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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1921
Page
3
A Douglas incident began as a joke by a ration officer when he warned of two trucks carrying Mexicans and negroes bound for a New Mexico road camp. Seven of 30 men were found ineligible to stay, prompting deportation proceedings and disbelief among local immigration staff.
Burdette Billingsley 25 of Phoenix killed himself with strychnine after visiting his wife at a Mesa house where she was staying with their child. An inquest found death due to strychnine poisoning. The man had bought the poison hours earlier claiming it was to kill gophers. His mother in St David was notified.
The Arena National Guard rifle team finished 31st in the rifle matches at Camp Perry Ohio closing Saturday and was placed in the unclassified class after dropping from last season’s C division. Adjutant General Ingalls said 87 teams competed. Major Linton and the team return home Thursday.
J L Hancock and family from Willcox escaped serious injury when their car swerved to avoid a washed out San Pedro bridge near Pomerene. The car toppled into a ditch, Hancock was thrown clear and helped his wife and children. They stayed the night with J P Jones in Benson, then left after hoisting the car with a derrick and making repairs.
Interest in the Cochise county fair to be held in Douglas November 17 19 grows, with plans for Cochise county day Mexico day and Army day. The fair will occupy the old army quartermaster building on Railroad avenue and Tenth streets, with exhibits from cattle to minerals and a major army horse show at Camp Harry J Jones.
Douglas September 26 A Y Smith of Pearce in the Commonwealth Mines company says the mining industry will not improve until next March. He states smelters cannot reopen until material freight and wages are reduced enough to allow a profit at 12 cents.
KP Sia argued that copper would not exceed the cited figure for several months, expressing doubt about a sustained rise. The remark reflected cautious sentiment on metal markets and price momentum during the period.
Flagstaff Arizona September 26 Deputy sheriff George Perreil awoke to see two men steal his blankets from the fence. He pursued as they dumped fuel and tried to flee, recapturing them who were jailed. They confessed thefts including an Allen car in Amarillo Texas and a Ford in Farwell. Suspects L. E. Diehl and Cornelius A. Desuy, the latter recently discharged from Army, evaded extradition. Diehl sent a letter to his wife saying investigators could come for him.
Douglas Sept 25 A large cold storage plant capable of housing four carloads of beer is to be built in Agua Prieta. Proprietors are Charles Cross Johnny Hall and A Williamson. The building will feature double adobe and wooden walls with sections for bottled goods and barrel beer.
Patrolman James Contreras son of J K Contreras of Cananea Cattle Co was shot and fatally wounded in Agua Prieta Friday afternoon after he told Mexican celebrators to keep noise down Four Mexicans are held in the Agua Prieta jail President Municipal S Trevino will start an investigation to identify the shooter Eyewitnesses say the gun discharged accidentally while a man under liquor waved it Dr J J P Armstrong treated Contreras who was moved to his father’s home in Douglas
The Willcox Range News argues against lingering hard times rhetoric, noting recent rains, strong crops, and rising cattle shipping. It cites monthly cash flow near one hundred thousand dollars, claims per capita circulation can cover large debts, and urges the community to embrace the improving economy rather than dwell on poverty.
Phoenix officials report the state corporation commission refused permission for the Arizona Eastern railroad to discontinue its evening train from Yuma to Miami and return. The decision sets the route for continued service and impacts regional travel options.
In Flagstaff Arizona on September 25 a 14 year old named Jesus Avelos accidentally shot and killed a peer while fooling with a .22 rifle near their Fairview home west of Williams. An inquest was held Monday before Justice Geo A McDorgal with Assistant County Attorney Geo W Harben and interpreter Earriest present.
Charles R. Howe, chairman of the state tax commission, was singled out for attention at Bretton Woods after addressing public utilities taxation. He described Arizona methods, praised the state’s up to date laws, and suggested possible future moves toward an income tax if needed, while receiving congratulations from state officials.
Letters received in Tombstone show Gov Campbell ordered troops from Camp Harry J Jones at Douglas to safeguard ranches near San Bernardino. Major General Hines confirms orders to Camp Harry J Jones commander to secure the border as duty sheriffs stand by to be relieved within hours.
A recurring burglar hit Warren District homes in Bisbee over the past nights. Parker Lane on Bakerville saw a watch and $28 stolen from a family while out. Don Stetson residence yielded provisions and two gold watches. Tom Volker and family on K street also found their house ransacked after an auto ride.
Benson records the death of Lloyd Christenson, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Christenson, at their St. David home on Thursday September 22 after a typhoid fever illness likely contracted in Nogales. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at their home and he was buried in the St. David cemetery.
Douglas motorists report the Douglas Rodeo highway remains in good condition overall with only a few dips and about six miles of soft road between Chiricahua and Apache. Maintenance crews began dragging out ruts and packing the bed, while Cahave Creek access stays rough from recent rains.
Arizona auditors questioned a drop in national forest receipts for road and school funds from 124 629 to 42 430 a year. T W Norcross of the forest service replied that receipts did not fall in 1921, noting a Congress act allows grazing fee payments to be deferred to December 21 1921, affecting reported figures.
The report notes Sept rains in the southern valley near Cochi but none fell in town. Gardeners welcomed the moisture while haying crews would have preferred a later shower. Weather forecasts again fail to please everyone.
Safford Arizona dispatch reports Deputy S L Alfred returned from Roswell New Mexico after locating W K Branham sought for wife and child desertion. Branham is jailed in Graham County custody, with his wife and children supported by county residents. He allegedly married a girl twelve years four months old in Roswell before divorce proceedings.
Gupl Henry Street of the Poquillas Land and Cattle Co visits the city on brief business and reports a barn break‑in at Hereford last night with a saddle stolen and no trace. This marks a second loss that week after a valuable stallion was stolen from repasture near Hereford with no leads. Rice-Government well completed with abundant water.
The late Dr. Frank E. Kunkel, once a prominent mining man in Mexico, died in Philadelphia six months ago and was cremated there. His ashes arrived in Nogales by parcels post and will be buried beside his wife, who died 22 years ago. Their daughter, then three, requested the burial beside her mother, and tomorrow's ceremony fulfills that wish.
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