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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1920

Page

7

Sonora Cattle Moving to Chihuahua From Agua Prieta

Francisco Bilas, a prominent Sonoran cattleman and Agua Prieta resident, shipped steers from his Sonora ranches to Chihuahua, Mexico. The cattle were healthy and slaughtered upon arrival. This marked the first Sonora to Chihuahua cattle shipment via border routes, highlighting Chihuahua as a major beef region while Sonoran herds faced depletion amid ten years of Mexican upheaval.

Douglas Francisco Bilas Agua Prieta Sonora Chihuahua Mexico United States Dotieiag

Liquor Find In Vacant Phoenix Lot Sparks No Arrests

Deputy Sheriff Al De Witt and two deputies unearthed about five pints of Old Taylor whiskey hidden in a rat hole under Bermuda grass in a 300 block Sinth avenue vacant lot. The liquor, wrapped in Nogales Herald copies, valued at around 400 dollars, was taken to the sheriff's office. Federal agents had searched the neighborhood house earlier without locating liquor.

al de Witt Harry Diel Ernest Smith

Prison Break at Globe Prison Nearly Ended by Prisoners

In Globe a jailbreak attempt unfolded as inmates seized a jailer’s keys and choked him. Prisoners reportedly secured doors, freed others, and fled toward the front of the jail before guards and federal agents intervened.

Ane Bidden Ewes Comery Gall Mere Mr Bees Bvenett Huskey Dewey ‘Thurlow Anarked Williams Moore Moore Reyes Oliver Stuver Wn Tadun Federal Jirino Tee Aernids de Florenew

Wife Sues Husband for Cruelty in County Court

Helen Wright Phoenin petitioned for divorce from J. Weighty Wright in the superior court, alleging cruelty after he drove her from home and forced her to seek work. She said he moved her furniture, claimed another woman, and she sought damages for support. A related witness Nina Wagner and a separate verdict awarded $1804 in a prior related matter.

Phoenin Hirself Helen Wright Pitna J. Weighty Nina Wagner Mhoeme Menon

Carpenter saves train in last minute action near Santa Fe

A carpenter warned a passenger train of danger moments before collision. The engineer, Mr Murphy of Las Cisco, praised the carpenter for averting disaster and said he would request Santa Fe officials award the quick responder for saving lives and preventing serious consequences.

BNI Aig Biney Ba Po Merphy Lascisco Murphy Wjprodel Santa Fe

Plan to Impound Little Colorado River Reclamation

Government inquiry into a Little Colorado River reclamation project has been secured by telegram to State Land Commissioner Moeur from Carl Hayden. Estimated irrigation potential runs 60,000 to 70,000 acres by damming near Winslow, with state ownership around 16,000 acres flagged for inclusion.

Phoenix W. A Moeur Carl Hayden Arizona Congress Win Colorado Winslow Land Department

Test state lands for sodium salts exploration stalled

Fragmented OCR notes describe a test on state lands for sodium salts near a western area between a tent and a hastily named sister place. Mr Roberts claims large deposits in nearby Sola springs neighborhood and states a contract was canceled. production start and leases hinge on test results and potential ownership terms.

Tonapal Roberts Muut Sola Springs

Trains Late Amid Washouts Tie Up Arizona Lines

Heavy rain and washouts slowed westbound trains on the Pioneer line from Globe to Superior and toward Tucson. Ownership shifted to Union Stage Co under Texas-Pacific traffic, with Texas and Pacific trains also delayed by storms. Globe stage lines cited to appear before the corporation commission for certificate compliance and potential penalties.

Pioneer Line Tucson Globe and Wit Kleman Southern Pacific Union Stage Co Texas Globe Superior Galveston Harrisburg Commission Phoenix Caton Corporation Commission

Highways Work and Murder Arrests Reported Across Counties

Weather and road conditions thread through Cochite, Coconine, Greenlee, and Navajo counties with showers and variable surfaces, while federal aid and desert routes affect access. In Los Angeles a Clifton arrest is linked to Deputy City Marshal Norman’s murder, with Delmoneis Gays under custody and charges issued for Gays, Tortillo, and Neck Torrillo as investigations unfold.

