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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1921
Page
7
In Phoenix on March 9 a late night session saw Omnibus II pass the Senate after a close vote and last minute shifts. The irrigation and Charleston Dam provisions moved forward in amended form, with debate over a state rights safeguard amendment and a subdued mood as lawmakers tackled school fund and prohibition concerns.
The session weighs multiple bills including raising state warrant interest and county seat removal rules. Proposals discuss renewal elections, petition thresholds, and local governance shifts while approving some measures and defeating others. The civil administration bill passes, and various acts on education, insurance, and Armistice Day are noted amid a swift closing of the session.
Arizona dispatch reports Yaqui Indians from western state lands gather in Tucson for a two day Easter observance. About 37 Yaqut tribe members will perform ritual dances near the Barria Anite village just outside the city, led by Juan Pistols with a five member council. The event marks a major ceremonial date with males performing the dances while women participate in prayers and supplications.
The article details alleged gun threats against a woman by a man named Guize and related fines. It covers claims of motive, a car incident, cash payments, and the involvement of police and court actions. Names include Ms Russell and Mise Russiis, with references to a bank and a home arrest.
Two unidentifed Mexicans were seriously wounded in a sunlit street clash with Miami officers Constable Alf Edwards and Deputy Sheriff Wright. Edwards fired as the men retreated, hitting one in the right arm. Wright arrived and helped subdue both suspects after officers used force. Event occurred on Lower Miami’s main thoroughfare amid a frightened crowd. In Phoenix, H R Sisk of Nogales announced plans for the Arizona Daily Newspaper Publishers association annual meeting on April 11.
A national highway project backed by Bankhead route pathfinders proposes main and branch lines across states Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Texas New Mexico Arkansas Missouri and others. Delegates would attend a convention while routes are to be designated along principal cities and towns with a central line from Washington to San Diego and measures to beautify the highway.
J. M. Dune, a Phoenix area rancher, was found murdered at his home three miles northeast of Phoenix. He died from head wounds believed caused by a sharp instrument. The body was discovered by his wife and four children as they returned home from a visit.
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