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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1920
Page
3
A burglar broke into the A Tovrea building in Warren on February 10 by forcing back windows and prying a door. He stole pies milk juice and about seven fifty from the cash register. A post window allowed entry to the office where an Ingersoll watch and a money order were taken. the thief fled with minor items.
The article notes that former governor George Woope Han intends no active political role this year and has not endorsed any candidate. He plans a European trip with his wife and daughter to view battlefields before starting a criminology book, a long standing interest.
Senator Mulford Windsor, 46, from Yuma, arrived in Phoenix for a special legislative session, insisting he has not exited the Democratic gubernatorial race. He notes his political plans remain open and that exiting the race would be illogical at this stage.
Directors of the Bankhead Highway Association meet to approve an extended network from El Paso to San Diego via Mesilla Park Roswell and Tulorosa with branches through Las Cruces Deming Lordsburg and Globe. The White Mountain and Four States branches include routes from Sweetwater Texas to El Paso via Roswell Alamogordo and Oklahoma City.
The tax on passenger automobiles used for hire is $10 for cars seating two to seven and $20 for cars seating more than seven. It applies to hotels buses between railroad stations and hotels when a separate charge is made, based on the seating capacity of each car and not on averages.
Sheriff Jas F L McDonald lauds residents for peaceful conduct before authorities identified suspects after a Saturday red flag incident. He notes public restraint prevented further trouble and says the case will be settled by Judge Patree on arrival tomorrow night. Officials Judge A C Lockwood and Deputy County Attorney Geo Roark also commented on the matter.
Phoenix February 1 The state parole board rescinded the plan to credit convicts with double time for all highway work. The decision, made at a Florence meeting last week, was reported to Governor Campbell. Attorney General Wiley E Jones opposed the nominal wage hoped for by the governor for prisoners volunteering for light maintenance duties.
In a consensus across institutions from Los Angeles to Warsaw, geologists declare Bowie Basin oil fields show a favorable structure and undisturbed sediments, with Cretaceous horizons likely to yield petroleum. Reports credit Keneski, Wolfe, Webb, Reneski and Locke for converging findings while predicting potential rapid development amid a looming land rush.
Willem Hess, employed by the Verde Copper company, seeks 20000 in federal court for loss of his right arm and other injuries from a dynamite blast at the plant. He alleges hearing loss and numerous cuts and bruises. The case moved from Yavapai County Superior Court to federal court.
Phoenix Feb 12 A group of wool growers charge that current forestry service grazing policy in Arizona damages sheep herds. They urge radical policy reform, citing open range use, movement of stock, and feeding on public domain. Court decisions may shape future statutes as they seek relief from open-range restrictions feared to harm the industry.
In Tucson on February 8 a jury awarded Sophie Martiner, administratrix of the estate, 250 damages against the South Amecito Railroad in U.S. Court. The case followed a train collision at a station years ago that killed Carlos Martined and two others, with H. W. Got serving as foreman of the jury. The trial tested the fate of Carlos Murt.
In a near-miss incident at the border a booze train carrying 32 carloads of whisky crossed the line just seconds before seizure. Imperial Valley officials warn that one day tourist passports will be suspended at Naco after February 15 while permanent passports remain available with two photos.
Secretary of State Mit Simms, confined to bed at the Hotel Olive the past ten days with bronchitis, is reported improving and will be out in a few days. Mrs Simms arrived from Phoenix and has been in constant attendance at her husband.
A team of 15 national guard riflemen will be sent east by Arizona to compete in the annual rifle competition of military teams. Adjutant General Ingalls announced the squad will travel on army pay and expenses.
February 9 1939 Conrado and Adolpho Fugueroa allegedly deserted a farewell party to flee into Mexico. They were arrested Friday by Jack Noonan of the United States department of justice at Nogales. They will be turned over to army authorities where they will be held as deserters.
Bisbee wrestles a local political race as Justice of the Peace James Allison announces candidacy for the county assessor nomination at the upcoming primaries. Incumbent EA Hughes will not seek re election. Allison’s term as justice of the peace ends this year.
Phoenix February 12. Water from Roosevelt Lake is expected to overflow the spillways by Friday or Saturday if current runoff rates hold. Officials anticipate the 1.395 million acre feet needed to fill the reservoir, with rainfall totals modest and snow in the higher terrain. Salt River and Gila River levels rise, Agua Fria crossings remain impassable, and Flagstaff reports ongoing snowfall as storms linger in the region.
Tucson February 11 Deputy Sheriff Palmer of Gila county will come here Tuesday to obtain Manuel Corrales, said to have been identified as a Mexican charged with murder in Gila county seven years ago. Corrales is held in the Pima county jail for assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to kill, alleged to have fired at Jose Romero about two weeks ago.
Arizona moves toward ratifying the woman suffrage amendment as the special session opens with senators and representatives arriving from across the state. Governor Campbell seeks cost cuts by using capital clerks as lawmakers while a debate over employe salaries and clerks unfolds.
The report describes a special session debate in Phoenix over public funds, laboring to outline proposed cost saving measures. It notes assertions about theft, calls for careful conservation, and plans to limit employe numbers and determine legislative staffing under state statutes.
The Arizona corporate commission issued stock sale permits to six companies across the state. United American Mining of Oatman receives 100,000 shares at 4 cents. Mesa Mail Publishing of Mesa gets 300 shares at 95 cents. Mountain States Mining of Mayer may dispose of 150,000 shares at 69 cents. United Verde South Extension Mining of Jerome 100,000 shares at 50 cents. Telluride Mining Milling and Development of Kingman 75,515 shares at 10 cents. Comanche Oil and Refinery of Globe 150,000 shares at $1 each.
At Judge Winters court yesterday in Lowell the case of Jesus Tabaquy and Alberto Garcie charged with stealing silver mounted spurs a hunting knife and clothes from Senora Ygnacio Disenx was heard. Alberto Garcia initially testified for Garcie but his own involvement led to his name being added as a defendant.
Tucson February 11 The United States halted several civil cases in court Tuesday including a trespass suit against Carl Washburn over grazing cattle on national forest lands without permits. Charles Brothers assists the hearing as a department of agriculture official aids the trial.
A damage suit filed in the Superior Court alleges that on August 1 1918 a Dodge Corporation operated auto for hire struck and toppled N J Mansour’s automobile injuring plaintiff Shaheen who was a passenger. He endured twenty days unconsciousness and seeks five thousand dollars.
Douglas report states a burglar entered via a Fifth Street window Sunday night around 10. The resident sergeant Edkinsall, staying at the Fisher house, heard a noise and saw a flashlight reflection. He retrieved his pistol and fired twice, sending the burglar fleeing through the rear. No confirmed hits were reported.
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