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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1920

Page

6

Criminal Calendar Opens With Leybas Verdict In July Session

In the brief July term of Superior Court a jury found Romulo Leybas guilty of attempted murder for an alleged drunken fight in Bibbee. He was accused of shooting Teodoro Granillos and Jesus Granillos, both wounded in the head by a 43 caliber revolver. The court then excused the jury for the term as two more cases were pending and sent a juvenile matter to the juvenile branch. A special venire list named numerous residents for duty. Later, Prisoner No. 5175 Miguel Nunez died when TNT explosion at the Miami highway work site killed him and another prisoner Miranda.

Romulo Leybas Munier Bibbee Leybas Teodoro Granillos Jesus Granillos Faher Lockwood Te Superior Court Phoenix Miami Miguelo Nunez Miranda State Florence Dan Batley

Mexico Needs Nogales Mining Revival Push

In Nogales Mexico on July 12 the Chamber of Commerce joined mining expert Charles Butera of New York and San Francisco to promote reviving abandoned mines across the country to spur silver coinage. Butera argues restoring the mint plan would produce immense silver. He notes his mining interests span Mexico, Salvador, and Nicaragua and highlights cyanide reduction methods. He calls for small change and "hard money" for Mexico.

Nogales Arie Chamber of Commerce Charles Buters New York San Francisco Mexico Batutera Salvador Nicaragua Oves

Arizona crop report shows expected acreage declines this year

July preliminary estimates from the Arizona Bureau of Crop Estimates project 7,099 acres of corn and 12,0100 acres of wheat? and 40,000 acres of grain sorghum in 1920. Compared with last year, corn down about 2,000 acres, sorghum down 15,000. other crops largely unchanged. Condition of corn at 94 percent of normal as of July 1, with various readings for grain sorghum, white potatoes, cotton, barley, alfalfa, oats, and wheat. figures shown for July 1, 1919 in parentheses.

Thornix Arizona Lomal Offic Bureau of Crop Estimates

Abscess Removed From Childs Brain By Army Surgeons

In Nogales Arizona on July 14 doctors Majors D W O'Donnell and J M Perrine at St Josephs hospital removed an abscess from two year old Ivan Varcenas son of Astol Cardenas after ear trouble. The delicate operation took about twenty minutes and proceeded well according to the base hospital staff at Camp Stephen D Little.

Nogales Ariz St Joseph's Hospital Ivan .Varcenas Astol- Cardenas Astoltican Presidente Mundipal Sonora D. W. O'Donnell J. M. Perrine Camp Stephen D. Little

Cattlemen Seek Relief From Sonora Export Duty

Cattlemen and buyers in Santa Cruz county urge Sonora authorities to reduce the heavy export duty on cattle. About 12 per head is charged locally, with thousands of Sonoran cattle awaiting the American market but no sale prospects under current rules. Officials fear disruption to trade and price impacts.

Nogales, Arie Santa Cruz County Sonora Omal

Tourist crushed as Ford overturns near Kingman

In Arizona on a Sunday near Kingman a Ford overturned killing Mrs Henry Opte and injuring others. The driver, a son and another rider survived with minor injuries while a mother and child in the rear seat were rescued. the mother died within a half hour from a fractured skull and other injuries.

King Ariz Henry Opte Ford Kingman Ogle Ton Beyong

Attempted murder near Copper Queen project in Bisbee

July 12 Frank Simonds Copper Queen Mining Company chief watchman escaped four gunshots while near the concentrator under construction for Don Luis. Watchman Angus Arbuckle reported suspicious men near the plant. shooters fled into darkness after the volley.

Roberts admits two counties lost in bid for governor

C M Roberts a Democratic candidate for governor says he did not campaign with crowds. He skipped Frontier Day in Prescott, noting crowds in Mile High City seemed there for festivities not politics. He forecasts losing only two counties Mitt/Stums Graham and Malforg Windsor and will return to his home county after visiting Prescott Jerome.

Phoenix C. M. Roberts Roberts Prescott Mile High City Politiles Roberta Stums Graham Winsor Yuma Roberts Jeft North Jerome

Stanford Challenged to State Position on Issues by Ramsdell

Ramsdell sends letter to Judge RC Stanford of Phix asking the Maricopa county Democratic senate hopeful to state his views on key topics. He cites two rival candidates labeled progressive and radical and urges clear positions on government ownership of utilities, railroad control, anti injunction law, meatpacking regulation, and eight hour workday with overtime rules.

