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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1920
Page
5
Fragmented report ties elk importation and range conflicts to western lands with mentions of National Forest, ranchers, and a postponement of action. It shifts to Phoenix where Prohibition head T Webb moves into new quarters and outlines office setup and duties, including awaiting federal director approval.
Bishee owner Jas. Ambrosky of GoMen Rule store left for supper. Clerk Julius Ross allegedly ran off with funds. Ambrothy alerted LuLu sheriffs. pursuit failed. The proprietor then traced the fugitive to Osborn and the 5 P station where he grabbed him and brought him to Lowell for police.
A fragment reports a justice court proceeding regarding a man detained after disturbance at the border post-war actions. It notes a prosecutor and special judge, a malicious mischief warrant, fines, and warnings to travelers. Army vigilance on draft-age men crossing into Mexico is described, with discharge papers used to verify eligibility.
New York actress Miss M Morgan travels to Tombstone to gather authentic Arizona history for a serial wild west scenario. She plans to base the plot on real landscapes and pioneers, aiming to present a truthful account rather than fake movie settings. The project will involve months of data collection and tours of local sites, including the Oatman Mossback mine and mill construction plans.
Governor E Campbell concludes Washington stay after daytime assurances that western reclamation legislation will pass Congress. He plans to depart for Chicago at 3 pm and reach Phoenix by tonight or Sunday, with unofficial circles noting a possible extraordinary February 2 session being rumored but unconfirmed.
DESK: E W secretary of the Live Stock board departed to join Dr R J Hight state veterinary for the Southwestern Cattle association gathering in Tucson Arizona. The Arizona Cattle Growers meet February 17 to 19 with about 1600 members expected.
A New York dispatch details a looming silver crisis with trillions of dollars in unbacked paper money, rising Oriental demand, and expanded mining in Idaho Colorado and Montana. It notes the risk to U S and Mexican wealth, potential metal shortages, and uncertain future profits for American silver mine owners as global trade shifts and coinage meltings threaten currency stability.
Phoenix report details 1918 19 mine injury and fatality figures across firms including New Cornella Old Dominion Copper Queen Arizona Copper Company Calumet and Arizona Consolidated. It notes 44 728 2429 and 1676 workers with varying fatalities and injuries, plus inspectorate costs and mineral value declines from 1819 to 1818.
TheTholt Foundation faces controversy over alleged daily movements by their attorney during deportation proceedings. The article notes meals planned for defendants, long restaurant bookings, roaming private routes, and overflow rooming arrangements with houses near private handlers.
NY Jan reports show a drop in foreign exchange unsettled silver pricing as large producers reduce influence. Anaconda Copper produced 6 million ounces in 1929 versus 11 million recently, Colorado ores sold on a later basis, while McFadden silver bill faces House opposition.
Phoenix January 23 A new track record for the mile was set at the Arizona State fair grounds by Gene Walker of the Indian motorcycle team who completed the mile in 45.45 seconds, shaving one fifth of a second from Dom Johns's 1916 mark. The report notes early year output curtailment and labor driven mine slowdowns in Verde district. Copper production fell from 7,648,587,000 pounds to 98,209,000 pounds, value drop from 18,919,407 to 98,290,000 dollars, and gold output declined from 5,535,027 to 4,231,000 dollars.
A garbled Arizona notice discusses warrants and interest payments totaling 2, inexact figures. It mentions December and January dates, funds depletion and replenishment, and a system adoption affecting state finances. Core facts are obscured by OCR errors.
Governor Campbell will meet near Wednesday with the Arizona Good Roads association special committee. The group drafted a Tucson convention resolution urging a state session call that includes highway law changes to enable manufacture of road materials by officials to save costs on highway construction.
Fragmented World War II era report describes tanks moving through pine woods near Flagstaff and MazhEn, with 34 men per tank and lumber disrupted. It notes destruction of homes and businesses and references a war context with Germany, in a clipped, distorted telegraph style.
Fragmented OCR text references quarters in a state senate complex, addressing space allocation and cabinet support. It notes concerns about floor space, the new edition, and parliamentary room constraints amid departmental needs. Strong entities include Senate and chambers with implied planning issues.
A garbled report indicates Lowes Freight Rate discussions affecting building materials across Marloova county. The notice mentions disrupted pricing, with references to Tempo Arizona and a traffic department inquiry.
A garbled wire report from Marieoje county cites a 1618 date and a 166i figure, but the Chamber of Commerce and the Bureau of Commerce deny the figures and offer no clear confirmation. The misdated data and unclear origin leave the claim unverified.
Text discusses confusion over the date of a special session. Mentions governor’s return to Phoenix, tentative February 2 window, and possible legislative start on Monday February 2, with activists pressing to set the date amid voter rights concerns.
Distribution notice mentions half a million in state warrants but the wording is garbled. It references a plan to issue or distribute funds, with potential involvement of state officials or departments, though exact dates, amounts, and targets remain unreadable in the OCR snippet.
The text describes a chaotic coverage of a regional election with references to voters, precincts, and a border area. It notes a bond issue with a stated amount of $84,205 and mentions various locations including Cochise, Santa Cruz, and the border region. Names and details are fragmented but center on election drama and a bond measure.
Police investigate possible link between human bones and the nine month old disappearance of Ruben Cervantes, a 26 year old Mexican boy, whose land sale near Chandler in April left him with about $10 000. Authorities say no solid evidence has emerged and the case remains unsolved.
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