Los Angeles John Cline Slaugter Clifton Delmoneis Gays Henry Norman Burbank Norman Henry EB Parker Rafael Delo Neck Torrillo Warran

Talso n girl weds former athletic pitcher details unclear

Fragmentary text reports a Tloston girl marrying a former athletic pitcher named Atiurfer or similar. The article mentions venues at Sant Rita hotel, a Thursday event in Merton, and connections to law firms and travel, with many garbled names and places, making specifics uncertain.

Pharein Mies Hele Hogans Jowd Sant Rita Merton Atiurfer Rhig Tu Tndelphia Ahtetier Fran Couper Drate & Cavey At Law Atomna Era Bonnie Tree Street

Witness Drops Action Over Seized Car in Slave Case

Aug 21 Mrs Hertha Stoo, detained as a witness in the white slavery case against W Garfield and D L Grist, dropped proceedings for possession of her automobile seized by the sheriff. Judge Pattee dismissed the suit in superior court. The case sought return of the car or $100 damages from Garfield and others, who were alleged to have operated a bail check.

Theson Sherrie J T Miler Jude Atter Damazee ' Garfield, Green Mamie Ward Sheri Ter

San Pedro District Census Board Declares Elected Directors

The canvass confirms Cynthia Aker and others elected to the San Pedro district board. Curtis Wright Smith named as directors. they will organize to plan the district survey and fix boundary lines and cost estimates for the Charleston farm project.

NS. Curtis J N. Christianson Jo Wright Js Merri AG Smith Cynthia Aker Mesara Curia Wright Smith Charleston

Horses Drown In Ravine At Gila Bend

Aug 23 a severe storm hit Gila Bend. Torrential rain caused washouts west of town with 16 foot wide torrents and three foot depths. One horse drowned after bogging in floodwaters. two others were rescued or presumed drowned amid rapid river rise.

Raviy Gila Bend Takkiag Tie

Sodium salts on Verde River to become valuable

Phorix, Aug 23, reports Western Chemical plans to develop large sodium salt deposits along the Verde River in Arizona. WB Roberts, president, signed a lease with the state land department for chemical mining lands. The agreement runs 24 years with annual payments and a royalty of 12 percent if operations succeed.

Verde Phorlix Arizona Western Chemical Company Develsmont Verde River WB Roberts

Reposts Range Improved In Rucker Canyon Region

A report states the range near Rucker Canyon has improved following a disturbance. Officials including United Commissioner He Beaute and Mr Kawarde confirmed progress on section 10 in township 2 range 28 east as evidence of improved conditions.

Rucker Canyon

Board Decides To Leave Names Off Ballot

Officials announce that candidates who failed to meet termination terms will not be allowed to run for office. The decision references the attorney general and district attorney statements and specifies that twelve individuals must be removed from consideration.

BOARD Phy Boant Ion Yietitians Attarhus Xrenet Didee WA O' Conta Sue

Funeral of Al Godfrey Held by Local Lodges

The funeral for Mr. Godfrey, a long time member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, was held at Foster Hall and the church. Rev Stark officiated with rites at the hall and graveside. A large delegation of Tombstone friends and lodge members accompanied the body, and the Odd Fellows ritual was performed at the grave. Godfrey was noted for social engagement in fudge work and had wide lodge connections. his untimely death elicited broad county regret.

Godfrey Aelick Feltons Hall Rev Ow) Stark Cortagn Hisine Apel Lodge Weathers Odd Fellows Knights Tombston Bisbee Brothers Krave Tong Las Tates Feay

Cananea Consolidated Shutdown Denied by Officials

Phoenix dispatch reports Cananea Consolidated denied rumors of a shutdown. National Guard troops from Troop C, first cavalry, were said to be recruited in Phoenix as part of a developing organization plan. The death of C. G. Barton in Lorain, Ohio was mentioned in relation to broader local unrest and mine activity.

