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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1920

Page

6

Orin Zumwalt Wins County Scholarship

Orin Zumwalt a Willcox high school graduate has won Cochise county scholarship at the University of Arizona. The $50 award covers room board and tuition for the coming year. President von KleinSmid notified the recipient by letter this week.

Orin Zumwalt Willcox Haz Cochise County University of Arizona Zumwalts Laiid Zumwalt von KleinSmid Uniersity Pew Aio

Nogales Leader Charged in Garbanzo Smuggling Case

Julio Pina, president of Nogales Sonora chamber of commerce and head of Pina & Co., is accused by Mexican authorities of defrauding export taxes by smuggling four carloads of garbanzo beans and hides across the Nogales border. He is reported to be a fugitive in Nogales, Ariz after arriving from Guaymay, possibly acting without Mexican customs knowledge. Pina has long allied with Nogales Ariz officials to foster cross border trade.

Nogales Julio Pina Sonora Pina Guaymay Chamber of Commerce Ariz

Major Kelly to Attend Democratic Convention in San Francisco

Major George Ur. Kelly plans to leave tonight for Tucson to meet Mrs. Kelly who has visited her daughter Mrs. Rawlins of Globe for seven weeks. From Tucson they will go to Los Angeles for a week before Major Kelly attends the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco convening June 28.

Douglas George Ur. Kelly Tucson Kelly He Rawlins Globe Los Angeles San Francisco

Large Still Captured Near County Hospital Douglas

On Thursday afternoon Deputy sheriffs broke up a white mule factory one mile north of the county hospital, allegedly operated by Charles Lundie. About seven gallons of questionable beverage were seized and the still was driven to town by the raiders. The prisoner escaped during the search for liquor, slipping away through brush and weeds, as officers conducted a wide round-up for violators of the Prohibition law in Sulphur Springs valley.

Gundle Aquor McDonald Spring Valley

Mexicans Plan Local Club To Bind Friends

At Agua Prieta and Douglas a large meeting discussed forming a social club led by Alfonso Pesquiera and Yuado Soto. A $5,000 capital was subscribed to build a club house with ball room lounge smoking billiard room and buffet to foster friendly ties between Americans and Mexicans along the border.

Douglas Customs House Agua Prieta Alfonso Pesquiera Yuado Soto Lkely Clube Simiar Nogales Pointe Agua Hrieta United States

Med Autoists Face Off Before City Court

June 14 report from Tucson notes automobilists cited for headlight glare after new ordinance. Ajo to New Cornelia copper shipments linked to embargo lift. 22 to 55 cars involved with claims of lens issues and timing. Total value exceeds one million dollars across several shipments by New Cornelia Costron.

Tucson Cornelia Newlaw

Call Convention Aims To Rebuild Mining Industry

Denver attracts the American Mining Congress for November 15 18 to discuss postwar conditions labor relations and the tax program affecting mining and waste industries. Officials say the conference will invite national and state bodies to join in talks on industry stabilization living costs and a truce to speed production with participation by employers labor leaders and government officials.

American Mining Congress Denver Colo Indus Capi

Santa Cruz Hog Co Sells Stock in Nogales

The Santa Cruz Hog Company reports ready sale for stock after organizing locally. It closes a deal taking over the Pate Kitchen ranch with hogs and improvements, with Kentucky buyers considering remaining stock. Officers urge locals to apply soon as the venture is expected to bring stability and profit to Nogales.

Santa Cruz Hog CO Capt 3 Kentucky Make & Steel Nogales

State Supervisors to Convene in Douglas in July

State supervisors from Arizona counties will meet in Douglas in late July, with 60 to 70 officials expected. Attendees include supervisors, clerks, county engineers, and state tax officials. Local commerce leaders promised entertainment and a luncheon for the gathering.

