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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1920

Page

5

Maddock Slated to Elevate After Bisbee Robbery

A Bisbee highway robbery leads to the arrest of two soldiers, RD Scott and D Pine, from the 1st Cavalry, after they allegedly robbed Temple and forced him from a car between Forest Station and Osborn. Temple later identified the men. deputy sheriffs pursued and captured them near Forest Station. Temple had been assaulted and left by the roadside, but reached Douglas to report the incident. Authorities plan highway robbery and automobile theft charges, with most of the money recovered from the suspects. In Phoenix, Maddock is favored for elevation to the Board of Public Institutions, replacing Paumert, with political maneuvering noting the position’s higher pay and potential to influence the state engineer post.

Bisbee of & Kun Douglas J. If Teaple Doutes Osborn Sherif 1St Cavalry RD. Scott D. Pine Forest Station Osboro Bisbow Doulas Temple Sam Boucher EB. J. Viewere AE. Murchle Tombstone Texplc Phoenix Paumert Board of Public Instituions Kee 1 Publican Party Thomas Maddock Frite Holmquist Maddock France

Strong Arizona Delegation Heads to League of the Southwest Meet

Governor Thomas E Campbell and about 34 Arizonans will fly to Los Angeles for the League of the Southwest convention starting April 15. Topics include Interstate roads and Colorado River control plans to irrigate millions of acres, with recommendations to Congress reflecting regional wishes.

Phoenix Arizona Los Angeles Thomas E. Campbell Southwest League Campbell Congress Varie South West Wernor Campbell Colorado Sai Franklin K. Lane Grant Canyon

White slave charge against man taken at hotel with wife

Phoenix report details the arrest of Charles E Gardner and his wife Evelyn Sanders Gardner on white slave charges tied to funds allegedly secured by the wife. The couple confessed, the case will transfer to Tucson due to court calendar, and both are held in Maricopa jail as federal inquiries begin.

Phoenix Charles E Gardner Department of Justice Evelyn Sanders Gardner Gardner Tucson Federal Grand Jury Maricopa County

Kidnapping Ends in Happy Marriage

Romero Famel Meecan of Glee son was arrested after abducting Concepcion Altamisane a 16 year old Mexican girl from her home in Me Both Romero was taken to Tombstone then jailed and released on promise to marry the girl. Parents and friends secured the agreement and the couple left for Bisbee to wed.

Famel Romero Gleeson Bisbee Xenecu Concepcion Altamisane Romero Tombstone Romero Dens Coumty Courhouse Biebee

Arizona Teachers to Receive $1200 Minimum Salary

County school superintendents adopted a measure at their annual session aimed at setting a $1200 per year minimum salary for all public school teachers in Arizona, based on experience. The plan also considers salary increases for county and state superintendents and contemplates funding changes and voter petition steps if the bill passes.

Phoenin Arizona State of

Inspectors to curb illicit drug trade in Arizona

March 26 report says additional men will be placed in the local fleet to stop narcotic traffic in Arizona. Thomas May and J G Nutt stress the problem is worst here. May travels to El Paso for a conference, possibly transferring him to Phoenix to lead the narcotic effort. May cites previous inspector shortages as a barrier to progress. In other news, the Prescott Silver Peak mine resumes operations after a short shutdown. carload from Queen Co brings $1,276.

Arizona Thomas May J. G. Nutt May Phoenix Natt el Paso Hie Internal Revenue Agente Prescott Silver Peak Queen Co

Bids Accepted for Mesa Lands at Yuma

The general land office accepted bids for 60 acres of Mesa lands at Yuma. The government will soon begin improvements including water supply estimates. Notices are being prepared to inform the bidders.

Yuma General Land Office U. S Department of the Interior Land Office Sabi

Yuma County Funds Allocated for Yuma Weston Highway

Yuma county to use its 75 percent road fund for the Yuma Weston highway and the Yuma-Ajo-Tucson route. Federal aid of 125000 had been requested, with county funds enabling quicker start, avoiding a four to five month delay. Decision by the county board of supervisors approved the expenditure at yesterday's meeting.

Phoenix Yum County Yuma-Welton Yuma Yuma County Yuma Weston Highway County Board of Supervisors

Prohibition Officer Sentenced to Prison in Tucson Case

Christopher Cole, a former federal prohibition enforcement officer in Tucson, was taken to Leavenworth penitentiary by Deputy Marshal A C McDonald after conviction under the Mann white slave act. He received a one year and some months sentence for bringing Mary Moore from Maryland and pleaded guilty at last Saturday's court session.

Tucson Christopher Cole Leavenworth Kas U.S A.C. McDonald Sesterday Cole Mary Moore Maryland Entity Judee Dooling

Search for Slayers of Fraser Brothers Continues Across Line

March 26 report on Ezequiel Lara charged with murder of Alexander J and John Fraser and robbery of Fraser store and Montana Camp office. Authorities doubt Lara’s accomplice identity as Garcla last seen. Mexican and U.S. officials persist in cross border pursuit with rewards.

Logales Ezequiel Lara Alexander J John Garcla United States Mexico Santa Cruz County Lara

Soldier Exonerated On Charge Of Selling Horse Tucson

March 26 Tex McGrath a former soldier was acquitted by a jury in the United States court of selling government property. The defense proved the horse belonged to McGrath and the verdict cleared him of the charge. James D Barry represented the defense.

