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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1920

Page

7

SHERIFFS RECAPTURE JAIL BREAKERS IN MOUNTAINS

Sheriff office and deputies tracked Margarito Marques Jose Gonzales and Pedro Galvee after their jail escape Saturday night moving toward Huachuca mountains. They were found exhausted near a dairy and surrendered after crossing toward the Mexican border, facing charges beyond those for the jail break. Arizona history prize awarded by the State Federation of Women’s Clubs with five submissions. winning paper to be read at Bieber convention.

Sheriffs Office Margarito Marques Jose Gonzales Pedro Galvee Huachuca Heputy Eherttta San Petreval John Newell Jack Ryan Harry Rattersy Merest Johnson Sitaruste Huachucas Haverty Hasry Migkhy McDonald Coasty Marquez Gal Xee Gonzales Douglaz Mexico Dean Scartlett Mra J. H. McClintock Phoenix Frank Lockwood University of Arizona Arizona State Federation of Woman's Clubs Bieber

Bowie Well Drilling Advances Near Bowie Arizona

Reports from United States Oil and Refining Co in Douglas say a Bowie area well is down 860 feet with a new drill installed. The project, owned by Douglas and Bikbee men, advances at 50 to 60 feet per day and serves as an experimental artesian water study guiding University of Arizona’s agricultural department report.

Douglas United States Oil and Refining Company Bowie Bikbee Agricultural Department of The University of Arizona

Dance Night in Gleeson Sets Big Prohibition Scene

Prohibition propaganda travels to Gleeson for a big dance on Saturday April 10 with Tombstone City Band in a motorcade of enforcement eyes. J P Martella of Washington notes Arizona shows strong support for strict laws, while Alfred Franklin’s records transfer to Taylor’s Hallector internal revenue. Local attendance from the valley and surrounding areas is expected to be large as the band supplies music.

Phoenix Arizona P. Martella Washington Alfred Franklin Taylor Internal Revenue W. Son Webb Tombstone City Prohibition Marsiella Borome Marstella Peetion

Newspaper Men of State Meet Here on Monday

Douglas April 1 The Arizona Daily Newspaper Association members vote by referendum to hold the 1920 annual meeting in Douglas. It was moved from El Paso to boost attendance. The gathering will occur next Monday, April 6, with morning and afternoon sessions and perhaps a night meeting at the Gadeden hotel.

Douglas Arizona Daily Newspaper Association el Paso Gadeden

Cool head of 5 year old boy saves home from late fire

In Douglas on April 1 a $500 loss occurred at A B Murchison’s residence at 54 Eighth Street when a rear fire broke out. Five year old A B Jr. called the fire department after spotting flames, and firefighters arrived in time to prevent greater destruction. Cause of the blaze is unknown.

Douglas Apri A. B. Murchison Eighth Street

Boosters Headed to Southwest Meet on Special Train

Phoenix reports boosters led by Governor Campbell will travel to Los Angeles for the League of the Southwest conference. The April event features talks on roads public law irrigation and conservation with Governor Campbell delivering a major address. California Utah Nevada New Mexico Idaho and others will be represented with strong Arizona turnout expected.

League OF Southwest Phoenix Campbell Good Roads Aire Los Angeles Leguus R. Fy von Kictusnild Gns Carapbetl California Utah Neveda Rion New Mexico Idaho

Money for evening schools from state and federal funds

April 1 announcement by Th R H Hioms director of the state department of vocational instruction states that federal and state aid will cover three fourths of the hourly salary for evening school instructors in technical mathematical and related trades. Part of the salary comes from local funds with the rest from state and federal sources.

Phoenix Th. R. H. Hioms State Department of Vocational Instruction Blome Biome

Two men held for federal burglary in Tolleson case

Frank Campbell and Frank Hendricks were bound over to the federal grand jury after being acquitted in superior court of burglarizing the McNeil store in Tolleson. The federal charge alleges entering the store with burglary intent. Bonds set at 4000 were not posted. Soldiers to compete for Olympic entries in Antwerp next August per Douglas district HQ.

