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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1920
Page
5
The article describes resumed proceedings in deportation trials against Att. French, noting repeated court reprimands and delays caused by his actions. It details rising county costs near 29,000 and ongoing juror examinations, with uncertainty over prosecution leadership and the impact of French's return on speed and expense.
Stephen Stephenson, attorney for deportation trials, was arrested on a perjury warrant sworn by W. Hillenton after testifying in Superior Court about an interview at Beaton ranch in Sprig Valley regarding juror W. Mannus. He was jailed, posted bond, and released. Perjury proceedings to be pursued when court resumes Monday.
In Phoenix on February 27 state officials warned that delays in funding Near East Relief’s campaign could cost hundreds of lives. Chas Willis urged churches schools and organizations to report pledges to the Phoenix National Bank building to meet urgent needs and save 1000 Armenian orphans.
An East Bisseite event titled Wild and Wooly attracted guests including Hetty and companions. A Congress hotel attache confronted a house detective about Hetty entertaining a woman in her room. The detective approached, opened the door, and found Hetty with a woman. Warnings were issued, and a Western showdown nearly escalated as a revolver was brandished.
A Phoenix article reports a complaint by passengers about the sleeper service to Tucson. The Arizona Corporation Commission urged Southern Pacific to improve handling of the sleeper on No 2, warning a commission order could require the change. The letter to W Wilson in Tucson highlights delays and service flaws.
Father Rousselle announced Douglas will build a Catholic school and convent. The project will use a $20,000 to $40,000 fund, with lots on Seventh Street and east of A Avenue set aside for the site, to match developments in other cities. The plan has been in consideration for years and aims to erect the very best in materials once financing is secured.
Amelia Castro allegedly deceived Micaila Castro about trust and repu tation, leading to her arrest with Francisco Barer ra on adultery charges. The sworn complaint before Justice EH McEschren may be amended to include bigamy allegations against the woman.
The Buena school district No 68 held a national essay contest on The Benefits of an Enlistment in the United States army. First prize went to Pani R. Ranwles, advance to the national contest in Washington. Second prize went to Paul R. Knowles and Louis A. Weer. honorable mentions to George Simmons Marjorie Migins and Thomas Knowles. All prize winners were eighth graders at Buena School.
A telegram from Attorney General Jones to Maine Governor Campbell requests Arizona join Rhode Island in the U S Supreme Court case challenging the federal prohibition amendment. Maine Governor Mittken affirms the move and will provide updates on the Rhode Island suit status.
Washington February 27 George W P Hunt of Arizona was nominated today by President Wilson to be minister to Siam.
In Phoenix on February 28 Governor Campbell urged West Virginia to ratify a Susan B Anthony amendment. The action followed Carrie Chapman Catt’s reading of suffrage history as support for women’s right to vote in Arizona. News notes Hunt Wires Hfe Acceptance and Secretary Lansing’s communication about a possible ministerial appointment to Siam.
West Virginia legislature acts on Friday February 27 to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. Governor and lawmakers are urged to support ratification, extending voting rights to women nationwide.
Phoenix February 27 The importation of Mexican labor to handle cotton picking in border states will continue this year as in the past three years. Laborers are brought in under bond with suspension of literacy tests for immigrants and with per capita tax. Secretary Wilson issued the order February 14 preserving the program. W. H. Knox of the Arizona Cotton Growers Association reports the action and that efforts to secure proper immigration legislation will continue with a bipartisan committee visiting Washington.
Phoenix Feb 27 G W Rays representative of a New York firm says a contract was signed to finish the Giller ple reclamation project on the Gill river southwest of Arlington. Damsite work halted last October due to high waters. About 500000 dollars of work remains. A larger force and more machinery are en route to complete the project within a year with William M Stewie district manager in charge until the superintendent arrives.
Fab 28 The Arizona imne association announced new officers and board of directors. President Mrs Thomas Davenport. vice president Mrs H E Beighton. corresponding secretary Mrs 8 Franklin. recording secretary Mrs J E Hoffman. treasurer Mrs J W Buchanan. Directors include Mrs J W Buchanan, Fred Fleischman, Augusta Schurtz, George Reed, R A Shelton, Thomas E Campbell of Phoenix, T Pollock of Flagstaff, Thomas Cowperthwaite of Warren, Magee of Douglas, B L Moffett, Rollin of Globe, E G Sporieder, Franklin Huffman. Messrs Leo Goldschmidt, George T Purvis and Mise Louise Boehringer of Yuma. Advisory board lists Governor Campbell, Judge Campbell, Judge Sawtelle, Dr Thomas, Charles F Solomon, Dixon Fagerberger of Prescott and B A Packard of Douglas.
The conference will debate convict labor on highways with members of the parole board and governor, considering double time for work, good time adjustments, and whether to publish names of paroles and pardons. The Attorney General’s guidance shapes the discussion and timing.
On Feb 24 women stenographers at the capitol show strong interest in unionizing with the stenographers union. Clerks express that capitol salaries are only slightly higher than downtown pay, with average wages ranging from 125 to 350 dollars monthly and some as low as 110 dollars.
Provisions outline bond limits up to 254,000 dollars and tax exemptions for reclamation ponds. A small fraction of bond value funds advertising and issuance. Receipts from current or future reclamation projects pay principal and interest. Land openings grant veterans a preferred entry right for six days prior to general disposal.
A wire from Maine Governor Milliken to Campbell suggests Arizona will join the U S Supreme Court challenge to a national prohibition amendment. Justice Hughes indicates a preliminary request to include Arizona in the case, with a ruling likely to be sought next Monday, March 1.
Jose Virea, a recent arrival from Old Mexico, perished in the Hotcreek yards Sunday night while attempting to board a westbound train. Discovered near midnight, his right foot crushed and a fatal head wound noted. Authorities set the time frame around 8 to 12:60 o’clock for the incident.
Stirrings show several couples applying for licenses with names including Jami, Wente, Duarte, Parcé, Hammons, Heath, Viet, and Malina among others. The list notes ages from 18 to 28 and various towns such as Bisbee and Pirtleville. A separate incident recalls a cyan catching a moving train and an irrigation splicer accident near Verde, resulting in injuries.
American aviators LM Welf and G I Usher, detained in Nacoze r Sonora for three weeks by Mexican authorities, will be released to return to the United States before next Monday. A release order, tied to the release of their airplanes, was expected today from Mexican officials through Governor de la Mauer ta.
Arizona officials threaten to allow a circus to perform at the fair grounds only if the winter quarters are cleaned up. The cost to tidy the grounds could reach around $1500, with the circus planning to set up by Monday night.
A garbled report notes Moonshine whisky reportedly plentiful in Marion with mentions of Sheriff John and a recent event at the well. It references homemade distilling and a community effort to stop illegal production amid unclear dates and details.
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