Stanford Ramsdell Tucson W. R. Ramsdell RC. Stanford Phix Maricopa County United States Estes Democratic Party of Nia Wate

Ship Cantaloupe Crop Phorlix Forecast Update

Weather favorable for the next week will allow thinning of cantaloupes in the Salt River valley. About 1400 carloads expected to be shipped, with 446 carloads already sent. The report notes 87 cars shipped yesterday and 118 on Saturday.

Phorlix Salt River Valley

Douglas to Phoenix road race proraise

A Douglas based motor club plans a road race from Douglas to Phoenix during the Arizona state fair in November. Phoenix entrants are expected in large numbers and Douglas and Veaturen riders may also participate. The club will vote on definite steps at its next meeting and push the proposal to the state air committee.

Dougt Douglas E1lis Wilson Phoenix Bet Goodsell Stepe Arizona

CROSS-COUNTRY HIKERS MAKE LONG WALK TO CHICAGO

Mrs EB Levi and sister Halle Ward, aged 27 and 19, trek from Los Angeles to Chicago on foot. They stopped in Tucson to visit a husband tied to aviation service. They travel with a gallon canteen and a feather revolver, plan to reach Lincoln highway by 28, resist farmhouses when possible, and pay for all food.

EB Levi Halle Ward Los Angeles Chicago Tucson Lavi U.S. Aviation Services Aberdine Washington Sheriffs Office Babee Lincoln Highway Lee

Arizona Mines Valued Down Amid Copper Market Shifts

The state tax commission reports Arizona mine valuations at 389029.98 reflecting a drop from last year’s 23 million dollar base. Several properties gained or lost value as the copper market affected operating and nonoperating mines in the Phoenix area, with the Calumet and Arizona, United Verde, Ray Consolidated, Miami Copper and New Cornelia properties showing varied figures.

Phoenix Jay Nation of Arizona Neleve Glade-Miam Calumet and Arizone Warren United Verde Copper Company United Verde Extension Ray Consolidated Milami Copper Company New Cornetta

Three Stage Lines Plan Miami Consolidation

Globe reports three stage lines will operate to Miami as part of a consolidation effort. Frhoentx notes construction of a large gypsum plant has begun and is slated for completion by September 15.

GLOBE Miami Frhoentx Kypsum

Not Guilty Plea In Prohibition Mash Case

Dennis Gleeson pleaded not guilty before U S Commissioner John B Henke to a national prohibition violation charge. He posted $750 bond and awaits district court action after discovery of about 50 gallons of mash at his Clarendon avenue home. Prohibition director Webb stresses law targets home brewers with penalties up to three thousand dollars and two years imprisonment.

Phoenix Dennis Gleeson John B. Henke U. S Vaulted States District Court Gleason Clarendon Avenue Henke W. T. Webb Faiit Webb Webo

Many School Buildings To Be Put Up In Arizona

Arizona sees a broad school construction program this summer. The University of Arizona builds a boys dormitory at 130000 dollars and four new buildings for the school of the deaf and dumb. High schools, grammar schools, primary schools, and additions to a negro school are planned, with totals in the hundreds of thousands across Casa Grande Jerome Peoria Warren Solomonville Flagstaff Tempe Parker Mesa Wickenburg Kyrene Somerton and other localities.

Arizona Phoena University of Arizona Ie School of the Deaf and Dumb Im Phenix Igh Casa Granite Jerome Peoria Warren Solomonville Flagstaff Teron Arizona Normal Tempe Schook Parker Mesa Wickenburg Kyrene Tempe Graite Somertom

Local Heat Reports In Nogales Unlikely To Reach 120 Degrees

Reports of extreme heat in Nogales are exaggerated rumors. Weather officials say temperatures have not exceeded 106 degrees despite nearby forest fires. Pre-rain conditions and upcoming downpours are expected to bring relief once the monsoon arrives.

Nogales

Vasquez Brothers Harvest Record Potatoes Near St David

San Pedro Valley sPUDS Vasquez Brothers of St David report excellent yield from four acres. They harvested and sold about 30 sacks with 200 sacks more to dig and a return of 460 dollars per acre. Alvah Penn reports heavier yields and larger potatoes than ever before and notes strong local demand.

