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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1921

Page

2

Arizona and United States September Crop Report

The report shows Arizona crops improving with range pastures up 25 points and most crops advancing except cotton. U.S. outlook rises for corn and potatoes, with Arizona corn at 59 percent of normal and cotton dipping slightly. Five year averages and last year’s outputs provide context for wheat oats and potatoes nationwide and in Arizona.

Arizona United States Phoenix Bureau of Markets and University of Arizona Extension Service

Plans Formed for Bankhead Route Travel Network

A meeting Saturday formed a definite plan to route travel over the Bankhead Highway from El Paso to the California border. Maurice of Douglas advocates a map booklet with one page per town, plus city sobriety and information material. Twenty thousand copies will be printed. towns will fund publicity this fall and winter. Auto Club scouts report signs along the route from Phoenix to Socorro, bearing Bankhead and Auto Club of Southern California. Directors present include J.4. Bowen Bisbee, George E Buxton Douglas, Shad Boyer Tucson, Ely Martin secretary, F. H. Fisher treasurer. George Buxton elected permanent chairman Ely Martin permanent secretary. A special meeting is set for the following week.

Brir Bankhead High Soto Updos Dowglas Maurice of Douglas Phoenix Socorr el Pavo California Roas Martin Auto Club of Southern California Socorro Southwestern Bankhead Highway Association Bowen Bisbee George E. Buxton Douglas Shad Boyer Lof Tucson Ely Martin F. H. Fisher George Buxton Ashurst United Henry F. Ashurst

Attempted border raid threatens Tombstone officers

The report details an attempted raid near the Slaughter ranch east of Douglas around 10:09 PM. Sheriff J E Hood and Judge J E Lockwood with Albert M Sames sought War Department troops to guard the area as Mexican and other assailants were suspected.

J. E. Hood Tombstone Slaughter Ranch Hood Alfred ©. Lockwood Albert M. Sames Superior Court Campbell War Department

Hayden Spends Vacation at Home in Phoenix

Congressman Carl Hayden arrives in Phoenix from Washington and will stay until October 3 as Congress is in recess. Senate also recesses until October 21. If tariff legislation surfaces, he will go to Washington. observers expect shelved until the regular session opens. The report notes local figures Fisher and Slaughter linked to Cochise county history and recalls past threats and guard actions. No reply from Governor Campbell received by late afternoon.

Phoenix Carl Hayden Washington House Senate Hayden

Address Denounces Warrantless Searches in Arizona

In an address last night an Arizona speaker denounced private frequency searches without a warrant as contravening the rights of a safeguarded constitution, urging respect for due process and legal protections.

Arizona

Convicted Slayer Nash Faces 65 to 73 Year Term

Superior Judge J E Jones sentenced Harry H Nash to not less than 65 years nor more than 73 years in the state penitentiary for the murder of Martin F Schwab a traveling salesman from Payton Utah Nash was convicted of second degree murder after a April 1820 shooting and theft of Schwabs automobile and watch Defense sought a new trial claiming improper jury communications Judge denied the request and delivered the sentence Nash's family attended the proceeding in Flagstaff Arizona

Flagstaff Riz J. E. Jones Harry H. Nash Hillsdale Wyo Martin F Schwab Payton Utah Nah Schwab Here Schwabe Nash Judes Automobil Reduciig Sudavite

Time Frames for Mining Assessment Work Clarified

A mining law clarification explains when assessment work may be done on unpatented claims. It details the due dates for completing required work, including extensions for prior year computations and rules on continuity if work began before the cutoff.

Miniae Harding Carl Hasdem

Earth Dam Best for Cave Creek Agreement Reached

Fildenin reports Sept 1 unanimous agreement that Cave Creek waters should be controlled by an earth filled dam at the mountain outlet with proper outlet works. Engineers from Salt River Valley Water Users' association and Paradise Verde irrigation district to prepare detailed plans for construction, with a committee appointed to develop the dam specifications and timetable.

Fildenin Cave Creek Salt River Valley Salt River Neinest Parsgation District Harris

Garcia and Perez Sentenced for Murder at Slaughter's Ranch

Manuel Garcia and another man were sentenced to life in the state penitentiary at Florence after being found guilty of murder in Division T of the Superior Court. Judge Lockwood imposed the sentence, and the defendants will be transported to Florence in the coming days. Sheriff J E Hood to supervise the transfer. The men asserted their innocence through court interpreter John Tea, and a twelve-man jury convicted them beyond a reasonable doubt. Post sentencing, appeal action was noted by Mr. Gibson.

Sherif Hood Harry Rafferty Tombstone Bisbee Douglas Slaughter's Eurlier Garcia Perez John Slaughter Manuel Garcia Sluush- Ter Elcendary Popes. Com Gibson Supreme Court

Jue se Lockwood Holds Hearings On Yavapai Suit

Superior Judge A O Lockwood in Prescott Arizona heard an injunction suit by local taxpayers against a Yavapai highway contract with a Los Angeles engineering firm. He focused on whether the contract extended beyond the highway commissioners term and directed briefs within ten days, with a decision to be announced at Tombstone.

