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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1920

Page

3

Department of Justice Office at Deming Closed

Deputy Collector of Customs A Housel reports a communication from J Tinklepaugh formerly of Douglas noting the Deming justice office has been abolished and he will depart September 1 for Michigan to enter a college. After World War I, many DOJ offices near the border were slated for closure.

Department OF Justice Deming, N. M Douglas A. Housel Tutiktepaugh Demin N.M Deming Michigan Tinklepaugh

May train disabled veterans in state Phoenix

Aug 17 Iran Kib bey in charge of vacation training for disabled service men in this district, with headquarters at San Pran eleeo, conferred with Governor Campbell on establishing a training unit in Arizona for invalid veterans. The plan would train them as teachers of agriculture and granual training, with a possible unit linked to the Arizona Normal School at Tempe. Lack of living accommodations is the chief obstacle, and students might be housed in nearby homes.

Phoenix Iran Kibbey Jovercom

Shot the Rain Away Charged with Insanity

Warren T Wright, crew member at Meteor mountain, shot at Isn eloudé to scare them away after an alleged attempt to prevent rain. Wright, formerly a Christian preacher, was captured near Jat Hefe and held under observation after questioning by Dr Felix Manning.

Plagstaff Warren T Wright Meteor Mountain Wiksinitin Isneloudé Flee Shiriff WA Sampbell WG Stevenson Wright Tyrson Felix Manning

Boy Falls Thirty Feet While Bird Nesting on Pole

Aeneas Chandler district area reports a boy named James Allison fell about 30 feet from a government power pole while hunting birds nests near the pumping plant road. He remains unconscious after medical exam found no broken bones but possible internal injuries. His nine year old brother Vernon aided his brother home before help arrived. the accident may involve high voltage wires with fatal risk. Officials note the scene near iron poles used for power lines and a well completion pumping 1,000,000 daily in Welton area.

Chandler Ita de Albe James Wldest J. J Allison Jordan Vernon Hame Nesta Ite Ind

Last Day For Filing Petitions For County Precinct Offices

Last minute surge in Ming nominating petitions received by Clerk LF Kuchenbecker as the board of supervisors faces a potential lack of names on ballots. Some candidates fell short by missing signatures, but supporters circulated new petitions to meet requirements. With a final rush expected, several offices may lack candidates if petitions fail to arrive tomorrow.

LF Kuchenbecker Board of Supervisors Jorrow Harry Scott Johnson Dave Adams Dragoon Wire Kuehenbecker Iit

Crushed by Conveyor Belt in Hutchinson Plant

Aug 16 report from Hutchinson Kansas details Larenco Perata about 33 killed at a plant by a conveyor belt used to move ore. Garfield, alias Clarence Jackson, is also sought on multiple charges including forged checks and escape risk. Authorities pursue him while other notices mention jewel theft and a missing diamond ring case.

Ajo Larenco Perata Tucson Huttchinson Kansas Garfield Hy Green Peralta Sittes Clyde Garret Upfield Aring Hoowell No M BC Hane Wo Ho Miller Green Garfield Clarence Jackson Hutchinson Muskogee Jeon Earnest Smith Josephi Ro Kruger

Crable Sets Candidacy for Coconino County Attorney

Francis D Crable announces his bid for Coconino County Attorney as a Republican nominee subject to primary. A Tombstone native and Arizona graduate, Crable has practiced law since 1900, earning a remunerative, well-regarded reputation in northern Arizona courtrooms.

Francis D Crable the Sun Oll Sit Crabie Mtr

Arizona wins Port Clinton trophy at Camp Perry

Arizona took first place in the Port Clinton trophy at Camp Perry with the Tombstone team and Tucson group also placing well. The telegram from H C Almy of Tombstone notes Arizona scored only 21 points down of 600 while teams across the United States competed, with Tombstone tenth and Tucson sixteenth in the interclub event.

