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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1921
Page
3
March 14 Phoenix reports a legal dispute over the omnibus highway bill. Attorneys debate whether the proviso limits obligations to 400,000 this year and how it affects subsequent spending, shaping the highway department’s two year outlook. Discussion continues amid adjournment and lingering bills.
Washington March 14. A shift in interpretation of the prohibition law may permit medical use of beer and wine when prescribed. Officials say patients could obtain beer as a tonic, with two bottles possibly required, challenging prior enforcement theories. Drafting of new regulatory terms is paused pending Justice Department alignment.
The board of supervisors confirmed a 109000 bond sale to Sparks of Douglas for Wille Union High School District No 13. Sparks also won the contract for the third school building at 56600. The board appointed John Jee as interpreter and bailiff and welcomed court reporter HD Palmer.
Phoenix March 12 Business leaders say the sale of $1,509,000 tax anticipatory bonds by the state loan commission will inject about $1,000,000 into general circulation within a month. The funds will cash state warrants at 5 percent and then reach banks, aiding state road firms and merchants who have been unable to negotiate warrants, with smaller stores near road departments at risk.
The piece outlines Captain Wise leading a campaign against agitators in Globe district starting March 3. It notes mixed local reaction, cooperative workers, and assurances from operators to hire American citizens. It covers a mining convention in Chicago, public health efforts on venereal disease, and a crop report for Arizona with national context.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior reports that drought reduced stock feed in Arizona, prompting large shipments of cattle and calves to California. It notes farm results and witnesses in Tombstone, with two recent consignments totaling around 2,000 calves moving to the California range. Local firms and ranches respond to feed shortages amid continued dry conditions.
Governor Campbell signed five bills including tax anticipation measures and a bond sale provision. The acts cover tax anticipation bonds, relief for Arts Press supplies, school district law, professional nursing regulation, and state engineer law amendments.
Maren Douglas reports Mr. and Mrs. William Stratton of 1345 Twelfth Street motored from California to Douxlay. The detour added about 150 miles as Stratton got lost and towed a strail to a high mining camp. He praised Arizona roads but found New Mexico roads poor and plans to return home soon.
Government inspectors hunt for deceptive noodles after reports some makers dye noodles instead of the egg wash required by law. The alert warns against fakery and urges detention of anyone displaying such poor quality.
Lt. W. Prosser of the 12th aero squadron, stationed at Nogales, suffered a wing collapse during an attempted takeoff at Fort Hancock. The aircraft nosed over on landing, ending upside down, with the plane badly damaged though Prosser was unhurt.
The Arizona chapter in Phoenix reports a plan to revive copper use in postwar building, aiming to restore prewar production in Salt River valley operations. Directors note inquiries from many mining districts and chamber of commerce members about relocating to a warmer climate to preserve copper’s commercial advantages.
Justice of the Peace H P Merrill bound W G Gilmore over to the Superior Court for trial on a charge of killing W A Sherrill. Bond set at 10000 dollars after a preliminary hearing concluded. State witnesses testified about the shooting at Sherrill home while defense argued for release.
Two separate public notices announce intent to make homestead proof filings. Henry e Kisber of Arizona and Sanford don of Ft Hisehiea seek three year proof before U.S. Commissioner Henry C. Boumler at Douglas and Tombstone respectively, listing witnesses and locations in Arizona.
Tucson March 1 in a desperate mood a man named Scharrer swallowed a large quantity of bichloride of mercury in the Utah Cigar Store on East Congress street. He is in critical condition at the Arizona hospital.
Misbee March 1J. N. Journey a Copper Queer concentrator blacksmith was rushed to Copper Chee hospital after a sudden attack of stomach poisoning following a drink of water. He unconscious briefly but recovered by last night, initial fear of poison noted.
Mrs Hole Coombs, 52, died Sunday morning at her Warren home. Funeral services were held at 2 oclock from the Masonic lodge with Eastern Star participation. She was an active member of the Eastern Star.
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