San Pedro Valley Spuds Vasquez Brothers St. David Alvah Penn

Fire Rages Through Grover Canyon Destroying Homes

Glove canyon fire wipes out more than 10 houses in Grover canyon near Miami. Loss about 30000 dollars. Cause traced to an overheated stove. Red Cross oversees relief as volunteers struggle against high winds and low water pressure. Hundreds of families displaced, many workers saved from shacks amid refugee-like scenes.

GLOBE Gro_ver canyon Red Cross Tloken Grover Canyon Miami Volunteer Fire Department of Inspiration Cooper Company Iferno Lower Miami Here

Obregon and Campbell Hope for Improved Mexico US Ties

General Obregon and Arizona Governor Campbell spoke at a Nogales barbecue hosted by the Nogales Chamber of Commerce. About 500 residents from Nogales and Sonora attended. Obregon voiced hope for closer U S Mexico relations and regional development, while Campbell urged friendship to overcome past friction and support Obregon as Mexico’s leader potential.

Nogales Mexico United States Arizona General Obregon Thomas E. Campbell Chamber of Commerce Sonora la Casita Guernor Campbell Obregon

Army Officer Fined on Child Assault Charge

Inte Colonel EL H Hartnett of Douglas was fined 3125 in Tucson on a charge related to striking a child months earlier. The plea shifted from aggravated battery to assault, with Hartnett claiming he only shook the child after a stick was thrown at them while driving with three children in the car.

Tucson EL H. Hartnett Douglas Jude Hartnett Martiett Wig A. Harel Ufareq Talied Lim

Republicans to Hold Convention in Prescott Next Thursday

State party leaders announce a Republican convention to gather input from every county and name a full slate of state officers from governor downward. A. M. Sam Jes, chairman, urges every Republican to attend and participate, stressing inclusive invitation to all supporters.

Phoenix Prescott Republic A. M. Sam Jes Douglas

Business Prospects in Mexico Improve Nogales

July 12 business prospects in Mexico improve says Le Hostetter United States consular service at Hermosillo who arrived in Nogales yesterday The new regime is earnestly stabilizing the national government and its efforts are bearing fruit day by day Hostetter declares the great goal of the new Mexican government is to win complete recognition from the United States government

Nogales Mex le Hostetter Timbay United States Consular Service Hermoasiio Hosteller United States

Body of man killed in 400 foot fall to be taken to state capital

The body of Nntanio FL Salcide, killed when a forest patrol airplane plummeted 400 feet near Altumnas, California, will be transported to Phoenix for burial. Relatives received word from Rockwell Field on July 14.

Phoenix Nntanio FL Salcide Forest Patrol Altumnas Calif Rockwell Field Suleido

Notice for Publication Mary Guess Homestead Claim Arizona

Department of the Interior Land Office at Phoenix publishes that Mary Guess of Box 1944 Bishop Arizona filed intent to prove up a homestead claim for the W 1/2 Se 1/4 and S E 1/4 S E 1/4 section 15 Township 28 range 22E G and SRM Meridian. Proceeding set before James Alison US Commissioner on August 7. Witnesses include George W Keithley Robert L Johnson Peter Crane William Davis. First publication July 11 1920.

Phoenix Arizona Mary Guess Box Bishop G & Srm & Meridian Elatin James Alison George W. Keithey Box 24 Ite Due Robert L Johnson Lewis Spritien Peter # Crane Birbee Willam +Davis Tombstone Amasea

Land Office Notice of Indemnity Land Selections

State of Arizona under the act of June 4 1929 filed in the U S Land Office school indemnity lands selections. Protests or contests on any tract may be transmitted to the General Land Office during five weeks after publication. Dated Phoenix July 2 1929. CHAS. B K MARSHALL Register SCOTT WHITE Receiver. First publication July 13 1920.

Chas. BE. Marshall Register Arizona Act of Congress Phoenix Chas. BK. Marshall Register Scott White

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Frank Zaye McNeal Sant Hawkins F. M. Byrd T. Bryan Bruce Stephermon J. W. Childers Ho A. Clark A. Fleischer Hugh E Conton Dos A.A. Worthington R. D. Jayne WH. Thomas Wm. Norman Lowell J. M. Burns Warren ©. le Bandiers, of Tombstone, R. J. Gichardson, of Cochise; W. H. Miller Fairbank Herbert Warmington Warry Hummer Ed W. Stevens M & Krebs Dan Grant Wm. E. Irwin Pierre Felix Mariotte BFL Millard Diratio Angeler Wilves Geo Dawn of Finn Turns Over Watchman Campbell Department of the Interior Usted States Land Office
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