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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1920
Page
3
Senator Pittman explains that under the Pittman act silver bullion is paid at one dollar per ounce for pure silver and that bullion containing small gold or other metals is still accepted. He warns against misreadings and urges public correction to prevent price manipulation and repeal efforts.
W. W. Beck, long known as Cyclone Hill in Arizona, arrived in Douglas on Friday night and yesterday recalled his Cochise county days. A former Indian fighter, trader, miner, justice of the peace, and politician, he has moved to Prescott in 1910 to mine in Yavapai county and notes he has shed his title of Cyclone Bill but is now often called Colonel due to recent mining ties.
Tucson reports the death of Durand Stebbins, a pioneer of Apache Camp and the oldest Mexican resident in the area. He helped freight transport for camps around Apache for many years, alongside EO Stratton, Bob Leatherwood, and Geexeman, and was said to be over ninety. Al James remains as the last of the old pioneers at Dally Arizona camp.
In Benson, June 14, officials announced conversion of Benson High School into a vocational school. Principal W. Crumly and Charles C. Cash met R. H. Biome in Phoenix to plan a new agricultural building, expanded facilities, and enhanced athletic programs with a motto of state championship prospects next year.
Night marshal Enoch Wilson and deputy sheriff Jimmie Donnelk stopped a bootlegging run on the road between here and Hor brook. Three carloads of whiskey were seized from two Studebakers and one Cole Eight loaded with wet goods. A car valued at $35,000 is jailed in Holbrook county jail and the three cars valued at $9,000 will be confiscated and sold. The arrested men say the whiskey came from Mexico and was bound for Reno where they had a prearranged contract.
F McMurray Sawyer, a Los Angeles architect, promotes a new Sawyer System using hollow wall concrete slabs to erect houses with 25 percent lower production costs. He plans a Phoenix plant to supply these materials, asserting the method requires no skilled labor and enables self construction for moderate earners facing high costs. The system has been tested from Seattle to Texas and aims to ease Arizona’s housing problem.
Judge W H Sawtelle sentenced John Colleran an alleged still operator to four years in Leavenworth and a $4000 fine in a federal case. Co defendant Frank McCain A McConnell await separate sentencing on charges of illegal distilling apparatus possession and operation. The proceeding followed a BisbeeDouglas highway accident involving local travelers.
The state board of examiners reported no drop in applicants for teachers certificates in Athens due to salaries. Ninety applicants from across the state sat last week's examination. The board will publish the names of successful candidates in a few days.
Phoenix June 16 six women prisoners convicted of offenses were escorted by women officers including a deputy United States marshal and two guards. The group traveled to Canon City Colorado with Mrs F A Geage and Miss Gladys Smily among the guards.
New York June 14 William G McAdoo former secretary of the treasury and Mrs McAdoo arrived back from a trip and stated it had no political significance. He announced he will not attend the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco.
June 15 in Judge Lyman's division of the Superior Court D J Mc Cauley sues EE Jackson for 6900 asserting a Riverside Park agreement gave him half the profits of a summer season Mc Cauley says he left Los Angeles for Phoenix to work but Jackson repudiated the deal and refused employment The filing outlines a 5000 claim for half of a season's assets
Tucson June 14 Deputy United States Attorney James M. Treahey left Saturday night for Phoenix with six federal prisoners. The prisoners are all women and were guarded by his wife and daughter as no men guards accompany them. They will be turned over to a special women deputy U S marshal in Phoenix for transfer to the Colorado state penitentiary at Canyon City Colorado.
Thomas Maddock, state engineer, released details of Mohave county road projects funded by $300,000 in bonds. Six projects will run east and west through the county from Kingman toward the Bigandy area and Bullhead Williams river corridor, extending toward Phoenix along the Arrowhead trail.
Cowboys drift into Prescott as contestants from near and far gather for the Frontier Days contests set for July 2 3 4 and 5. Prescott’s reputation for fair treatment draws a large field this year, aiming for the most entrants in the history of the organization.
The Arizona Corporation Commission will suspend hearings in July and August. Secretary announced two commissioners will be away on business for parts of the summer and Chairman Betts cannot yet assume duties, making hearings impractical during the vacation period.
Miami June 14 James C. Quinn alleged leader of a burglary ring operating in the district recently was sentenced in the superior court this morning. He receives one year in the state prison dating from June 4.
The office of Secretary of State Mit Simms reports that May motor vehicle fees totaled 698.75 dollars, covering 124 registrations and 82 transfers. Maricopa County again led in registrations with 37, and the year to date total stands at 176qa dollars.
