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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1920
Page
2
A fragmented OCR line appears to reference an American heritage topic with garbled capitalization and missing context. The legible bits suggest a discussion of American civic or heritage themes, but concrete names, places, dates, or events are not recoverable from the fragment.
Portland’s Ener Olmstead argues relief from financial stringency will lift the economy. He advocates cutting excess costs and prudent business expansion, predicting households save about five hundred dollars yearly and that a national excess leverage would ease. The piece portrays banker wisdom as key to recovery.
The Sin Prancises Bulletin quotes Harry Che of Anglo London Paris National Bank predicting a world silver market revival through Chinese trade. He argues American silver could stabilize prices via mint sales while China’s exports influence demand and supplies.
The U S Supreme Court sustained a federal quashal of indictments tied to Bisbee deportations, ending a two year drama once seen as a drastic wartime measure. The Daily International notes relief at no further criminal cases, citing mixed legality but praising many citizens who sought to preserve Bisbee’s industrial life amid hostile labor threats.
President Obregon remarks on peace with the United States are contrasted with morning dispatches reporting a reduced U S army to 175000 and border camps to close. The move aims to save millions and align the Mexican border status with Canada, affecting Port Bliss Port Huachuca and Ft MacArthur areas in the southwest.
A rousing anti-Japanese column argues that Americans must exclude Japanese from civil life and affirms a harsh view of aliens. It claims Japanese workers seek to infiltrate the nation, asserting a plan to subjugate and restrict rights, urging Congress to deny civil protections and enforce internment-like status.
A vintage note extols United States Government savings securities as lasting gifts for Christmas and New Year. It highlights stamps and Treasury certificates as practical presents that build future well being, urging broad purchase to provide security for family and society.
El Paso Herald comments on motor traffic rules urging safer licensing and clear identity marks for cars. Proposes nontransferable state licenses, penalties for reckless driving, theft prevention via hidden identifiers, and stricter proof when buying used vehicles across states Alona New Mexico Texas.
Producers in copper, lead, and zinc sectors endure two years of high wage and price strains. Mines scarce of demand try to sustain output and wages, with copper makers promoting usage in home utensils, roofing, sash, auto trim, and other durable needs to spur consumption.
Business leaders urge a night marshal to guard Tombstone streets and shops amid fears of fires and burglaries. They plan a petition to the City Council asking for a permanent night watch, opposed only by ex-Marshal Porter McDonald who resists the night duty. The council and mayor face a decision on appointing a full time night officer versus a day only system.
Citizens debate permissive licenses for street carnivals amid concerns about gambling bootleg operations and crime. Proponents argue revenue for the city and state taxes, while opponents urge moral standards and protection of manners. The discussion centers on El Paso and Texas laws and enforcement.
The note promotes developing a robust town around the Apache Powder Plant in Wonder City. It argues the company can manufacture explosives and brick for railroads and highways, supply energy to the valley, and expand into brick, tile, pottery, and other products, envisioning a thriving community nearby.
Dee 17 in Duela s area a woman official accompanying a soldier's wife collapsed and died while travelling to a station. Witnesses saw her fall amid a tense scene as paramedics attended, the husband and hospital staff confirming the death shortly after. An hour earlier the wife had eaten supper and the couple had discussed next steps before the tragedy.
A documented protest against rising electrical power charges prompts a scheduled hearing on December 27. The community questions rate fairness, utility company responsibilities, and the impact on households amid broader discussions of energy costs and regulation.
A cryptic report notes Betts traveling to Yuma for hearings and duties involving several unnamed figures. The piece mentions a possible departure tomorrow and references charges, a suit, and the Wiser air project with a 4 percent figure.
A damaged OCR record shows a land patent notice from Tombstone Arizona and Phoenix Arizona about a three year proof for a land claim. It lists witnesses Crank Ho Fowler Herman Trapps Joseph M. Baeapiee and others from Tombstone and Tempe in 1922. It notes Willan A Fowler commissioner and CHAS B MARSHALL as register with publication December 1.
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