Arizona ratifies woman suffrage in special session
In Phoenix on February 2 the Arizona legislature unanimously ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment. Governor Campbell urged swift action to prevent primaries from denying voting rights, and the session approved $4000 for expenses. The house and senate acted promptly, with representation from Nellie Hayward Rosa McKay and Pauline O’Neil. The move followed a special session called by the governor.
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Phoenix
United States
Arizona
Senate
House
Campbell
Nellie Hayward
Cochise County
Hayward
Rosa McKay
Gila County
Pauline O'Neil
Maricopa County
Local Prizes Will Add Interest In the Natl Essay Contest
Captain Martin De Meatister of the 19 Infantry visited the city to promote the national essay contest open to all school children. First prize includes all expenses to Washington with others also awarded. Captain McAllater coordinates efforts in Dougie Bisbee Worth Tumbrone and Naco, boosting local interest as preparations continue and sponsors gather support.
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Martin de Meatister
Infantry
Washington
McAllater
Dougie
Bisbee
Worth
Tumbrone
Naco
Worsley Arrives to Lead Deportation Prosecutions
Tucson attorney A A Worsley arrived in Tombstone to take charge as chief counsel for deportation prosecutions, replacing County Attorney R N French who will soon depart for medical treatment in Los Angeles. French intends to turn over big cases, including the Wo ot ten case, as Worsley begins immediate work.
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Worsley
Tombstone
Youn
R. N. French
A. A. Worsley
Tucson
Yura
Noce
French
Mr. French
Douglas
Los Angeles
George Roark
Josiph Honeen
Governor Explains Why Teachers Pay Not In Summons
Phoenix report shows Governor Comp explains why the question of increased teacher salaries is not in the summons for the extra session. He says a legal remedy exists by districts raising budgets and submitting to county superintendents, who pass to supervisors for levy inclusion.
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Phoenix
Comp Teis
Echool
Dowbless
M Opinion
Deportation story series to cover Cochise trials
The Epitaph plans a weekly feature on the ongoing deportation trials in Tombstone. Each issue will include a complete daily digest of proceedings and an in depth look at a significant topic, providing insight for readers not near daily news sources.
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Tombstone
Daily
Norough
Cochise
Money Makes the Law Go: Costs of Cochise Deportation Trials
The piece argues money drives justice and cites the Cochise deportation trials, focusing on unseen costs, including sheriff and county attorney staff, juror searches, and disrupted daily duties. It notes H. E. Wootten as the first of 210 defendants, with 50 names listed in the three panels and references continuing on Page Fight.
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Sheriffs Office
H. E Wootten
Prescott Officer Bars J W W From U S Citizenship
Prescott reports reveal a revived old Spanish fraud aimed at securing citizenship papers. Special Agent Frank S. Smith warns the public after letters valued at 109000 dollars are offered as rewards. Names include J H Langston Sr and Edward Hobold. J P O Malley linked to the scheme.
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Phoenix
Pet
Frank S. Smith
Department of Justice
Smith
J. H. Langston, Sr
U.S Attorney
Wan
Edward Hobold
Prescott
James Patrick O'Malley
la New
Man Shot by Border Guard Reported Dying
NOGALES February 18 Gerardo Pesquiera the young Mexican who was accidentally shot by an American military policeman while stopping a fleeing federal prisoner is reported dying at St Josephs hospital from blood poisoning. Many prominent Americans visited the hospital today to express regret over the incident. Pesquiera, from a prominent Sonora family, is extremely polar on both sides of the line.
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Nogales
Gerardo Pesqueira
St. Joscoh's Hospital
Penqueira
Sonora
Attorney General Explains Time Credits for Convicts
Phoenix February report details that double time credits for highway labor and good conduct were not officially established as a formal policy by the board of pardons and paroles. Attorney General Wiley E Jones says the practice occurred in several cases and should be halted to avoid misperception of leniency. Indeterminate sentences from one to fifteen years mean a maximum length that could be affected by such credits.
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Phoenix
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Wiley E Jones
Goveror
Hoard
Machine Gun School to Open at Fort Huachuca
A machine gun school will open at Fort Huachuca on February 16 and run until July 3. It will train four regiments stationed in the Arizona district during this period.
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Fort Huachuca
Carranza Seeks Return of Border Lands to Mexico
Mexico City Feb 13 The Carranza administration plans to reclaim large tracts of land granted to foreign interests and enforce the constitutional ban on foreign ownership within 62 miles of the frontier and 51 miles from the coast.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Tombstone Rifle Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Tombstone Rifles held a well attended annual meeting electing A. Lockwood president H. C. Almy vice president W. Boyd secretary M. M. Bladworth treasurer Wm Lutley executive officer. Thirty five of seventy five members have paid dues and citizens urged to ensure full government report.
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Tombstone Rifles
A. Lockwood
H.C. Almy
W. Boyd
M. M. Bladworth
Wm. Lutley
Tombstone
Clarence Smith
H. JC. Aling
H.C. Kendall
H.C. Whee Er
Norman Abell
Reae
Harry Hener
Stewarts
Hockett appeal on under advisement in San Francisco
The appeal of Bart Hockett and co defendants before the U S Court of Appeals in San Francisco was taken under advisement. Thomas Hintin United States attorney said a decision is expected in a few days. The defendants were convicted of conspiracy to violate the Reed amendment and are on appeal bond. J A Lamb of Tombstone learned of his sister Mrs. Wm Hawxhurst's death in Wanatchee Washington after surgery following an accident. Hawxhurst once worked as section foreman for EP&SW in Tombstone.
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Rt Hockett
United States Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Thomas H.in
United States
Bart Hocket
Harry C. Wilson
Cleo Wilson
D. M. Phillips
Uberty
J. A. Lamb
Tombstone
Wm. Hawzhorst
Wanatchee
Washington
Hawxhurst
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