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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1920
Page
7
Phoenix hosts a three day Interchurch World Movement conference starting February 28 at the Presbyterian church. About 311 Protestant ministers from white and missionary groups, Indians, Mexicans, and blacks are expected, with a women’s conference to follow at Central Methodist Church open to the public.
Phoenix February 18 The back of each automobile license form carries the new state law requiring a county assessor statement showing property taxes have been paid on the car. State official Simms defends the practice allowing license numbers to be issued pending approval. He says the policy has long been used by sheriff and city police to operate with less scrutiny, and cites Deputy Clark receiving private numbers last year for state travel. Simms recently recovered from an illness and asserts no reason to withhold numbers for Clark, even though the car is state property.
Feb 18 a determined effort is under way to secure the release from the state prison of J I Newman who was sentenced to ten years on conviction of manslaughter in connection with the death of Frank Hector last April Influential friends visit Attorney General Wiley K donce but gain little hope. Also Simplicio Torrez whose execution by hanging is scheduled in April draws intercession from his backers.
Boyce remains seriously ill at his Phoenix residence as Feb WS Jerse cs Yee, the secretary of state, battles a pronounced fever. Visitors report his condition steady though weak. officials fear he will miss duties for several days despite best hopes.
February 18 report states Nogales port will move from the old Grand Avenue site to 147 Nelson Avenue. A new building measuring 110 by 100 feet will house a modern post office with adequate quarters. Work begins June 1 1920 after official acceptance from the Post Office Department to Esti Hammock.
Police removed a young man described as hypnotized from the Old Dominion Commercial Company display window at 2 30 PM after he had stood there since 10 AM. The episode was tied to a stage performance by Alburtis and Arzutia at the Globe theater and was intended to end at the evening show.
Tucson February 16. Funeral services for Nabor Pacheco former sheriff of Pima county will be held at Saint Augustine cathedral at 3 o clock Monday morning. He died suddenly Saturday morning after returning home from a walk during which he spoke with friends. The attending physician attributed death to heart disease.
Harry Breisford, a Phoenix resident known locally, plans to return to Meadwood Deadwood to aid police in a murder investigation. A telegraphic warrant named him as a material witness. he was briefly detained and released on his own recognizance. Breisford said he would go voluntarily without extradition if his presence helps solve the case.
Delinquent taxes in Arizona total 956 507 15 due over five years, per figures from the state tax commission. Counties show rising burdens as totals cover state, county, city and town taxes. Data computed from January 8 1920 and reflecting November delinquent amounts.
Phoenix February 18. Deputy State Auditor M S Stanley failed to pay mileage and day’s work to a bloc of ten legislators led by Senators Hugh Campbell J C Devine Fred C Goodell and Wil Wan Parr and Representatives W G Bowman William Delbridge W W Dotson W J Galbraith and Mrs J H West. They left without vouchers or signings and Stanley cannot issue checks until war work is completed. He intends to pursue the distant ones.
Tucson residents Taeger and associates feared a Santa Rita proprietor had died in New York after a street rumor circulated Monday. A telegram from New York, sent by E Mandet, thief clerk at the Santa Rita, arrived to deny the death claim stating all is well and that business remains steady with daily meals.
Tucson February 20 The case of the Yuma County Water Users Association against the United States Reclamation Service involving 4 100 000 was decided in favor of the government in an opinion by Judge Lawrene. The government contended the water users must pay 75 dollars per acre as set by contract and that the project cost was 473 per acre, while the association argued 25 and 3 000 000 dollars respectively. Judge Lawrene sustained the government on both points.
Livestock ranges show improved condition after snow thaw and rapid vegetation growth up to 3500 feet. Cold stormy weather caused some discomfort but stock remain generally good. Wheat development thrives in desert areas and on irrigated land as lettuce shipments advance. cotton land clearing progresses. prairie weed complaints noted.
Ed Trimble, a barber in Naco, was arrested for liquor violation under Section 22 of the national Prohibition Act, the first such arrest under the new rules. He was taken to Bisbee for arraignment. the case highlights the criminal penalty of up to $500 and one year in prison for business persons keeping liquor in their shops.
A proposal introduced by Senator Peter, Democrat of Florida, would authorize reclamation of unused lands through bond issues akin to a federal farm loan system. A companion measure from Idaho Republican Representative Smith accompanies the plan, proposing phased land sales totaling about 2.6 billion dollars over several years to fund nationwide reclamation. The Southern Commercial Congress backs the program as a national effort, seeking up to 5 million acres reclaimed by decade's end.
Senator Chas M Roberts visited Tombarone last evening en route to Phoenix from Willcox. He praised the official Bankhead Highway path through St David and Henson, noting the Birmingham directors selected it at the recent meeting and lauded the route as to be followed.
Salt River cotton fame spreads as Major Foster Rockwell in Geneva sends J C Adams a London Times clipping from a series on The World's Cotton Supply. The article, by renowned cotton expert John A Todd, discusses the fine cotton production and places Arizona in the world’s spotlight.
D J Stollery secretary of the California Cattlemen's Association says drought will force 150000 to 506000 head of cattle to be moved to ranges out of state this year. Most head would go to Texas with some to Arizona and New Mexico.
Virginia Brown, a Cochise County school teacher, was granted a 19 Win patent to a Phoenix area homestead after government review. She had previously failed to meet residency requirements but renewed her claim, establishing long term residence and securing full rights. Reports place Miss Brown in Texas currently.
In Phoenix on February 16, during the trial of nine civil cases, eight ruled for the government in cattle trespass disputes. Assistant U S Attorney J H Langston said the United States district court will set grazing trespass fees at four dollars per head per year, up from prior charges.
Chief Crowley suspended Officer RL Giles and George Field pending outcome of charges amid alleged rape of Florence Sch at Sulyan hotel. Woman reportedly arrested then bailed by Fred Woods and Sige. Jerome News reports details from preliminary hearing before Justice Hughes.
At Lagstaff Arizona February 11 bound Santa Fe passenger train No 7 derailed when 47 miles east of Flagstaff an accident tore up track and caused substantial damage delaying traffic for several hours though no injuries were reported.
YUMA Feb 18 Due to bad weather, strike conditions, and flu, Miss Nora E. Morrow superintendent of schools canceled the county school institute planned for later this month. She stated it would not be wise to pull 20 children from classes for three days to allow teachers to attend.
YEGS used explosives to force open an unlocked safe at the Douglas Laundry on 616 Ninth Street at 2 o clock this morning. They failed to find money as the first safe was empty and the second contained no cash, leaving police with little clue and witnesses describing the scene as alarming.
County supervisors schedule a May 5 vote on road bonds after reviewing petitions and signatures. Balloting will occur at designated polling places with voters asked to approve the road financing measure.
Tucson reports delegates to the Democratic state convention will be chosen at the Pima County Democratic committee meeting Wednesday. The plan calls for 78 delegates from Pima County to the state convention in June, with possible support for a Pima County slate to influence nationwide representation. The article also notes the Law Directory of Arizona Democrats and a related event in Phoenix.
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