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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1921

Page

6

Oil men eye prospects for oil near Maricopa

Judge Frank H Ey man of Maricopa county orders the state land board and land commissioner to renew Mulefoot Cattle Co leases in Cochise. The writ calls for a hearing November 1 to show cause why renewals were not granted following a 1913 approval and 1920 applications. The suit cites constitutional limits on leasing state lands and notes previous board actions affecting leases. Phoenix bureau records show 98 degree heat, the highest in 26 years.

Maricopa Land Board Cochise Co Phoenix Frank Heyman Maricopa County State Land Board Thomas . Campbell Ernest R. Hall Wo J. Galbraith Raymond K. Earhart Charles W. Fairfield The Cochise County Harriet B Pierce Helen M. Plarce Esther E. Lewis

Baby Cecelia Duarte Drowns In Bucket Accident

Cecelia Duarte eleven months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Juan Duarte of Dubacher Canyon, drowned yesterday morning after dropping a spoon into a wooden candy bucket filled with water. Left unattended, she crawled to the bucket, fell in while reaching for the spoon, and was found minutes later by her districted meter. Medical aid arrived too late.

Bisbee Cecelia Juan Duarte Dubacher Canyon

Hearing in student mandamus case continued in Tucson

In Tucson on October 18 the mandamus hearing to force University of Arizona to reinstate law student Joe Conway or show cause was continued to tomorrow at 10. Attorney General W J Galbraith represents the defendants and Frank E Curley for the plaintiff filed the transmission to Judge Samuel L Patton. In San Simon on October 17 stable George Edson received a $100 check from Sam Mishin of Globe Insurance for recovering Gus Cobb's six cylinder Marmon formerly owned by Cobb. The vehicle was stolen from Cobb in January and found in El Paso after Cobb traveled there for business.

Tucson W. J. Galbraith Superior Court Joe Conway University of Arizona Samuel L. Patton Frank E. Curley San Simon Ariz George Edson Sam Mishin Globe Insurance Mas Gus Cobb Globe Cobb Paso del Norte el Paso

Phoenix Phoenix Artz October 17 Heat Record

A fragmented clipping notes Phoenix Artz on October 17 setting a heat mark for the day. The line hints at unusually high temperatures for that date, though details are sparse and names are partially garbled.

Bear meat spoilage ruins Elks barbecue plan

A Douglas note reports a bear donated for the Fike banquet spoiled when Elks inspected storage. With the meat souring, the event faces change as the lodge contemplates burying the carcass or sending it to the cache.

Dead man found near Yuma desert border

Unidentified man found dead about eight miles south of the international boundary in Yuma. Mexican soldiers led by Major A Arala reported the body to their garrison at Sam Lai Sonora. Papers in pockets suggested the victim might be an American deserter. Sheriff Jim Podamus planned to travel to San Luis for a full inquiry.

Yuma A Arala Sam Lai Sonora Wurmise Jim Podamus San Luis

Daily Mail Service Between Courtland and Douglas

Douglas to Courtland daily mail starts November 1 per local post office bulletin. Arthur E. Brannan of Elfrida awarded the mail contract to run from Douglas at 6 o clock in the morning to McNeal Elfrida Webb Kelton Courtland with a return from Courtland at 6 o clock at night. Brannan will also transport milk with his route.

Dovelas Douglas Courtland Arthur E. Brannan Elfrida McNeal Elfrids Webb Kelton

End of a Perfect Day at Walker trial featured music and libretto tease

During afternoon recess at the Walker trial, defense counsel Alex Murry staged a musical quip, presenting a librettolike piece titled Evidence of Testimony. The letter from Supervisor Harrison described a hunting party killing bears and deer, sent from Payson and forwarded to the Evening Herald. Separate notes touch on auto tourism registrations in Phoenix and a humorous ballad about the treasury, hinting at missing funds tied to W. P. Walker’s case.

Walker Alex Murry Alaeck Ross Judge Lockwood Harrison Turkey Payson Phoenix Sherif Charles P. Anderson Vantt Prac California New York

Hunting party led by Harri son of movie stars

In Miami Arizona on October 16 a hunting party led by Supervisor Harri son including Dustin and William Farnum and other film celebrities achieved a communication received at Globe noting fine hunting and great success.

Men N Sig Miami Ariz Harrison Dustin William Farnum Globe Re Hreeta

Damages Awarded in Arizona Mine Blast Case

Prescott October 17 Damages and costs totaling $15,000 were awarded to Charles Sharkey by a federal court jury, against the Caile Verde Mining Company. Sharkey was blinded and seriously disabled by a premature dynamite explosion at the mine site. The award covers medical and related expenses from the accident.