Phoenix Frank Campbell Frank Hendricks Superior Court McNeil Tolleson John B. Henke United States Harry J. Jones Fort Husshuca Stephen D. Little Antwerp Belgium Distri Douglas

Airplane Held Up in Mexico With Red Tape

Douglas report says a United States Army airplane has remained in Agua Prieta, Mexico for over two months. Consular agent W. W. Edwards has received a receipt from Mexican authorities but a permit to cross into the United States has not been granted. Edwards will proceed to Nacozari to inventory the plane and complete formalities. The earlier delay stemmed from the need for an American official to accept the craft. The fate of transport to Douglas is uncertain.

Douglas United States Army Mexico Agua Prieta W. W. Edwards United States Westerday W. Bleards State Department Nacozari Army Edwards

Notice of Appeal in Campbell vs Boyce case spurs mandamus action

Phoenix March 23 State Auditor Jesse L Boyce filed a large appeal with the supreme court in mandamus proceedings to compel him to honor a $545 warrant for attorneys fees in the Campbell case against former Adjutant General Charles Harris.

Boyce Phoenix Jesse L. Boyce Supreme Court Thomas E . Campbell Campbell Charles Aw. Harris

Buy Holdings of Gila Land and Cattle Company

Acting for Norwegian investors, Captain John Christy completed payment in Phoenix for all holdings of the Gila Land and Cattle Company. The deal covers about 5000 acres at Gila Bend and totals over 250000 dollars. Final payment was 90000 dollars, with plans for improvements and equipment to advance the project.

Phoenix John Christy Clifton Gila Land and Cattle Company Gila Bend Arizona

Auto of Jose Wise Annexed by Thieves

Stolen from in front of the Shelby gasoline station in Nogales while Joseph Wise attended a chamber of commerce budget committee meeting in council chambers last night. A nearly new Hudson supersix automobile is missing, believed taken between 8:20 and 9:00 p.m. in Santa Cruz and nearby areas.

Nogales Shelby Joseph Wise Chamber of Commerce Budget Committee Council Santa Cruz Neighbor- Con Sheriffs Office

Arizona Supreme Court Calendar To Be Called On April 6

The Arizona Supreme Court will call its calendar on Monday April 6 at 10 oclock. The clerk announced that all ready cases will be set for oral argument unless parties submit briefs. Arguments will occur on April 6 and continue daily until all cases are heard.

Robbery Wave Hits Nogales Stores

In Nogales on Sunday night thieves struck Stevenson Stationery, stealing near $100 after entry through a rear door and destroying a cash register. The breakin follows a series of five similar incidents in ten days, including $425 stolen from Black Brothers and other thefts from local offices and shops. Police have made no arrests.

Nogales Stevenson Black Brothers As of Crawford Terrace

Mexican youth back in jail after deportation

L Vego a Mexican man once deported from Marinette is now in the county jail on charges stemming from a family quarrel. Deputy Griffin reports he had previously escaped the juvenile cell by prying a door apart and slipping out a window before being recaptured and sent back across the border.

Mexico Vego Marinette Griffin Vexo Anit

Bragg Sentenced to Two to Five Years in Penitentiary

Thomas Bragg, 25, labeled in the county as highly prolific in theft, was ordered by Judge Stanford to serve two to five years. A police witness and county attorney presented a list of 26 petty and grand larceny charges totaling $6000, with Bragg reportedly admitting guilt in most cases and all stolen items returned to owners.

Phoenix Maron Thomas Bragg Stanford Melirath Jarrett Tita

Perez Placed on Trial for Murder Today

Perez charged with murder in the first degree will have a superior court trial today before Judge Lockwood. He allegedly stabbed Felix Pennipeet about five months ago and has been in the county jail awaiting this case. This marks the first first degree murder trial since capital punishment was restored in Arizona.

