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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1921
Page
4
The Tombstone Epitaph Sunday Edition lists subscription prices and formats for The Weekly Edition of The Tombstone Daily Prospector. Rates include one year six months and single copies with advertising display notes.
The piece argues Democrats must reorganize to regain control in Arizona next year after a poor 1920 election showing Republican gains. It criticizes state spending under Governor Campbell and calls for transparency in road fund costs, urging counties to demand detailed road construction records and joint state-county oversight.
Jerome News condemns the Arbuckle scandal as a broader attack on film and moral standards. The commentary denounces wealth and liquor as corrupting forces, arguing the case damages not only a man’s life but the soul of society and the moving picture industry.
Tucson Citizen issue memorializes Allan G Jaynes publisher who founded the paper and tirelessly worked for a bigger Arizona. Edition lauded by publishers and believed to aid Arizona as big cities discuss 100 percent Americanism while country districts practice it and a local resident admits he does not know it all.
Rumors swirl over next year’s county races with two judgeships likely to be filled. Names tied to the Superior Court race include Judge Lockwood and Judge Albert M. Sames, a Republican, while County Attorney John F. Ross has not committed. Sheriff nominees surface from James M. McDonald Captain H C Wheeler Percy Bowden and Joe Hood, with Hood favored for renomination. The county treasurer seat may attract several would be candidates as Tom Glenn hints at entering. Legislative races loom as Republicans broke the Democratic lock last year with two Senate seats and seven native districts voting for representatives next year. Douglas officials Arthur Curlee and J B Wylie served well and could return. Democratic sentiment remains strong and party organs push for a solid slate.
A history of Cochise politics urges a full Democratic reorganization to replace past methods. The piece argues the party currently holds leverage but must broaden its approach, abandon old tactics, and pursue a steady, long term campaign to regain ground and ensure durable success.
Depositors committee reports strong support for reopening the First National bank with funds from Mrs. Mary M Costello via attorney William A Bowen. Local and out of town depositors show willingness to sign pledges of cooperation, and the committee plans to report soon on the proposal's progress toward a prompt reopening.
Much rainfall drenched desert sections last week while winter ranges saw limited rain. Stock condition is good to excellent state wide as water supplies improve, with eastern ranges drier. Grand Canyon region reports heavy rain, Yuma area damage to crops and irrigation, especially alfalfa and unpicked cotton.
R L Young, a county prisoner, slipped leg irons and escaped from a bed at Sisters hospital aided by eluding guard J L Canning. The sheriff's office reports Loung held at county jail on forgery bogus checks and assault with a deadly weapon charges.
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