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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1921
Page
5
Mysterious case from Gold Gulch centers on Miss Sadie Champion who reports being attacked by three men while riding home. Investigators doubt details, noting extensive injuries could result from a fall or barbed wire, while suspect Chris Midzor denies involvement.
Director Win gar argues rail transport is wiser than buying oil from a gusher. Documents show two carloads of fuel oil for a hospital at Burkburnett Cost $202.09. freight $1,637.20. At the time, offshore rates were 69.12 cents and later reduced to 54 cents, affecting coast versus Mid-Continent oil prices.
Sept 15 The State Board of Registration for Architects Engineers Land Surveyors and Assayers announces it will accept registration applications. Application blanks and act copies may be obtained from the Secretary City Hall Phoenix. Sept 16 Tucson news reports H B Titcomb of Los Angeles elected president of Southern Pacific de Mexico at New York meeting. Local officials say Titcombe’s election will affect Tucson ops. Arizona Eastern officials note he is expected soon. Shoplifter Jesus Ramirez jailed 30 days after Excalads store capture. overalls stolen reported. New broom factory contract awarded in Phoenix for 125 008 to open 22 blocks paving.
Andrew Merrederick 23, worker for Twohy Bros. Construction, died after a crane crushed his head while unloading gravel near Coldwater in a county road camp. Witnesses said he did not move as the crane swung. Coroner ordered an inquest for tomorrow at 4 pm in East Precinct Justice Court. Body to J. T. Whitney mortuary. Survived by wife and child.
Miami Artz Sept 16 News of the death in China of Albert L Waters, formerly a Globe resident, comes via a letter from Ambassador G W P Hunt. Waters, a friend of Hunt for 25 years, married Maud Shanley of Globe, worked in mining properties in Mexico, later held a university post in Tucson, and in 1918 worked as a state engineer in Phoenix before a post near Swatow China where he died. His wife and daughter are noted, with the daughter later marrying a young engineer. Waters had planned to retire to America after settling his company affairs.
Tombstone Public Schools opened on Monday September 12 with 200 students in grades and 43 in the high school. The high school enrollment is the highest yet, with 11 teachers in charge. New staff include Miss Carolyn Holliday Miss Penn Holliday and Miss Bernice Shaver. New equipment and 300 new library books were provided to boost efficiency and learning.
In Tucson on September 16, Giuseppe Coppola filed for divorce from Maria Coppola heiress of Ig nacio Bonillas former Mexican ambassador. He cites her poor negotiation with Neapolitan merchants costing him three to four cents daily. A second suit against Maria’s parents seeks damages for alienation of affections.
Federal Prohibition director M. E. Cassidy of Arizona says motorists will be stopped at night only where liquor activity occurs and that innocent travelers will be released. He emphasizes targeting manufacturers and wholesalers while minimizing disruption to law abiding citizens during enforcement. Cassidy, based in Phoenix, is touring the state on official business.
Senoblo Cruz, a Tombstone resident, was lightly wounded in the groin when Lucio Armenta of Tucson fired at him from a house window. Both men were intoxicated and quarreled earlier. Armenta fled toward mine tunnels. Armenta, wanted in Tucson for bootlegging, is believed to be hiding as authorities anticipate filing an attempted murder charge.
Deputies pursue Melvin W. Burnett, alleged killer of Jim Brown near Congress Junction after a fatal shooting. Coroner's jury rules Brown died from gunshot wounds, six shots fired, Burnett using a .38, with search of Brown's body for a gun following the killing three miles southwest of a Crock ranch road toward the OX.
In Greaterville near Tucson a robbery at J P Lowrie's grocery store yielded a large amount of provisions and a gold watch and chain. The theft is believed to have occurred Wednesday night, with hobnailed shoe tracks the only clue by last report. A local constable is five miles away, and a Keaterville deputy sheriff was recently paid off.
Sept 15 the illness of Juror Tom Crawford again delays the trial of the Verde Extension Mining Company case. The juror failed to appear this morning and the court adjourned until 9:30 tomorrow. His rheumatic attacks and crutch use have kept him from court, causing further postponement.
Phoenix September 16 Charles Fair held state auditor and superintendent of state banks Fairfield from Los Angeles earlier in the week according to coast reports. He has been absent weeks under a physician's care and is now sufficiently recovered to resume duties. His condition followed overwork in spring when he tirelessly aided valley banks to reopen after suspensions, with day and night labor leading to a nervous breakdown.
Washington revenue officials acknowledge that heads of families may manufacture up to 200 gallons of wine annually for home use upon filing notice with the local revenue collector. The wine must be produced by the head of the family and not sold or removed from the place of manufacture.
Antonio Herrero aged 72 collapsed and died at 6 p m while visiting friends in Nogales Ariz Death attributed to apoplexy authorities reported the incident occurred last night at the residence of acquaintances
In a Phoenix display window a Gila monster attacked a bull snake after both were placed together. the Gila monster sank its jaws and died after the snake coiled around it, leaving the snake dead as well. The confrontation drew attention as the two creatures fought amid the shop exhibit.
Globe reports city audit covers Jan 15 1912 to July 22 1821 under R T Pinyan incumbency. Total deficit charged to Pinyan is 7665.56. Audit by W R Kelly Thornton Grider CPAs. Case to be heard next session in November.
Felon Ybarra returned to Tombstone after months away and helped Tumacacori Mission near Nogales regain its early look. The dome and roof were rebuilt, trees cleared, and the site now serves as a sightseeing point and camp on the Old Spanish Trails route, funded by the U S Government and local Chambers of Commerce.
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