Ticson Fo Perez Munter Perez Felix Pennipeet Sive Monthe Arizona Lockwood Rudot

Zander Father of Twins In Arizona Capitol

Phoenix tracing a family link as E Mi lander chairman of the state tax commission distributes cigars at the capitol to mark a new twin arrival. He shows a card announcing the birth of twin boys to Mr and Mrs DW Pugsiey of Tacoma Washington, sister of the commissioner.

Phoenix E. Milander State Tax Commission Capitol DW. Pugsiey Tacoma Wash Pugsiey Zander

Bisbee Knights to Hold Fourth Degree Ceremony

Bisbee Council of Columbus Knights of Columbus plans to hold the first fourth degree ceremony in Cochise County on July 4. Robert E. Morrison has authorized hosting if 100 applicants who are already third degree members are secured by April 15. If staged in Bisbee, many Knights from across the state will attend.

Bisbee Bisbee County Knights of Columbus Cochise County Tucson Phoenix Robert E. Morrison Otkues Nox Efmot

Plea and sentence in Mann Act case at Tucson

In Tucson on April, Carl E. Gartner pleaded guilty in federal court to Mann Act violations and received a prison term with Leavenworth referenced. He sought to withdraw his plea, with attorney James D. Harry involved as Gardner’s legal representative. Gardner claimed tuberculosis and coercion by a Phoenix-based source to plead, leading to plea withdrawal and substitution of a not guilty plea.

Tucson Leavenworth Carl E. Gartner Gardner Tie

Baca Float Injunction Nogales

The county seeks to halt blocked access by grant owners who fenced a road between Patagonia and Salers. Officials from Nogales removed the fences as a temporary measure while the case proceeds. A permanent injunction was tentatively planned, with further review set for April 13.

Nogales Arcmey Iaelie Hardy Niente Tarte Felerel Aca Che Ron Patagonia

Safe Cracking Attempt Reported at Diehl Shoe Store

An April incident in Phoenix describes a failed safe cracking attempt at the Diehl Shoe Store on West Washington. Entry was attempted Monday night, the safe combination was altered, and the hinges removed before the intruders reportedly abandoned the effort.

DIEHL Phoenix Stve West Washington

Burglars Targeted Safe During Morning Break-In

In a morning break-in, burglars entered through a roof access and forced open a cupboard facade to reach a safe. They seized valuables but took no phones, leaving the scene with uncertain, scattered evidence and no immediate arrests.

Funeral service planned for Lowell Sunday in parish church

Family announces funeral arrangements for Lowell Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at Saint Patrien's church with Reverend Ferber Medlin presiding and burial set in the local cemetery.

Dneil Funeral Sundae Hee Phoenix Menerey Undertaking Lowell Sanday Lefete Seeteruby Oeloek Patrien’s Ferber Medlin

Find STI and Mash in Last Night's Raid Shoenh

An obscure fragment notes a raid last night featuring references to STI and Mash. It mentions individuals and local officials Benson and Teller Heeetear, with unclear roles and surrounding activities. The text is garbled, lacking coherent details or verifiable names.

Federal Sleuth Nab Man Trying to Enter Restricted Area

An arrest occurred as a man attempted to enter a secured site aboard a patrol route. He claimed to be with Household and carried liquor in packages, leading to his detention by authorities.

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Desert Sec Mons Weather Bureau Williams Prescott Grand Canyon Apache Indian Reservation Sted Arizona History Prize Theson Arizona Federation of Woman's Club Fone Gleeson Enforcement Office MEN OF State Tite Edewin Rich Edward Sets J.T. Hughes Hertha Hughes Edward Rich Mr. Hughes Hil Bertha BUY Holdings Jose Wise Supreme Court OF Arizona Bragg Bisbee Council OF Columbus Knights Baca Float Nfhee Benson and Teller Heeetear Federal the Bank of Courtesy and Secur First National Bank Tombstone, Ariz Federal Reserve System Cochise County State Bank Bank OF Service Tombstone
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