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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1920

Page

5

Cattlemen Hope for Higher Yearling Prices in Arizona

Arizona cattlemen led by Secretary Ed W Stephens anticipate better offers for yearling steers as they gather for the Arizona Cattle Growers Association convention. Cananea and Mexican border trade are cited, with range conditions and drought in California shaping pricing expectations for February. Deer venison and beef prices are noted, alongside the Mexico legal and security context observed by Stephens.

Phoenix Hest Arizona Ed W. Stephens State Livestock Sanitary Commission Cananea Catine Company Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association Panhasdie Association Stephen California Cananea México

Governor Campbell Hosts Mormon Delegation in Phoenix

Governor T. E. Campbell entertained visiting officials from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at dinner in the Adams hotel Phoenix on a Tuesday evening. The gathering acknowledged courtesies shown during his recent Salt Lake visit.

Phoenix T. E Campbell Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Adams Hotel Salt Lake

Hold Aviators On Order From Mexican Chief

Douglas February report notes the release of J M Dulf and G M Usher after their dawn landing 4 miles south of Douglas and 1 mile south of Nacozari Sonora. Release appears delayed for several days as details from military and civil investigations reach Mexico City by order of President Carranza. The aviators are housed at Hotel de Nacomari and cared for by the American colony while awaiting orders to return to the United States.

Douglas J. M. Dulf G. M. Usher Nacozara Sonora Mexico City Carranza Leutenants

Irwin Tax Suit Set For March Trial In Tucson

In a Tucson based federal filing notice county officials including the Maricopa County treasurer assessor sheriff and board of supervisors face a March 1 trial date in the United States district court. The suit by William Irwin on behalf of Roosevet reclamation project homesteads seeks to restrain tax assessment and collection on lands not yet granted final certificates or patents. The case involves an estimated land value exceeding 500000 dollars.

Phoenix J. M. Laney United States District Court Tucson William Irwin Irwin Board of Supervisors Maricopa County Roosevet

Oil Boom In County Predicted By Local Realist

Douglas reports strong oil activity in Sulphur Springs Yorks and surrounding areas while several outfits plan to drill near Servess Willcox and Bowie. Residents note a railroad well near Willcox and an oil showing at the United States Oil and Refining Company site with a standard rig in use.

Servess McCall New York Hubbell Willcox Wilcox Bowie United States Ofl and Refining Company

Indian curios to pass to University of Arizona

The splendid collection of Indian curios owned by Captain and Mrs. N A Darmonts will become the permanent property of the University of Arizona. The loaned items, once removed from the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles, will be placed in the university campus museum.

Phoenix N. A. Darmonts University of Arizona Southwest Museum Los Angeles The State University

Border Route Clash Forces Southern Arizona Talk

Senator Fred Sutter flew to Birmingham to plot strategy with Pankhead Highway directors. He aims to push a southern border route through Bisbee, Douglas, Phoenix and nearby passes, arguing northern routes remain impassable for months and years.

Bisbee Horderland Arizona Fred Sutter Bisbee and Douglas Birmingham Alabama Pankhead Higway Association Phoenin and Grobe Lankhead Court Phoenix Aiteich Ota Sera Rowie Vraken

Dying Wife Clears Husband Of Blame

In Aus NX on February 6 the coroner ruled Mrs. Ro Marworz died from accidental gunshot wounds fired by her husband Maniel Marquez. The court heard Mrs. Marquez’s statement to County Attorney Harre Johnson before exonerating the husband. The accident occurred at their Marinette home while the couple’s family heirlooms were being moved. She was born in the city and died Tuesday evening.

Roails Marworz Meniel Marquez Marquez Harre Johnson Aetistan Attorne Hutie Marinette Ste

High Court Rules Damages In Transit Case In Arizona

The Arizona Supreme Court affirms a verdict allowing damages for injuries beyond the specific complaint in a Tucson Rapid Transit Co case. A Tucson woman claimed personal injuries from a wreck and later cited shock to her nervous system and recurring pulmonary trouble. The ruling upholds recovery for resultant injuries not exactly listed in the original complaint.

