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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1921

Page

7

Sawtelle Directs Attorney to Defy Orders in Grand Jury

In Phoenix on April 27 Judge Sawtelle in the federal court instructed United States attorney Flynn to attend grand jury sessions and assist its investigations if the jury deems it their duty, despite orders from the attorney general. Flynn replied he would consider the court’s directives and inform the attorney general of the attitude of the court.

Phoenix United States Greers Genral Grand Jury Newberry Flynn Sawtelle

Arizona forest fire in Catalinas prompts guards and probes

Tucson reports a forest fire near the Catalinas with no lightning, campers rushed to prevent timber loss. Officials suggest campfires or careless disposal caused the blaze, as crews work to limit damage in pine and oak stands along the watershed. In Phoenix, Arizona, Attorney General George Hill defends fingerprint evidence in a burglary case, contending unique print patterns make misidentification virtually impossible.

Tucson Catalinas Forest Service Rive Peak

Deaf and Dumb School Construction to Begin Soon

After months of delay the plans for the new home and school for the deaf and dumb near completion. Ground will be broken shortly on a large program including group dwellings dining hall and administration building. Ample land provided for farming and a homelike atmosphere with speedy proper completion expected despite land title complications and road work progress.

For the Deaf and Dumb Nogales

Phoenix boys warned over killing song birds with sling shots

April 28 Arizona reports state game warden Joe V. Prochaska addressing multiple complaints about Phoenix schoolboys shooting birds. He plans school and parent outreach to curb acts, warning of possible legal action if necessary, and cites the law banning hunting or killing song birds with no scientific collection exception.

Phoenix Joe V. Prochaska Prochaska Mr. Prochaska Mhowin Arizona State Museum Wate

Jill to Protect Arizona Monuments

A delegation led by Hugh E. Campbell of the Arizona Wool Growers association urged state land commissioner Rudolph Kuchler to block leasing a section in Yavapai county. They argued the land’s water and access affect seasonal sheep transits between winter and summer camps. The land department engineers were tasked to study and report for early action.

Phoenix Yavapa County Hugh E. Campbell Arizona Wool Growere Association Rudolph Kuchler Herda

Brother and Sister Reunite After 57 Years in Kinman

Arne April 27 For the first time in 57 years a brother and sister met in Kinman yesterday. A S Chapman publisher of Madison Indiana and Mrs John Kay of Mineral Park were separated in 1863 when their parents moved to California. The brother became a sailor for twenty years and later master of a packet steamer between America and the Orient. The sister Mrs Kay remained with her father in San Francisco until 1874 when she married Capt Welbourn and moved to Mineral Park where she lived since. The reunion was touching and they enjoyed the scenic country together with Chapmans daughter present.

Kingman Arne Kineman Chapman Madison Indiana John Kay Mineral Park California America Orient Tage Inchsne

Printer shoots hold up man in Nogales

Tom Paredes, employed by The Herald, shot and wounded a robber who tried to hold him up on his way home from work opposite the Santa Cruz hotel Terrace avenue. Paredes fired once as the assailant demanded surrender, the weapon jammed, and the robber fled south through Mix street. Patrolman Webb found the robber wounded, traced blood to Sonoita avenue before losing the trail.

Nogales Ariz Tom Paredes The Herald Santa Cruz Terrace Avenue Mix Street EX Webb

Explosion at Dos Cabezas mines kills Burke and injures Gibbons

State Mine Inspector reports dynamite in a miner's hands caused the accident at the Central Arizona Mining cam shaft. Burke was killed and Gibbons severely injured after handling four to five sticks of dynamite during cleanup after a blast. Gibbons hospitalized in El Paso with broken ribs, a dislocated hip, and possible internal injuries. The incident occurred at Dos Cabezas with inspectors White and Myers investigating.

Las Burke Gibbons Elaso

Gold Strike Near Winkleman Report Reaches Phoenix

A letter from J W McCann of Florence to Phoenix describes a large gold strike in the mountains near Winkleman and says the find appears significant. McCann believes the strike could be a major event and reports excitement in the area.

Phoenix Winkleman J. W. McMcCann Florence McCann

Smelter at Miami entirely suspends operations

Operations at the International Smelting company near Miami were entirely suspended in the early hours of Sunday. About 200 men were laid off as the plant shut down, with roughly 65,000,000 pounds of ore in storage. The Miami Copper company remains in operation but will have to store concentrates due to the closure.

Clobe Ariz International Smelting Company Miami Miami Copper Company

Phoenix Man Wins Honor as State Typing Champion

Charles Walter of Phoenix, veteran court reporter, captured the amateur state typing title in Arizona's first annual contest at the high school auditorium. He achieved a net 18 words per minute, outperforming other entrants in open competition.

Stampion Aoenis Charles Walter Phoeniix Arizona Walers

Phoenix plans conferences on freight rate reductions

Phoenix shippers through the traffic bureau of the Phoenix chamber of commerce and the corporation commission plan a drive to win lower freight rates for fruits and vegetables moving from California to the east. Henry J. Ford is named special assistant to conduct conferences with railroads and shippers, with sessions in Los Angeles on May 3, San Francisco on May 6, and Denver on May 10.

Phoenix California Phoenix Chamber of Commerce The Corporation Commission Whch Interstate Commerce Commission Arizona Commission Interstate Commission Henry J. Ford Colorado Los Angeles San Francisco Detrwer Trail and Vegetable Werte

Greenlee County Plans Clifton Silver City Road

Greenlee County aims to build a Clifton to Silver City road linking to New Mexico, seeking a legislative appropriation after a failed prior request. A survey via Mule Creek is proposed to gauge work needs and workforce, with state highway officials to review.

Greenlee County Clifton Silver City Phoenin Greeaive New Mexico N. M Highway Department Mule Creek Campbell Cochise

Old Dominion Cuts Pay Globe

Notices posted at the Old Dominion company mine announce wage reductions across the workforce. General Manager W. F. McBride signs the notice, effective May 1, matching prior reductions at the Miami Copper company. Miners drop from 5.15 to 4.50 per shift, muckers from 4.65 to 4.10 per day, surface employes from 2.90 to 2. /. Monthly salaried workers also see proportional cuts.

GLOBE Old Dominion Company W. F. McBride Mose Miami Copper Company Muckers

Fiege Purchases Joes Wien Ranch West of Creveht

Fiege has purchased the Joes Wien ranch west of his Creveht from H W Peacock and Herbert Lowdermilk. The deal involves all cattle and follows Fiege’s seven years in the cattle business. A pamphlet on weights and measures assists buyers in ensuring full weight and legality, with inspectors urging sellers to meet requirements.

Piege Joes Wien H.W. Peacock Herbert Lowdermilk Fiege Read Dyas

State weights and measures issues new pamphlets

The state department of weights and measures released two pamphlets. One summarizes the weights and measures act and provides information for the buying public. The other gives instructions and tolerances for city and local examiners testing weighing and measuring devices.

Aoenin State de Tof Welklte and Measures Department

Notice to Leasers on Leasing Four Claims

Four claims advertised for leasing with mentions of gold and silver values and a request for responsible capital to erect a concentrate plant. Concentrates priced at at least 100 per ton, with contact to J. H. Tippet in Garces Arena for details. Prescott Annex to Pioneers’ hom provides pamphlets on accommodations for four tions and is sent to city sealers for booking guests after July 1.

Uute J. H. Tippet Garces Arena Paratas Prescott

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