Douglas Canapealy Consolidated Cananes National Guard Phoenix Aux TE Paschal First Cavalry Ace Daily Guard of Arizona Pas Adjutant Genery Cananea Consolidated Lindts

Phoenix to pave rough Tempe road in bid to improve travel

Phoenix city engineer Hitchcock announced immediate paving of the Tempe road from Central Avenue to the concrete highway four miles east. Work will start within ten days, using concrete base with bituminous surface from Central Avenue to Sixteenth Street, about one and a half miles, then cement for the remainder.

Phoenix Hitchcock Tempe Central Avenue Sixteenth Street

Cantaloupes in Turlock District Bring Low Prices

Glendale district growers see melons priced far below Glendale quotes. Turlock producers report 4 pack cantaloupes bringing 65 to 80 cents per standard crate, with no Glendale melons selling under 156 dollars to 200 dollars per crate of 45.

Glendale Glendale District Commercial Club Turlock Calif. Cantal Loupe

Aged Man Found Starving Near Bisbee Dump

Authorities report the discovery of an elderly, malnourished man near the Bisbee garbage dump. Deputy Ash noted the man lived off the dump’s waste and sewer water, suffering severe sores and a leg injury. He was exposed to rain in a shelter of brush and was not taken to hospital for 24 hours.

Stariffs Eibege Bisbee Ooa Ash Ulrnvel Omuns Dowell

TRACE HORSE THIEF TO MEXICO

A tangled report states a stallion theft linked to a Mexican chase. Authorities promise pursuit and capture, with the thief to face delivery if found, amid notes of a horse and brand names in the messy text.

Mexico

Phoenix Druggist Leaves Estate Valued at 149000

A petition to probate the will of Phoenix druggist Prowell was filed by Phoenix Savings Bank & Trust Co. He died July 26 at his home in Carusie, Pe, after visiting Mrs Marlane Groome. The estate includes cash, bonds, notes, mortgages, and Liberty bonds. executor named in will dated February 26.

Mer Eillsworth Prowell Gilor Atuagiet Phoenix Sovtior Phoenix Savings Bank & Trust Company Prowell Marlane Groome Carusie

Artesian Water Struck by Man Near Aguila Arizona

Reports from Antilla area irrigation projects say artesian water was encountered by a man named Hillyard while sinking a well in the McMullen valley near Aguila Arizona. The incident was reported from Phoenix on August 24.

Aguila Arizona Phoenix Antilla Ariz Hillyard McMullen Valley

Sheriff Nets Pair of Arrests in New Mexico Chase

Sheriff and deputy conducted two arrests after a lengthy pursuit across New Mexico. Lon Buck and another suspect were captured following a tip from the US District Attorney, with one man held in New Mexico City and the other pursued near Albuquerque after a violent theft. Deputy Krateberg assisted, and extradition was waived for one arrestee.

McDonald George HK Fleashew Otter Cade New Mexico Lon Buck McKensie Brothers San Simon Albuquer Bette Mtexico den Krateberg Howie Mitn Byck Tha Snieat Friday Alent Dox Caberus Mared Peis Pray Metunald Hemehaw Shu Iris Bayes Piper Nawin Riggs Attlermens Makerfield Diu

Burglars Loot Bisbee House in Break In

Burglars broke into a Bisbee residence Sunday evening, slitting a screened door and smashing a large window. They rifled two unlocked trunks and attempted a third, stole various clothing and household items, and carried the spoil away in a pillow case. The intruders also damaged a dresser and altered a door frame. Family occupants were home at the time.

Ani Tig Howe Wofeur

Fire damages Mesa cotton gin warehouse in estimate

Phoenix reports an Attaway Phelpa cotton ginning plant warehouse damage valued at about $18,000 after a late Saturday fire. Two carloads of burlap sacking intended for the 1920 cotton crop were destroyed. Cause of the blaze remains unknown.

Mesa Phoenix Attaway-Phelpa

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