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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1922
Page
6
The Senate debated the financial code measure through committee and floor actions. Discussions covered school district contracts, property taxation for public works, and proposed amendments shaping state and local governance, with attention to property valuation and initiative powers.
Reports state Cayou is favored to succeed de la Huerta as Sonora governor while de la Huerta remains on leave. Accompanying Cayou on a special train from El Paso are Jose Lopez Portillo and Olayo Rubio. The train is due in Nogales at 4 oclock and will continue to Hermosillo this evening.
County supervisors discuss road funding and maintenance amid criticism of southern district finances. Residents ponder highway improvements from Willcox to the valley, while politicians debate gubernatorial candidates and primary abolition. Tourists and "movers" burden roads, with property damage by campers and road crews cutting through the area.
Saloon owners in Naco and Agua Prieta await Governor Huerta's next move on prohibition as he resumes the Sonora governorship. License revenue from state saloons has produced vast funds in the past year.
The Phoenix Chamber of Commerce declined to back the Bankhead route through southern Arizona nominated by an organization. The board of directors reportedly refused to act on the resolution, while the Tucson chamber awaited guidance. The Bankhead highway route through Arizona was discussed at a Phoenix gathering amid debate over its national significance and tourism value.
The state Board of Education will convene Monday in the Miller Field office to hear school testing and routine matters. One major item is the revocation of Cochise County teacher Helya Brown’s certificate. county superintendent Mike Toles said she must appear and give a full account to the board.
Anes H Flaherty of the supreme head of the Knights of Columbus was honored in a visit that began with a desert tour and closed with a crowd meeting at the Arizona School of Music. He spoke on the Knights’ work since the war’s end for citizens.
Senator Debora M. Stoddard introduced the joint memorial resolution No. 3 urging Congress to craft a just and equitable plan recognizing World War I exservice men and women. The senate adopted it March 14 and the house followed March 15, with Campbell approving the resolution yesterday.
March 20 report from Benson notes transplantation of Valencia vales started last Thursday at Hollywood Gardens. Eight men are employed and proprietor J A Gumm plans to set rough to four acres of the newest season onions.
Senator Honey Ashurst promises support for a Borderland route on the Ajo highway after resolutions approved by the Southern Arizona Chamber of Commerce. The letter asks the secretary of agriculture and the director of the Bureau of Roads to expedite action, referencing resolutions No. 1 and No. 2 and urging favorable consideration.
A Tombstone pioneer named Edward Cain died yesterday in Bisbee after several months of illness. He was a longtime engineer and wartime worker in Watervale and later employed at various mining plants. He married in Bisbee and left a family including a son William Cain.
Corhise county ranchers and deputies Hive Thorpe Ba Leahy recovered stock and chaps stolen over a year ago. The party crossed into Mexico to seize the animals and delivered them to Douglas with help from Mexican officials. A horse and mule owned by Mr Fike were tied to a nearby ranch.
Eastern Wire reports Great Britain is purchasing copper from the United States with prompt delivery. The move strengthens copper prices and stocks in New York, with total sales this month exceeding 75 million pounds and demand not yet fully met.
A chaotic political scene in Phoenix shows supporters of a financial code winning votes to exclude appropriations for state agencies. Debates center on highway funding, penalties for tax evasion, and proposed constitutional amendments. Key figures include Senator Stoddard and Representative Trenngton as bills face opposition and corrections.
Fire at Alnambra destroyed cantaloupe crates lumber and several utility items including a Santa Fe box car and telephone poles. Origin under investigation with property loss valued in thousands. fire remains burning and total damage unrevealed.
Sam Gardner a well known resident died late yesterday at his Johnson Addition home after a prolonged illness. He leaves a daughter Mrs Frances Cummings secretary of the localWOCA and a granddaughter Miss Laura Gardner. Gardner’s mother Mrs Mabel Gardner left Chicago yesterday to visit unaware of his illness. Funeral plans await Mrs Gardner’s arrival. Interment under the Pater Undertaking Company. Samuel A resident of Phoenix repairs Apache Trail to start in April.
Mareh 14 0s Beets a wealthy real estate dealer of Kauss its Mas eartirieed Mo and Mrs Wa ter Beent of Rucker canyon gave a present worth about 1000 to a man for taking care of his father in sivine bum good Lame and a mre wean at LAL ave they then departed for the Cockive peo 18 vovaime Mierta be at all slont ibmiee.
Principal of Lei school, P. Jones, testified he was struck with a leather whip as nine men were arrested on assault charges. Six men were wounded. the principal faced flogging and a bond set at 300 dollars. Jones, married with six children, was acquitted of the charges.
Tucson March 21 Sudgment to the defendant was entered in the case of County Recorder B Vinson against L O Malley in the superior court. The plaintiff sought 15000 for defamatory language alleged to have been used against him at the county fee order's office. The defendant was also given 15 for costs. Justice Pattey sustained a demurrer for the defendant. Vinson's attorney gave notice an appeal would be filed.
The House passed senate bill 35 by Senator Burton enabling any legislator to run for other offices. The measure requires a constitutional amendment and will be placed before voters at the next general election.
Manuel Arvisa a Hermosillo butcher was shot in the abdomen and fatally wounded early today by Abena Chong a Chinese peddler in an apparent homicide. Police are investigating the motive and Chong's motives and background remain unclear.
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