Douglas Chas St Roberts Supervivors Willcox Atizona Bet Gweth

Edwards and McAdoo Edge in Local Democratic Contest

Edwards narrowly led McAdoo in a preferential ballot held Saturday at Boyd's Drug Store under Cochise County Democratic Central Committee oversight. Few Democrats voted, and the tally recorded for transmission lists Meade Sak, Marshall Hraa, Cox Tuimer, and Gilmore, among others, with values noted as part of the official county report.

Sae Boyd Char Thwarts Meade Wale Marshall Sis Cox Tuimer Gilmore

Two Democratic Aspirants Open Coast Quarters

San Francisco June 15 head quarters opened for the nation convention with offices for Uni or Robert L. Owen and Governor Jamis M. Cox of Ohio. E. H. Moore arrives as national committeeman guiding pre convention campaign as attendees discuss chairmanship and rest of resolutions. Peggy details about appraising lands and state loans follow with references to Cochise, Santa Cruz and Pima counties and grazing land conditions.

San Francisco Demoen Robert L. Owen Obelalies A. Miten Jamis M. Cox Ohio E. H. Moore Batsbridge Colby Off Wate District of Columbia United States Carter Glass Virginia J. Brace Kremer Servo County Mahway Sieboth

Roeser Suspect Alibi Claimed After Jail Time

Nogales June 14 Two Mexicans Manhe Vira and Jesus Ameseua were arrested by Nogales police on identifications related to a Patagonia merchandise store robbery. They were released by Alberto Fisneroa after telegraphic advice from acting Governor Banta mente. Telegrams say Arrizu was a former Carranza paymaster jailed at Hermosillo when the robbery occurred. Amesella allegedly worked as a Hermosillo telegraph operator and was in Nogales at the time.

Nogales Manhevira Jesus Ameseua Sonora Threse Patagonia Alberto E. Fisneroa

Burglars Enter Hustines Store at Red Rock

Burglars forced entry into the Hustines store at Red Rock on June 14 and helped themselves to groceries. The post office is located in the Hustre and a couple of dollars in the US were taken. A cap and about $10 in groceries and goods vanished. Sheriff Hall rushed to Red Rock after the report but left with no trace of the criminals.

Florence Hustines Red Rock Hustre Sher’ Hall

Bisbee’s Founding Pioneers Recall Early Mining Days

A Douglas contingent led by H. C. Stillman arrived in Bisbee forty years ago to establish the mining camp. They built the first frame house, and Stillman’s son Ben became Bisbee’s first white child born there. Stillman later became Douglas secretary and a Republican figure while recalling Indian attacks and the challenging early days that formed Cochise County’s hill town.

Bisbee H. C. Stillman Douglas Louis Williams Jack Evarts Marshall Mitchell A. c. McLean Martin and Ballard San Francisco California Biabes Hill City Stillman Ben Arizona Florence Doug Business Men's Protective Association Old Cochive Douglas Dispatch

Lon Harmon Not Yet Candidate for Governor

Lon Harmon says he will not become a governor candidate for now. Friends in Texas say he is focused on a major Texas project and not politics. He left for the Texas field and denies any firm plan to run, calling a prior dispatch a joke by friends.

Pho Lon Harmon Texas Harmon

Polluted Creek Spite Charge Involving Utah Kane County

June 14 claim arouses both states as Utah officials are urged to act over Kane County cattle depositing dead animals in Kanab Creek, the sole water source for Fredonia Arizona. The Arizona grazing tax law sparked protests from Utah stockmen, and an appeal seeks Utah county authorities to address alleged pollution tied to grazing fees and untaxed livestock.

Phoenix Kanab Creek Fredonia el Tven Kane Utah Arizona Wil E. Jones Shields Bob Linger Jones Kane County

Aviator Nabs Under Scrutiny in San Antonio Case

Douglas and San Antonio report show William MacKenzie, claimed aviator, accused of bilking Red Cross with a fake plane wheel and El Paso ticket. Department of Justice letters and Savoy Hotel registration tie him to France service claims. Authorities plan medical examination to assess his mental state.

