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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1920

Page

5

Ownership Statement for Tombstone Epitaph April 1 1920

Publication in Tombstone Arizona confirms the owners and stockholders of Tombstone Epitaph Frank Giragi Sarah Giragi as owners with Kaitor Giragi as publishers and L I Giragi as managing editor. No bondholders or other security holders over 1 percent are listed. Notary M Ferguson witnessed the sworn statement form detailing ownership and management for the newspaper.

Congress Tombstone Arizona State OF Arizona County of Cochisees Iaw Giragi Frank Giragi Sarah Giragi Aim

Abolition Drive For San Carlos Agency Visit

Globe business men plan to urge abolition or at least reduction of the San Carlos Indian Agency during a May 22 visit by a subcommittee of the Indian affairs committee. Judge G W Shute learned of the plan this morning. They argue about 30 percent of the best lands are withheld as forest reserves or reservations hindering state development.

Miami San Carlos Globe Business Congressional Committee On Indian Affairs G W. Shute

Hardison to be sent to Oakland on grand larceny charge

Charles Hardison, held in Yavapai county jail for Reed amendment violation, will be fetched by California agent D T Crowley with papers to transport him to Oakland where he is wanted for grand larceny. He was arrested in Oakland, jumped bond, and a bench warrant followed. Crowley sought requisition papers from Governor Campbell after coming to Arizona, and Hardison later ran a liquor business after Santa Cruz county prosecution.

Phoenix Charles Hardison Yavapai County D. T. Crowley Campbell Arizona Hardison Santa Cruz County

Political Announcements for Cochise County Candidates

A garbled 1920s-era slate lists candidates for Cochise County offices including county supervisor Douglas district John E Newbury mine inspector Tom Foster county attorney Joseph Hansen county assessor George R Henshaw county recorder H L Lee Hutchison county school superintendent Harry E Scott county treasurer Guy C Welch with Democratic primaries September 7 1820. Names include Tombstone Bisbee Johnson and McCabe area officials with implied endorsements and primary conditions.

Cochise County Douglas John E. Newbury A Corder H. L (Lee Hutchison Tombstone Arizona

County sheriff is his confessor in 1920 letter from Iowa

A former Maricopa County resident now at Tabor Iowa writes Sheriff Montgomery on April 17 1920 seeking absolution after confessing a past incident with a gun. He recalls trouble with a Mexican man and asks whether a fine is due or pardon can be granted.

Phoenix Maricopa County Tabor Iowa Montgomery John Accor Jgeus

Arizona Magazine to become regional industrial voice

A strong organization will take over the Arizona Magazine and transform it into the industrial and economic spokesman for Arizona and the southwest. Under new management the staff will expand and facilities grow, advancing the ideals editor Clinton R. Scott held despite his prolonged illness.

Phoenix Arizona Magazine Arizona Southwest Clinton $. Scott

Colodny Named Private Secretary to Governor Hunt

April 22 reports from Phoenix state April Colodny former Florence schools chief has been chosen as private secretary to Governor Hunt should he be confirmed as ambassador to Douglas. The move follows the Florence aviation field site approval and a deed transfer for ground north of the city. Gas rationing details and chamber discussions are noted with the broader context of wartime supply.

Phoenix Colodny Arizona Petecipal Florence Hunt Ambasse Douglas Yesterdey Dougies Chamber of Commerce and Mines Sosaes Samees Terial

Irrigation not provided for lands opened near Parker Arizona

April 22. The United States government will not furnish water to settlers who plan to file on land opening on the Indian Reservation near Parker Arizona. Land office officials explained that many inquiries mistaken, assuming federal irrigation of the announced lands.

U. S. Phoenix United States Parker Arizona United States Land Office

Appalling illiteracy revealed in Glendale survey

April 22 report on Americanization survey uncovers alarming illiteracy among Arizona’s foreign population. Elsie J. Elliott directed the study, which the State Americanization committee reviewed at its last meeting and made public today.

Glendale Phoenix Arizona Elsie J. Eliott iState Americanization Committee

Governor Campbell Invited to Law Enforcement Convention

Governor Campbell received an invitation to speak at the state law enforcement convention in Cass Grande. The event runs Thursday and Friday of next week, with dedicatory exercises planned at the Grand Canyon park. Attendance conflicts may prevent the governor from accepting the Casa Grande engagement.

Phoenix Campbell WLC

Falling Boulder Injures Foreman in Bisbee

J D Gresham car foreman in charge of car repair on Sacramento Hill was severely injured when a boulder rolled from a dump car and struck him on the head. Roy Green trainman was lightly bruised by falling rocks. The accident occurred as Gresham tried to unhook a safety chain and the automatic dumping apparatus released the car from the top.

