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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1920
Page
5
An analysis contrasts French, the county prosecutor, with Worsley, a private citizen and activist. French seeks public validation through law as applied to county cases, while Worsley fights for himself and his clients. The piece frames their roles as opposing ethical stances in a pivotal deportation trial.
The Army essay contest winners were announced at 11 at the First National Bank building. Judges Miss A Brady Miss Esther Ireland and Miss Helen Benedict awarded prizes to Lorna Lockwood Marjorie Hughes Ruth James and honorable mentions Rolland Henshaw Nattie Regd and Paul Chadwick. Lockswood essay will go to Washington for the national contest.
In a letter printed by the Douglas Public Forum, Capt C B Kelton urges action against J Chastain allegedly disloyal during Bowie investigations. He recalls protests, flag desecrations, and mob activity in Howie March 1917, urging authorities to detain the accused as a traitor and noting bail was granted after witnesses withdrew.
The case centers on Adjutant General Walter Ingalls and his salary while officials like Charie W. Harris faced rulings. Legal actions referenced include attorney general decisions and a supreme court appeal, with proceedings delaying a hearing as courts stay tied up and influenced by prior rulings.
In Tucson Arizona the state and federal government wage a tough campaign against predatory animals. ME Musgrave reports large-scale efforts on a 5030 basis with many skins and scalps collected. A single worker killed 29 mountain lions and a bear, another 15 wolves, as patrols guard the Mexican border to prevent crossing into Arizona cattle ranges.
Reports to the state board of health show many physicians failed to report infectious diseases in January. Proper quarantining depends on timely reporting to local health officers. Counties including Apache, Graham, Pima, Pinal and Santa Cruz appear to have no reported cases, though unreported illnesses would mislead the public about health conditions.
Oliver, gold and lead ore shipments from Tombstone district, led by Jeasors and the Bunker Hill company, maintain about 140 forty ton carloads monthly per depot reports. Silver at $1.20 an ounce reduces monthly revenue by roughly $1,000. District mining activity remains solid with new promoters advancing development plans.
The passage laments frontier mining life and tragedy, contrasting rich investors with dead prospector shoes. Coral Fournier of the local recruiting office claims long frontier experience and describes overseeing a local contest.
Tucson district of Mountain States Telephone will be abolished effective March. The notice appears in a Feb 20 report from Tucson. The change consolidates services under the remaining company operations.
February 21 Prescott reports fifty eight Pioneer Home residents, average 7.5 years, with George A Douglas superintendent noting an official order barring narcotics exports from the United States to all foreign countries after February 19. Deputy customs official C A Housel cites an order from Jouett Shouse, distant secretary, as proof of healthfulness of the Yavapal region.
Tate Phoenix Feb 2 Officials of the state highway department face a material shortfall for sheds and warehouses at the central distributing station. The Bureau of Public Roads reports 178 sheets of metal roofing are en route as part of a war department gift through the agriculture department. The shipment also includes two gas pumps a hoist four trench snelt four feet of gravity conveyer twelve steam aris and eleven al dette, with forty four Nash quad trecks in a separate shipment.
A street preacher known as Jack the Cowboy Rider plans to resume his old role as a circuit rider among cowboys after years holding services on city streets. He says he feels at home with plain folks and prefers talking on streets than within church society.
February report states the state highway department awarded the bridge construction over the Gila River near San Care s on the Globe Solomonine route to the Midlant Bridge Company of Kansas City. The project budget is 650 thousand dollars funded to complete the bridge and river center work, with training and drill plans for local regiments and a broader field for the new schedule. Captain John P. Horan of the Nineteenth Infantry assists as contractor in charge and the program runs through the year with ongoing mechanical, drill, and war department practices.
A Tucson sports group and Joe Vi Prochaska were told changes to deer and duck seasons are needed. The letter requests removal of a ban on certain chanting and cites concerns over hog and wild animal activity. The note mentions warden input and a limited season aligned with hunting patterns.
