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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1919

Page

2

Arizona Power Firms Fear Law's Operation

Phoenix reports that enforcement of Arizona's electrical construction law could force rebuilding of all transmission and distribution lines and push utilities toward bankruptcy. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. manager HL L Aller warns the state could face severe penalties for noncompliance, while county and state officials study the law's applicability amid a four-year-old statute.

Phoenix Arizona HL L Aller Pacific Gas and Electric Co Aller

Bankhead Highway Route Group to Meet in Washington

The Bankhead Pathfinding Commission, reviewing El Paso to San Diego Los Angeles routes, will meet in Washington on Tuesday July 15 to study maps and questionnaires from their April 2 to May 9 journey. Members include A G Batchelder and M Eldridge with Beasley and J A Rountree sending requests for data from interested parties. A final report to President Plowman will follow, after which a board meeting will set the Pacific Coast route.

Birmingham Ala Bankhead el Paso San Diego Los Angeles Calif City of Washington Messrs A. G. Batchelder American Automobile Association M. Eldridge United States Roads Department Beasley Post Office and Post Roads Committee United States Senate J A. Rountree Bankhead National Highway Association Pacific Coast Commission Wasterton

Governor Campbell Attends American Legion Convention

Phoenix July 9 Governor Campbell will go to Tucson Friday to attend the opening of the American Legion convention. He will be in Tucson one day. His party returned from Prescott Sunday night after a pleasant outing.

Phoenix Campbell Tucson The American Legion Prescott

Miner Carmichael Makes Fast Flying Trip to San Diego

Norman Carmichael a wealthy Clifton Ariz mining man arranged a rush air trip with Mercury Aviation. He flew from Los Angeles to San Diego in about 2 hours 10 minutes round trip, returning before the fastest train could. Carmichael paid $225 for the urgent flight and hinted at more air travel for future dealings.

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Tate Auditor to Run for Gove Bisbee?

Jesse L. Boyce, state auditor and bank comptroller from Phoenix, visited Bisbee with friends and said he would seek the governorship in the coming election. Formerly secretary of the state tax commission and board of equalization, he studied at St. Vincent's college Los Angeles and earned a Bachelor of Science in 1903. He previously served as Coconino county recorder for two terms, lived in Williams, Arizona, moved to Flagstaff in 1907, and was a staunch supporter of Governor Hunt.

Bisbee Jesse L. Boyce Phoenix Los Angeles Coconino County Williams Arizona Flagstafl Hunt

Calles bars liquor sales in Sonora amid unrest

Gen Elias Calles, Sonora governor, explains in Hermosillo that liquor manufacture and sales were halted to curb bootlegging and morale erosion among Yaqui Indians and soldiers. Arrivals from Nogales dispute arrests and executions reports, noting no actual executions yet and ongoing efforts to suppress liquor trafficking amidst tensions with El Universal.

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Legion Post Elects Officers and Plans Convention

The Pima county American Legion post honors fallen, elects officers including president Doe Roberts and appoints delegates for the July 11-12 convention. An executive committee of five covers each service branch. fifteen names will join the charter application as the post promotes a major boxing bout featuring Battling Chico.

Tucson William Dermott Pima County American Legion Morean McDermott Ersnizathyn Mo L. Starkweather Clarence Wakefeld Doe Roberts al Montgomery Hugh Ballinger Prident Heineman Dirk Neilson Frank Collins Howard Reynolds Ed Darnenie Andy Godfrey Clarence Wakefield Ray Martin Rudo’ Jamison Walter Johnson Pat Kean M. L. Starkweather Louis Louis Battling Chico Feath

Bisbee Man Arrested In Robbery And Assault Case

Charles Irwin Crouch, a Bisbee native, is jailed in Eastland Texas on charges of robbery and assault with intent to murder. He was captured in El Paso with a woman who used the alias Helen Dean. They allegedly attacked WH Carter in June, stealing 1200 dollars. Crouch has a long police record, military service, and marital history in Warren District. Authorities in Bisbee and Eastland coordinated to hold them and any funds found.

Sisbee Bisbee Charles Irwin Rouch Snetland el Paso Ola Matheys Helen Dean Enstand WH. Carter Crouch Warren Maud Krump Naco Lowell

Naco hosts oasis kermess with beer sales and cross line access

Officials in Naco Sonora announce a three day kermess Friday through Sunday inviting Americans to attend with measures for beer sales under Hermosillo approval. About 60 barrels of Schlitz beer will be available as proceeds support Hermosillo’s state orphans home. Special crossing permits will be issued for reputable Americans.