Visi Bisbee J. D. Gresham Sacramento Hill Roy Green Gresham

Stanley Declines To Seek State Office After Boyce Vacancy

In Phoenix on April 2k, M S Stanley, serving as assistant state auditor, stated he would not run for state auditor or any other office, quelling rumors he planned to succeed Boyce who seeks the governorship. A second Phoenix note on April 23 asks if the Phoenix Street Railway can finance paving its right of way and other improvements.

Phoenix M.S. Stanley Stanley Boyce Phoenin Phoenix Street Railway Company

New Willcox Bank Charter Proposal and Officials

April 23 report of Riggs Bank of Willcox filing for a charter with superintendent of banks. Officers named include William W. Riggs Thos Cabezas as president John C Rikes Dos Cabezas as first vice president and J P Cummings as second vice president FE. J. McAled named cashier. Capitalization set at 75000 with 750 shares at 100 each. Also includes unrelated notices on deafness cures and a land indemnity selection notice from Phoenix dated March 23 1920 with protests possible through April 25.

Phoenix Jesse Boyce Riggs Bank Willcox William W. Riggs Thos Cabezas John C .Rikes Dos Cabezas J. P. Cummings FE. J. McAled

Plan to Water Big Land Area in Sulphur Springs Valley

An enthusiastic meeting of Sulphur Springs valley landowners in Douglas discussed a swift move to install a large pumping plant to irrigate thousands of acres north of the city. The plan, led by A W Y Smith and T J Leston, envisions a $5.1 million project funded by landowner bonds, with extensive canvassing to determine acreage and pump horsepower.

Douglas Fvr Smith Stoot Wells Salt River Valley Sulphur Springs Maricopa County Mr. Smith T. J. Lenson

Verdict of 1400 in Shute case at flood damaged Palace

The jury in the Globe report found for George E. Shute in the city suit seeking 1995.05 but awarded 1400 after nearly six hours of deliberation. Shute, owner of the Palace garage, suffered flood damage on July 14 1919 and had reduced the claim during the trial from 1830.87.

Shute GLOBE George E. Shute Palace Garage

Douglas High School Debating Team Wins State Championship

In Tucson on April 22 the Douglas High School debating team defeated Tucson High School by two to game to claim the state championship. Celine Calhoun and Santiago Sor represented Douglas on the affirmative, arguing that capital and labor should be compelled to settle disputes via constitutional arbitration courts.

Tucson Dougine High School Tucson High School Jin

Explosives shipment aids Yuma Wellton project

The highway department reports 100000 pounds of Trojan hand grenade powder shipped from surplus war materials as part of a $200000 allotment. Valued at cents per pound, the powder will be used for construction work on the Yuma Wellton federal aid project, with freight charges the only cost to the state.

Phoenix Highway Department Yuma Yuma Wellton

Oil excitement at St Johns oil field starts

Reports from Brinkley ranch 18 miles southeast of St Johns say drillers struck oil at 270 feet in a water well seepage but seen as real start. Springerville businessmen form company invest in land and rig, expecting a rush and rapid land purchase statewide.

ST. Johns Brinkley Ranch Springerville Dri

Peaceful Picketing Case to Be Heard in U S Court

The Billy Truax Arizona peaceful picketing case will be argued in the United States Supreme Court next week. Wiley E. Jones, attorney general, received notice from Samuel Herriot, special Arizona counsel, stating the case prompts the high court review of constitutional questions.

U. S. Court Phoenix Billy Truax Arizona Supreme Court of the

Overalls Theme Opens 33rd G A R Encampment

In Phoenix on April 23 George Barrows led a speech praising the overalls movement. Civil war veterans gathered for a picnic and the closing event of the Arizona department encampment drew veterans from across the state.

Gari Phoenix George Barrows Annus Arisona

Bankhead Highway Adopts Branches At Hot Springs

A Bankhead Highway association meeting in Hot Springs Ark set branches near Roosevelt Dam and Nogales along with the main line over the Borderland route. Arizona Oklahoma and Arkansas delegates attended as plans to receive federal aid faced debate and political tensions.

