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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1920
Page
1
The passage extols labor as a king force in progress and declares Labor Day a holiday in the state of Arizona amid a call to honor workers under free government. It emphasizes dignity of labor and national achievements while noting the holiday's establishment by legislative action as the will of the people.
El Paso chamber of commerce asked Douglas chamber to fix a date for a border chambers gathering. Delegates from Brownsville to San Diego would attend to press for border policy changes and oppose passport limits seen as harming cross border commerce.
Tourists gathered to witness the annual Hopi snake dance ceremony as the painted priest performed in a ceremonial setting before departing for the meeting. Modern comforts and urban encroachments appear as the rites adapt to contemporary life while preserving key traditions.
The hearing on the American Highway Express Company application for rate changes in Arizona was set for Tuesday, September 28, by the state corporation commission.
The Bankhead national highway convoy on its way to Los Angeles reached Sweetwater yesterday at 4 PM. Host to Sweetwater today, the group will head to Colorado City Friday. Commanded by May John N. Franklin and directed by JA Roundtree, the event includes speeches on creating a coast to coast national highway.
Chief deputy Hutchison reports countywide cotton demonstration in Suphrur Spring Valley with farmer meetings at San Simon to discuss growth prospects. He aims to secure nomination for county recorder, asserting strong support across northern and central counties amid improving conditions and irrigation readiness.
Douglas August 24 The Mexican consul at Douglas said he is investigating the death of Femla Lopes a Mexican killed by Samuel Samuels as Lopes entered Samuels store through a rear window A coroner jury ruled the shooting justified noting Lopes was burglarizing The consulate said representations may be made to Washington if López is proven a Mexican citizen
Aug 25. After identifying four men at here, officials say the man picked up as Fred Koch was not Brandt killer. Reports say Koch served a life term and was recaptured after escape. Authorities note a striking likeness to the suspect and continue to sort the case with various identifications and denials.
Helen Brown, Democratic candidate for county school superintendent, toured Tombstone yesterday and today meeting voters to promote her qualifications and campaign. She emphasized her experience in education policy and community engagement as she outlines her platform.
Phoenix reports that county fair commissioners appoint a director for the 1920 State Fair in Phoenix. The piece outlines county bids to display home products, listing several counties and appointees, with ongoing jockeying to best show agricultural and dairy exhibits amid a statewide competition.
A provisional draft on mine taxes was explained by Melander to a national tax conference committee. The draft, not yet adopted, outlines recommendations to be incorporated for state and local government support. Five committees will meet in Lake during the national tax season.
Yesterday Evants announced his retirement from the land commissioner's office stating he was not fired but resigned through a severance from college work at Teachers College. The speaker, a former supervisor’s department member, hinted at ongoing investigations into candidacy for school superintendents and related affairs. Miss Brown, a former principal of avenue school in Douglas, is presented as a likely successor with voters urged to place a cross after her name on election day.
Phoenix August 28 Hearings on 11 railroads applications for intrastate rate increases, reset by the state corporate commission from September 3 to September 15. The delay affects pending rate petitions and involved agencies in Arizona regulatory action.
The article describes a shifting river channel imperiling a highway project. The Gila and Colorado rivers alter course, endangering planned routes toward Welton. Authorities consider redirecting the river to restore a northern or California alignment, with little chance of correction.
Phoenix report states that the Arizona state board of education, via Superintendent C. Case, will stop issuing temporary papers to teachers. About 65 vacancies remain in Yavapai Graham Pinal Pima and Apache counties, with planned special exams likely in September to fill posts in public schools.
Federal prohibition authorities explain limits on making and selling cider at home. Owners may ferment juice into cider or turn it to vinegar only with permits and within upper alcohol bounds, or face penalties. The guidance covers use of custom mills and restrictions on sugar to avoid distillation.
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