockwood Bisboe Dougless Hart A. Wentworth H. P. Merril Tombstone Hoo. Merrill Merrill W. A Wentworth

Arizona Pioneer Found Near Mayer in Hills

The body of John Patton of Mayer, age 30, was found today in the hills near Mayer. The coroner received word the death involves two bullet wounds in the back. Patton had been missing from his home for six days.

Mayer Prescott John Patton Mayer Patton

Baumert Approved as State GOP Committeeman

Phoenix March 5 Word received from Washington that Andrew Baumert Jr has been confirmed by the national Republican committee as national committeeman from Arizona. Baumert succeeds the late Allen B. ers of Tucson.

Phoenix Washington Today Andrew Baumert, Jr National Republican Committee Arizona Baumert Republican Com McFarlane Strain Allen B.ers Tucson Gleim Poultry

Tombstone to Be Scene of First Feature Film

Douglas will host the first feature by His Border Feature Film Co. filming of Night Riders of the Desert in the city. Miles Merritt JS Merritt and Rex Thorpe announce scenes will be shot in Douglas Agua Prieta and Bisbee with much free publicity for the western town.

Tombstone Douglas Maren Border Feature Douster Miles Merritt JS Merritt Rex Thorpe Arizona Menteo Agua Prieta

Attorney General Decision Affects State Land Policy

The Attorney General issued an opinion clarifying state land purchase rules. It defines how many acres a single person may buy and what constitutes a purchase, addressing the date of purchase and other fund questions. Rudolph Kuchler, state commissioner, plans to adopt the opinion as policy.

Atorney Phoenta Atures Lanis En Opti Rudolph Kuchler Kuehler

Wallace Brewer Traced in Tucson Auto Theft Trial

March 3 The trial of Wallace Brewer charged with stealing an automobile occupied federal court most of Thursday. Drewes, arrested in Nashville by federal officers for stealing the car in Bisbee and driving it to Nashville, was brought to Tucson on an order of removal from the federal judge there.

Tucson Wallace Brewer Drewes Nashville Tenn Bisbee Tennessee

Notice for Public Sale of Land by Auction

Public notice announces sale of tract in section shown under General Land Office order. Luther McLaindon claimant, parcel No 42905, offers land at public auction March 15 at 10 o clock. Lowest bid at 83.50 per acre expected. bidders must pay immediately to register and bid. Objections or adverse claims must be filed on sale day with the register.

Funk Gems Ant Fife Treamury Taw Mhwenty Noth Luther Fo McLaindon Tie Howe Ttn Chase Marshall Hteeister Scott White Virat Pal Feh

Notice of Homestead Application in Arizona

Calvie Glenn of Pearce Arizona files Homestead Application 0335834 under the act of April 2 for SW 14 of SW 14 of section 5 Township 18 58, Kang: NEG ESRBREM. Interested parties must file objections or show mineral character with the Land Office in Phoenix by March 10 1921. CHASE MARSHALL Register. First pub February 6 1921.

Calvie Glenn Pearce Arizona Victoms Kang Register & Receiver Phoenix

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