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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1921

Page

5

Japan Moves to Replace Paper with Silver Coins

New York report notes Japan plans extensive silver purchases and to replace small-denomination paper with silver coins. Bank of Japan data shows large silver holdings, while Russia China and Britain engage in silver coinage and imports. Market signals include a premium on cash silver and rising foreign origin silver prices amid broader East Asian monetary shifts.

New York Japan Tokio Bank of Japan Teserven Shanghai France Russia China London India Far East Federal Reserve Board Hong Kong Bay Calcutta Texas Canada Manchuria Great Britain Shang-1hai America

Livestock and Ranges Favorable Despite Water Strain

Weather reports show diminishing water in the east and north regions, yet overall stock ranges remain good to excellent. Dry conditions aid harvests with potatoes, corn, and vines progressing. citrus and grapefruit in Yuma and Salt River valleys are plentiful and ripe, while new cattle imports from Mexico bolster dwindling native stock.

Piornaia Mesico Salt 1 Yuma Colorado River Salt River Valley

Express company rate hike denied by Arizona commission

The Arizona State Corporation Commission denied American Railway Express Company’s request to raise intrastate rates for all classes and commodities except milk and cream. Commissioner A A Betts wrote the order, noting the company used nationwide data rather than state specifics to justify the increase.

Phoenix State Corporation Commission American Railway Express Company A. A. Betts

Hunters So Numerous They Step On Each Other's Toes

In Phoenix on October 14, a record influx of hunters swells Arizona’s offensive on game life. More than 360 Maricopa residents joined by obtaining hunting licenses, pushing state totals past 690 as interest soars. Celebrities and authors join the season. licenses issued rise sharply, with many non residents and aliens securing permits.

Phoenix Arizona Maricopa County Home Sporting Roots Arene Dustin William Farnum Wallace Reid Charles Ray Tom Mix Zane Grey Isvine

Yavapai Court Reverses Beavers Habeas Corpus Case

Arizona Supreme Court reversed a Yavapai County Superior Court order denying Charles Beaver a writ of habeas corpus. The case, linked to the July 1 shooting death of Undersheriff Bowers, was remanded for further proceedings as the court found the evidence insufficient to hold a person on a criminal charge. Frank George has been convicted of murder in connection with Bowers' death and is imprisoned in Florence.

Yavapai Charles Beaver Phoenix Oct State Supreme Court Superior Court Yavapai County Supreme Court Beaver Bowers Frank George Florence

Court program changes made Tucson

Judge Sawtelle doubles as presiding judge for the district with Judge Neterer unable to finish the Prescott calendar. October 15 notice warned of a Tucson session moved to Phoenix October 24 with the law and motion calendar. Sawtelle will remain in Phoenix for three to four days and then return to Tucson for a law and motion day October 31 before opening Globe extension on November 1.

Tucson Wiliam H. Sawtelle Neterer Prescott United States District Court Sawtelle Counge Ases Phoenix Ith Globe Law and Motion

Accidental Gun Death at Mexican Ranch Claims Ben Loving

Mrs. Ben Loving received a telegram stating her son Ben Loving, about 30, was killed by an accidental discharge while cleaning a gun on the Ofe das ranch, 56 miles south of Douglas, during a hunting trip to Mexico. He was a guest of Tom Manatt and his brother. Several relatives prepared to attend the funeral.

Douglas Ben Loring Ben Mexico Ofedas Ranch Ben Loving Tom Manatt

State workers repair army trucks in Douglas

C. E Beebe and seven highway department employees arrived in Douglas to overhaul 67 army trucks allotted to the state for federal aid road building. The trucks are at Camp Harry S. Jones and the work is expected to take six weeks to complete the overhaul.

Douglas C. E Beebe State Highway Department Camp Harry Ss. Jones

Patents and Pensions Granted to Arizonans

Arizona postmaster shifts and new appointees cover Phoenix and several counties. Andrew J Saumert Jr to head Tucson Citizen as general manager, succeeding Oliver Thaynes after Allen Jaynes death. Patents granted include Manz Franzen Phoenix sickle bar. Caswell Kingman wheel harrow. McDougal Tucson grower measuring instrument. Pensions go to Lasater Wickenburg. Gardner Jerome. Edwards Tucson. Wicks Walker. Gray Tucson. New postmasters named, with several town appointments and a discontinued Bootvale mail route.

