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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1920

Page

5

Copper ore shipments to U S reach 587 cars in March

In March the Moctezu ma Copper company led imports at the local port with 587 cars of ore and concentrates shipped to the United States. Origin points include Las Chispas San Pablo Nuevo Potril Es cuadro Santa Rita and others totaling 391 million 875 thousand 490 Mexican pesos in value.

Douglas March United States Durig Moctezuma Copper Company el Tigres Ertrelia Las Chispas San Yeancio Palacio de Herre Santa Rita Escuadro San Pablo

Ighan Martin Convicted of De Stunder Murder

Ighan Martin, ex serviceman, found guilty of degree murder in the De Stunder case. Jury recommends death penalty after a brief deliberation. The body of Arthur De Stunder was found burned near Yamparam, with evidence from the ashes.

Ighan Martin DE Stuender Prescout Nichan Martn Arthur de ‘Stender Rhode Island Los Angeles Delibe Yaimpat Arne de Steunde Thy

Loss to Cattlemen in U S Sending Frozen Beef West

Phoenix March report quotes Eli Stephens secretary of the State Livestock Sanitary Board warning frozen beef shipments from St Joseph and Kansas City to coast markets will devastate Arizona stockmen. He notes 20 cars arriving, with 6 consignments already sent, and says packers and retailers force prices that erase profits for local cattlemen. He cites wartime prices and current market imbalance as a crisis.

U. S Phoenix St. Joseph Kansas City Arizona Stocemen Eli Stephens Seretary State Livestock Sanitary Board M. Stephens Mr. Stephens Department of Agriculture Sanitary Boant Ment Frov Rovern Rovernor

Babbitt Funeral Demonstration Of Community S Love

Phoenix March 21 One of the most remarkable demonstrations of a communitys love for a departed citizen I ever witnessed declared Jesse L Boyce state auditor in speaking of the obsequies attending the burial of George Babbitt of Flagstaff Boyce was among the Phoenix delegation at the funeral held last Saturday Others attending included Charles W Fairfield executive budget secretary representing Gor mor Campbell J T Holland founder of the Arizona Daily Democrat Attorney R W Kramer and Senator Charles M Roberts A sermon by Father Vabre of the Catholic church praised the departed man The Knights of Columbus in full uniform acted as a guard of honor beside the bronze casket containing the remains of a friend to rich and poor alike

Phoenix Jesse L. Boyce George Babbitt Boyce Charles W. Fairfield Gormor Campbell J. T. Holland The Arizona Daily Democrat R. W

Contests Filed in U S Land Office Over Paradise Valley Issue

Lor Entsen filed contest proceedings in the United States land office against Ire Pirte alleging failure to secure a cancellation domestically before firing Paradise Valley. The action centers on land validity and regulatory compliance.

Phoenix Vaus Lorentsen United States Land Office Ire Pirte Paradise Valley

Local hotel proprietor faces U S liquor charge

A local hotel proprietor on Main Street was arrested by federal authorities in a raid by the Department of Justice. He is alleged to have illegally possessed liquor at his residence, with a hearing set for Monday afternoon.

CLON Apriil Alverta Moreno Worie The International Hote Federal Authoritiz Orday Ilane S Main Street Department of Justice

BrakemanAccused Of Shipping Booze At Depot

Tucson April 26 Lowell Brokeman of the Southern Pacific was arrested by federal authorities yesterday for alleged shipment of a trunk full of whiskey from El Paso. He was charged with violation of the Reed amendment, waived preliminary examination, arraigned, and bond set. Investigation by Justice special agent Ralph H. Colin.

Tucson Lowell Brokeman Southern Pacif Southern Pacific el Uso Ralph H .Colin Department of Justice

Prisoner Bell Placed in Prescott County Jail

Bell, expected overseas, was brought from Jerome to Prescott and placed in the county jail after detention on an accusation of assaulting a six year old girl days earlier. Officials noted Bell had acted peculiarly for several weeks and he had been employed in Jerome. He underwent a hearing today.

Prescott Noy Bell Jerome Freeling Bell Jeroxe

Gila Official Threatens Libel Suit Over Article

Rumor says a district attorney may sue a Phoenix weekly for criminal libel over a recent issue alleging insult to a woman prisoner at the county jail. Mrs Dora Bass reportedly signed an affidavit after being told a different version, obtained by fraud, was read to her.

Phoenix Nee Dora Bass

Perez murder trial nears closing with jury visit planned

In Tucson on April 2 the state and defense finished presenting cases in the Rudolpho Perez murder trial. The jury will visit the adobe hut on Sixth Street near Stone Avenue before arguments begin, with a verdict expected around noon. Judge A C Lockwood presides. prosecutors are Kirk T. Moore and B B. Frawley, defense attorney John Van Buskirk.