Stourton Cal February 14 special agent of the justice department keys an ongoing trial of J. F. Bentley charged with criminal syndication. Bentley identified as a member of the W. W. W. at Timber Heatley was arrested with 18 others at the W. W. Mall. A so called WoWo ballet bearing Bentley's name as candidate was shown to the jury during testimony about the organization and its leadership.
February 29 report notes court procedure nearly halted as both Superior Court judges and Justice of the Peace McKee are confined to their homes due to illness, delaying hearings and routine matters.
In Tucson rep 1 of Papago Indians announces a 50 mile border fence project along the U S Mexican line. About fifty Indians are working under Papago Indian reservation superintendent T F McCormick who says construction should finish soon. The fence uses four strands of wire with posts set ten feet apart.
Johnny Imta and Charles Gordon were taken into custody Monday night after attempting to pass a $6.50 check. Using the name Frank Warner as signature, the youths were detected as forgers and handed to police.
Lieut Morris Berman of the air version announces the Nogales army aviation field will be readied for operation within three weeks with a construction unit expected to arrive this week. The southern department details indicate the project is proceeding to readiness.
The Safford Flour Mill Company organized with capital stock to be determined. It will place a modern 124 barrel flour mill with barley meal equipment and corn meal production. The plant aims to operate fully in 1920, supplying flour, corn meal, and grain products.
The state department authorized American Consul Francis J. Dyer at Nogales Sonora to formally express U S regret over the accidental shooting of Gerardo Pesqueira Pesquiera, half brother of Gen Igancio Pesquera, mortally wounded by an American soldier firing at an escaping prisoner.
Doane Mer, as chief clerk of the state highway department, resigns to accept Governor Campbell’s appointment as examiner. Merrill will inspect and report on county office records, filling the position vacated by Lloyd Cristy on February 1. Cristy has entered the estate business with J. S. The former chief clerk spot is still vacant.
February 16 report states Frank Castle of the Corn Cob Mine was found dead at the mine last Wednesday. A note from Castlewood mentions he had consumed wood alcohol and intended to poison himself. Sheriff notified and to transport body to Tucson for investigation.
Phoenix reports uncertain days remain before Roosevelt Dam overflows as melting snow increases reservoir inflow. Weather will determine rise rate with temps and colder spells delaying or hastening the spill, current level near full and could take several days to crest.
Phoenix February 19 state auditors refuse to approve Walter Ingalls adjutant general life salary and related legal fees in the defense of Governor Campbell. Col. Chas W Harris Ryan, retired to defend his rights as commander in chief, seeks $200 in fees plus expenses. Previous claims totaling $1500 for fighting Harris were rejected on attorney general advice. Likely legal action to compel auditor approval.
In Phoenix on February 21 a broad notice announces the full text of Jones opinion in a United States patent case. The document reflects details from the Superior Court and references counts, penalties, and the ongoing biennial review process.
A fragmented list shows thirteen licenses issued in a Sac City ceremony, naming many young couples and older partners. Names like Alea G Pulty, Emery E Ort, Sophia Reiley, Arie Alfredo Ramoni, Margarita Blanco, and others appear with ages ranging from teens to forties. The document reads as a ceremonial register with partners spanning multiple towns, including Beagles, Fort Hushes, Topeka, Lowell, and Douglax, and ends with additional names such as John W. Coppinger and Maria Rivera.
Phoenix February 20 Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt president of the National Woman Suffrage Association sent a message to Governor Campbell today thanking the legislature for calling the special session and congratulating the body on ratifying the national suffrage amendment.
Feb 21 A loaded ore train ran away above the Gardner shaft to the marchion shop end of the track and crashed into a bank demolishing the engine. Engineer EP Nicholson and fireman Geo Harber escaped serious injury after jumping as air brakes failed. The heavy train careened down the road until a brake at the end halted it. engine and several cars were badly wrecked.
Tucson February 20 The case Moval A Smith against Hovland for an accounting of the partnership was renamed before Master E F Jones yesterday Smith took the stand to reexamine and was on the stand to say the hearing was admitted and contested The case has been in progress several months with several recesses It is expected to end in about two weeks
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