Mystic Prescott Charles Sharkey Sharkey Caile Verde Aiining Company Arizona Eusthlac Waile Tove Caine Jerome

Red Cross Provides 310000 for Clean Up Campaign Aid

The American Red Cross authorized a 310000 appropriation to support the government effort to assist veterans in obtaining federal aid. The Executive Committee allocated 8500 for the American Legion to defray expenses of liaison with Veterans Bureau districts. Remaining funds support divisions of the Red Cross to carry out related work nationwide.

Red Cross Red Crow Red Crowe Veterans Bureau Reed Cruse

Young America Sends Vast Relief To Needy Abroad

The Junior American Red Cross reports a rise in relief activity overseas, aiding Russian refugees and needy children. Donations support food, clothing, and other essential relief as part of the annual drive led by American Red Cross leadership.

Young America Ted American Red Cross Nanotel Children's Punt America

Col Packard Notes Coton 18 Improving In Arizona

Col A Packard returns from Phoenix reporting better cotton conditions with prices up to 42 cents for long staple. He discusses gubernatorial prospects but will consider the matter before consenting. Cattle industry also improving. estate petition cites $100 bank deposit in Phoenix and real estate in Outman Mohave County valued at $2600, with Frances Denton as sole heir.

Packard Phoenix Arizona Outman Mohave County Frances Denton Denton Beponit Los Angeles

AutomAn Proposes Plan To Boost Copper Use In Homes

Oct 15 news from Murphy Jenkins Auto outlines a plan by Douglas A Jenkins to increase copper consumption. The proposal envisions every U S resident writing lawmakers to back a bill supporting home whiskey stills. If adopted, it claims 590 million pounds of copper could be used annually.

Douglas W. A. Jenkins Murphy Jenkins Auto Company Calumet Arizona Jenkins Harry Clark United States Washington Kentucky

UP to Build to North Rim of Grand Canyon

Salt Lake City reports Union Pacific weighing a railway route to the Grand Canyon north rim via Kanab and St George Utah. The plan, noted by the Coconino Sun, would pass through Kalvat forest and copper mining valleys with Mormon church dignitaries viewing the project. Tourist facilities may follow on the north rim, similar to the Ki Tovar south rim. The northern rim rises higher than the southern edge.

Flagstaff Salt Toke Iofiente Union Pacific Grand Canyon Arizons Kanab St George Utah Salt Lake Heber J. Grant Mormon Church Ki Tovar

Sale of whisky in Sonora not legal

Mendo za, on a special mission for Sonora, denied he was in Agua Prieta to settle the hard liquor question. He stated liquor sales over 1 per cent alcohol are illegal and no government agent can authorize a violation. Petition for letters of administration filed in Maricopa Superior Court by Morenci-Stargo Silver Mine in the estate of Jacob C. Denton, murdered in Los Angeles. details unclear.

Douglas Mo Mendoza Sonora Agua Prieta Phoenix Morenci Stargo Silver Mine P.M Hayes Jacob C. Denton New Mexico Los Angeles

A Fine Old Home Paper Theme Tune Verse

The poem fondly recalls a long cherished hometown paper with its worn ink and handsome gravures. It mentions local names and small town scenes, praising the paper’s nostalgic charm and weekly delivery as a comfort amid changing times.

Dark Secret on Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge

Pedestrians on the Colorado River bridge near Yuma report a Ford with lights off stopping at the rail. The driver allegedly dragged a heavy object from the car and hurled it into the water fifty to sixty feet below before fleeing. Inspectors and sheriff were notified. officials fear a possible body and search plans were considered.

Yuma, Arig Colorado River Agoth EH. Fursong Tema Parsune Sherif Jim Palkamus Sits Andrade

Douglas boy killed by accidental gun shot wound in Mex

Ott, Oct 39. residents at 131 Bonita avenue received word last night that Ben Douglas, who left Douglas two weeks ago to work on the Manatt ranch in Chihuahua, was accidentally killed while examining a gun. He was about 28 years old.

Douglas Oif Doug Sulplus Springs Californ Company Henry Bremier Buemiler California W. I. Shotwell Bisbee Elka Bisher Douglas Lodge Mex Mangern Bonita Avenue Ben Chihuahua Bad

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United States Weather Bureau Bureau Phoenix Phoenix Artz Elks Buxtom-Smith Cnrd Carchase Yuma Desert Daily Mail Brannan Rgate GW Brown WP. Walker Alexander Murry John F. Ross Murray Alex Murty G. W Brown Treasurers Office Force Mildred Struthers King Treasury W. P Ez” Brown Othe Hunt OF the Movie We. Coster Sogales Arie J Kleiber Eppes Wysong Geniex Costey Giants Klebber Yanks Montezuma Kleiber Ana Little Brother Col. Packard U.P Canyon Enton Estate Mendoza Smith Jones Jack Witsey Johnson
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