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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1922
Page
3
Six constitutional amendments proposed by the Arizona Industrial Congress are ready for the ballot after passing both houses and being sent to the governor. Senate Bill 38 on a special fall election failed to secure the two thirds needed, stirring last minute maneuvering.
Frederick B. Wedge once known as Kid or Pureon Wedge faced a string of dubious events after resigning as Henson Union High School principal. He sought Harvard admission, faced initial rejection, later gained entry, and was then recorded on court logs for intoxication before being released after police explanation. Contending reports from Watertown and Prescott noted hospital status and local reactions, with a broader political backdrop involving an engineering order convention and a senate resolution under debate.
The Arizona House voted to indefinitely postpone House Bills 42 and 47. Bill 42 would have changed where the Superior Court sits in many counties, while Bill 47 proposed a separate division and extra judge for Maricopa County. The move followed lengthy debate and was approved by a large majority.
Bisbee resident Miss Alice Wilson was named the most beautiful girl in Arizona by a Los Angeles talent agency. She faced questions about prizes and future plans as a teacher, amid public attention on the contest.
In Warren a pool room operator identified as Osak shot himself with a 32.20 revolver after entering the room shortly after midnight. The act occurred without warning. motive remains unknown. A separate incident in Tombstone Canyon left Richard Bretherton severely injured after being struck by a car driven by Irwin.
Mexico produced 38.6 percent of world silver in 1921 while the United States yielded 21 percent of 161 million ounces, per the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico. Despite low market prices, Mexico mined over 62.6 million quintals and expects 1922 output to surpass 1921 as mining revives after closures and reopenings.
Santa Cruz county officials must stay in their offices during business hours after complaints that they were not available. The county board of supervisors requests all officers and their deputies be in offices from 9 am to noon and from 1 pm to 5 pm unless away on official business.
March 13 Jess Wein has been appointed constable and jailer to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of W J Bennett after his arrest on the murder charge.
The County Recorders Association of Arizona closed its annual convention in Nogales on Saturday with Phoenix selected as the 1923 convention city. Most delegates departed this afternoon for home.
In Flagstaff on March 13, Dan Francis reports letters from Ralph Cameron and Carl Hayden opposing the Emerson Hough president's forest plan. Cameron, long familiar with the Grand Canyon region, calls the proposal bunk and harmful to Coconino County and Arizona, while Hayden notes ease of proposing such legislation and expresses confidence it will fail. The forest service also opposes the plan, saying existing laws conserve Kaiba forest and allow wise use of timber and grazing resources.
At least five Warren District men will attend the Colorado River hearing in Phoenix tomorrow before Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover. Gen John C Greenway will leave for Phoenix to press Hoover to prioritize Arizona power and irrigation needs. Others slated to speak include John Mason Ross Dr LD Ricketty AG McGregor and Cleon T Knap.
Mea Verda G Ferrin of Prescott files for divorce after 27 years of marriage alleging desertion over a year ago and failure to provide. She seeks custody of their minor daughter, costs, and attorney fees. Respondents named Norton and Warrinck. Also notes Flu epidemic closings at Pearce high school and absences in local schools.
In Yuma an itinerant railroad man A J Eberhardt died from a chest wound after a late night shooting at a local restaurant. Railroad workers Robert Zienbaum and T W Jones were jailed, with Zielbaum firing after a struggle and Eberhardt pursued to a rear room before fleeing. Sheriff Pothamus and Deputy Wright handled the arrest.
Three prisoners held in the county jail were released yesterday on habeas corpus after no justice court records had reached Superior Court. One was rearrested on another charge, while Enrique Loys and Jesus Gastel, charged with burglary, were freed. Jose Cisneros, a Mexican, charged with rape, was rearrested after release and will appear in Bisbee for a preliminary hearing tomorrow on a similar warrant.
A coroner's jury exonerates Zeibawm a local cook in the Yuma restaurant shooting of A J Eberhard a Tucson brakeman who died after a Wednesday night confrontation. Zeibawm testified self defense followed a threat to shoot him after he and a companion allegedly assaulted the cook who had informed police they were Haguer peddlers.
The Agriculture Department and Arizona Extension Service warn that some potato dealers falsely imply government certification guarantees seed potatoes and seed stock quality. In Bisbee Jose Sierra was sentenced to 60 days in jail or a $50 fine after police found about half a gallon of mezcal. he pleaded guilty before Judge Hogan and began paying the fine by coal wheeling.
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