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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1921

Page

7

Acquittal in Bisbee Gambling Case Cites Big Jury Goals

In Bisbee the jury returned a not guilty verdict for J T McCarthy in a gambling game case while CP Slack was found guilty earlier. Other defendants were dismissed as the court adjourned, and local officials noted increased juror pay and next term in August.

Arizona Endeavorers Arizona J.T. McCarthy Bisbee CP. Slack Slack McCarthy John B. Sanders Uisbee LA. Rich J.P. Chase Tom Davis E. Hagenbloen Note American National Band of Gklahams Fannie Thompson Lockwood Cochiseenaty Ettinger Collins and Bretherton Jerome Portland Alent

Agua Prieta Gambling Closes Again on May Day

May 25. All gambling games in Agua Prieta have been closed again and there is no activity in drawing the dice or betting on the roulette wheel. The handling of gambling permits across the line remains uncertain, and public sentiment in Douglas suggests there would be no gambling if applied to Agua Prieta.

Gouglas Agua Prieta Douglas

Arizona C. E. Report Shows State Progress

The Arizona Christian Endeavor Union executive committee met in Phoenix on May 14 and 15 with all but the Tucson vice-president Fay Prigmore in attendance. Twelve new societies formed in two and a half months. districts reorganized into nine zones. plans set to send state president Harold Singer to the New York world’s convention in July 1921. four Sacaton Pima Indians are expecting.

Phoenix Arizona Christian Endeavor Union Fay Prigmore Tucson Maricopa Pima County Regord Harold Singer New York Sacaton

Miss Toles to Boost Arizona at Convention

Miss Elsie Toles state superintendent announces plans to advertise Arizona at the National Educators association convention in Des Moines Iowa in July. She asks cooperation from chambers of commerce and commercial clubs statewide to carry out the program. Arizona will have six delegates plus Miss Toles with three already named John D Lopersayaratgadaail A J Matthews and Lucy Nash each holding high school or county superintendent roles.

Phoenix Elsie Toles Superintendent of Public Instruction Ari Wna National Educators’ Association Des Moines Iowa Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Miss Toles Arizona Arizons John D. Lopersayaratgadaail Schools of Phoeniy A. J. Matthews Tempe Normal School Lucy Nash Gila County

Webster Brothers and Kerby win over Greenlee contractors

In Safford on May 24 the Webster Brothers and Kerby contractors won a unanimous verdict against Greenlee County. They are awarded 21 876.95 total including interest after suing for 25 000 for overhead and operating expenses. The case, moved on venue and before Chambers, lasted 15 days in Superior court.

Safford Webster Brothers and Kerby Vt Greenlee County Webster Brothers and Kerby Shiehwie Graham Beenlew Webster Hrothers and Kerby

Water supply alert from Huachuca Water director

A. H. Gardner of Huachuca Water warns the big reservoir behind Boom shaft has not varied more than three inches since May 16 and remains short. He expects no rain until mid July, but assures drinking water remains available. Domestic use may continue full capacity, though irrigation has no supply and conservation remains imperative.

A. H. Gardner Huachuca Water Company Hanehueas Uve National Metals Recovery Co Bert, Holland Mill

Tombstone to Host Tenth Cavalry Band for 4th Fest

Tombstone announces the Fort Huachuca Tenth Cavalry Band will headline a three day Fourth of July celebration. The event, organized by local Commercial Club leaders led by Mr. Boyd, aims to draw countywide visitors with a parade program and military demonstrations. Two local assaults in Piprtevie district claim lives and injuries. Malone and Rice are central to the incident.

Tombstone Amove Fort Huachuew

Kidnapper of Young Girl Gets 23 Years in Arizona

Jose M Monteros, arrested after a cross country chase from New Orleans through Mexico, was sentenced in Prescott Arizona to 23 years in prison for a statutory offense involving a Salt Lake City girl. Arizona officials had indicated they would prosecute him there rather than in Utah. The girl testified against him and returned home yesterday.

Salt Lake Jose M. Monterus Arizona Offvers New Orleans Mexico John Sweeney Prescot, Aris Monteros Arigona

Rumor of Large Vein at Commonwealth Extension Mine

Reports from Peares claim the Commonwealth Extension mine hosts a persistent vein of ore in the Raly area. Claimants tied to Guy Eumons started work weeks ago, following a company drill from years past that yielded a cresting ore vein. Assays in Tombstone showed strong silver and gold, and a shipment was reportedly planned but failed. Gipcona of Tombstone confirms seeing a two foot wide vein, though details on valves and broader ore quantities remain uncertain.

Peares Commonwealth Extension Guy Eumons Tombstone

Lowell man sues deputy sheriff and firm over arrest

J J Zimpleman of Lowell sues Sheriff Hood Deputy Dukes and Maryland Casualty Company for 5500 in damages alleging an unlawful arrest on February 24 after a DUI-related incident near the Douglas road. The case, moved between Justice courts, claims improper charges and publication prejudicing Zimpleman’s character.

Fune Estes J. Je Zimpleman Lowell JE. Hood Maryland Casualty Company Dukes Ate Dimple Mac Ban McKenzie Nels Peason Doviglas Road Zimpiechan Pearson Stebenz Nquor Three Cabsero Justien Court Fone Justicee Court Rishi McKinese Justice Court Rishii Weiter Bothe Asaletant Attorneve Flanigan and Murry McKengle Rock Che Zimpt Iman and Pearsoy

Auto Hangs On Edge Of Steep Embankment

An auto skidded off a Copper Basin grade embankment near Kirkland last night. Driver Richard egressed safely from the top of the vehicle with minor injuries while the front wheels clung to the highway. McNally remained at the scene and was later assisted by passing motorists. Nelson walked to Valley after detouring to catch a freight train.