Tucson Rodolpho Perez Peres Felix Oxbuiguera Sixth Street Stone A. C. Lockwood Cochise County Kirk T. Moore BB. Frawley John van Buskirk

Extra Venire For Perez Murder Jury In Tucson

In Tucson on April 2, Hudolfo Perez faces first degree murder trial. After Judge Junge Lockwood opened Superior Court, the jury panel was exhausted requiring an immediate addition with instructions. This marks the first capital case in Piva county since capital punishment was restored in Arizona. Perez is accused of stabbing Felix Oxhuiguera about five months ago.

Perez Tucson Hudolfo Perez Junge Lockwood Piva Arizona Verez Felix Oxhuiguera

Two Nogales Children Kidnapped From Home

Mrs Mary Olson’s sons Jack and Olaf Olson ages 5 and 6 were abducted from their Nogales home. Two men in a car lured the children away while the mother was away. The sheriff has secured a description of the suspects believed to have fled to nearby towns.

Nogales Cuares Jack Olson Mary Olson Olson

Record Month in Recorder's Office Highlights Strong Pace

County Recorder Ray B Krebs reports monthly activity tied with the board of supervisors for March. Fifty instruments were recorded and receipts totaled 1400.35 dollars. A year-long search shows this record as the best in the county’s recording branch, achieved without extra office staff.

Ray BB. Krebs Board of Supervisors Chettepary Mo Matchteon Moreh Addi Mal Tieteney

Dos Cabezas District Geology Field Course Planned

An eight week July to August field course in the Dos Cabezas district south of Wilteos Arizona will study geodetic and topographic surveys plus geological mapping and structural problem solving. Elevation around 5000 feet with moderate temperatures. Eastern institutions are expected to send students.

Dcson Sears Dos Cabedas Wilteos Arizona S Fe

Arrest Man Under Mann Legislation Bisbee

In Bisbee on April 2, LH Cherrington was charged with violating the Mann act. He allegedly arranged transport from Douglas, Wyoming, of Gertrude Barnes for immoral purposes. Barnes arrived with a baby and lived with him in a local hotel then in Warren. A preliminary hearing is set for today at 4 o clock before Judge AK-808.

Cherrington E. V. Doyle Department of Justice Douglas Wyoming Gertrude Barnes Ut Fe Warren

Cochise County Fingerprint Case Recognized by Journal

An article in Finger Print Magazine reviews Cochise County Arizona authorities and the Moon case. It cites J. F. McDonald for solving fingerprint mysteries linking Charles Moon to a conviction.

Cochise County Wat Cochise County Rizona J. F. McDonald Charles Moon

Phoenix to raise teachers pay by ten percent next year

Phoenix April 2 Superintendent John D. Loper announced a 10 percent salary increase for Phoenix city school teachers next year. The school board set a new pay schedule based on his recommendation, aiming for fairness to the public and to teachers as public schools resume.

Phoenix John D. Loper

Local imports and exports through Douglas port in March

Imports into the United States through the Douglas port in March reached 945.1 dollars in cash value with metal content and concentrates forming the major share. Exports included domestic merchandise valued at 7,410 dollars and foreign merchandise totaling 107.22 in transit 107.22, with total value 41500. The district of southern Arizona accounted for 2,218,516 dollars, including 11,782 dollars in duties and 905,516 dollars copper bullion from Cananea. Vegetable shipments valued at 26,505 dollars, mainly tomatoes, passed Nogales port. one day saw thousands of tomatoes enter the U.S. at Nogales.

Douglas United States Douglas Port of Entry Nacezari Arizona Cananea Aly Nogales

Enforced Postage Law Declares Out of Season Game Unacceptable

Phoenix April 2 Game Warden Joe V Prochar ka announced a new enforcement of the postal rule barring unmailable game killed out of season or during the closed season. The law, long on the books but previously unenforced, will now be applied across post offices. Postmaster Selim Michelson was informed, and the ruling will be enforced henceforth.

Phoenix Joe V. Procharka Selim Michelson

New Arizona Commission Member Takes Office

Clayton Hennett appointed by Governor Campbell to be secretary and a board member of the commission on state institutions. He succeeds Andrew Baumert Jr who resigned to organize Republican party activity for the state campaign. Bennet has long residence in Arizona and prior experience with the U.S. Reclamation Service as purchasing agent and auditor. He recently served as assistant to Baumert.

