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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1920
Page
7
A fragmented report describes TO NEW MEXICO E R Goldstrom facing extradition to Deming, with unclear dates and names. The note mentions accusations of defrauding merchants and captures of Mekure and Koby weeks prior, tied to Pima County proceedings.
Arizona February update reports General Frank Ro Moor arriving in Douglas to lead the state limited district. Tomorrow he will assume command of the military district as Alonzo Gray takes Mead of Camp Harry J Jones. Colonel Guy Hou nder will also be at Camp J Preston for arrival and rank confirmation.
Report from Salt River area notes hog cholera spreading rapidly with farmers urged to vaccinate their herds. Veterinarians warn the epidemic could worsen if cattle are not protected and advise swift quarantine and treatment measures.
Friends and relatives of George H el mourn a death as the body shipped to Las Vegas proved not to be the deceased. A misrouted casket caused a painful mix up before the error was explained by a Denver-based undertaker. Mrs Kinkel, shaken by the incident, accompanied the remains on the train.
Phoenix February 6 John L Irvin who has served as the register of the United States land office at Phoenix for three years tendered his resignation to take effect once Charles Marshall named by President Wilson as his successor qualifies Marshall a Kentuckian now deputy clerk in the county treasurer office and a former deputy under Lewis Carpenter and Alfred Kranklin will assume the post Irvin cites desire to devote full attention to his real estate business and his long established local firm
Governor Campbell announces ample time for the special session opening February 12 to dispose of the Susan B Anthony amendment and close within the week. He says no need to carry the session into the following week or increase the taxpayer bill. Some capitol authorities others expect business to start Monday with Thursday as preliminaries and adjournment aimed for Friday the thirteenth at least in part due to a legal holiday.
December report from Count Farm gest R. Adamson details Willcox area plans to rear and distribute dairy cattle via a cooperative system. The Salt River valley shipped 32 milk cows, 29 heifers, two calves, and two bulls to Mountain View, financed by the local bank. Freight savings of 900 dollars plus better pricing under cooperative handling are highlighted, with gardens and seed accreditation also noted. The Arizona State Mohair Growers Association held its annual meeting at Willcox.
Madame Jeanne Tovote widow of engineer Charles W. Tovote and victim of bandits in Mexico last June is the guest of Governor and Mrs. T E Campbell at their Phoenix home. She has two children and plans to open a school of languages in Phoenix after visiting Venice California. Also noted, Near East Relief reports 31 adoptions secured and 1,000 Armenian children aided in 1920.
Preparations for a February 12 special session open with a moving day at Phoenix where the Senate chamber vacated for relocation to the supreme court area. The land department moves to a temporary court room, desks and chairs shift from galleries, and janitors plus extra staff begin the major reorganization amid Capitol grounds work.
A Marinette area fire near Marinette reports a fatal pistol accident as Manuel Marquez claims the revolver discharged while moving furniture. The wife died in a basement at the home of Harry Johnson. Neighbors recall rumors of a quarrel earlier.
In Graham county, Judge McAlister, serving as special judge at Tombstone, is expected within two weeks to rule on the administrator’s handling of Albert Heffern estate and the Heffern Consolidated Gold Mining Company foreclosure matter. Texas stockholders and local counsel dispute the administration while large development plans for the Heffern property in Leslie Canyon are announced. Capt. Jay F. Alkire then speaks on Bolshevist horrors in Russia before the Kiwanis club, showing photographs of destruction and cities under Bolshevik control.
Feb a. Leon Salinas travels from Washington to Mexico City to assume the post of secretary of industry commerce and labor succeeding Plutarco Elias Calles who resigns. Unofficial reports say Calles will head the publicity bureau for the Obregon presidential campaign committee.
On February 3 the Tombstone canyon road paving was completed and the road will be unsealed and opened to traffic within three weeks. Cement work moved to Brewery Gulch with gas and brick work adjusted. engineer PAL Halleck estimates three more weeks to finish Brewery Gulch paving and six weeks for city paving if weather holds.
Governor Campbell honors a requisition for the extradition of ER Goldstrom held in Pima county Jail Tucxon to Deming on charges of defrauding as an advertising man. He claimed the alleged capacity of advertising man and collected money in Deming. no charges had been filed by Arizona merchants at the time. Officers apprehended him.
Me Veter, of the 3Sth infantry, stationed at Douglas, visited Tombstone to plan a recruitment drive for a national army push. A recruiting team will stay a week or ten days to enlist for a three year period, with preference to the 3Sth Infantry. Enlistments cover all branches. advancement prospects are highlighted by recruiters with evidence of benefits from Uncle Sam’s forces.
Eighty four members of the trade delegation left Xeles this morning on a trip to the west coast of Mexico and arrived in Hermosillo ahead of schedule. Governor De la Huerta and General Rios met the party at the station along with the Hermosillo chamber of commerce led by Jose Mazon and Felipe Seldner. A cordial welcome was given and a dance and formal reception was planned for the evening. A troop of cavalry escorted the group to the chamber building.
Phoenix, Feb 4 Attorney General Wiley E Jones said under Arizona law ratification of the woman suffrage amendment to the national constitution could be accomplished by the state legislature in a single day if rushed through because the act is more like a revolution than a bill It must be read three times in each house but the ratification amendment is read only once in each house and then sent to a joint committee for action before final voting.
Ida Carty longtime Fort Huachuca postmistress who died Tuesday was buried this afternoon at the post. Born October 31 1855 in Pennsylvania she lived in Arizona for over a quarter century and was beloved by many. She is survived by a niece Esther Buchanan of Fort Huachuca and a widower in the East.
In Douglas on Feb 5 officers raided Jose Negrete’s home at Railroad and Sixteenth. They found a full still and 359 gallons of mash including 856 gallons of sour mash and seven gallons of white mule. Negrete and his 14 year old son reportedly fled the scene. Negrete was captured and jailed. The still was described as large and in operation since yesterday.
Customs inspectors Schartz and Rowley seized seven quarts of tequila and a smuggling car from Castro at the Morley avenue border crossing. Authorities say Castro has long been active in contraband trafficking. The arrest marks one of the most significant seizures recently, with officials praising Schartz and Rowley for their efforts.
Phoenix February 4 A Water Users Association board denies an application for water rights under the Salt River Valley project. The decision follows a recent court ruling on “dry lands” and requires further court action before rights are granted to the rancher applicant whose case parallels others upheld in the court.
Arizona livestock value totals 61 695 000 up from two years ago as surveyed by LM Harrison. Cattle numbers rise while horses, sheep and swine show declines. Cattle numbers up to 2,000 0 with 11604100 value. Horses fall from 109 to 104 today.
A plan proposes using labcr of Arizona prisoners to manufacture concrete pipe for a highway project. The state would supply cement and sand, with the pipe to be laid along a corridor from Florence toward Tatwan after July 12, using convict labor and federal aid where possible, with a ten day work period anticipated.
The text presents a cryptic verse by James Po Bunn about growth and lessons from youth. It references light, memory, debts, and shifting moods as the narrator reflects on maturation and hopeful, tempestuous times. The readable lines hint at a personal, mystical journey through perception and emotion.
Secretary of State Mitt Sime released January figures for Arizona motor vehicles. Receipts totaled 39,?2 licenses issued and 128,694.72 dollars collected for the month. The January 1926 total receipts appear compared with the prior year, showing a rise in licenses issued.
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