Licenses Fight and City Clerk Court Battle in Tombstone
Turbulent dispute over city license forms and authority erupts in Tombstone as McDonald allegedly forged license receipts and withheld records. Officials cite Ordinance No. 7a and Sections 49 50 demanding proper signatures by the mayor and clerk, while McDonald’s possession of licenses and late resignation stir questions of legality and accountability.
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Mepotald
Tombstone
Accort
McDonald ‘S
McDonald
Lcense
Suetewa
Weston
Jnetion
Warmer weather improves grazing across the region
The January report notes unusually warm conditions boosting cattle and sheep ranges, with moisture loss limited and water holes holding but some stock areas suffering from dry forage. Snow varies by district, with some basins near Grand Canyon and Pinto showing patches of snow while others remain scarce, impacting stock and irrigation prospects.
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Oenin
Snem
Grand Canyon
Wiliams
Pinto
Roosevelt
Faker
Chicahas National Forest
Pinal
Globe
Fai Aria
White Mts
Iine
Pinedale
Rancher Dies After Alleged Shovel Blow
Phoenix January 3 A.V. King is accused of striking A. M. Dement on the head with a shovel during a dispute over boundary lines. Dement died next morning at his Glendale home. King, about 26, held in county jail awaiting coroner’s jury verdict on possible murder charges. Dement, 65, claimed a surveyed land strip cut from his ranch. he kept it in cotton.
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Phoenix
Thelr
A.V. King
A. M. Dement
Dement
Glendale
King
Rudd
Dell Thimble
Customs Service Collections At Port In Year 1920
Douglas port reports total year collections 18 024 dollars with 6 head tax payments assessed by immigration and 11 614 54 from duties and other sources. Of 5 576 head tax receipts, 2 480 covered immigrants straight head tax and 2 096 came from alien tourist deposits tied to departure proof. The number paying the 8 head tax at the port is noted. Running customs costs about 10 000 dollars in 1920, leaving collections still above operating expenses.
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Douglas
A. Housel
Immigration Service
Customs Service
United States
Coustas
Department of Commerce
Life of Mexican May Be Saved by Meeting
The state board of pardons and paroles will meet Johunny Yo the day before the scheduled hanging of Pedro Dominguez who faces murder charges. The Mexican embassy in Washington has appealed to Governor Campbell for a sentence commutation. Campbell stated the board has prerogative to act and he will not interfere. Dominguez, a Mexican miner, was convicted in Greenlee County Superior Court for killing another Mexican miner after an alleged altercation. He was granted a December reprieve to January 14 awaiting board action.
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Phounin
Johunny Yo
Pedro Domines
Washington
Campbell
Antonnerd
Arizona
Guvermor
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Dominguez
Governors Office
Minguez
Greenlee County
Theft attempt at house in Bisbee sparks chase
In Bisbee at dawn two Mexicans tried to burglarize a Colorado Street house. Mrs. M F Green, the landlady, and her two sons were at breakfast when one intruder grappled at the door and another sprang through a window, breaking glass and screen while fleeing.
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Bisbee
Jiggerville
M. F. Green
Supervisors Controversy Delays Bond Seating in Mohave County
Delegations from Mohave County Arizona arrived in Kingman amid a fight over seating two newly elected Mohave County Board of Supervisors members. Attorney General Galbraith said bonds must be provided within the legal timeframe and that the delay could be remedied, while county officials refused to relinquish books papers and keys to the incoming board members.
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Phoenix
Mohave County
Arizona
Kingman
Smathy
Nightollay
Bbaeil
Akong
W. J. Galbraith
Twi
Bell
Ile
Galbraith
Kineman
Douglas Accepts New Anto Parking Ground
The report details a new tourist parking ground near the central street park in Douglas. Sparks received the erection contract and plans include fuel stations, washrooms, laundries, toilets, and a 14 by 23 foot two room building, with aims to boost travel from Lordsburg to Deming via the Bankhead Highway.
