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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1921
Page
5
March 17 Dr ROA Hight state veterinarian considers appointing a trained veterinary inspector to lead tuberculosis eradication under a new law passed by the legislature. The act funds the program in cooperation with federal animal husbandry, with inspectors testing stock and ordering disposal of infected cattle and paying owners damages.
Tomato and bell pepper plants are 25 cents per dozen. Cabbage and Chile plants priced per dozen. Sweet potato slips 49 cents per 100 postpaid. Write for quantity prices.
The Congregational church last evening hosted a St Patrick’s Supper and program celebrating Ireland’s day. Volunteers prepared beans, biscuits, meats, cakes, and coffee while Rev Benedict led a varied program of cowboy poetry and readings, praised as well organized and entertaining by attendees.
A.4 Smith of Cochise County State Bank in Tombstone rejects claims that Benson blocks the Borderland Route. He says Benson supports the main highway to Lordsburg and highway tourists pass through Willcox and nearby towns, noting a local garage rents cars to travelers. He asserts responsibility lies with others and defends Benson’s stance as pro Borderland route.
Jerome March 1 A Holbrook incident has editors clashing with local residents as Lyon, editor of the Holbrook News, is pressured to leave. Visitors report threats and a near-violent mob, but Lyon reportedly sold the paper to Linotype operator William Lowry before dawn on Friday. The paper’s sale note is included in the March issue. The Holbrook controversy mirrors a wider conflict as residents confront editorial independence and community pressure.
Overlock, a well respected citizen, recounts a story of heavy rain in the 1980s when grass grew and drought ended. He describes a trip from Washington's Birthday to Tomlestone and into Mexico to obtain funds, a mobile incident, then returning to Arizona to observe vast weeds and desert growth after the heavy rain of 2884.
Clifford Smith convicted of embezzling $2,000 in liberty bonds from A. J. Peters of Tempe. The case reached the Arizona Supreme Court as Bailey argued for the defendant and Hill for the state. Laney faces charges of improper and prejudicial questioning and alleged declarations against the defendant’s character. The appeal also claims evidence insufficient to support the verdict and judgment.
Jerome March 17 The Albright pool hall is closed by city council on Police Chief Crowley recommendation all pool halls must close at 1am No new licenses will be issued until council reviews applications Other items included municipal lighting road widening near the primary school and curbside parking changes.
Phoenix March 17 Employers and state printers representatives met and adopted a resolution opposing a move from 48 to 44 hours weekly in the printing trades The plan to shorten hours was deemed economically harmful by employers who warned it would raise costs and prices while production is needed The action commits to a four hour reduction only if unions are approved by the employers executive committee
Oral argument before the Interstate Commerce Commission on the Arizona railroads increased rates has been postponed from March 26 to April 21. E R Rawmaker of the Southern Arizona Traffic Association has been notified by letter. The delay stems from a Wisconsin dispute reaching test case proportions that could influence the Arizona proceeding.
A wall movement against Chairman DF Johnson and AA Betts by Prescott County corporation members aims to abolish the commission. The effort sought passage of a law to abolish the commission and to control highway use by rival stag lines. The bill was filed in the Senate, faced a five minute recess, and was later not brought to a vote as the calendar passed.
Western senators and representatives led by Senator Cameron urged President Harding to place an embargo on wool, hides, cigarettes, lemons, cottonseed oil, and cotton. They warned producers face a serious situation unless imports are halted, asserting the president has wartime powers to act.
Castor Parada, a miner for United Verde Extension Mining, seeks 15000 in damages in superior court over a Nov 26 1920 slope accident at the 1200 foot level. Rock fell fracturing bones, injuring his foot and ankle and causing pain, anguish, and total incapacity. Counsel includes F C Struckmeyer R B Westervelt and C E Johns.
A fragile, garbled notice describes a widower seeking a Texas housekeeper. The readable phrases mention March 12, a woman named Mrs Brown of Sta Hhih A San Autopio and a desire for a reliable, healthy caregiver. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A San Francisco district court ruling holds authorities must have warrants before searching luggage or cellars connected to alcohol cases. The decision followed the arrest of George E. Barnard who allegedly carried brandy. The judge argued searches without warrants violate rights and should deter seizure of liquor evidence.
A jury awarded Thomas $3000 against Bisbee after a two hour deliberation in a gun incident case. The trial, begun after 3 pm, involved claims of injuries from gunshot wounds alleged to have been fired by the defendant. Dr. A W Vantiemen testified about the operation performed on Lewis following the shooting.
Tucson report states Dave Calisher a former Douglas merchant received a one year sentence and a $1000 fine in federal court after pleading guilty to mail fraud charges. He was accused of securing shipments from the East with false statements and faces further proceedings on related charges.
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