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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1921
Page
2
Editor argues Russia seeks machinery to boost production while warning against hoarding profits. He compares U S overreliance on machines, the idle workforce, and the danger of monopolized ownership, urging Russia to use gear to feed and clothe people. He likens money flow to blood, warning idle mills hurt civilization.
J. J. White, a Bisbee resident for 23 years, died 7:20 p.m. Saturday at Copper Queen hospital. A former Copper Queen miner and later a transfer worker, he spent recent years doing odd jobs. Aged 59, he leaves relatives in New Mexico and Texas and was a prominent I C C F lodge member. funeral services by that order are planned for Monday with time to be announced.
Constable Porter McDonald arrested two Tombstone men yesterday afternoon for resisting an officer and transporting liquor. The men were taken into custody after an incident on Main Street and will face charges today.
In a busy street scene Ramon Bustamante fought police to protect a large jug that concealed liquor beyond Prohibition limits. Reyes Valdez joined the fray as bystanders helped corral them to jail where bootlegging and resisting an officer charges await. A search of Bustamante’s home yielded part of a bottle of muscal as evidence. his Mexican wife admitted pouring out kerosene-diluted liquor.
Arizona law enforcement can prosecute minors who habitually visit billiard rooms without parents or guardians under Paragraph 255. The attorney general's opinion clarifies that officials may act against those 18 and under who frequent pool rooms, with Paragraph 256 outlining penalty for contributing to a child’s delinquency. Authorities plan a vigorous enforcement campaign amid complaints from women's groups about violations.
Municipal coupon bonds of 26 000 dollars are offered for sale to fund the purchase of electric property in Tempe. Johnson Keystone Copper Company buys machines for a concentrating plant to expand its operations.
Jerome Arizona October 30 four bullet holes in his body M B Green formerly owner of a Cottonwood grocery found dead in Sonora Mexico about 120 miles south of Columbus New Mexico Motive not robbery The victim died fighting though his gun was not fired twice the killer or killers had him Green had sold his store to hire Emma Maburin then ran a drag business and practiced as a chiropractor Mrs Green and two young children survive with an aunt in Cottonwood
October 20 Phoenix. Stephens of the state livestock sanitary yard reports larger than expected cattle shipments from Arizona. Six thousand head from Wilcox to California plus 4,500 already sent there. Also 180 carloads totaling about 6,000 head to California from Holbrook and Winslow between October 25 and November 19. Indicates strong Arizona cattle demand in California.
Forty cars of cattle were shipped from Sel igman to California markets by Sanford Livestock. Williams sent 739 head to the Pacific coast. Santa Fe schedules another round from Flagstaff Bellmont Hibbard with hundreds of head. Upcoming shipments include Bellmont Perkinsville and Coconino county as buyers from the Pacific coast remain active in northern Arizona.
Ed Babbitt of Flagstaff while deer hunting north of the San Francisco Peaks saw seven full grown mountain lions together. He fired several shots, believed he wounded one, but no blood was found. He reported to Dr. C. E. Musgrave the state wild animal exterminator, who plans to pursue the lions with a pack of dogs.
F L Hanna appointed general freight and passenger agent for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe at Phoenix replacing F P Cruise who moves to the agriculture and development department of the Traitway in Chicago. Hanna previously served as freight and passenger agent for the road at Fresno. The announcement came from the railway office in Phoenix California.
The Arizona Supreme Court affirmed the Maricopa County Superior Court verdict convicting Tomas Roman of murder in the Tempe hold up case and upheld the death sentence. The court found trial errors alleged by Roman not material or prejudicial. In a separate ruling, the court reversed A C Cook’s forgery conviction due to inadequate information linking the check to Powell in his official capacity.
Henry Lamotte aged about 72, formerly a watchman for Gold Road Mines, cut his throat with a razor at the county farm near Kingman Arizona after alcohol and health struggles. Born in Canada he moved to the county ten years ago and left no known relatives.
The body of Captain James S. Higley of Phoenix was interred at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, after arriving from France where he fell during the Meuse Argonne offensive on October 28, 1918. A wreath from Arizona, inscribed in tribute, was laid on the casket by a Rocky Mountain Club representative.
Gilman, a Bisbee youth, was shot in the right thigh when a companion’s discharge at a quail covey accidently released a full load. Dressed by Dr. Fuller in Benson, he later underwent surgery at the hospital as the injury left life altering consequences. Oscar Gilman, his brother, was killed a year ago near Hereford in a separate incident.
Clifford A. Mallen, sought in Wayne Pennsylvania for sandbagging Walter Fallows and stealing a Hudson Super Six and funds, was arrested near Plagstaff by Deputies Rudd and Gar rett. He faced extradition as details tie to car sale attempts, a ride with Fallows, and a later robbery in a storm. Mallen, 22, used the victim’s name during the flight, with associates aiding his move toward Texas and Arizona.
Prescott Ort. Government contracts to supply mechanical equipment for Whipple Barracks buildings were announced. Bids will open simultaneously at Whipple Barracks and the Treasury Department in Washington on November 16. Further bids for mil work and additional buildings follow. notices route through Prescott.
A strike at the Silver King mine fifteen miles east of Kingman Arizona by Walter Myers yielded a stringer of ore running better than 700 dollars in silver. The discovery, near an old water channel, suggests the vein may extend along the faulted main ore bearing seam. The area, part of Maynard district, promises further development as portions of the vein are traced at lower horizons. The mine sits on Wallapal mountain near the Sandy highway and timber.
In El Paso Texas October 30 the body of Clay McConagill world champion steer roper was brought from Sacaton Arizona where he died after being electrocuted while trying to move a live wire to safe hay. His widow Ad Boyd of Deming and Sidney Kyle of Pecos Texas accompany the body along with friend William Bennett of Benson. The service and burial plans to Lovington New Mexico are announced.
Mr and Mrs Walter Gawlin of Tucson report their daughter Alan Mare Gostin is seriously injured after an accident at the university. Heavily injured by a tram mastoid tremble condition. she remains conscious at times, operation possible soon if her condition improves.
Notice for publication from the Department of the Interior Land Office at Phoenix announces ITICE of a homestead claim by Lockard of Phoenix, filing for three years proof on land in Gila and Meredian areas. Witnesses named, sale reason given as widow unable to farm, with detailed property description and farm equipment for Elgin area, Douglas contact.
An advertisement touts a wandlike remedy for catarrhal deafness claiming to cure inflammation of the Eustachian tube and restore hearing. It promises one hundred dollars to prove a cure and names Ghenet & Co of Taite as promoters.
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