Phoenix Supreme Court Tucson Rapid Transit Alma Rubaiz Tucson Pima County Samuel L. Paine Kingan Campbell I Richey Superior Court of

Texas man to build modern gin in Safford

A Texas investor, T. A. Baker, purchased land south of the Gila valley mill in Safford to erect a modern gin. The plant will be a double-press four-stand gin with capacity to process about forty bales every ten hours, designed to handle peak valley cotton output. Construction will start soon and the gin is slated to be ready before picking time.

Safford T. A. Baker Gila Valley Skiner Baker

Mexican officials say negroes want colony

The Mexican minister of public works in Mexico City reports receiving telegrams and letters from American Negroes in Texas New Mexico and California requesting concessions and facilities to establish a colony in Mexico. They say many countries have been investigated and choose Mexico for a colony and seek land near Mexican settlements.

Douglas Mexico City Texas New Mexico California Mexico

Young Man Held on Charge of Deserting from Army

Felix Armenderez, 22, a cook by trade, was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Jay Wiebioth and turned over to military authorities in Douglas. He had previously sought draft exemption as foreign born with dependent sister, a claim not allowed, and earlier fled to Tombstone then east before reappearing in Hisbee and being captured.

Douglas Felix Armendened Qi Isbee United States Jay FO Wiebioth Military Department of Jus- Hew Tombstone Wut East Armenderez

North Arizona mountain lion killed by state officer

A large mountain lion was shot by a state game department officer south of Winslow in northern Arizona after being freed by dogs. The pelt, valued at around $500, will be mounted and added to the state museum collection. The carcass was displayed at Pinney and Robinson's sporting goods store before shipment east.

Phoenix Fed Zerth Warren Joe Proehasha Nash State Game Department Winslow Arizona Pinney & Robinson's Sporting Goods Marin Ame Slate Museum

Irrigation Request From Lyman Dam For Phoenix Area

February 6 An urgent request for irrigation water from the Wyman Dam was presented to the county board by landowners in the northern Arizona project. They showed photos and leaves claiming no material damage would occur if water were used for watering crop lands while the dam remains incomplete. The loan board hesitated to approve such an undergirding and preferred waiting until dam completion. The dam is only forty percent finished. Action postponed pending Secretary of State Sims return to Phoenix.

Phoenin Wyman Mate Fcan Board Arizona Loan Board

Arizona hearing on stage line from Patagonia to Nogales

The Arizona Corporation Commission will hold a hearing today on American Garage of Patagonia to grant a certificate of necessity and convenience for operating a motor stage route from Patagonia to Nogales and other places.

Poration Commission Patagonia Nogales Oother Places

Pioneer printer Hy Weaver dies at 82 in Prescott era

Hy Weaver, longtime printer of Arizona Miner and pioneer in founding Arizona's first newspaper, died in Prescott aged 82. He helped bring a gubernatorial party and press to Chino Valley in 1864, later guiding the Miner before its consolidation with the Prescott Journal. Survived by five children including Mrs. A A Johns and Mrs. J M Aitken.

Prescott Ienlamine Hy Weaver Preas Arizona Arizona Miner Chino Valley Here

Weather and Stock Condition Report for Phoenix Area

Weekly weather area reports note grass regrowth near snow patches at about 100 feet elevation. Winter annuals show strong growth on lower mesas and desert sections, especially Indian wheat and muscat, aiding pasture for sheep and cattle. Range conditions remain favorable overall with browse good across most regions, though some high ranges show heavier grazing and minor shrinkage in moisture. Crop progress includes early fruit buds and ongoing preparatory farming work in lower regions, with peach trees blooming and cotton and mulberry showing new leaves.

