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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1922
Page
1
Archiek Kelly reports Tombstone mining output increasing as new ore bodies and larger mines open further district activity. Prospective byproducts from concentrates, cyanidation concerns, and shipments to smelters shape expected profits and spur continued expansion in the camp.
Still searching for the body of Brophy who drowned on a Gulf of California fishing trip. Cunningham and Douglas return to Bisbee from Nogales and Guaymas to organize a prolonged offshore search with The Rambler as mother ship and several small boats cruising up to 40 miles off Point Lobos. Mexican officials aid in the effort as Cunningham and Douglas plan to report to Los Angeles tonight.
Phoenix authorities identify a man, likely Harry Kauffman or an alias, as the swindler who deceived several business owners out of about 20 dollars by peddling a tale of 170,000 dollars in cash and jewels buried in Canada. The con artist claimed a stolen inheritance from a wealthy uncle and needed 10,000 for a pardon. County Attorney Shepherd investigates. alerts sent to neighboring states as officers pursue the missing man who left Phoenix earlier this week.
Acting Governor Ernest Ro Hall proclaims Thanksgiving for the state of Arizona, urging reflection gratitude and devotion. The document dated November 13 1922 asks residents to worship attend services and give thanks for progress and blessings under the Great Seal of Arizona.
Douglas Nov 1 A smelterman identified as Prestage fell 26 feet from the Copper Queen Smelter machine shop while repairing a belt. He woke briefly with injuries to the right arm head and shoulder but no bones were broken. he was taken to Calumet hospital for treatment. Local friends said there was fever and no internal injuries believed. Prestage previously headed the Satva Non Army in Douglas.
Arizona officials announced the Interstate Commerce Commission rejected a rail rate adjustment affecting Pacific coast and eastern shipments. Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Johnson said the ruling preserves current Arizona pricing, preventing wholesale rate shifts that would raise local costs. The report covers rail freight rates, paving material discussions, and a separate murder case in Franklin Grange.
Mrs. Ross aged seventy five died this afternoon at the home of J. M. Sparks after an illness begun last August. She resided in Douglas in 1904 and 1905, moved to San Diego for three years, then to this city last February. A Christian Church member for 61 years, she will be buried from the church tomorrow at three. She was mother to J. M. H. C. and C. D. Sparks and Mrs. Chas. Curtis of Portland, Oregon.
A new block of curbing was finished yesterday with grade stakes set on all paving blocks and work advancing well. By Tuesday night the curbing should be completed, despite a fire plug at 6th and Allen causing a straight end contract issue. Meanwhile, B Grace, a well known traveling man, is in Tombstone today on a regular visit and has fully recovered from a recent illness.
A Mohave Miner highway letter complains about contrasting views on Old Spanish Trail traffic and the race to attract tourists. The writer argues for fair treatment of routes, cites plans for higher speeds, and notes road improvements from Phoenix toward Buckeye Yuma with asphalt concrete testing and economic effects on local towns.
Gov elect plans new market system for cattle. Arizona cattlemen watch shift from local sales to carload shipments through Los Angeles yards. Opening days bring 3,000 cattle into pens, bids surge for fat cattle with prices near 9 dollars per cwt, then ease to 7 to 7.5 dollars. Monday receipts show 500 cattle, 220 dead stock, no hogs or sheep.
In Globe Arizona thirty defendants pleaded guilty to violations of the federal prohibition enforcement act over two days of court. The Globe session, part of a thirteen month record, saw 83 automobiles seized and 700 successful prosecutions by federal agents.
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