J. Baumert, JR Tucson Ct'zen Phoenix Andrew J. Saumert, Jr Tucron Tucson Cifics Oliver Thaynes Allen Jaynes Hanmer Jaynes Patent Bureau Washington Manz Franzen Rimner Flerbert M. Caswell Kingman Harrow Daniel McDougal Pension Bureau John Lasuter Wickenburg Arthur Gardner Jerome Harriette Edwards Tueson Edward Wicks Walker Lucy E. Gray

Youth reports hold up near Central and YMCA alley

Carl Brester about 17 reports four masked highwaymen held him up near the alley between the Central school and the YMCA after a 10 o Clock hour. They searched his pockets taking $3 and ordered him to move on toward Brewery Gulch. He reported to Dave Foster and Night Sergeant Harry Anderson was alerted.

Carl Brester Central School Y. M. CA Brester Nam Freier Dave Foster Copper Queen Watchmark Harry Anderson Bregler

Tragic Ride Fatality In Phoenix Child

October 20 report from Phoenix details a fatal accident of Dorothy Hollingsworth, age 9, who tried to catch a ride on a moving truck with barley laden trailer. She fell after losing grip. two wheels passed over her head, killing her. The incident occurred near East McDowell Road as she walked home from Creighton school. The truck was driven by J. W. Allen. Also noted is the incorporation of Phoenix-Vasey Rubber Co. of Tucson for $100,000.

Phoenix Dorothy Hollingsworth Mra J. E. Troutner East Roosevelt Street Alcc Creighton School Alice Ner Chum Dorothy J. W. Allen South Central Avenue

Inquest Opened Into Rancher Harris Death in City Jail

Oct 20 an inquest continued into the death of W. P. Harris a rancher from East Van Buren street who died in the city jail after intoxication and a night in custody. Coroner Henry J Sullivan planned a post mortem with Dr G S Monival. Jail inmates said Harris died in a cell after prisoners scrubbed the floor.

Phoenix W. P. Harris van Buren Street Henry J. Sullivan G S Monival Harris

Women Seek Phoenix Probation Officer Appointment

Leading club women in Phoenix advocate appointing women as assistant probation officers. They will seek endorsements from city clubs and associations before asking Judge Joseph S. Jenckes to consider the plan. Mrs J L Bo Alexander, president of the High School Parent Teacher association, will raise the issue at today’s meeting, with the Council of Jewish Women and the WCTU likely to vote later. The Woman's club already supported the move at its Tuesday meeting.

Juder Joseph S. Jenckes J. L. Bo Alesander Council of Jewish Women WCTU Woman's Club

Auto Stripping Case Leads to Sheriff Investigation

Douglas and W. E. Taylor vehicle stolen from Twelfth Street front yard Monday night. Auto found half a mile east of Fifteenth Street park, stripped of tires rims tubes lights bumpers and other removable parts. Deputy Jimmy O'Brien is handling the case and expects arrests within 24 hours.

Reward Offered for Ruby Murderers in Santa Cruz county

A post office information notice announces a $5,000 reward from the United States government for the capture of the seven men who killed Postmaster J. F. Pearson and his wife at Ruby on August 26. The circular lists the loot taken and identifies seven suspects.

United States J. F. Pearson Ruby Santa Cruz County

Arizona Readies Federal Aid Road Plan With 60 Day Start

Governor Campbell told Secretary Hoover the state could begin near full use of the federal aid within 60 days after passage. Thomas Campbell and state engineer Mediock outlined projects from Gila Bend to Yuma, with costs around 100000 dollars, aiming to match federal funds and accelerate road construction during unemployment.

Presidents Congress Campbell Thomas E Campbell Thomas Mediock Pwenee

Scenic Chiricahua trip called nation’s finest view

James Loste J H Calvert and companions climbed Hartout park to Chiricahua peak on a three day camping excursion. They described Rustlers park as the most beautiful spot with pine and fir stands and grass carpet. From the summit they saw Sulphur Springs valley and distant ranges including Mule Huachuca Graham Peloncillo Burro Florida Tres Hermanos Santa Rita and Winchester.

Las United States Dowelas Hartout Park Chiricahua Peak Rustlers Park Art Jers Park Chirihabua Forest Lane Douglas Moestainn Huachuca Graham Peloncillo Burro Ploridas Tres Hermanos Santa Rita Winchester

Boulder Dam project seen as vital to Arizona gains

Engineer notes Boulder Canyon development affects multiple states with Arizona’s W. S. Norick as water commissioner. Benefits division unclear, with Los Angeles likely financing power rights. Project could irrigate up to 1,000,000 acres, transforming desert into cultivable land, including cheap power for Tucson pumps. Nogales and Sonora trade impacts hinted as duties cited.

Colorado Congress Arizona W. S. Nor United Statte Water Commissioner Reed Low Angeles Boulder Canyon Tucson

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