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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1921

Page

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Two Held Charged With Kidnapping Two Witnesses

Nogales Sonora authorities arrest Gabriel Cons and Manuel Alcoverde tied to a kidnapping plot linked to W H Smith trial in Nogales Arizona. Both men remain in solitary confinement awaiting trial in Mexico with potential death penalty.

Shanie Eality Gabriel Cons Nogales Sonora Manuel Alcoverde Cons Ik Justice of the William Jack Douglas C. 2 Eldson Dee Ville Teana Arizona Hidsor Smith Carrie Ainslie Office of Justice of the Peace Cons Alcoverde Mexico Ainsle Ike Lowe Eidson

Former City Clerk Is Made Defendant in Four Civil Suits

W. H. Smith former Nogales city clerk who was convicted of embezzlement last Saturday was named defendant in four civil suits. Halstead Lumber of Phoenix filed three suits and Joe Wise of Nogales filed the fourth, all for debts allegedly owed by Smith.

Smith Nogales Arizona Ariz W. H. Smith Halstead Lumber Company Phoenix Joe Wise

Walter Douglas Arrives for Inspection Tour

Walter Douglas president of the Phelps Dodge Corporation and several railway officials arrived in Douglas early yesterday morning. They departed for Naco to inspect company property and were to return to Douglas within two days before moving on to Bisbee. Douglas refused to comment on future company plans and did not promise a definite statement after the tour.

Douglas Walter Doingis Phelps Dodge Orporation Aitroad Nacozerl Bisbee Matemient

Two men bound over after Bisbee hearing in 1930s

Joe Pecanie and Kurach and John Kasum faced preliminaries and were bound over to await action by a federal grand jury in Bisbee after a hearing before a commissioner. James Allison posted a $2,000 bond. Charles McCray was released after testimony. Prohibition officers searched the Dennison house in Warren finding bootleg liquor and a still, with McCray saying he came from Colorado to join his wife who managed the Dennison home.

Bishe Joe Pecanie Due Kurach John Kasum Tuccon James Allison Charles McCray Dennlson Warren McCray McClay Bisbee Colorado Dennison House

Cananea Robbery Attempt Ends With Bandits Captured

Nov 26 Bisbee report says two Mexicans hired a jitney in Cananea to camp out five miles away. They stopped the driver, beat him, relieved him of money, and stole the car. Officers chased and caught them eight miles from Naco after fuel ran out. They were returned to Cananea for a hearing. officers doubt they are the paymaster robbers.

Bisbee Cananea Naco

Grafted Walnuts Attract Attention In Arizona Grove

The Daily Prospector reports a Mountain Grove in the Huachucas sent samples of grafted walnuts from Prof. Biederman. Varieties include Franquette, Maxe, Lugers, and Germant Grant. The grafting of native willow trees yields fine English walnut stock, with a notable six inch fruit bearing history.

Rielderman Daily Prospector Biederman Hiederman Prospector Office Arizona

San Simon Man Seeks Protection From Death Threats

County Attorney John F. Ross received a long distance call from San Simon about a man fearing for his life. Three armed men allegedly threaten him. deputies may pursue possible bloodshed as authorities review why a citizen could face violence and seek protection rather than act rashly.

John F San Simon Ross Sheriff's

Cornered liquor sale lands three men in jail

Phoenix on November 25 saw Manuel Avalos, Louis Ayala, and Jose Navarro convicted in police court of involvement in selling a pint of intoxicating liquor. Each man received a $200 fine and a 60 day sentence in the city jail.

Phoenix Ariz Manuel Avalos Louis Ayala Jose Navarro

Verdict in Water Rights Case Yields Split Victory

In Patterson vs Weber two sides claim victory after a jury verdict on water rights near Apache. Deliberations ran from 2 pm to shortly after 9 pm with Judge Inige Lockwood to render final judgment. Jurors were dismissed until Monday morning for the Edna McDowell v Hale Chemo weth damages case arising from a San Simon gunshot death years ago.

Interre Patterson Weber Apache Inige Lockwood Edna McDowell Hale Chemoweth San Simon

Wood Sold by the Cord Rule Enforced in Arizona

Phoenix authorities warn wood and coal dealers to follow state law. Inspector Raymond Dyas says wood must be sold by the cord or fraction, with delivery tickets showing exact quantity, and coal must be sold by weight. noncompliance will lead to prosecution.

Phoenix Raymond Dyas Mr. Dyas

Celebration Plan for Borderland Road Paving Near Holtville

Report from Holtville California notes a chamber of commerce invitation for a celebration along the first mile of paving between Holtville and the Imperial Valley lifewite area toward Yuma. California funds will pave Holtville to Yuma Arizona lane, with a barricade planned and a six o’clock gathering. The paving opens two routes via Phoenix or Ajo to Yuma, boosting tourist traffic through southern Arizona.

Tombstone Associated Chamber of Commerce Imperial Valley California Yana Holtville Yuma Arizona Todial Commercial Club Mia Phoenix

The Omni Crystal Theater Shows All-American Family Tale

The Omni Crystal Theatre on November 20 presents a powerful screen drama praised by critics. Rupert Hughes presents a cross section of universal themes through an African family, focusing on a mother's loneliness as children grow and return home, capturing joys and sorrows of family life.

Omni Crystal Theater Ladies of Paul Tombstone W Moter Rupert Hughes

Mexican Found Dead Near Manniger’s Ranch

Douglas, Nov 26. Louis Juarez, a Mexican ranch worker at the P. H. Manniger ranch three miles north of the city, was found dead in a field at noon after failing to return from work. Officials believe he died of hemorrhage, citing two prior attacks earlier in the week. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Douglas Louis Juarez P. H. Manniger

Judge Sets December 1 Trial for Ruby Bandit Suspect

In Nogales Arizona Judge W A O Connor scheduled December 1 for the trial of Placido Silvas one of seven accused bandits tied to the murder of Postmaster and Mrs Frank Pearson at Ruby Arizona several weeks earlier.

Nogales Ariz W. A. O'Connor Placido Silvas Frank Pearson Ruby

Measure to aid miners signed into law

President Harding signed Senator Shortridge's relief bill for war metals miners at the Capitol. The measure instantly released several million dollars to compensate miners who lost sums while supplying chrome and other metals. Harding praised Shortridge and the administration for providing deserved relief to Western miners.

Washington Ing Capitol Senat Shortridge Harding Shortridge California

County to recoup Walker bond through settlement plan

County Attorney John F Toesta announces a request from parties to cover the 25 002 55 embattled by WP Walker with an extension of time. The plan envisions payment by allied companies to reimburse costs and fund the pending trial, with proceeds offsetting embezzled funds and court expenses.

John F. Toesta Lay WP Walker Walker A.C. Locke Walker Wold California Mes. Walker

Mail Service Disrupted by Delayed Eastbound Train

Owing to the No 2 eastbound being late on the main line today no connections were made by the local branch this morning and the mail will come up on tonight's train.

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