Arizona Camp Perry Obie Ewilian Rifle Club H.C. Almy Tombstone United States Tucson Almyays Douglas Tombstone Club

CANDIDATES FOR STATE NOMINATIONS AT SECRETARY'S OFFICE

Nomination petitions pour in as August 18 deadline nears with many filings anticipated. Capt EM Robinson of Flagstaff seeks US Senate while Judge R C Stanford aims for the same seat. Mulford Winsor and Edward Massey run for governor and state mining inspector respectively. Frank Luke contests tax commissioner and C C Case seeks late-school superintendent post. Cal Hayden also has preliminary papers filed for a House seat.

le Phoenix Aus Secrer Ty State Capt EM. Robinson Flagstaff R.C. Stanford Mulford Winsor Edward Massey Ming Frank Luke Phoenix C. C. Case Cal Hayden Thomas E Campbell Mitt Simms Harnest Mull Charles DeSales Wheeler HE. Ross E. A. Carrot Nellie Hayward Sam F. Webb Raymond Earhart PJ. Mune Case EC. Peterson Laie Hardy Lewis MoWhitney Wiley B Jopes Fillant Massey GH. Bolin Harry Jennings Charles Hansen Ed Ca Kan T. B Cashel LC E. Adwns Toren Waughot Corporation Commission Bob Zander Mal Murphy B A. Highes Maybelle Craig Harry Po Southworth BF Wingsley

Big Meet Draws 200 Bankers to Douglas Convention

Douglas schedules the Arizona Bankers association annual meeting for November 12 and 13. A special committee plans conventions for next year. Attendees expected from El Paso and other nearby cities. Speakers from New York and other lender centers may be invited. The 192 convention marks the 17th annual bankers gathering.

Douglas Cochis Grate Willam Alberts First National Hank New York el Paso

Turnville Named County Agent for Pinal County

Turnville, former manager of the Thesandary, has been appointed agricultural agent for Pinal county. He spent Friday and Saturday in the Casa Grande valley with Director WOM Cook, reviewing the territory he will cover. He assumes new duties early this week. C.K. Wilieraiath recently relinquished the post.

Turnville Pinal County Tucson Turnyville Casa Grande Valley Wom Cook Heman C.K. Wilieraiath Pinacounty

Nogales Picked as Snake Center for Big Order

An unusual dispatch reports Nogales chosen as a snake center with a large export order from Batialo for pounds of venom and sores. A medical specialist allegedly seeks a cure for chronic alcoholism and will receive live snakes. The price is deemed fair and there are no restrictions on the snake’s venom or character.

Batialo Poveibte Develow Export Indies Nogales

Laborers to Salt River Valley linked to wind storm

Wind gusts near Tucson disrupted a train bound for the Salt River Valley. About 250 laborers from El Paso and Nogales are slated for work in the Gila River valley. A Glendale doctor noted the storm drove a car and started it moving, requiring a crank to restart before the hood was damaged.

Storm Otto Glendale Talen Tucson Tor Salt River Valley el Paso Con Railroad River Valley

Engineers License Bill Proposed for Next Legislature Tucson

August 18 report notes a proposed engineers license bill endorsed by the American Association of Engineers. Dean G H Hutier says licensing all engineers in Arizona would curb fraud and incompetence, with mining engineers highlighted. The measure follows similar laws in other states and enjoys backing from 12 association chapters in Jerome, Clarkdale, Prescott, Phoenix, Globe, Miami, Clifton, Morenci, Yuma, Bisbee, Tucson, and the University of Arizona.

Tucson American Association of Engineers Dean GH Hutier Chamers American Association of Association Arizona Jerome Clarksdale Pregcott Phoenix Globe Miami Clifton Morenci Yuma Bisbee Tulsin University of Arzons Engineers Lcense Bill

Bisbee Tombstone engineer fixes regional flood dyke

Sid Smyth, Bisbee Tombstone state highway engineer, oversees repairs to a washed through dyke north of the main highway and two levees near the road. He notes two crews at Curtis Street David district and one on the road toward the forks of the Benson Fairbank route, assessing bridge capacity against heavy Arizona rainfall.

