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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1920
Page
6
In Bisbee Arizona on March 5 three armed men robbed travelers at a trap shooting room and escaped in a hired car. Deputy Ryan pursued across Douglas with gun drawn, shots fired with no injuries. A second robbery nearby yielded $14. investigators link both to the same trio and a transfer man earlier ambush.
Tucson reports a forest range count near the Patagonia Mountains revealing about 1209 cattle cald to be grazing in the west side forest. Sorrell Brothers own around 1500 head. Sorrel partners will arrange for forage payments and potential relocation to Baca Float after straying. Cattle kept in good condition due to favorable weather. range damage limited to a small area.
A Justice of the Peace presided at late ceremonies as Alpha B Radcliff and Genevieve E Snow sought marriage. Joel A Garney and Florence Coons followed with a quiet ceremony in Benson and Pomerene respectively, as friends observed before the judge ended with a light remark and departure.
The Phoenix chamber of commerce, with a 90 member body, voted 50 in favor and 13 against admitting women members. The decision followed a 63 vote turnout and marks a change in membership policy.
Robert Walsheid Jarh Grey and another man faced holding up and shooting Florentine Areez, a Mexican man, in Phoenix. They appeared before Justice Wheeler Brown after a preliminary hearing. Both denied guilt. Bond set at $15,000 on the first count and $5,000 on the second. neither was furnished. Areez, wounded and recovering, identified the suspects as the assailants.
In Phoenix on March 10 two men Rex Prichard and Douglas Subtle will be turned over to federal officers for transporting a stolen motorcycle into Arizona from California. They were arrested after a Harley Davidson was found in their possession and Los Angeles officials said they were wanted for motorcycle theft. California authorities ordered their surrender under interstate law.
Charleston W V March 19 The West Virginia Legislature ratified the federal suffrage amendment late this afternoon. The final action came when the senate adopted the ratification resolution of the house by a vote of 15 to 14.
Los Angeles report outlines a plan by Mares I Franklin K Lane, former secretary of the merion, to impound Colorado River waters and irrigate 1.5 million acres from Wyoming to the Grand Canyon. He envisions transforming the canyon into the world’s largest impounding reservoir with irrigation across the southeast.
Articles of incorporation filed with the corporation commission in Phoenix for the Arizona Daily Democrat a new venture led by Lt Holland formerly tied to the State Press. He secured a permit to sell treasury stock at 14 dollars per share and aims to raise 53000, with plans for a Northern entrance and new operation in the near future.
Elizabeth Dawson believes her divorce from TJ Dawson was final and that she could wed B14 Dawson. She learned her first marriage to TJ Dawson was not dissolved and seeks to set aside the decree and restore her name Elizabeth Hants. The case, before the superior court in Phoenix, hinges on the declaration of absolute divorce and the validity of the second marriage.
Oscar Pete, linked to aiding a federal prisoner to escape from Maricopa county jail, will have a preliminary examination before United States Commissioner JB Hawke next Tuesday in Phoenix. Former jailer Price le charged with aiding John Binks to escape under the Heed amendment. the escape occurred after Price resigned but remained on duty.
Wickenburg reports the Abe Lincoln Co has ordered three carloads of machinery for a new mill installation. The project follows a bridge loss on the Hassayampa that interrupted ore flow, and the enterprise is expected to add 15 to 29 workers to the mining operation.
The Arizona Congress of Mothers at its annual convention adopted a resolution opposing gambling at the state fair race track. It calls for stamping out gambling devices on fair grounds and urges enforcement of laws prohibiting minors from tobacco sales. The group plans to push these issues before the upcoming state legislature, led by Mrs. Pear Cll and others with broad membership.
In Phoenix March 8 Judge David Dyer announced the federal court plans to conclude most business within two weeks. He cited delays from transfer costs and witness travel, with civil cases possibly moved to Prescott if opposition blocks finalization.
State Engineer Thomas Maddock announced the Tempe bridge will stay closed to vehicles until repairs are completed. A temporary pontoon option was rejected as unsatisfactory, with a suspended bridge considered but delayed due to funding and alignment concerns. Pedestrian access via Center Street remains, while temporary measures are planned pending further investigation and construction.
March 1 report from Teeson shows a reptile handler Joan Jobs who has long exhibited reptiles. While demonstrating a Gila monster the creature bit his thumb, prompting medical aid after assistants pried open the jaws. Jobs suffered non fatal injuries and was taken for treatment.
