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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1921

Page

7

Motor car accident kills four officers near Wickenburg

Nov. 22 Phoenix—HL Oliver of Los Angeles and four division officers of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe were killed when a motor inspection car overturned three miles north of Wickenburg Arizona. An axle on the front track broke and the car plunged down an eight foot embankment. J. M. McNeil survived with injuries while eight to fourteen passengers were aboard. The dead included H C Storey Prescott division, William Bowman Wickenburg roadmaster, A Jaeger Prescott assistant division, and William Mathie Wintlow division supervisor. The train brought the dead and injured to Phoenix tonight.

Phoenix HL Oliver Los Angeles Grand Division Atchison William Mathie Wintlow Faonu H.C. Storey Prescott Ariz William Bowman Wickerburg Thornix A. Jaeger Silver J. M. McNeil

Retiring University President Speaks on State Schools

Retiring university head outlines state school status as St David Nevada hosts a state institute in Phoenix. County fair contestants Hyron Merriji Wanda Busby and Morten Goudmus claim top honors in boy judging. Last weekend church conference drew delegates from California Mission areas and Douglas Whitewater Fusbee. Valley farmers report good wheat prospects and water in St David. Gov. Campbell appoints Matteson and Wright to League of the Southwest meeting to discuss litigation. Landholders seek current association expenditures totaling 18068.17 with labor, salaries, and interest listed.

ST. David Atle Nev Phoenix Douglas Huvie Wor Hyron Merriji Wanda Busby Morten Goudmus Mae Hireen Omy Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day St David Earl Matteson Lorenzo Wright Gov. Campbell League of the Southwest Sup Pedro Te Areus Association Tore

Housel resigns to become dry agent for Arizona

State Douglas November 23 C A Housel deputy customs collector in charge of his port for over six years has resigned from the customs department to serve as a federal prohibition agent for Arizona under Mike Cassidy in charge of the district. He received his warrant signed by D H Blair commissioner of internal revenue and notice of appointment from the treasury department several days earlier.

Douglas C. A. Housel Customs Department State of Arizona Mike Cassidy Housel D. H. Blair Internal Revenue Treasury Department

Founder of Miami Dies in Arizona Town

James F. Gerald who gave Miami its name died at his home after a brief heart attack. He arrived in the district in April 1877 representing an Ohio syndicate and helped establish the community near Miami.

Miami Ariz James F. Gerald

Alleged revolutionary leaders arrested at Nogales

Three alleged revolutionary leaders from Mexico were arrested in Nogales Sonora near the international boundary. Amavizca a former Sonora governor Mastorena now living in Los Angeles and a third unnamed man were captured after plans to seize Neples Sonora and spread revolt. U S and Mexican officials stated the arrests prevent trouble near the border and follow Mexican soldiers arrival to guard the area.

Nogales Ariz Mexicn Sonora Portaras Mentcan Mexico United States Noales Martorena

Chinese Silver Buying Expands Worldwide Markets

New York November 25 Chinese silver buying rises sharply as market activity shifts from London to Shanghai. Reports indicate large forward purchases amid premiums near 122 cents, with silver stocks in Shanghai around 23.3 million oz and total November purchases about 325,000 oz. Jute and cotton markets show strength, while France debates a loan to rehabilitate Banque Industrielle de Chine.

New York Itle London Snells Jerstood Premianis Shanghai San Francisco Canton China Briand Banque Industrielle de Chine Calcutta Bombay Japan

Counties Respond With Tax Advances

Phoenix and other counties pledged early advances of tax funds to aid the University of Albany after state officials urged speed. State Treasurer Raymond Earhart agreed to take an advance apportionment of taxes already received and asked county treasurers to hasten November tax collections to meet university needs.

Phoenix Raymond Earhart University of Albony Smith J Menard Phna Troviat Ko von Kleingmil The State University Campbell Treaay von KieinSmid Earhart Varios

Ashurst Proposes Funding for San Carlos Project Expansion

Washington reports that Henry Fo Ashuret introduced a bill to relieve unemployment by continuing construction on the San Carlos Project in Arizona. The measure adopts the federal irrigation project under the Indian Service and reclamation acts, authorizing a $4,000,000 transfer to the reclamation fund with annual reimbursements starting July 1 next following prior payment completions.

Washington Henry Fo Ashuret San Carlos Arizona Senate States of America Congress Indian Service United States Treasury Sim Se General Treasury

Planes to Hunt Down Revolutionists in Lower California

Francisco Ortiz of the Mexican aviation service says airplanes will pursue revolutionists under Colonel Canta in Lower California. He notes biplanes will be sent from Ensenada, the first air effort to the region, with planes shipped from Mexico City to Colima, Mazatlan, then Ensenada. Ensenada is near Mexicali and Tia Juana, sites of recent fighting.