Arizona commission grants a special rate of 912 cents from Jerome Junction to Clarkdale to move 1700 tons of Jerome smelter machinery, replacing the former 271 2 cent rate. Also noted is the Burnt Ranch Cattle company sale of 510 head of yearling and two-year-old steers and heifers in Kansas City for over 50,000 dollars, described as the largest shipment of this group to date.
Nogales, June 14. State official Maddock has presented to the Santa Cruz county highway commission an agreement covering the first section of the Nogales Fairbanks highway from Cochise to Sonoita. Plans and specifications are issued. The project is divided into sections with orders for contractors and sales, outlining expected completion and work scope.
Phoenix faces a marked rise in gasoline prices as stations report heavy demand and supply difficulties. Despite fears, the move is blamed on limited California deliveries and reliance on distant mid continent sources, with a daily city-wide gasoline spend estimated at about $5009.
Phoenix dispatch reports jurors could not agree on Walter S. Ingalls case after six hours wait. A new trial is planned immediately as the War Department division reassesses vocational training for disabled ex-service men. Rowien to act as local agent.
June 16 Douglas report says Joana Berlige tried crossing the border with eight pints of mescal concealed in a dress contraption and was arrested by Customs Inspector Hatcher. Ramona Quiltra followed, attempting to smuggle a pint of white mule, and was arrested by Inspector Kelly. Both await hearings before Judge W. C. Jack with a $100 fine or 100 days in jail. Both are in the city jail.
June 17. Sonora Day Leader General Francisco Mazon, a noted prohibitionist, sought his private Agua Prieta car used by Adolfo de la Huerta, governor of Sonora, to Mazatlan and Congress in Mexico City. The vehicle, once returned by Gen Manuel M. Flores’ trusted custodian, was found with tequila from Mazatlan and led to the custodian's arrest.
Five veterans under treatment in local sanatoriums will take up homesteads in the White Mountains of Arizona. Otto Hayes leads the group departing El Paso for Silver City by train and then overland by horse and burro. They will carry full camping and hunting gear for land selection.
June 17 dispatch reports Adjutant General Walter Ingalls stating federal spending on militia. Colonel Ingalls pushes requisition for Phoenix cavalry troop, including 32 horses to be quartered at state fair grounds and six months of supplies totaling oats hay salt vinegar straw shoes coal veterinary items and a three ton truck.
June 17 Tucson Judge Cowan fined his daughter Edith E Tompkins ten dollars for exceeding the speed limit. She was arrested by Captain Wharton while driving with two friends on North Sixth avenue at 28 miles per hour. she sent a payment by check after the call.
A Phoenix report notes that cement bridge and highway construction nationwide is slowed by railroad car shortages. State highway departments and the state corporation commission are seeking car supply to cement plants, with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington tackling freight congestion as the first step.
R B Walton of Winslow chamber of commerce promotes a gigantic reclamation enterprise to irrigate 100000 to 158000 acres of fertile river lands in Navajo County. The project centers on Winslow and includes Sunset and Gingham where Mormons irrigated the Little Colorado 49 years ago.
In Agua Prieta a grave is marked as a wind gust toppled a barrel where three children played. A girl holding a baby was injured after the barrel toppled, breaking an arm and wounding her side while another child suffered minor injuries. One child carried the baby, and a stiff gust caused the accident.
A four year old boy named Aleno Anada slipped into a Phoenix canal and drowned after being pulled under by the current. Deputy Sheriff Jose Annds reported the incident to authorities as the search for the body continued without success.
In Phoenix on June 17 E. R. Chibers raised sheep in Navajo county, sheared in Maricopa, and sold in Yavapai, leading to tax assessments in all three counties. The state tax commission seeks county assessor cooperation to allocate Yavapai taxes among the counties where the sheep were raised, sheared, and sold, with Chibers to file affidavits detailing sheep numbers per county and the months of each assessment.
In Phoenix on June 17, Aravalpa Leasing Co officials told the state tax commission they face a double valuation for Grand Reef mine in Graham County. The asset value started at 200000, was cut to 114000 by the county board, with a further reduction sought to 100000. The mine, once owned by the John W. Mackay estate, is 40 miles from the railroad and reportedly producing ore at a loss. the commission took the case under advisement.
Andres Marinio, described as a sorrowful yet wiser Mexican, bought a gallon of mescal for 20 dollars to attend a dance. He was arrested for disturbing the peace and liquor possession, pled guilty in Justice Court, and paid 25 dollars in county fines after the event in Maricopa County.
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