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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1920
Page
3
The document recounts a Texas Arizona Oil Company venture on Adams property with a plan to drill a test well and declare production. It notes a long exploration period, financial outlay, and a local figure claiming substantial personal stake, asserting a producing company would emerge from the ground and the lease would transfer to the firm.
Mrs Woodward Tweron a Chicago resident, pleaded guilty to a charge of bigamy before Judge Samuel Pattee. The young defendant, described as a pretty girl with Titan hair, received a two year probation with required reporting to probation officers. Her husband Mack, who separated from her over a year ago, had alerted authorities after a difficult marriage and travel to Phoenix.
The board of supervisors begins an inquiry into the transfer of duties at the treasurer’s office after Guy C. Welch vacates the post. Investigators review books and records as a temporary clerk handles the transition. The search for a replacement continues, with declarations of vacancy and ongoing sessions to determine proper next steps.
Douglas December 6 T was announced that the Apache Powder company is building a large explosive factory near Reno Reneon Ari.
Road signage planned for a trek to Deming and Lordsburg in New Mexico. The route emphasizes Highway 10 and the copper mining region, with detours and highway improvements noted near Douglas and Bisbee.
An Overland car driven by Granger overturned at a railroad crossing on Fair Lane highway while returning from a Dragoons trip with A T Kowb. Granger was pinned beneath the wreck, suffering a fractured limb, while Nipty was thrown clear. The vehicle traveled about 20 miles per hour as a front tire blew and the car swerved on the curve.
Oakland youth Minee, 23, and Katherine W. Marrs, 16, were arrested after allegedly abducting a girl and planning to elope in California. Police report they, along with two others, admitted living together. Miiney faces white slavery charges as the group traveled from Oakland toward Texas. The four were turned over to federal authorities for further action.
A national health assessment reveals varied grades for U S cities on venereal disease control and sanitation. The study, conducted February 1, lists Oregon as top with 74, followed by Salt Lake City Tacoma Spokane and San Francisco amid other cities. Detroit leads population 694, Los Angeles 670, New York 627, Chicago 408, Philadelphia 390.
A damaged text passage reports authorities in Nogales Sonora cracking down on dew dispensers amid a tense police operation. It mentions raids, infractions of local ordinances, and targeted actions near the border with Mexico City referenced later in the fragment.
In Nogales reports describe De La Huerta mediating Cananea labor tensions. Provisional president candidates and political maneuvering are noted amid ongoing disputes over wages and worker conditions.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Washington with 474 points and health service survey plans. Elites wary about another survey while other details remain unclear and unspecific.
The article reports Dr. Adamson heading the county medical board and outlines officers elected at the meeting. It notes a home economics teachers annual meeting in Phoenix and mentions speakers including Marg Sieger and others, reflecting local professional duties and upcoming events.
In Yuma and vicinity a large number of tramps are reported, more than in years past. Locals note an uptick in vagrancy as factories operate and wartime conditions linger. Authorities remain cautious, with speculation that economic strain drives the surge, though no precise cause is confirmed.
Four men face charges under Mann and Dyer acts after a chaotic confrontation at a desert mining area near Phoenix. Federal officials reported mob actions, attempted threats, and arrests by Winsted authorities amid a larger investigation into mining district misconduct and organized labor disputes.
An employee on the Verde water line barely escaped serious injury when his Ford touring car plunged into the Grand canal yesterday afternoon near Taotay road. He was freed by bystanders and removed in a stretcher, miraculously unharmed aside from scratches. Authorities examined the wreckage but found no fatalities.
U S Surveyors uncovered jaw bone and skull of a mastodon at the four of sclifa near Curtin ranch. The find was shipped to Winston for the P G E Company and then to Central Arizona Light and Power in a merger transfer.
The article reports that fingerprints identified two suspects, Frans Wile and Foi EE, in a car theft case near Loreburg, New Mexico. Deputies and a Special Agent gathered evidence, including fingerprint photography, to convict the defendants. The inquest notes the suspects were linked to the break in and the vehicle damage, with officials stating the evidentiary photographs helped establish responsibility.
A large fire in Somerton damaged Marabie’s Garage and nearby shops after origin at 1 am. Fire crews moved fixtures to the sidewalk and saved the building, with telephone equipment relocated to the office as crews fought the blaze. Five horses and two traitors were reported destroyed in Marable’s garage.
Local notice fragment references laundry and bakery supplies with damage estimates and partial insurance coverage. Text is incomplete and unclear but suggests material loss and aid considerations.
A dated report describes a complaint charging the Arizona railway company with improper rate practices and shipping charges. The incident centers on hearings or inquiries at Tempe and related patrols, with accusations against a named official and a court action pending.
The Midland district commission convenes a hearing to study a water supply issue. The session is set for December 20 at Globe and will cover related miner matters and potential penalties or penalties for delays. The hearing aims to clarify the adequacy of water services and identify responsible parties.
A local chamber session planned for tomorrow night aims to address the eastern route near Bankhead Road. Officials discussed highway improvements and potential route changes to ease traffic and safety concerns around Phenix.
Tucson stockmen shipped a trainload of cattle to California buyers. The sale involved king emt and La Ose rouge Jobo Kinney, president of La ea dai Fney, with DEL Hos tell and Mr. Nediffer of California arranging shipping. Prices indicated cattle were holding firm for fattening stock.
In Safford last night Happy Woods defeated Russell Chambers of Douglas by a full ten round decision. Woods appeared to control much of the bout, with steady connection and pressure throughout, earning the judges verdict in the televised matchup.
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