San Antonio Douglas Housel Customs Department of Justice Wiliam MacKenzie Bisbee The Savoy France MacKenzie Savoy Hotel

State seeks federal signature for 1.1 million road aid

F Holmquist assistant state engineer travels to Washington to obtain secretary of agriculture approval for federal aid project agreements releasing 1.1 million for Arizona road construction. Projects include Waikren son highway segments in Pima and Cochise counties and Clifton-Franklin road. If approval delayed, Holmquist may next go to Albuquerque or Washington, aiming to secure funds before fiscal year end.

U.S Phoenix Juon F. Holmquist Washingon Secretary of Agriculture Arizona Pima County Cochise County Superior-Miami Clifton-Franklin Lentire State Highway Department Washington

Kid Lee Arrested On Bribery Charge In Night Captain Case

Kid Lee was arrested in Tucson on a charge of attempting to bribe Officer Wharton related to the She Luxe operation. He was arraigned in justice court by Deputy Ellie Bush, with attorney consent for a demurrer due next Tuesday. Evidence from the investigation of Law's resort influenced new processings by Assistant County Attorney Frawley.

Kid Lee Officer Wharton Tucson Tue RM Lee Wharton Justice Court Ster Jit Ellie Bush Bis Lee Frawley Law Rouse

Tax Assessment Hearing Planned in Coconino County

Phoenix June 13 The state tax commission is set to hear taxpayers from Coconino County today on county assessments. J D Trunn county assessor and a group of residents are expected to appear before the commission to present their case.

Phoenix State Tax Commission Coconino County J.D. Trunn

Mine Survey Approved at Pinal County Arizona

June 15 disclose surveys of mining claims owned by G. Shilding and S. L. Cavanaugh in the Mineral Creek district, Pinal County, Arizona, have been approved, according to the surveyor general's office.

3. G. Shilding SL. Cavanaugh Mineral Creek Pinal County Arizona Surveyor General’s Office

National Committee Officials Arrive for Keynote Speech

E G Hoffman secretary of the national committee arrived today and Wilbur W Marsh treasurer of the national committee is scheduled to arrive tonight for the keynote event.

E.G. Hoffman National Committee Wilbur W. Marsh

Two Negro Suspects Sought in West Van Buren Double Murder

June 13 Phoenix reports two posses hunt for two black men believed linked to the Sunday night murders of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Erhardt at 1923 West Van Buren. Suspects reportedly in a stripped Ford seen near Congress Junction with lights out. sightings recalled near Hillside. Police continue rounds along with rail line witnesses as they pursue leads to capture.

Phoenix Jacob Erhardt Las West van Buren Street Congress Juncton Fuutine Hillside G. HL. Hansen Congress Junction Mr Hansen

Salary Increase Bill Gains Force Amid Supporters Bet

The Mohave Yavapai and Cochise Counties committee behind a nonpartisan effort for teachers proposes an initiative. They report strong backing and petitions with many signatures, aiming to place the measure on the next general election ballot.

Mhgenin Mohave Yavapai Cochise

Phoenix Organizes Mit R Governor Campaign Club

Phoenix, June 14 The first Mit Line for governor lab was organized by representa tives from vss and profession in Arizona attended. Initial steps in organizing the Sims toom for governor were taken Wednesday evening when many supporters met in the courthouse and outlined plans for a campaign. Phoenix will be the campaign headquarters and the club organized will be the pattern by which other clubs will be formed in leading cities of the state Saturday.

Phoenix Fordovernor Lab Vss Arisona Sims Toom Court House

Assessments Due On Salt River Project Lands

About 200 tracts totaling thousands of acres face back assessments under the Salt River project. Secretary Henshaw of the Water Users' association warns that unless fees are paid soon lands will be sold at public auction per the organization’s bylaws. Tracts range from one to 160 acres.

Yuma Gariz Periel Valley Association Phoenix Salt River Project Henshaw Water Users’ Association

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