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Douglas
ANTO
Sparks
Lars
A. Secretars
Feema
Merce
Cillezais
At Lordsburg
Deming
Bankhead
Nail Douglas
Ehawibey
Caramierce
Globe Man Stricken, Dies After Truck Accident
Jane Lewis Roberts, 69, is reported dead after a truck incident on Slesquite street. The Globe man, described as afflicted with heart disease, was thrown from the vehicle and died soon after. The event details are unclear due to faulty OCR, but the fatal outcome and the individuals involved are named.
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Globe
Alleged bootleggers try to destroy evidence in jail stove
BISBEE Jan 6 two prisoners Thomas and Freenga Crouch are held in the city jail on a charge of operating a large still during a raid on a house. They allegedly tried to conceal evidence by moving distilling gear into a jail stove area and removing a piece through cell bars. Federal authorities take over the case as a federal officer heads to the scene to transfer them.
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Kempton
Tuexon
Pardon Bid Grounds Alleged Insanity For Condemned Man
Officials pursue a stay of execution for Dominguez, sentenced to death in Clifton, with requests to cite insanity as grounds for clemency. Governor Campbell granted a prior stay while Manuel Teles of the Mexican embassy seeks intercession through the pardon and parole board. Consul Anaya in Tucson is aware of the case and will present it to authorities.
Cameron to Visit Douglas Amid Busy Schedule
Senator elect Ralph Cameron plans a visit to Douglas soon from New York City. Eli Buxton of the Douglas Chamber of Commerce says Cameron will pursue promises from his campaign, including establishing an army camp in Douglas and road reconstruction across the state. The timeline and reception plans remain uncertain as Globe Construction of a road to the Pioneer district is noted as planned.
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Dobwins
Eva
Ralph Cameron
New York City
Eli Buxton
Douglas ‘Chamber of Commerce and Mines
Buxton
Concert
Cameron
Douglas
Death of A Morales on ranch wagon accident
A Morales was killed Wednesday morning while loading timber on his ranch wagon near Whasua. He fell from the wagon plank, possibly struck by the horses, and died from a broken neck. Authorities seek her husband who was reportedly seen about 24 hours earlier.
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Morales
Usua
T. H. Kenneaster
Cooley
Aziz
Ignacio Gonzales
State tax commission appoints new members in 1921
The State Tax Commission announced a batch of 1921 appointments including Auditor Jessy J. Roger and several county officials. Names listed include Clarence Hoard of Supervisors in Maricopa County and others connected to the board, with immediate public release following the selections.
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State Tax Commission
Mos
Stanley Awr
Ander
Jessy J. Roger
Elale Audi Ountant
Clarence Ie
Maricopa County
Statdyge
Actuaisnion
H Willian
Wood
Raporloniens
Mescal Posession Charge At Slaughter’s Ranch
Police reported two men Robert Valdanade and John Cothaugh were arrested near Slaughter’s ranch with 15 gallons of mescal. They were taken to the charger premises and held for federal authorities, believed to be smuggled from Mexico.
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Pollen Repor
LPM
Berry
Pouslas
Robert Valdanade
John Cothaugh
Mqnor
Slaughter’s Ranch
Mexico
Poller
Blizzard halts electric plant service for week
January storm suspends power as ice clogged the mill race and canal overflowed. Snowland residents faced candle and kerosene lamp use after the electric plant shut down for about a week.
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Snowrlan
Snewtke
Phoenix Woman Held On Narcotics Charge At Border
Dow Hina Filbright of Phoenix was arrested by customs inspectors in Nogales on January 2 for attempting to smuggle a quantity of narcotics from Mexico into the United States. She was held to answer by a U S commissioner.
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Phoenix
Nogales, Ariz
Dow Hina Filbright
Negress of
Mexico
United States
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Jan
Leksaw Meeting
Ben Dunles
Shad Bowyer
Flue Bar Taxtech Company
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Sherif
Fue Bar Company
As Miles
Weman
Daniels
Hoyer
Bowyer
Houglas
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Campe Et MO Mankins
Albert Gom Towel
Jan Vlhamber
Lordebure
Detrue
el Muse
Hawkhead
Amd
Ae Precisione
Theron
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Safe Board of Pardons and Parol
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Ploneer
A. Morales
Whasua
Eros
Blizzard
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