Ariz Canta California Francisco Ortiz Mexican Aviation Service Mexico Ensenada San Diego Mexico City Colima Mazatlan Mexicali Tia Juana Lower California

Bank clerk found on Sonora Ranch after days of search

Alfonso Avilez of the Sonora Bank and Trust company was reported lost on the Proto ranch in Sonora since Saturday while on a shunting trip. He was found about 2 PM yesterday afternoon after several hours of searching by teams on the ground and in the air.

Nogales Ariz Alfonso Avilez Sonora Bank & Trust Company Proto Sonora

Will Drill for Oil in Elgin Community

An Arizona field note reports A Vandemark of Yuma plans to drill within 40 days on a 5000 acre tract near Elgin. Vandemark, an experienced oil driller, owns his own rig and is preparing in the Elgin area. Nov. 20.

Elgin A. Vandemark Yuma Vandemark Ariz Lonsa

Arizona Daily Newspaper Association Meets December 5

The Arizona Daily Newspaper Association of editors and publishers from Phoenix to State agrees to meet December 5 in Nogales. The group reports 311 applications for state water projects totaling 49 million dollars in cost.

Nogales Ariz Arizona Daily Newspaper Association Phoenix

Identified as Pearson Slayings Suspect in Arizona

Placido Silvas, alleged to be one of the seven bandits who killed Postmaster and Mrs. Frank Pearson at Ruby Arizona, was brought before a justice of the peace in Pima County after investigators examined the scene. Officials awaited engineers survey results to proceed with trial and anticipate an arraignment before Justice Oscar L. Pease.

Novales Ariz Placigo Silvas Frank Pearson Ruby, Ariz Pearson John Justice of Pima County Pima Yuma Coun Justice of the Peace Oscar L. Pease

Santa Cruz County Wins Big Victory in Boca Front Case

Two Washington dispatches report that the U S Supreme Court has dismissed the Boca Front case, leaving the Arizona Supreme Court ruling in favor of Santa Cruz county intact. The decision means the Arizona court stands and the U S Supreme Court will not hear further.

Nogales Ariz Washington United States Supreme Court Santa Cruz County Arizona State Supreme Court Arizona

Murder suspect moved to Tucson to avert mob crowds

William S. Estaver, held in the Ruby murder case, was spirited from the Yuma county jail by sheriffs and moved east of the city by rail to avoid an angry mob, then brought to Tucson. He ate Thanksgiving in the Pima county jail. A preliminary hearing for Mrs. Anna C. Johnson’s killing is set today. Three of five witnesses identify Estaver as part of the assailants who attacked the Pearsons.

Tucson Yuma County Yuma Southern Pacific William S. Estaver Anna C. Johnson Pima County Johnson Ruby Slivas Pearsons

State Treasurer Receives Federal Funds for Arizona Post Roads

Raymond Barnhart, Arizona state treasurer, received a United States Treasury check for 25268.94 dollars to fund improvements on post roads in Arizona. The payment underscores federal support for regional transportation infrastructure.

Phoenix Raymond Barnart United States Arizona

Co-Operative Bank and Trust to Consolidate Today

At a Tucson meeting of directors a consolidation plan was announced amending the Co-Operative Bank to merge with the San Simon company to form a new entity named Joint Bank. The directors discussed the consolidation becoming effective today.

Co-Operative Bank and Trust SAN Simon Institution Tucson Co-Operative Bank Presiden Nuun Sap Simon Valan WP. Dunn Jey Bank San 5

Arrest of Tamastone baker for selling cigarettes to minors

Oscar Gast, a Tamastone baker, was arrested today by Sheriff Hood and charged by County Attorney John F. Ross with selling cigarettes to minors in violation of Arizona statutes. He was released on a $10 bond pending a hearing this afternoon as Sheriff Hood promised to halt cigarette sales to boys and to pursue further arrests.

Oscar Gast

Mrs Anna P B Franklin Shot by Son While Hunting in Rincon

Tucson reports Mrs Anna P B Franklin of 1007 North Fifth Avenue was accidentally shot in the shoulder by her son Charles E Franklin while hunting in the Rincon mountains yesterday afternoon. Three BB shots grazed her right shoulder. she was treated at Arizona hospital and later returned home. The wounds were not serious.

Anna PB. Franklin Son Rincons Tucson Ann Franklin North Fifth Avenue Charles E Franklin Rincon Mountains

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