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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1920
Page
5
An Arizona man is reported resigning from a state post in New Mexico. Fleming of the city palace allegedly assumed the role, with a president of Arirces noted, while the denyer office indicates internal revenue ties. The man no longer holds the office.
Olle Lindstrom, a Phoenix official, faced police action for failing to secure a license and delaying plates. He reportedly urged friends to renew early while shielding the public from fines, a motive questioned by authorities.
In Maricopa county motorists are being brought before ten justice courts to explain why they have not procured 1920 license tags. The new motor license tax law took effect January 1 and warnings were issued on March 3, with arrests reported daily for violations.
The State board of education ordered bids for primary and grammar grade texts in arithmetic writing spelling geography drawing and bi tionaries. A manual training text for grammar grades and a psychology and hygiene text for all grades except eighth were also called for by Superintendent C C Case in Phoenix on February 13.
Yeidro Quintero, a Mexican wood chopper, was killed Tuesday morning on the W. D. Baxter ranch west of Buckeye when a limb he was cutting fell, crushing his head and sending him to the ground. The accident occurred while he worked in a tree.
A vigorous campaign in Phoenix details the legal requirement for physicians to report infectious disease cases. The state board of health warns many doctors in Arizona have neglected to obey the law, stressing the potential public health risks.
The county assessor Mr Hughes explains widows may claim up to 2008 of property value with tax relief and a yearly affidavit, reducing assessments to 2028. The reform aims to help widows, but remarriage could affect eligibility, as officials caution.
Fragmented OCR text reports a February notice from the Indian Affairs survey office about who may claim and operate on an Indian reserve. It mentions the surveyor general, the bureau, and records of natives. details are unclear.
The second annual chamber of commerce trade starslis excursion returns from the west coast of Mexico aboard the Luth eran Pacific. The party, led by Gov. Adolfo de ta ighly, is expected to arrive Hermosilio tomorrow night where the governor will personally greet them.
Phoenix February 12 The first stock raising homestead contest proceeding to be filed moved forward in the land office. William Holman contests Alber t Kolb's claim in Graham County. Holman alleges Kolb never established residence or improved the land. The case marks the first of its kind in the district as stock raising homestead entries are just now being perfected after the act passed December 29, 1916 requiring three years before final proof.
Feb 13 report from Riordan near Flagstaff says urgent influenza care is unavailable in outlying districts because only three Flagstaff doctors stay within city limits while two are away. The board notes this happened last year during the epidemic and cites rapid population growth in Coconino County as the cause.
A tale of a man who rises to the summit with a firm grip and cold gaze. His ascent causes envy and misfortune for many. He remains remorseless and strong until a careless encounter brings his fall from the topmost rung.
The article describes a national excursion from Nogales inviting US manufacturing firms to participate next year in a cross border event. It notes attention to sugar production and remarks on a special train arrival of former official Mawes Iturbe, who was welcomed by local officials and the American vice consul.
In a high school girls basketball game at the YT arena the SISCEE girls defeated NODALES 56 to 19. Pearl sparked the offense with 4 baskets, while Helen Sort and the BISBIE team contributed on the road trip, as Negate br puto and others supported the effort.
Major Weston, tied to Near East Relief and American Red Cross, toured France and Armenia detailing destruction in farming areas and the displaced population. He described ruined fields, stripped orchards, and burned livelihoods, noting 200 Armenian girls rescued from harems and extensive wartime suffering among survivors.
Douglas February reports progress on establishing permanent landing sites for the air service from San to Nogales. Aerial parties arrived from El Paso and will proceed by rail to Nogales to secure a suitable landing area amid rugged terrain where only one aviator has previously landed.
Flagstaff wired Adjutant General W S Ingalls that its national guard unit is nearly ready for muster and plans a full battery of al Miley to serve the state. George Harden signed the message noting readiness to report for muster and to offer a suitable armory site near the northern Arizona normal school.
In Phoenín Feb 12 judges and several attorneys fall ill to a flu like illness. Judge Lyman of the superior court delayed his return until Friday, Judge Wheeler shows trouble for days, and Judge McKee of the West Phoenix Precinct is bedbound. A four member jury also unable to serve on Tuesday due to illness.
In Yuma Arizona December 12 a California deputy sheriff from Imperial County, Martin, was fatally wounded near Winterhaven. Rancher Fred Lake, living near Winterhaven, crossed the Colorado river bridge and surrendered to authorities waiving extradition. He is held in El Centro California tonight. A long standing personal grudge was cited as the motive.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a case involving Chadwitk and an owner near Glebe about a charge of trespass or fencing. It mentions a rifle range, fences, and a property valued at 106 dollars. Details are incomplete and unclear.
A report describes a serious tractor incident with injuries during farm activity in Patagonia. A worker named Giby sustained a significant injury when the machine rolled off a midway position and struck his leg. Emergency responders arrived, but initial details are unclear and no fatalities were reported.
Tucson saves $15.00 as action is dropped. February 11 report notes danger of taxing money on building the Congress street bridge was avoided with a divine salvage of salt tied by Midland Construction against Tavsen. Bridge map and $55,000 plan discussed. Reports cover Arizona associations, water projects, wells, and mining prospects in Nogales, Patagonia, and other towns.
An advertisement touts a remedy called Catarra Cure from FJ Crest & Co claiming to cure catarrh and constitutional disease by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It promises a $100 reward if any case remains uncured and invites readers to send for testimonials from Toledo and druggists.
A historical note traces Vick's VapoRub use and a North Carolina propershio discovery. It describes how vapors are inhaled and absorbed, with a cautionary account of a hospital case involving exposure and treatment. mentions a domestic incident, a family camp, and a Tucson farm extension report.
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