Bankhead Highway Association Hot Springs Ark Senator Bankhead Crazy Wells Mineral Wells Tex Arizona Scenic Highway Roosevelt Dam Bankhead Milttary Joop Nogales Tombstone Benson Okahoma Arkansas Dell Potter Chit Jtex Ariz Texas Marehail Townsend Gardner

Chandler Ranchers Plan Eastern Highline Farm Loan Association

County Agricultural Agent H C Heard addressed Chandler farmers at J J Entriken Realty Company the meeting focused on forming the Eastern Highline National Farm Loan association. Loans offered at 1y percent interest for terms from 5 to 40 years with amounts from 200 to 10000 to each borrower.

Chandler H.C. Heard J. J. Entriken Realty Company Eastern Canal Association Eastern Highline National Farm Loan Association

Mexican Generals and Staff to Pass Through Arizona

Phoenix April 22 Governor complied with a secret telegram request allowing two Mexican generals with their staff and families to travel through Nogales Arizona toward Mexico City via El Paso on their way home after consultations with Bainbridge Colby secretary of state.

Phoenix Campbell Bainbridge Colby Arizona Nogales Mexico City el Paso

Additional Funds Awarded to University

An attorney general opinion released last week directs the president of the university to allocate more than 400 in addition to specific appropriations authorized by the legislature. The act permits funding across the university system including land grant colleges and the agricultural and mechanical colleges.

Phoenix Abe Allowanie Veiversity Agricultural and Meek Colleges

Burglary Complaint Details Local Heist and Loss

April 22 a burglary was reported at Patton Brothers store with holes drilled in the safe and broken display cases. Cash losses totaled about 14 dollars, with more than 1.40 dollars stolen from the cash register. A prior attempt to burgle other homes of members is noted.

Patton Brothers Necabere Fen Roelster Tarve Etterap Berwlar

Comrade Menaces Tuberculosis and Influenza Alert

Report notes tuberculosis and influenza threats in tandem amid wartime strain. Officials pledge untiring efforts to combat twin diseases, urge measures against spread, with authorities directing health services to intensify surveillance and response nationwide.

Jages Physicians To Aid In Reporting Vital Statistics

Phoeninx April 2. Aswiwe the 100 perfect comperachia of the phy ate in giving to the os whl enable the department to sup ply the professing with date to the nut pate Keak dep Gig wad mertehay Im Arivetis, Or George E. Goodrich, state accon Hintendent of health, in apaddrean joel State Medical association in Nogales last week.

Aswiwe George E. Goodrich Stare Accon Apaddrean Joel Nogales Jersey Beara

Democrats to elect chairman in Toccoa on Saturday

Notices to the Democratic State central committee members announce a meeting in Toccoa at noon Saturday to elect a chairman to succeed George Babbitt who tied weeks ago. The committee will fill other vacancies and discuss any other business of interest to the party. The call was issued by W. E. Lat, first vice chairman.

Democratic State Central Committee Toccoa Saeech George Babbitt Abe Democratic Party Wo E Lat

Peterson Seeks State School Superintendent

A. C. Peterson, principal of Gila Academy, announced in Tucson that he will seek the Democratic nomination for state superintendent of education this fall. He spoke at the Arizona Teachers Association meeting while in Thatcher, Ariz. to attend University Week programs.

OCAL Phoenix Standard Ol Phoen Eas Conce Normal Arizona Teachers’ Association Peterson

Flagstat to establish airship across Grand Canyon

Weekly Industrial Review notes Prescott Jerome Prescott Copper Co starts development of Sawders group as part of a project to establish an airship route across the Grand Canyon. Entities include Flagstat Prescott Copper Co and Sawders group with alignment to industrial exploration efforts.

Flagstat Grand Canyon Industrial Review Prescott—Jerome Prescott Copper Co Sawders Group

Repair Your Shoes For Much Less Than New Pairs

Why pay nine or ten dollars for new shoes when you can have your old ones repaired to look like new and last longer for a fraction of the cost. Only the best grade leather is used and workmanship and materials are guaranteed. Send shoes by Marcel Fort and they will be returned promptly.

Marcel Fort

Also Mentioned on This Page

CL. Giragh M. Ferguson Notary Pubile San Carlos Indian Agency Democrats of Tom Foster Bisbee Joseph Hansen Cocatee County George R Henshaw Eeimers Harry E. Scott Johnson Guy C Welch Tombstone, Arizona D Tabor Chamber Aero Land Tok Aden As NEW Bank Catarrn Carrera Care Sean Brae General Land Offie B. H. Gibbs W. Monroe Seynen Wenna General Land Office Arisons Sulphur Spring Valley Development Association T. J. Leston Douglas High School Bankhead Highway Chandler Ranchers Cyreiber Warsey Ate Carvey Depeda Jethema Amd Ty Watesaard Bercute JAGES Willcox, Arizona
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