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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1920
Page
6
A five day search ended when the body of a boy was found in snowy terrain near the spot where he and companions reportedly separated. Witnesses recall a gun misfire and an accidental death. Relatives, including the boy’s uncle, identified the body and described the recovery scene. A separate note reports a staged car theft capture under a new statewide license system aiding recoveries.
Catalina Alvarado Martinez and Antonio Alvarado faced Judge Thomas after pleading guilty to failing to observe marriage laws. The couple, tying a two year old to one arm, claimed poverty and said they could not afford a marriage license. The judge issued a suspended sentence if they marry immediately, noting the $10 cost.
Bisbee patrons will be allowed to buy sugar freely starting Monday after Phelps Dodge store manager George B. Winfrey announced a large shipment. Four more cars are promised soon, about 2400 bags, enough to cover days until the new sugar crop arrives. No city has yet run short of sugar.
Report states General Pershing is requested to inspect the reorganized National Guard unit in Atieum. Troop A of the First Cavalry at Phoenix is part of the plan, with inspection hoped before his approaching visit. Red tape delays noted, but efforts persist to clear the way by Friday.
Jam J M Zander, state tse eon Dusen chair, was cited Friday and fined 14 dollars for speeding. He claimed his car could not reach 17 miles per hour, insisting the Ford underperformed. The matter centered on alleged traffic violations and the car’s speed capabilities during the incident in Fort.
Parthea Alma Hansen long settled in Parker Indian school life learns she is not a citizen after reviewing government papers. Born to a Danish father who died before naturalization she filed a declaration of intention with the U S district court in Phoenix.
Fragmented note outlines university plans to finance a Woman's Building expansion in Bacco Missouri. It cites costs of $25,000 for completion and $25,000 for furnishings, plus $27,000 for faculty additions. Mentions contracts for first two stories and roof, third-floor work pending, and March 1 readiness for hardware.
Jan i$ Military end jocal pohow are tolay searching for so negro who up and roled P Conklin owner of the Liberty Inn on Grand avenue and a number of inmates nighe t he robber was said to be a member of the local auxiliary command who entered the store posing as a pool hall and netion store near the camp about 9 oclock last night. Conklin and his party were overpowered and cash and merchandise taken before the escape. Police are pursuing the suspect as part of a wave of recent bold robberies.
Reports say 27 carloads of tomatoes arrived from Sinaloa and passed both border points. Los Mochis area leads shipments with heavy consignments from Presidio. Deputy Collector Berner notes warehouses prepare to store a large sugar on bond, with over $2,000,000 value planned. Arizona trade figures show imports and exports across districts through November 1919.
Ritner Victor or Aviog filed a sworn complaint alleging a brutal beating by her husband. She described injuries including a broken finger and a head wound requiring sewing. Victor asked to postpone his preliminary examination until his attorneys return from Tombstone. The judge granted the request. maximum penalties include a $260 fine and up to five years in prison.
Phoenix January 28. Roland Traffis, a Sunmeres official, urges the railroads to refund $20000 to cotton raisers of Marivone county. He cites a 128.42 rate to Boston on December 52, 219, as published by railroads, arguing it is excessive versus prior collections. The traffic bureau and state corporation commission prepared a case before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Arizona Daily Newspaper NEN reports a two day Nogales gathering with boosters praising growth and enterprise. Allan R. Jaynes presided at business sessions for the association as George Ho Reily of Douglas welcomed attendees. Local publishers and civic leaders were acknowledged for their support of Nogales progress.
Petition filed in Phoenix asks that relief for Mrs John L Donnelly and her three minor children be included if a special legislative bill passes this afternoon. The widow of John J Donnelly, former president of the state Federation of Labor, seeks aid under child welfare laws now not operative. Advocates urge action under existing relief measures to support the family after Donnelly’s death last October.
Mrs Richards wife of Fred Richards of 341 North Seventh Avenue was seriously injured when a runaway team struck her near Sixth Avenue and Madison Street yesterday afternoon. Doctors fear concussion and internal injuries though her rough condition hindered exact diagnosis. she was moved to St Joseph's Hospital and then home. The frenzied horses bolted from Marese whet and Jackson streets with the driver unhurt.
Dr Hight describes a federal bill allowing five thousand dollars for reclamation projects in the Huachuca region, with bonds issued to fund water rights and construction in the Coronado forest area. Affected cattle near loco poison sites receive treatment. cattle removed from ranges until danger passes. Arizona to receive 310000 federal reclamation funds plus 100000 state aid, boosting sheep interests after recent rains.
The body of James J. Pranklin, 39, son of a former Arizona territorial governor, was found hanging in an outhouse behind H. V. Rosenberg's home in a quiet Phoenix district this afternoon. An expert accountant and former city assessor employee, Pranklin was related to notable political figures and is survived by a widow.
Deputy sheriffs captured a large still hidden in a garage on Naco road in Bisbee. Owners and occupants James Brooks, F I Dean, and a Mr Teailinson, all from nearby apartments, were arrested as the copper still with a gas burner and several barrels of mash were found among four upstairs rooms.
A Phoenix report says strict enforcement may ban bread if its alcohol content exceeds one half of one percent. Officials note many home bakers and bakery managers would be affected, with prosecutions tied to bread intoxication claims. The department of justice has not yet set analyses or arrests pending determinations.
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