Phoenix alfijer Young @rowih Mu Fong Pinedate Williams Apache County Crigarets

Supremes May Hear Sacaton Water Case

The U.S. Supreme Court may hear a dispute over a contract held by the Sacaton Water Users Association to supply electrical energy from Sacaton to Florence for state lighting. The line, proposed as a feeder to reduce lighting costs, faced delays after a 1916 contract with the United States reclamation service and subsequent interior department approval in 1918. The water users halted plans, citing supplemental private contracts that consumed surplus power.

Phoenix Supreme Court of the United 5 Ne Heocal State Board of Directors Wes Sueaton Florence Prisson United States Reclamation Service Department of the Interior Board of Governors

Nogales Men Be Our Guests on Mexican Excursion

Nogales chamber of commerce members on a west coast excursion were hosted with a barbecue in Hermosillo Sonora led by Governor Adolfo de la Huerta. The party toured the Southern Pacific facilities in the city and pressed on to San Blas, reflecting cross border goodwill amid tensions in 1967.

Nogales Chamber of Comimerce Mexico Hermosillo Sonora Adolfo de la Huerta Beaito Suarez Governors Palace Lenore

University of Arizona Girls Trial Daily Cost Plan

The University of Arizona will run a student experiment at Grayson House near the campus to study daily expenses. Four girls will manage tasks at the house and attempt to limit costs to about seventy five cents per day, with Emily Cunningham Helen Whitehead Marzare Gallatin and Antia Shahan named among the first quartet.

University OF Arizona Tycson Tex Universit Grayson Ener Lancass Emily Cunningham Helen = Whitehead Marzare Gallatin Antia Shahan

Meteor falls near Abe Lincoln mine in Arizona region

A large meteor struck near the Abe Lincoln mine in Wickenburg Arizona on Monday, arcing overhead with a thunderous roar. Witnesses J. Marcia and his team reported a seismic tremor and bright sky phenomena as fragments reportedly showered skyward before a distant boom faded. A group plans to search the mountains for the meteorite to study its composition, possibly containing nickel, copper, tin, and iron alloys, while notes on meteor types and atmospheric entry accompany the account.

Wickenburg Ila Om Abe Lincoln J. Marcia Marcia Memenum Miles Dicant

Legislature May Act on Investigations in State Capitol

Phoenix reports persistent rumors that the Democratic party will push an investigative session in the coming legislature. Republican Gey T Campbell says he is not worried, while Attorney General Wiley E. Jones and the governor face potential probes into alleged expenditures and the Sema Bo Acthooy amendment. The governor contends lawmakers should handle business without a special session, criticizing political maneuvering amid talk of a $75 taxpayer expenditure.

Ee Phoenix Democratic Party Gey T Campbell Geer Wiley E. Jones Eal D. L Sint Ned Seerewag Mick Srelany E Gternor Vech

Arizona to Take Estate Worth 259000 for State

Arizona state treasurer M S Hoes announced the state will claim an estate valued at 259000 as unclaimed property. He returned from a trip to Giebo Sat tort and stated the state’s claim arises from inheritance tax features and that the court in Grabash county may hear the case.

Proenix Arizona M.S. Hoes Giebo Sattort Roes Satford Grabash Arzona

Fello ws plan in Holbrook reveals Lilly syndicate drilling

Reports from Holbrook indicate a powerful Lilly syndicate including Ghee Mopi and Adamana plans to drill another well near the town. The Pacific Wyoming Official and Midest Ol companies, Carter Oil and Keouchaz Hart Drilling are linked to the Standard. The group pledged support via a local church for adoption of an agreed plan through the Near East Relief.

Plue Ghee Adamana Wette Holbrook Pacific Wyoming Lily Organization Pacific Wyoming Midest Ol Company Carter Oil Ene: Pars 51K Basin OW Company Keouchaz Hart Drilling Company The Standard Hilly Syndicate Anewele Company

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