Kirkland Vt Aant Realty Ae Storp Amluiktvett Copper Basin Richard de McNally Nelson Towall Valley S ' Prescu

Plans development of big concession Hoenin

Edward Brown returned from Mexico after securing a government concession of about 300000 acres of oil and agricultural lands south of the international line below Yuma. He outlines a development plan including a railroad to the border joining U S railways and a maritime Arizona, plus coast fisheries oil fields vast farmland and a port town 65 miles south of the border with an international racing track.

Hoenin Edward Brown Mexico Government of Mexico Yuma Colorado River Gulf of California Brown Phoenix United States Southern Pacific Arizona

Tucson Opens Finest Auto Camp Park in Southwest

The Tucson Chamber of Commerce announces a new auto camping park claimed as one of the finest in the southwest. It features reading rooms, showers, wash room, open air cooking stoves, electric lights, and camp amenities with police protection for campers.

Southwest Tucson Chamber of Commerce

Deportation of five aliens from Phoenix

Five aliens, four held at the immigration detention quarters as illegal entrants and one a convicted radical and former Soviet supporter, were deported yesterday from Phoenix to El Paso under the custody of R A Scott, inspector in charge of the local immigration office.

Phoenix United States R.A. Scott Immigration Service el Paso

Huerta Returns to Sonora Capital in Government Shakeup

Douglas reports Huerta has relieved Governor and taken reins in Hermosillo. His first act orders a stop to sampling in Sonora as he assumes cabinet duties. Election timing unclear as power shifts to ensure national welfare amid unspecified governance changes.

Douglas Advico de x Huerta Via Hernosillo Sonora Pupmar

Damage case appealed to supreme court in Arizona

Francisco Varela appeals Bertram MacReid’s ranch death case to the state supreme court seeking $25000 for the death of Frank Varela a 19 year old who died when pulling up stumps on the Reid ranch. Trial in Yuma County yielded a verdict for Reid on May 28 1920 and a denial of a new trial.

Phoenix Francisco Varel Bertram MacReid State Supreme Court Varela Reid Frank Varela Yuma County Supreme Court

Flags at half mast for late Chief Justice White

The governor’s office ordered all state armories and military posts to fly flags at half mast for the next 20 days in memory of the late Chief Justice White of the United States Supreme Court. President Harding reportedly requested this tribute.

Phoenix Fenharday Tings Oq White United States Supreme Court Harding

Arizona Banks Show Increase in Resources

Phoenix and national banks in Arizona report higher resources at April close per state superintendent Charles W. Pairfeild. Apache loans dropped compared with April 1920, with loans at 35,982,160.93 in April 1921 versus 2,425,910.44 in April 1920. 38,821,071.37 difference. Some banks listed in earlier statements not in today’s report include Central Bank of Phoenix and others pending receivership, plus absorption details by Turkon National Bank.

Phoenix National Banks of Arizona Charles W. Pair Ftield Central Bank of Phoenix Central Bank of Wickenburg Somerston State Bank Security Trust and Savings Bank of Tucson Turkon National Bank

Clarkdale Man Victim of Heart Disease

The body of Jack Sullivan, who died after drowning unconscious on Prescott streets Saturday afternoon, is being shipped today with friend David Mulcahy to Logansport, Ind., where two sisters await. He was taken to Mercy Hospital and attended by Dr J B McNally. the cause is valvular heart disease.

Prescott Jack Sullivan David Mulcahy Whipple Barracks Logansport Ind Mercy J.B. McNally

Pinal County Moves to Eradicate Rabbits in Tucson

A 23 May report says Pinal County authorities, with DOA officials, began poisoning efforts to reduce rabbit populations in Tucson gardens. Experiments involved poisoned baits over several nights to target jackrabbits and cotton tails, with a large toll of rabbits killed during the operation.

Tucson DOA 4 Binal County Salih

Americans at Mexican convention receive free passports

May 25 report from Dopglas, Mexico City states American citizens attending the first international congress will have their passports visa free. Ives Selevier announced at the Mexican consulate, as U S business interests plan to be represented at the convention with under 1000 guests. Chambers of commerce and other associations have sent letters to various national entities through June seeking support.

Dopglas Mexico City Ives CG. Selevier Esterday United States Chambers of Commerce Apd Sill

Five Year Old Narrowly Escapes Serious Injuries

A five year old boy in Hilber nearly faced serious harm yesterday afternoon when he attempted to ride a lumber train on Main Street. The child ran onto the tracks and was struck by a rear wheel, rolling over him two or three times. He was taken to the Copper Queen dispensary. doctors found no broken bones, though he sustained bruises.

Hilber Douclae Gilbert Bos Barrow iGlbert-Hines Main Street Copper Queen

Car on Tucson Road Destroyed by Fire

A Studebaker owned by J. J. Jones was nearly destroyed by fire Tuesday night on the road to Tucson about ten miles from Tucson. Jones and G. Callison were passengers when the fan belt failed and the engine ignited. They dumped sand on the motor and escaped as the fire threatened explosion. tires and meter were burned.

Studebaker J. J. Jones Tucson DC. Jones G. Callison Jones

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