Cotal Sid Smyth Bisbee Tombstone State Highway Uniter Arizona Mr_ayth Curtis St David Benson Fairbank Road

Whipple Barracks cooks jailed for drunken alcohol sample

Prescott report states three Whipple Barracks chefs were confined by Lt Sheppard after officers found them sampling mash and fermentation. Green the Black cook, a French chef, and a Black baker were held pending lab results on their intoxication and the possible alcohol content of mash samples.

Prescott Whipple Barracks Ander Green Yavapal Club

Primary Filer Count in Pima County Shows Light Field

In Tucson on August 19, nomination papers closed with no Republican or Democratic candidates for county assessor or county attorney and justice of the peace. Each party had one candidate for treasurer and recorder, signaling no primary battles for those offices. The major contest centers on the Democrat sheriff race between Wilfred Sullinger and Sheriff J. T. Miles with F Daniels and Eo Ma, while Republicans prepare for a sheriff contest with A hor.

Tucson Puncour Republicas Ach Wilfred Sullinger Undersherff Ruttning J. T. Miles Hon F. Daniels Eo Ma

Body found near Peoria. aged man in awkward suicide

A 60 to 65 year old man with white hair was found hanged in a Peoria stable not in use. Deputies and a coroner's jury investigated and returned a verdict of death by self inflicted hanging. The body was decomposed and unidentified, possibly an elderly Mexican loiterer. The county will bury the deceased. Farm wanted notice follows.

Peoria Sherif Gilbert Blanco Justice Mckee Imee W. J. Osborn

Daring leap into air by Nogales flyer ends in parachute glide

Aug 19 Nogales reports Lt Leroy Wolfe of the 12th Aero squadron leaped from a military plane at 9 10 am. He fell 200 feet then parachute deployed from 499 feet, unfolding a 6 second chute that slowed his descent to a safe landing. Four planes accompanied the display drew hundreds of spectators.

Nogales Arizona Leroy Wolfe 12Th Aero Squadron Parker Lieut Wolfe Biebrenst Lonse

Rainfall aids ranges. some regions dry and crops suffer

Weather Bureau reports generally sufficient rainfall across Arizona range sections boosting pasture conditions while areas like Pinedale remain dry for two weeks. Northern plateau and western New Mexico show adequate water and feed, with Seligman receiving up to two inches. Summers’ dryness hurts gardens in Pinto and Flagstaff areas. Yuma and Sule River valleys suffer little damage, and early forecasts anticipate variable winter browse growth.

Phoenix Weather Bureau Chebiee Pinedale New Mexico Seligman and Douglas Ask Park Pine Apache Indian Reservation Yuma Sule Flagstaff William

Cantu Steps Out Of Governorship In Lower California

General Luis M. Salanar succeeded Colonel Estaban Cantu as governor of the northern district of Lower California at 6 o clock tonight. The ceremony lasted about three minutes and included reading and approval of an agreement in which Cantu relinquished office. The document bore signatures of Salazar, Jose Agoini, the territorial secretary, and V. Vailesco Rowles, marking central government approval.

Roberts Exits Race for Governor in Arizona Nomination

Iona Pheonin Aug. 180M Roberts of Cochise County withdrew from the Democratic race for governor citing party interests over personal gain. The move leaves Mulford Winsor and Mit Simms contesting the nomination. Nomination papers filings also included Thomas Maddock as a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, with Marcus A. Smith and others running for the Senate and House seats.

Phoenin Roberts Cochise Bounty Robertaes Mulford Winsor Mit Simms Thomas Maddock United States Mr. Maddock Ralph Ameron Clark E. M. Robinson Marcus A. Smith KC Stanford A A Worsely John W. Norton

Agua Prieta to Stage Ten Bull Fights

Agua Prieta to stage ten bull fights under a governor granted permit with the first event planned for Sunday if a construction site is completed. A 1500 seat arena will be built with lumber hauled from the boundary line and Mexican labor aiding in erection alongside visiting bullfighters.

Douglas Abram Frajlo Agua Prieta Sonora Mexico Frasio Acros Prasio

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