Prescott Ariz A. 0. Lockwood Cochise County Yavapai County Yavapai County Bighway Commission Los Angeles Highway Commission Commission Lockwood Tombstone

Douglas Attorney Receives Klan Warning Letter

Douglas attorney David Benshimol received an anonymous typed Spanish letter dated September 10 claiming a Ku Klux Klan warning and giving him a month to leave the city. He kept the matter private for days and did not seek police or an investigation.

Douglas David Benshimol Ku Klux Klan Arizona Benshimol

Merger Probable Between Arizona Eastern and Southern Pacific

Rumors of a merger between Arizona Eastern and Southern Pacific gain credibility as an SP efficiency expert visits Thomson to examine operating costs and assess the advisability of consolidation. If approved, Arizona Eastern districts would operate under SP supervision from San Francisco, affecting superintendents and accounting staff across the lines.

Globe, Ariz Arizona Eastern Southern Pacific San Francisco Southern Pacific Company Theson Farent Company Arizona

Prescott Trainmen Weigh Wage Reduction Vote

James Mulvenon, secretary of the local Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, says Prescott members are voting on whether to empower the national grievance committee to call a strike if wage reductions are pursued. Ballots will be placed in a sealed container and results revealed when opened at Chicago headquarters.

Prescott Artz James Mulvenon Therhood Mulveran Phoenix Snown Chicago

One Arrest Made in Los Angeles Robbery Case

Los Angeles police report one man in custody after the Wednesday home invasion of Mrs. Mirel Sanguinetti of Yuma Arizona. Diamonds and other jewels valued at about $10,000 were taken. Investigators believe the suspect may have been variably involved in extortion efforts and hope for clues to locate the other robbers.

Los Angeles Cal Mire EL PF Sanguinetti Yura, Ariz

Myrtle Hill charges dismissed in Agua Prieta case

Sept 16 Myrtle Hill charged with passing worthless checks in an Agua Prieta saloon. Judge W C Jack yesterday dismissed all similar cases brought from across the line, saying his Justice court would not be a clearing house for Agua Prieta businesses.

Douglas Myrtle Hi Agua Prieta W. C. Jack Shim Justice Court

Man Stabbed Eight Times Dies in Nogales Sonora

Bruno Nube died at 2 PM after a Wednesday night stabbing in Nogales Sonora during a dispute over a woman. Suspect Carlos Bocaneri fled across the line into the United States and remains at large. He is described as small and stout with a dark complexion and a mustache.

Nogales Ariz Bruno Nube Sonora Carlos Bocaneri United States

Petition to Halt Sale State Bonds Refused by Court

Ariz Sept 16 The petitioning bank, UT Bankers Trust of Denver, asked a temporary restraining order to stop the sale of 2,099,000 dollars in state bonds bearing six percent interest. Superior Judge Joseph S Jenckes denied the request as part of a suit seeking delivery of 1,500,000 dollars of bonds at six and one half percent per contract with the state loan commission and two other hashing firms.

Phopnin. Ariz UT Bankera’ Trust Company of Denver Joseph S. Jenckes State Loan Commission Commission

Depot Agent Robbery Reported at Fairbank Depot

Early last night burglars entered the SP depot at Fairbank during Agent Durham's absence and stole nearly all his personal belongings. No loot taken from Heeoftamper depot. Deputy Reed investigates. arrests expected tonight.

Agent Durham Fairbank Burglara Durham Hee Barham Tymtstone Sheriffal Reed

Car topples over cliff at Central store scene

In Go es Over Cliff Arizona Chris Flanders secured a Ford from Mr Fostlewait and started down the road behind the Central store. Backing the car he hit the wrong gear, the vehicle lurched over the embankment, slid down the canyon slope, broke wheels, and piled at the cliff. Flanders escaped bruised but alive.

Ariz Chris Flanders Fostlewait Aeam Steey Ocatted & “Ipitews Antalz Flanders Fandine Tovke

Flood damages in Cave Creek hit Salt River valley crops

Crop losses in the Salt River valley from Cave Creek floods on August 2 21 and 22 total about 35000 dollars. L E Harrison and H C Howard of Maricopa County agricultural agents estimate 25000 on cotton 500 on grain sorghum 5000 on alfalfa and 500 on miscellaneous crops. About 150 ranches share the losses. September 12.

PHOE Salt River Valley Cave Creek L. E. Harrison Unitates Huareau H.C Howard Maricopa County

Wilmouth Destroys 50 Gallons of Booze in Naco

Deputy J Wilmouth seized and destroyed 50 gallons of illicit liquor stored in Naco. The cache included mescal in rusty canteens and other alcoholic items. 32 gallons of beer and three mescal canteens were saved for use as evidence against the offenders.

Douglas J. Wilmouth United States Naco Smouth Wilmouth

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