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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1919

Page

3

Hassayampa Day fest praises Arizona cohesion in California

The Hassayampa Society of Arizona gathered in Venice California with 2000 members including Prescott and Redondo Beach leaders. Speakers urged League of Nations support, celebrated prohibition, and praised Arizona culture while enjoying a special Venice program and dances.

California Ariz Arizona Venice Linda Scott John J. Haw Prescott League of Nations Norman Johnson Prohibition Coernia George W. P. Hunt Redondo Peach Ergat Vernelindes Bald State Venice of America

Supervisors Debate Budget and Bridge Repairs in Tombstone

L C Adame and C M Roberts led the Board of Supervisors in Tombstone in regular session with J D Sparks absent. They handled special matters, audited demands, and planned potential St David bridge rebuilding after yesterday’s washout. The group schedules hearings on the county budget and tax rate, noting anticipated rises due to higher commodity costs and a state rate increase from Phoenix.

L¢ E Adame C .M. Roberts Board of Supervisors Tombstone J. D. Sparks St. David Phoenix

Border stock conference urged for Nogales to curb thefts

Phoenix Aug 4 The state Livestock sanitary board suggested a conference of state livestock authorities military officials on the border and perhaps Mexican officials be held at Nogales next month. The idea follows reports of cattle thefts by Mexicans from Arizona ranchers with witnesses from both sides of the border.

Phoenix Nogales State Livestock Sanitary Board Arizona

Webb Farmers Plan Celebration at Webb School House

Webb ye ofle Mungays Bay Stidnam and WF Cluft, Webb farmers in Sulphur Spring Valley, traveled to Tombstone to arrange a Webb School House celebration on Thursday. The Webb Farmer's Association event features a morning gram and afternoon sports, with a noon barbecue of beef and mutton supplied by cattlemen. Ushers should bring a cup and spoon. food will be served. The gathering aims to strengthen valley and regional ties and anticipates a large turnout.

Mungays Bay Stidnam Cluft Webb Sulphur Spring Valley Tombstone Webb School House Webb Farmer's Association

Suspect Arrested In Alleged Ambush Case

A Saturday arrest by Sheriff McDon of Tombstone followed an ambush shooting at Whetstone involving Henry Gray and Hebback, with Gray critically wounded. Tom Larrieu, seen near Mescal Gap, was released on 1000 bond after arrival in Tombstone. Ramon Quijada remains jailed.

McDon Henry Gray Hebback Bisbee Tom Larrieu Harkey Ranch Mescal Gap Wentworth Tombstone Ramon Quijada Larriea Quijada Sher

Recorders Office Reports Record Month in Arizona County

Proves Realty Active Phonnix reports the county recorder delivered a record monthly profit of 1915.84 to the Mari copa county treasurer as receipts totalled 2577.98 and 2021 documents were filed, signaling strong real estate activity in the county.

Phonnix Arizona Maricopa County Recorder

Light rains aid range and crop progress in Arizona

Weather bureau reports for the week ending July 28 show general showers across the state with seasonable temperatures improving pastures and ranges. Cattle and crop conditions are mainly good to excellent with water plentiful, though some areas near Yuma and Salt River valley show slower growth and normal progress. Fred Beckholdt arrived in Tombstone to research a story for the Saturday Evening Post, aided by local officials and the Tombstone Commercial Club.

Phoenix Aus Weather Bureau Yuma Etaona Adamana Clifton Florence Cate Kirkland Tombstone Turner Wolf Hole Salt River Valley Fred Beckholdt Ed Schieffelin Saturday Evening Post Mr. Becksdoldt Harry C Wheeler Trme Baok Irwesfas Alfred Henry Lewis Wolfville Beckholdt Old Camp Tombstone Commercial Club Duncan

Benson Tombstone road slow finish due to rains

Heavy rains delay final work on the Benson Tombstone road with only two culverts unfinished. Contractor H M Eckerman faces washed and compacted earth, wood, water and sand, hindering concrete pours. A dry spell could complete the project between Benson and Tombstone, with minor touchups likely.

Benson Tombstone

Migratory Pigeons Damage Arizona Crops

Arizona farmers report heavy damage to grain fields from migratory pigeons known as white wings. Birds settle in flocks, threshing grain heads and reducing yields. despite repeated state game wardens’ efforts, numbers remain high in the Salt River Valley and surrounding cultivated areas.

