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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1921

Page

3

Smore Freed of Murder Charge Today

The trial of Gilmore over the murder of W A Sherritt ends with a not guilty verdict after key testimonies from Sheriff Hood and Deputy Rafferty. The jury, after lunch, returned a verdict of not guilty, as defense and state debate insufficient evidence and jury deliberations continue.

Smore Climore W.A. Sherritt Raymond Robles James Near Jar Sherrill Ty Harre Jeno Foreman Ines Gilmore Baxter Aliett

Waiting at the Church and surrounding gun found note

Testimony from Gilmore witnesses at the court session describes Sherrill's death with bullet wounds, the location of handguns and shells near the bed, and the sequence of events leading to the discovery. The panel door shows signs of forced entry as investigators seek to clarify whether the front door was breached.

Guy Welch Welch Gilmore Sherrill Ted Sdilmore Marcy Mtatterty Hughart Hood Iwan

Second Arizona Federal Judge Bill Up Again

May 3 report from Phoenix states renewed efforts by Congress to appoint an additional United States district judge for Arizona. Judge Law emphasized member support from the War aescrlction to expedite the bill, noting Attorney General Dougherty’s recommendation as a key factor in securing another judge for the Arizona district.

Ro Yenix Miltu Congress United States Arizona Carl Hayden Wooh Sawtelle Phoenix State War Atty. Gen. Dougherty Federal Arizona District MIL

Salt River Valley gains $400000 loan apportionment

The Salt River Valley will receive $400000 with $100000 apportioned by the federal land bank and FC Henshaw, under the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association. Willard E. Bifis reports the apportionment as official. Farmers may borrow at 6 percent for a year, with optional repayment in installments after five years, following the farm loan act. A May 16 meeting will organize a local national farm loan association for interested farmers.

Phoenix Salt River Valley Federal Bank of Berkwnom FC Henshaw Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association Willard E Bifis Federal and Bank Vy Wae Mor Burke John P. Orme C.C. Kones F.C. Henstan Federal Land Bank National Farm Loan Association Farm Loan Act

Taxes Delinquent Yesterday In County Tax Office

Taxpayers faced a yesterday delinquency date for the second installment of taxes with County Treasurer Guy Weten noting receipts from prior years. About 940000 in payments came in from major corporations as a smaller delinquency rate is expected this cycle. Tax work for 1922 began yesterday under Assessor Gen Henshaw and will finish by the 21st, then docs move to Clerk L F Kuehenbeecker for abstracts before finalizing with Mr. Welch and issuing notices to each taxpayer. Yuma locals report drilling activity advancing in a test well program by local companies.

Ralph Meta Mego Weleh Welch Gen .R. Henshaw L. F. Kuehenbeecker Board of Supervisors

Phoenix Doctor among crash victims near Mesa

Dr Robert D Bronte a Phoenix physician highly regarded in the southwest was fatally injured when the auto driven by residents overturned after leaving the road near Mesa. Three others including Harry Goldwater and Barry Goldwater sustained injuries. They were rushed to Mesa hospital where the doctor’s prognosis was poor.

Wgnin Robert D. Bronte Phoenix South West Mesa Here Brownflet Harry Goldwater Mia Barry Goldwater Atte Brates

Fines for liquor possession amid 1921 court actions

Report describes three individuals each fined $100 for liquor possession and a $15 fine in a separate incident. An alarming court notice follows, ordering show cause for guardianship sales of real estate in the Terry minors case, with a May 16 hearing in Tombstone and publication of the order in the Tombstone Epitaph.

Cordixe State of Arizona Terry Ruby Chutic Rube Terry Della Wells Alah Wade Elk AM Ony Cochise Said DE Cochine Albert Mo

Phoenix Street Railway Sold to Southern Pacific

Rumors say the Phoenix Railway has been bought by the Southern Pacific Railroad. Confirmation and details are awaited when SH Mitchell, manager of the street car system, returns Monday from Los Angeles after talks with the Southern Machine.

Whoenix Phoenix Railway Company Southern Pacific Railroad SH Mitchell Royal Los Angeles Southern Machine Prey Department

Phoenix garage destroyed by fire with $510,000 loss

Notice for publication from the Department of the Interior announces that Clinton Verry of Courtland Arizona, who filed a homestead entry on February 12 1951 for land in Township 5 north Range 28 east has given intent to file a three year proof to establish a claim by May 25 1931 before TG Emmons U.S. Commissioner at Courtland Arizona. Witnesses named: GL McKinney I Shuttuck Lee A Linney John Maltum. Register Chase Marshall. First filed April 24 1921.

Department of the Interior Fand Gilee Phoenix Eine Telwreby Cinton, Verry Courtland Arizona Nwt Nance G&s RB É& Mint Emmons GL. McKinney Shuttuck Lee A Linney John Maltum Courtant Chase Marshall Register First Pol

Notice of Public Land Claim in Arizona 1921

Otto H Meter of Gleeson Arizona filed intent to make three year proof to establish Homestead Entry No. 46801 for lots 1 2 3 4 in section 7 township 25 range fe go meridian. Hearing before W A Fowler U S Commissioner Tombstone on April 27 1922. Witnesses Henry V Merendon Luther M Brown Herman H Earnest Ralph C Earnest all of Gleeson Arizona. Chase Marshall Register first pub March 27 1921.

U.S Phoenix Otto H Meter Gleeson Arizona Katey Sem Sisnei W. A. Fowler U.S. Commie Sower Tombstone Claireant Henry V. Merendon Luther M. Brown Herman H. Earnest Ralph C. Earnest Chase Marshall Register

Notice of Land Claim and Public Sale Details

Notice announces Charles G Seale of McNeal Arizona as claiming land through three year proof before W A Fowler Tombstone on May 1921. Included are entry number 38440 and description NEU EM NWH SWH NWA 5 Why NW Sec 28 Township 2 Range 28. Also lists names Ray Howell Hathdon Smith Andrew Mt Neal and action by Keziers First pub April 2 1921. Also includes prices and beverages unrelated items.

Phoemia Aliona Charles G. Seale McNeal Arizona St. Neu G&s Rob & Mert Yas W. A. Fowler Tombstone Ray Howell Hathdon Shek Viata Smith XM A Andrew Mt Neal Arbhas T. Mamsnal Keziers

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