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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1922

Page

3

Brophy Drowned in Gulf of California Inland

A Bisbee man, W. J. Brophy, drowned yester eve after being swept overboard from a fishing schooner near Guaymas in the Gulf of California. Prominent passengers and searchers, including Nogales Mayor Harrington and Lavey Curtis, aided in the rescue effort. Relatives in California were notified, with continued searches expected for the missing man.

Leslie Hardy Harrington Nogales Arla Lavey Curtis Nogates Sanday dMg Guawmas Guaymas Stku Cappigehen Janes Taiugias Yayll Marke J J. Bowes Guaybay Ely Los Angeles Oast James Brophy Linwell Mije Brody Piedmont Calif San Diego

Body search underway after Brophy death near Guaymas

Report from Nogales says James Douglas and M J Cunningham accompanied William H Brophy’s fishing party to Guaymas where a swift search along the west coast was planned. Brophy, former general manager of Phelps Dodge Mercantile, was swept from a launch deck and is believed drowned. The party and others connected with Bisbee Nogales and Tucson are en route to Nogales to await further word as boats scour the area and a reward is posted for the body.

Bowen Mr Newman Bisbee Nogales W. H. Brophy Guaymss James Douglas M. J. Cunningham Messrs Newman Nogates Guaymas Brophy Eent Wax Tucson Otters Gosymas jTobari Bay Lotios Tighe Reaphy Altoona Eany Rey Frank Gaesinas Lex Angeles Wiley Ovenon Thotias California Arizona Phoenix Copper Queen Phelps Dodge Mercantile Company Knights of Columbus Fred Ry|r G. G. Sloam Bob Howell Lealie| Bisbee Just Hardy

El Paso Police Jails De La Vega and Trade for Alguin

El Paso police jail De la Vega and seek transfer for Alguin. Extradition proceedings in Tombstone contend with Mexico US treaty issues. Los Angeles police press for Alguin’s arrest as El Paso authorities pursue delivery to Mexico amid legal maneuvering. Also notes upcoming state teachers examination set for Tombstone December 4 and 5 with requirements and certs.

EL Paso DE LA Vega P. Alguin Douglas Prancises de la Vege Ir Alan Prieta Dato Campteet Somers Aventidine Paso Tnlty Phil Alguin Arizona Pau Alouis Juarez Los Angeles Los Angles Alguin Claud Sith Sam Dreben Soldier of Fortune Shanghai Campbell Mexico

Reforesting Plan To Shield Bisbee From Floods

November 1 report discusses possible reforestation on mountains above Bisbee to control flood waters. Hugh G. Calkins and Forrest Shreve will view the area with Bisbee Chamber of Commerce officials to seek forestry guidance. The effort aims to protect the town from future flood damage by tree planting on surrounding slopes.

Tveson Bisbee Hugh G. Calkins Coronado National Forrest Shreve Arizona State Forestry Associat Mon Bisbee Chamber of State Forestry Bisbée Chamber of Commerce

Academic grade requirements for multiple subjects

The policy requires an average of 70 percent with a minimum of 60 percent in each subject across general science history ethics reading and literature grammar composition current events general information psychology and methods.

Eleven Federal Prisoners Taken to Prescott Ariz

Deputy U S marshal Jack Sparks led eleven federal prisoners from Tucson toward Prescott Ariz They were consigned to the county jail at Prescott after returning from Fort Leavenworth where terms ranged from six months to two years The prisoners will serve terms four to nine months as assigned to the county jail with some sent to the home county jail for specific violations of the law

Tucson Jack Sparks United States Whoenix Prescott Ariz Fort Leavenworth Femoral Court

Obregon to Visit Navajo Nation in December Visit

President Obregon of Mexico will travel to Navajo Nation in Sonora on December 1 to deliver the principal address at a local historical exercise marking the rail line from the Pacific. The new road near Navajo is nearly finished and the Mexican government funds its completion. Obregon will stop in Nogales for a border visit en route.

Dow Navasoa Nogales

Premiums Collected in Arizona Report Details

The ninth annual report shows total insurance premiums collected in Arizona for the fiscal year at 5 074 155.66 with $125 449.29 in division fees. Premiums paid in the state totaled 55 074 105.60, allocated to life 2 183 213.70 fire 2 038 189.01 and miscellaneous 852 452.59, while net losses by companies were 694 438.65 life and 1 727 634.03 fire.

Ethel Loose

Permanent roads or not made issue in Arizona

Phoenix November 9 Arizona Good Roads association plans annual meeting in Douglas to debate replacing temporary roads with permanent systems and establishing a state road system. Harry Welch says three speakers will address the issue and other related topics over a two day session.

Arizona Phoenix Ariz Arizonaa Good Roads Association Douglas Harry Welch

Tombstone Cattle Shipment From Benson Reported

A shipment of cattle from Tombstone district to Wine tas, California, aroused interest among local traders. The lot sold at prices ranging from 15 to 18 dollars per head, with consignors including HL Mewes, Robert Axtell, Fowler Coed Costelio, and John apne among those listed.