Phoenix Ariz Sonora Salt River Vally Bae

Youth Run Down By Car In Tucson Fatality and Injury

Aug 4 Gapmer Diaz 14 years old was struck by a car at Scott and Thirteenth streets about 1 36 last night and taken to Arizona hospital in serious condition. The driver Peter B Ziegler pioneer citizen of Tucson who had lived here since 1880 fled the scene. He died Thursday at 1 o clock at his home 126 N First Ave Tucson.

Tucson Gapmer Diaz Scott Thirteenth Streets Arizona Peter B. Ziegler First Ave Ap Nue

Troops Withdrawn From Agua Prieta Yaqui Campaign

About 500 federal soldiers under General Torres and General Aguirre departed from Agua Prieta, crossing into Naco for La Misa to direct the Yaqui Indian campaign. Other detachments near El Tigre Nacozari Moctezuma and Canzaes were also withdrawn. Stormy rains have hampered movements but a vigorous campaign is planned once conditions improve.

Douglas Ariz Agua Prieta Sonora Mel Jesus M. Aguirre Naco la Misa Torres Francisco Villa el Tigre Nacozari Moctezuma Canzaes Aguirre P. Elias Callies

Arizona to Hang Simplicio Torez in Four Years Style

Arizona will carry out its first legal execution in more than four years. Simplicio Torez was today sentenced by the Superior Court to be hanged at Florence state prison in October for the murder of Victor Melick, a Williams town constable, with Judge J. E. Jones imposing the sentence. Capital punishment has been legal since January 1 after voters approved the action at the last general election, though no death penalties have been carried out since.

Arizona Flagstape Aarionas Simplicio Torez Florence Torez Victor Melick Vilams Ise J. E Jones

Compiling Arizona Law Directory in Statewide Release

A local attorney is compiling what is described as the first law directory of its kind, expected to be published around January 1. It will list all practicing attorneys in Arizona with their addresses, the names and addresses of corresponding attorneys, Arizona court rules, forms, and lists of state, county, and municipal officers.

Promeia Aug Yaniv Dw Arizona

Arizona resources board organized to pursue water development

Phoenix August 4 The Arizona resources board created under state law to study and promote water development for farming mining stock raising industry and city use elected Judge Joseph H Kibbey as chairman Andrew P Martin as vice chairman and Simo F as secretary. Members include F L Ewing J Welker and JR Hulet. The board aims to coordinate reclamation work with federal funds though annual state funding is only 10000.

Phoenix Ariz Arizona Arizona Resources Board Joseph H. Kibbey Territorial Andrew P. Martin Tucson View Simo F Ely Kibbey Orb F L. Ewing Yume J. & Welker Safford JR Hulet Winston

Yaquis Withdrawn From Mexican Border Duty

Three hundred Yaqui soldiers of the Mexican army who had been on duty along the international boundary since the war were reported headed last June toward Ortiz Sonora for duty at Toke military headquarters by Mexican officials.

Nogales Aur Vila Ortiz Sonora Toke

El Paso Plans Broom Factory at Phoenix

Phoenix plans a large broom factory with capacity to process about 5 tons of broomcorn per year. Backed by El Paso investors Arnold formerly of VP Glenn Manufacturing and GR Gibbs tobacco wholesaler. Broomcorn now sells for 300 to 500 dollars a ton, with about one ton per acre possible on Salt River valley lands. Yuma currently grows most broomcorn in Arizona. Arizona product praised for exceptional quality. three crops per season possible from the same roots.

YENIN Arig Phoenix el Paso Arnold VP. Glenn Manufacturing Company GR. Gibbs Tobeco Salt River Valley Yuma

Rain Helps Some Cotton As Heavy Rains Arrive

Phoenix August weather reports show rain damaged cotton on richer tolls but aided growth on poorer soils. Experts note soils yielding over half a bale per acre will see lower bolls and woody growth, while lands producing under half a bale may benefit. Rain is expected to continue into August as usual.

Roy Ofton

Aboriginal bowl discovery near Nogales to join state museum

Archaeologists report a prehistoric human bowl unearthed near Patagonia about thirty miles northeast of Nogales. State librarian C F Cron says the object, linked to an ancient human settlement, will soon be placed in the state museum, marking a significant archaeological find.

Soenix Ave Patagonia Nogales State Museum C.F. Cronin

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