Douglas Naco Sonora Frand Kermess Hermosillo Schlitz Beer Sarkais Jose Dominguez Dominguez Kernmess

Tucson Plans Big Legion Meet In Phoenix Era Tone

Tucson readies for Arizona Legion convention with Governor Campbell greetings and a Cross canteen in action. Rumors link Andrew P. Martin to lead as first president, while several county delegations back him. Over 500 veterans expected, events include a boxing bout and a national anthem by Louis Ronstadt.

Tucson Red Cross Campbell Arizona The American Legion Andrew P. Martin Pima County Carl Hayden Martin 340Th Artillery Matting Chico Ralph Lincoln Elysian Grove Moreen McDermott Pont Legion von Kleinsmté University of Arizona Military Plaza Louis E. Ronstadt Delera M. Stoddard Frank Like, Jr Phoenix Tely

Man Shot by Thugs Dies After Glendale Robbery

Margarito Avila said he was robbed of 200 dollars and shot by two highwaymen on the Norton ranch near Glendale. He died in a Phoenix hospital after naming suspects Chomacho and Chappo to officers and the Assistant County Attorney. Four posses hunted the fugitives as officials described one as about 50, tall with a white spot in hair, the other about 21.

Phoenix Phoenix Margarito Avila Norton Ranch Glendale Jarrett Chomacho Assista Phoenix Eaid Avila Avila Chappo

Amarr Cobb 8 Appointed Cement Company Engineer

El Paso July 9 The Southwestern Portland Cement company of El Paso confirms that Lamar Cobb of Clifton Ariz has been made an engineer of the company. He will not locate in El Paso for the present. Cobb is active in Arizona Democratic politics and has twice withdrawn from nomination bids for congress and governor. He is cousin to Zach Lamar Cobb of El Paso now in Washington.

EL Paso Southwestern Portland Cement Company Fl Paso Clifton- Ariz Lamar Cobb Cobb Arizona Tie Zach Lamar Cobb Washinton

General Zogg Dies in Federal Prison Hospital

Douglas July 10 Word reaches here that General Nichol as Sean Zogg is dying in the federal prison hospital on McNeill Island of consumption. Zogg, a notorious figure in Douglas and nearby towns, was sentenced in September to 10 years for aiding Bertholde Huver to evade the selective draft. Previously he served two years in San Quentin on a bad check charge. He claimed the title gestal for himself and was famed for fanciful flights along the coast from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific.

Douglas Nicholas Sean Zogg McNell Island Zogg Bertholde Huver Zags San Quentin Zagg Gulf of Mexico Pacific Une

Nurse Accuses Doctor in Hospital Attack Case

A nurse, Mrs McRae, charges Dr F W Randall, county hospital superintendent, with aggravated assault after he allegedly struck her and pinched her arms. Deputy Sheriff A E Palmer arrested Randall following a complaint to Justice M J Donahue. Preliminary hearing not yet set, likely after deportation matters.

Douglas Jay F. W. Randal Sherff A. E. Palmer Randall A. McRae Justice of the Peace M. J. Donahue Salt Bowman

Arizona Society of Public Accountants Formed Last Night

The Arizona Society of Public Accountants was organized at a Phoenix banquet with 16 charter members. Officers elected for the year include W. H. Plunkett president, J. W. Wagner vice president, J. M. Lawton secretary, H. W. Routree treasurer, A. W. Crane, T. C. McNeil trustees, all of Phoenix or nearby cities. The group aims to unite Arizona accountants, promote standards, safeguard interests, advance accountancy, support education, and foster professional fellowship.

Arizona Society OF Public Accountants Phoenix Arizona Socety of Public Accountants Arizona Elub W. H. Plunkett Troenix J. W. Wagner J. M. Lawton Tucson HW. Routtree A. W Crane T. ¢. McNeil Douglas Agrcement State of Arizona

Gila Diversion Dam Under Way at Gila Bend

Reports from Arlington say the Gila Bend diversion dam project by the Gila Bend Water Company is progress, with concrete piles driven to bedrock though borings skip depth. The dam across the Gila River will irrigate Santa Fe scrip lands, led by Gillespie and Smith of Tulsa with W M Ledbetter and Co of Los Angeles as contractors under engineer W H Speer.

Arlington Gila Bend Gila Bend Water Company Gillespie and Smith Tulsa Oklahoma Gila River Santa Fe Scrip Land Hes W. M. Ledbetter and Co Los Angeles W. H. Speer

Bisbee Removal and Sacramento Hill Progress

Rapid progress reported on Bisbee Removal with Sacramento Hill, noting April extraction of 17,000 cubic yards. In copper mining news, the Dallas shaft of the Copper Queen mine will be enlarged to five compartments, signaling expansion plans.

Sacramento Hill Dallas

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