Tombetote Ladek Penson Wineters Californial Bendy Rolert Axtell

Arizona cattle and horse shipments and a murder case in Bisbee

Johnson and Cook shipped cattle from Willcox to California and Mexico with plans for more in New Mexico and Arizona markets. Barrow and Rishworth sent horses and mules to Culiacan, then calves to Los Angeles, as justice court bound Walter L. Bailey over for murder in Bisbee after alleged jealousy-related killings. Arizona contractors to form a state chapter November 15, and a Fairbank area plant sale advertised along state highway.

Willcox L. Johnon Gearee Mee Lords Lusk Weienlay California Thames and Glen Yuma Une Con Arizona Los Ameeles SG. Barrow Rishworth Culiacan Mexico Los Angeles Mr. Barrow Justice Court W. P. Craig Bisbee Walter L. Bailey Owen Barnett Bishee Bailey Barnett

Cement Dips on Rodeo aD Dotglas

Nov 15 report says maintenance crews will seal dips between Dokigios and Rodeo to improve drainage and reduce vehicle stalling. Work focuses on A avenue to Tombstone and Benson while crews also repair cracks on the paved high was toward Douglas.

Frazier Tombstone Benson Rees Lee Douglas

Salt Lake Line Branch To Southern Utah Plan

The Salt Lake to Southern Utah rail extension is proposed with a Las Lake line branch reaching Coder Cite and Eynd Canyon. The project aims to extend services, with expected operating revenue of $235.00 after a five year period according to a petition to the Utah commerce commission.

Salt Lake Utah Estutt New Stone Las Ane Lake Enltvethwestern Wtah Getta Yiding Eyynd Canyon In Uaretete Commerce Commission

Paving funds eyed for two to three more miles toward Bisbee

State Engineer Thomas Maddock approved 73 percent fund money for two and one half miles of paving toward Bisbee with potential to extend by county funds. Board of Supervisors notified. project relies on state participation and highway economics. Arizona growers and agriculture leaders discussed protecting short staple cotton from pink boll weevil with fumigation and maintenance plans.

Cardner Thos. Maddock Bisbee Board of Supervisors Gardner la Grange Ray Walter Stein D ofDrook Latween Douglas Stone Benson Thoma W. Burge Iver Enge Arizalwayx Commission of Agriculture

Phoenix officer testifies in manslaughter case

Phoenix police officer George Harding took the stand to testify in his own defense during a manslaughter trial connected to the shooting that killed W P Colvin, who died from gunfire wounds while riding in a car with a friend. Harding said he fired at the vehicle in an incident tied to Colvin’s actions and signals.

Phoenix Ariz George Harding Max W. P Colvin Loveen Colvin Hardin

University of Arizona Opens Trade School Program

The University of Arizona starts a trade school with free scholarships and shop work included. Courses cover drawing and mechanical skills to prepare students for trades, with many already enrolled. The initiative aims to cooperate with state educational institutions under a coordinated effort to advance vocational training.

Loems. Aziz Fae Bee Ander University of Arizona Stilth- Hughes Mal Euch ‘ Es

Man impersonates state employee to cash county checks

Arrests were made in Sacramento and Wilcox after a man identified as HIM allegedly posed as a state examiner to cash seven Pima County checks. Information from Southern Arizona reports that the subject claimed ties to the governor's office and attempted to inspect county treasurers.

Hit Pima de de Abas Wsater

Unty Attorney-Elect Faces New Charge In Prescott

Prescott, Ariz. Nov. 4 Robert Mesuirwhir, county attorney-elect of Yaveral county, left for Phoenix after a telestap. The Morwopa county sheriff sought a warrant for McMurphie's arrest. Arte, Nov. 14 Tubest MemMurchie, attorney-elect of Wavenml commry, faces perjury charges filed in Wert Phoenix court. He allegedly gave a cryptic telephone confession and testified in his own defense during disturment proceedings in an Arizona criminal case. A complaint against McMurhle was filed by Sen. Tomer f Wood of Vasar comnts. The disbarment petition in Arianna followed.

Prescott, Ariz Robert Mesuirwhir Yaveral County Phoenix Telestap Moe Iy Morwopa McMurphie Wavenml Arjona

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Gulf OF California Rccords W. J. Bropis Yestery Witergvon Gulf of Californ Cras Yankersuu Colonel Cotway Yeatentar Frank Hrophy Seetortay Lue J. Robin Sity Dontias Attornes Dato Canpinll Justin Cote Helen Brown Sesident Obregon Navapor Tombstone Cattlemen Fron Benson Johnson & Cook The Association of General Contractors Gordon Ranch Fairbank Advat Worl Hoenix University Cochise County State Bank Emer Tea Erste Syston the Bank OF Security and Service Khim Pimia County Wilcox J. McKelvey Unty Attorney Yavapa NEW Charge
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