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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1920
Page
6
The jury found defendant guilty in the superior court today for taking 1200 sacks of cement from the state. Maddock testified he had not authorized the taking. Delease witnesses stated some cement was returned to the state while the rest was paid for.
An employee of the Ormea state highway department, connected to the cement theft of 1200 sacks, was arraigned in Justice Court on a grand larceny charge. The case parallels the earlier Hurley conviction, with Springer's testimony and allegations by W. T. Bledsoe. Eytinge testified in the Thomas French vs Arizona Gazette suit, recalling a prison speech amid war era rumors. State Engineer Maddock linked losses of equipment and supplies to unauthorized hands after taking office.
In Arix, April 15 drillers sinking a water well at the Heenkley ranch 28 miles southeast of Dobns bore real oil at a depth of 279 feet. Local business men plan to form a company buy land and a new rig to drill further, hoping to open a new oil field.
Christopher C. Cole, once a prohibition enforcement officer, serves eighteen months at Leavenworth for white slavery. He allegedly obtained 800 by deceit to start an office, with Deputy Hicks claiming Coleman endorsed a note for 590 and paid. Authorities plan extradition after his release.
DOUGLAS April 15 An order from Secretary Wilson in Washington suspends immigration laws to admit laborers from Mexico for cultivating sugar beet crops. The official scope and reach of the rating were not yet confirmed, and no formal order had been received locally.
Phoenix reports a potato shortage across the nation with wholesalers saying prices are sky high. Arizona dealers note it is nearly impossible to buy large quantities, reflecting a widespread supply squeeze reaching local markets.
A crowd watched a mixed baseball game as a white team defeated the Mexicana by 72 to 103 at Schuster Park. Warren Hill and Ward pitched well for Tombstone, Carpena starred behind the plate, and a practice game was announced for next Sunday as the town gears up for a full season. Also today, the funeral of Mrs. Mary Howell, 73, a Tombstone pioneer, was held in Douglas with many locals paying respects. The service was led by Rev. E W Simonson.
April 12 Phoenix reports a Friday hanging of Simplicio Torres draws many requests to witness the event. Officials say twelve civil adult spectators may attend, while Attorney General Wiley E. Jones will not witness it. Applications flood in from capital workers and clerks seeking invitations, sparking disappointment due to limited access.
An eleven year old Mexican boy was accidentally killed near Mesa Sunday night when struck by a car driven by J T Jefiles of 23 West Van Buren Phoenix. The accident occurred on the highway shortly after dark.
A Phoenix dispatch reports the Parker Arizona land office says no date is set to open the Colorado River Indian reservation surplus irrigable lands for entry. No law authorizes irrigi ble surplus non irrigable lands, and entrymen must pay per acre based on secretary of the interior value, with price yet undetermined.
Bisbee April 12 cerimony closed the legion bazaar after six lively nights. Ticket 704 drawn by a child noon Sunday. winner of the automobile prize remained unknown. Mamie Henderson won the diamond ring beauty contest by a slim margin with 4530 votes amid the largest crowd and final excitement.
A Friday conference in Phoenix between Pima County Highway Commission leaders led by R E Fishburn and Barker and state engineers focused on progress on the Vail Benson Wall Empire route. The meeting outlined next steps toward linking Borderland and Vall-Renken sections, with May 15 as the earliest possible relocation of state forces. The Borderland route faces funding delays though gains on the Wall Empire road are noted.
G J Peterson pioneer of Arizona and Cochise county resident for 49 years was buried Saturday at Fort Huachuca in a military funeral honoring his service. He served in the Fourth U S Cavalry under Hatfield and was killed on his mining claim while authorities investigate the murder. He was 71, born in New Orleans in 1849, and known for his interest in military affairs and ranching. Pioneers from across the county attended the service mourning the death of a long time frontier figure and friend to soldiers.
On April 14 at St Marys Catholic Church in Phoenix crowds saw notices banning women in low necked dresses from entering all four entrances. Rev Father P Novatus, the rector, subscribed the notices. Congregants noted he often denounced modern women’s clothing in public remarks.
Reports from Sonora detail secret session in Hermosillo where lawmakers urged resistance to Carranza authority and signaled a push for independence. In Agua Prieta, customs workers face dismissal as federal talks with Mexico City conclude, with insiders linking firings to support for Obregon.
Phoenix April 13. State highway department reports E S Wilson division engineer of the bureau of public roads approved Arizona federal aid project No. and work will start immediately. Four miles of highway through the petrified forest in northern Arizona to cost about 57000 and form part of a Trais highway through the eastern counties. The project follows government approval and highway department action.
On April 14 the third degree was conferred on candidates by the Knights of Columbus at Dong last Sunday. About 175 Knights and their ladies traveled by automobile from here. Mass at Immaculate Conception church preceded a city tour and luncheon. An elegant dinner followed, with music by the Loretto orchestra of Bisbee and performances by Mrs. Frank Vidano and John Downs. Speeches were delivered by Mon. Robert Morrison, Rev. C Mandin, and 4H Doyle.
Bonorans ready to halt for Nogales as Sonora proclaims a new republic supported by more than 26 000 armed men prepared to resist any invasion by Carranza forces. General Elias Calles leads the movement while Adolfo de la Huerta seeks medical care as authorities push to defend state rights under Mexico's constitution.
Lt Col Alvaro Obregon and campaign manager fled Mexico City in a powerful car toward Guerrero. Sonora troops clashed with Carranza forces on the Sonora Sina border. military authorities called it a alleged war, but no details reached Agua Prieta.
Naco prepares for armed action to uphold a reported declaration of independence of Sonora. Deputy inspectors Lockwood and Dunlap said in Bisbee that all men 16 to 60 are called to arms. Detachments drill with and without guns as trenches and relics from earlier fights are repaired for a siege. Residents show strong support for the state's action.
April 15 Tucson report says University of Arizona students agreed to cover a $107 claim by Tucson Rapid Transit for a damaged street car dragged off tracks and onto campus during Halloween night. Sheriff offers $250 reward for information leading to the Peterson murderers in the Huachuca mountains.
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