An auto thief who stole a Fort car owned by Vivian Burton in Mesa Monday night faces charges as a probable suspect in a California case. A tool chest from the car was found near Tempe with cans of gasoline, oil, and water, suggesting the crime scene and shows the suspects fled toward Tempe or California.
A Mexican mining complex near Agua Prieta suffered a blast and widespread destruction of mine buildings after a two week span of dynamite use. Franklin 8 Marching reports a consulting engineer stating heavy losses from the company’s properties north of Tanichi Senos. Mexican neighbors say renegades carried out the wrecking in the past two weeks, as investigators from Chicago relay.
March 1 reports say months have passed since Alexander J Fraser and John Fraser were murdered and their store robbed. Officials in Nogales Ne Mex border regions push for a reward on both sides of the line for the capture of Ezequiel Lara and his confederate Garcia amid growing cross border pressure.
Mareh %-W. A Holt narrowly escaped death Monday in an accident at Copper Age Rim. A motor toy attached to a cart ran loose as the track gave way and the car rolled to the bottom of the grade. Holt landed between two trees and was pinned. Initial fears of fatal injuries proved excessive. he was moved to Kinquman hospital in guarded condition with serious but not fatal injuries.
Phoenix report states air safety factors for the Snowflake reservoir in Navajo county have been checked and found not to threaten dam integrity. State Water Commissioner W S announced after an inspection trip prompted by locals worried about dam security, while State Engineer Maddock sought actions to protect nearby homes.
Douglas March 1 prohibition enforcement bureau agent M V Doyle says Cochise County sees ongoing whisky production. Sheriff and Doyle report persistent stilts in Warren district with corn whisky and moonshine, and plan to establish bureau headquarters to stop illicit liquor traffic within months.
Fire at the McDermott storeroom on Sixth Street and Euclid in Tucson caused about $1000 damage. Air press aloes and stock goods valued around $50 were destroyed. Detectives Camacho and Potter discovered the blaze in the city’s north area and quickly sounded the alarm.
Judge Mau rice T. Dooling of San Francisco sitting in Tucson yesterday affirmed an order by U S commissioner John J. Henke of Phoenix that Doo Fooh, a Chinese national, be deported for unlawfully remaining in the United States.
Lieuts George Usher and Leroy Wolf of the Twelfth surveillance squadron at Fort Bliss Texas face court martial for a desert wedding abduction and flight into Mexico. The case centers on a desert meeting and the international tensions surrounding the ceremony and bid for a highway construction project in Maricopa County Arizona amid Army operations.
Vatagonia March 10 Officers and directors of the Flux Extension Mining company met in Nogales at Duffy and Purdum law offices. Allen was elected president EE Bethel vice president and W Wilson secretary and treasurer. They also constitute the board of directors. The Flux Extension Mining Co owns valuable property with rich Flux mines. The company has shipped more than 42 tons of ore and employs a regular labor force.
Twelve cases of influenza break out at Camp Harry J. Jones leading to a renewed quarantine. Officials say the situation is not serious but aim to prevent spread and restrict visits to city and camp business only.
Thirty four carloads of tomatoes valued at 1500 dollars from Mexico await wartime clearance at Nogales port. Customs officials say this is the largest shipment admitted at the local port this season.
March 11 a mystery man, described as an unidentified Black male, was taken into custody by officers for investigation. He refused to reveal his name or provide definite details about the murder. No further information available.
Phoenix March 11 The Salvation Army outlines work for the state focusing on social conditions in Arizona. Topics include unemployment prisons juvenile delinquency dependent maternity cases and suggestions for improvement to be discussed by the state advisory board at the convention in Phoenix on March 14.
Mrs Arthur reports a message from James McArthur, manager of the Mexican Consolidated Wining company, dated March 11, asking for $2,000 in connection with a business deal. She concluded he had been kidnapped and was being held for ransom by Mexican bandits.
The Lyman dam on the Little Coto rady river near St Johns is delayed as the party and board seek precautions for a safe table structure. Governor Campbell said the state will review funding and data, while the reservoir gates are closed and storage up to acres feet is authorized. The project will allow 2,000 acres to be cropped this season, providing water beyond normal rainfall for settlers under the project.
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