Phoenix Clayton Hennett Thomas E. Campbell Commission On State Institutions Andrew Baumert, Jr Baumert Republican Party Bennett Arizona United States Reclamation Service

Hood seeks Cochise sheriff nomination in Republican campaign

Douglas March 20 J E Hood announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Cochise county He is a native of Arizona born in Springerville Apache county Has lived in the county over twenty years and is well known in southeastern Arizona He ranches four miles west of Doweias

Douglas J. E Joe) Hood Cochise County Hood Arizona Springerville Apache County Doweias

Change of Venue Granted in Jerome Statutory Offense Case

Superior Judge John J. Sweeney granted a change of judges at Jerome in a statutory offense case involving a year old girl. Clarence Case and others faced trial. prosecutors sought impartiality citing alleged bias. A petition for transfer to another county was planned. Jury actions previously led to a grand jury investigation and indictments of Jerome city and county officials.

Sweeney Snee Fred Woods Jerome RP Giles William Flord

Colorado River problems dominate Southwest league meet

April 2 in Los Angeles delegates at the League of the Southwest convention heard C. E. Gruneky Panama Canal commissioner speak on flow problems of the Colorado River. He noted the river drains seven states and flows into the Gulf of California, stressing the need for large scale water development and reservoir construction. Eugene Burr and F. E. Weymouth of the U.S. Reclamation Service discussed law and reclamation issues and urged overcoming regional prejudices to advance the Colorado River project.

Los Angeles Colorado C. E. Gruneky Panama Canal San Francisco League of the South West Cotelands Grunsky Gulf of California Terigatte United States Mesiro Gors Colorado River Mugene Wo Burr F. E. Weymouth Denver United States Reclamation Service

Acreage Tendered Near Arizona State Fair Grounds

Phoenix March 30. Arizona offers 3371 for three and a fraction acres adjacent to the state fair grounds. Owners Dr. Win Wylie and Pat Thoraldson Phoenix receive the tender this morning. State warrants drawn by State Auditor Boyle or Boyce upon War Department guidance. Land value rise mirrors Sale River valley gains. Officials expect state to exercise its option before April 1. Suit to force performance undecided until owners answer tender. GLOBE reports on copper ore values at Superior and Boston mines.

Phoenix Part O Arizona Win Wylie Pat Thoraldson Eens Boyce Warney Geeeral

Forty Years in Arizona and the Indian King Tale

A rugged reminiscence recounts a life in Arizona with Genna Clook, Sawyer, and Gelonimo amid tensions with an Indian king. The narrator describes betrayals, tent life, cooking for companions, and a climactic confrontation as they pursue a decisive clash with the king and his followers.

Gunsight Mine 5 Planned by Capitalists Near Walls Way

Capitalists plan a new Gunsight mine five miles northeast of the old Gunsight on the Tucson Ajo highway, with a five-stamp mill to crush ore. The project, backed by investors including Maret 101Mtroit cap Italiete, aims to salvage about 5 percent of gold values via amalgamation and cyanidation after tests show limited recoveries from the earlier mill.

Miet Gunwigh Jew Tucson Ajo

Free Clinic To Be Opened At Tucson Tucson March 3

Tucson health officials push a public health center staffed by existing charities and with virtually all doctors agreeing to two hours free twice weekly. The clinic aims to provide relief for many ill residents currently without care and reflects state health board guidance. A Catholic church project near Douglas plans a $40,000 convent, while Swisshelm mine at Weeb advances machinery for expansion.

Tucson Eltian State Board of Health Douglas—Catholic Church Ing WEEB

Fragmentary Ad Note From a Local Rail Siding

A damaged OCR entry describes a vehicle incident and a hospital scene with names and places blurred. The readable fragments mention a truck, a patient, and several individuals linked to a sequence at a hospital or clinic, with uncertain context and garbled surnames.

Alleged thief nabbed in theft at local scene

Police report an arrest after a man allegedly stole property valued at 60 in Mead County. The incident occurred Friday near Lordshore and involved a foray to a tavern area where officers recovered items. Authorities say the suspect, Percy Marauen, was taken into custody.

Caine Jet Lordshore Prieta Tavaglas

Rumored Calres Visit Quiet Border Town Activity

Reports say General Calles may visit Agua Prieta next week, prompting formal preparations and closures at gambling dens. Authorities restrict crossings as border controls tighten while chatter suggests a possible shift in plans and lingering influence over local operators.

Dov Glas Agai Pereta Sopura Priday Lina Galles Feruwe Guver Ertes Mane Wood Cai

Arizona farming land at highest level in history

In Maricopa and Yuma counties irrigated lands are expected to reach record valuation levels this year. The state tax commission reports a 50 to 100 percent rise over existing values based on a recent land survey. County assessors will set new figures accordingly. Yuma notes include Emma G silver mine development.

Arizona Phoenix Maridopie Yuma Amersers Tax Commission Amenes

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