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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1920
Page
1
A feature by Madame Avice Morajeska argues that genuine prospectors toil to uncover rich lodes while facing capital shortages and exploitation. It explains the hopeful but costly process, the need for proper equipment, and the dangers of ventures dominated by investors who misjudge true mining state. Continues on Page Five.
Oil activity spikes near Bowie as gas and oil pockets are struck west of the United States Refining company. Placer land claims rise on state lands with overlapping titles while outside interest swells. Drilling to resume after rig installation as crowds flock to see a new Arizona Capitol exhibit by Joe Protraska showing mounted fauna.
Tucson hearing reveals C Cote federal prohibitors agent for Arizona pleads guilty to white slavery. He claimed he married a Maryland woman and has another wife, with bail efforts failing. Court case may proceed under Mann Act provisions. Goodman Merril begin four mile Valle Benson highway unit camp at Mescal. Highway plans include two bridges across Mescal wash and Clenega creek near S P tracks.
The jury pool for the H E Wootten deportation case grows as one more salesman joins the tentative list of 24. Twenty jurors have passed examination with 13 talesmen remaining and the panel set to be expanded Tuesday due to a holiday.
The Bisbee deportation cases enter a new stage with R N French retiring from the prosecution and A A Worsley taking over. French binds his actions to a formal, public duty and prior agreements with defense counsel, while Worsley, a bystander turned advocate, relies on new methods and court rulings. French seeks a clear verdict on lawful charges. Worsley aims to vindicate the principles of the witnesses and complainants.
Douglas feb 21. juror wounded by rancher near granite reef is near death after surgery at county hospital. the juror, 00, was accepted for bisbee deportation trial when shot by j b seal amid pasture dispute. doctors say spinal cord severed. seal surrendered and gave a living statement to officers.
The sheep sanitary commission’s missing funds remain unresolved as state treasurer and deputies dispute allocations. About $900 was credited properly while other sheep levy money was dispersed with county funds, with delinquent taxes expected to clarify. Coconino County reportedly did not receive sheep money, risking a shortfall in the $19,000 fund created by the new law.
Lieutenant Morris Berman aviator signals thanks to Nogales citizens for offering the site for the new landing field en route to his home station in San Antonio.
Mexico plans a friendly invasion of Arizona next month led by Governor de la Huerta of Sonora. A delegation from Guaymas Hermosillo and other western coast cities will cross the line for a celebration with U S and Sonora officials, featuring bands and a potential Army review.
The wives of visiting cattlemen joined the Ladies Auxiliary for a motor trip to Fort Lowell Tucson on February 1. They attended tea at the Tucson Gold and Country Club where a musical program followed a tea service.
Work Ancient Fraud reports Nick Perzin and Gus Argetakio arrested by city police after federal inquiry. Authorities consider fraud and counterfeiting charges possible as investigators probe a scheme involving bank paper and a “wonderful machine.” A construction squall Monday clears the field for Douglas-Yuma aerial border patrol readiness.
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