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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1920
Page
1
A major blaze at J G Alvarez No 3 warehouse in Nogales gutted interiors storing garbanzo beans insured at 12 per sack and sugar, with damage pegged around 200000 to 300000 dollars. Firefighters fought parasitic fumes requiring gas masks as tarred stock and fumigation contributed to destruction.
Mexican immigration officials at Juarez ordered to forbid laborers crossing into the United States for work. The governor of Chihuahua issued the orders. Thousands had crossed to take farm and railroad jobs at high wages, depleting Mexico's labor supply. Three hundred crossed yesterday, part of a weeklong movement totaling about 1,000 through the port.
Fox, veteran railroad man of Douglas, was injured yesterday afternoon in the E T P S W yards while he and three men moved a rail. Two broken ribs are believed to be the extent of his injuries. A misstep caused the rail to fall onto him, knocking him down. A separate Phoenix dispatch notes a possible special train to Prescott for Frontier Day on July 25, requested by the Savage County chamber of commerce.
A list from Clerk J. E. James records fifteen marriage licenses issued this past week in the local superior court. Couples include Juax Lagos with Josefa Lulz of Douglas, Wm Oesne with Marion D. Kaos of Bisbee, Maurice J. Kane of San Simon with Dolores Leljas of Warren, and others across Bisbee, Douglas, Rodeo, Portal, Apache and Fort Huachuca with partners from Warren, Lowell, ElaPso and Phoenix.
Phoenix report says the state corporation commission again confronts City of Phoenix officials over outside city water service regulations. Mayor W. J. Plunkett and city commissioners face contempt threats for defying commission mandates after refusing to appear, citing a civil suit and pending supreme court appeal. The dispute began over two years ago when city rules affected outside water customers.
A car reported stolen from in front of the Arizona National Bank Thursday was found wrecked 16 miles from Nogales on the Tucson Nogales highway yesterday morning. The incident occurred near Nogales as police investigated the theft and its aftermath.
An Arizona newspaper excerpt argues taxpayers should vote on road bond measures rather than rely on outside contractors or county officials. It cites Bowen of Bisbee and a committee of fourteen in Phoenix, noting opposition from multiple counties including Pima Cochise and Santa Cruz. Delays in cement shipments push completion near August, while crews press for new road commission laws borrowed from Colorado.
Tucson forest officials announce a sale of 10 000 cords of oak wood from Prige canyon in the Chiricahua mountains to W Jessen of El Paso Texas at 75 cents per cord for green and 5 cents for dead material. Bids opened June 18 with Jessen as high bidder. Cutting anticipated within days at about 500 cords monthly, marking a major green timber sale for timber management studies.
M Atwood former state engineer opposes Maricopa County 4 million highway program by legal move. He appears as agent for George Tisdale in a superior court suit against Arizona and Twohey to stop entry on river bottom land leased for aggregate to be used in concrete for the highways. The case seeks to restrain Twohey or agents from entering the premises as county work proceeds across the county.
Phoenix reports the state land board moved to stop speculative leasing of public lands. With key members absent, the panel instructed State Land Commissioner Moeur to withhold new leases where multiple applicants exist until the attorney general clarifies legal and constitutional conflicts. The decision targets favored bidders at the expense of homesteaders and legitimate applicants.
A slight Democratic gain over the usual tally was recorded in the past week’s voter registration. Chief Deputy Recorder J T Hutenson disclosed the figures, noting Democratic, Republican, and miscellaneous totals for the period.
Information from Phoenix reports a Mexican man arrested at No 5 Atlas on suspicion of participation in the Erhardt murders at their home three weeks ago. Sheriff Montgomery said prints may tie to the scene, with results pending lab comparison. confirmation expected within hours.
Hundreds of Americans and Mexicans rush Nogales consulate seeking passport vises before July 1 when a new 14 visa fee takes effect. Americans and merchants press for fee modification to protect cross border trade.
June 25 report from County Agent Barons of Puna and Santa Cruz notes lenders cautious on loans from the Federal Farm Loan Bank due to constitutional questions before the supreme court. Bank holds nearly a million dollars in Arizona, with some Santa Cruz Valley loans made. borrowers in Santa Cruz and Rio Valley seek 51 percent lending for farm development.
The Arizona state bank examiner warns Douglas that counterfeit 110 notes, claimed to be from the Federal Reserve Bank at St Louis, are in circulation. The crude photorealistic copies are easily distinguished from genuine currency.
Tucson faces widespread blackout as Tucson Electric Light and Power workers strike. Engineers walkout cripples streetcars and industry. water plant pumps may fail within a day, threatening irrigation and crops. Wage demand cited at seven dollars daily. company claims willingness to meet but rejects certain terms. Pumping plants in Santa Cruz Valley rely on power to sustain irrigation during dry season.
About a hundred men gathered as business leaders backed open shop methods in a move to restart a power plant that had left the city in darkness for four days. A fund was raised to support the campaign while engineers resumed operation around midnight after mobilized mechanics aided the effort. Also noted is a historian's study of Paleute counts and a mention of Arizona Nevada border history and Salt Lake interest in an Arizona excursion.
Marius Dahlgren, a Tucson resident for eighteen years and noted artist of Arizona landscapes, was found dead late Friday at a mining camp in the Catalina foothills fourteen miles east of Tucson where he served as caretaker for ten days while pursuing sketching activities.
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