Tucson Tex McGrath United States McGrath James D. Barry

Hog cholera outbreak traced to 1918 shipment

Dr J P Jacks reviews Arizona hog cholera outbreak origins from a November 1918 Colorado origin shipment. Poor quarantine and disinfection allowed infection of 75 hogs, with 90 ill or dead, $4000 savings for the owner from early recognition, and a second shipment from the same state later risking further spread to local premises.

Art Noua J. P. Jacks Bureau of Animal Industry Atstes Dr. Jacks University of Arizona, College of Agriculture Colorado Arizona

Troop A Becomes Part of Arizona National Guard

In Phoenix on March 2, Troop A First Arizona Cavalry was mustered into service by Major J. From Tucson at 11 45 p m the aviator's flight to Phoenix was interrupted near Marana and the plane wrecked, requiring a train journey to finish the muster.

Arizona National Guard Phoenix First Arizona Cavalry United States Cavalr Tucson Douglas Marana

Trials Postponed in Diamond Ring Theft Case

In Phoenix on March 2 the trial of Mrs. J. De Vere was postponed to Wednesday March 31 by Justice Nat T. McKee on motion by Assistant County Attorney Herman Lewkontte. She faces a $500 diamond and sapphire ring theft charge from D. V. Slaughter's wife. The Lion Lady was returned to the county jail. Two bogus check charges will be heard April 2 by Justice Charles DeSates Wheeler.

Phoenix Herman Lewkonte Mra. J. de Vere Nat T. McKee D .V. Slaughter Charles DeSates Wheeler

White Mule Misadventure Sparks Trial in Miami

March 26 in Miami a group including Seferino Gonzalez and Diego Lopez drank white mule on Bibsop street recounting army tales from Pancho's era. A rock fell from a wall during a dispute tied to the Helen Wright vs Sheriff Montgomery case, injuring a deputy and prompting legal action and a county court proceeding in United Verde Jerome.

Miami Seferino Gonzalez Diego Lopez Bibsop Street Pancho Seferino Diego Stodiacuns & Bottle of Phoenix Argu Shor| Verde Copper Company Esch Ffs Bastle Helen Wright Montgomery Maryland Cour Pany Rock United Verde Jerome William A. Plunkett United

Nogales Importer Held for Mexican Silver Violation

Carri fo of Nogales was bound over to the federal court on a $6500 bond after arrest for allegedly bringing Mexican silver into the United States. Judge J A O Conn er ordered the bond and release followed. The Nogales municipal president Alberto Figueroa guaranteed the defendant's appearance.

Nogales Carri Fo J. A. O'Conner Eastly A Alverto Figueroa

Douglas aviation site deal faces rent delay

Douglas March 2 There has been a hitch in thorough plowing the deal for a government aviation site north of Douglas. The government may be unable to pay the rental, causing a delay in securing a place for a tell. The matter is being reviewed with the Chamber of Commerce and Mines, with a decision expected at the special Monday night meeting.

Douglas Gouglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines Jone

Largest order ever for International Harvester plants

The International Harvester company reportedly received its largest single order to date from the U S Stapley company of Mesa. The deal involved 22 loads of knocked down agricultural machinery and implements, marking a record high for the firm.

Phoenin International Harvester Company U. S Stapley Company Big By Mesa

Magma Copper Sued in Phoenix for About 29000 Dollars

A district suit filed in Phoenix targets Magma Copper Co as defendant in three actions brought by the United States. The company faces claims totaling roughly 29000 dollars.

Magma Copper CO Phoenix Dumg United States Macma Opper Wing

Mexico Keeps an Eye on Yaquis for Security

Mexico monitors Yaqui groups to prevent defections or treachery as military authorities tighten surveillance. reported by regional defense officials citing ongoing drills and checkpoints, with emphasis on border area stability and counter insurgency coordination.

Mexico

Bank Deposits Rise as Arizona Reports Growth

Authorities in Agua Prieta and Phoenix note a monetary increase with Arizona banks showing about 18 million dollars in gains. Officials claim the rise reflects broad economic momentum across counties, while cautioning about countering unrest tied to tribal movements in the region.

Burglars Crack Two Phoenix Stores in Peoria Crime Wave

Phoenix reports describe burglars stealing over 140 dollars from Deatech Bros and Peoria Mercantile, with an unlocked safe causing concern. A prisoner in custody was found hanged in his cell, and federal prisoner Gatewood faced murder charges related to Fort Apache region activities.

Phoenix Peoriy Coe Deatech Bros Peera Mercuetile Ospany Hincele Gatewood Fort Apache

Leavenworth Penitentiary Hearings Silent Baby Case

March 22 proceedings tie Walter to a recent incident as a probation officer reports a defendant with a newborn attached to the case. The United States court today sentenced a woman to long prison time at Leavenworth Mine for crimes related to the event.

Thoson Walter Jadee Boweo Penthe Leavenworth Oleh Tutcom Reer Moore

Greeley New Forest Head Succeeds Graves in Tucson

B Greeley named forester in charge of the United States Forest Service to replace Henry Graves who resigned recently. E A Sherman appointed assistant forester to succeed Albert E Potter. Appointments take effect April 16 per Albuquerque district forest office notice.

Tucson Maroh B. Greeley United States Forest Service Henry Graves Forest Office Albuquerque N. M E. A. Sherman Albert E Potter Graves

Vocational Education Director Urges Unified School Board

Phoenix official RH Bloom pleaded yesterday before the Woman's club for placing grammar and high schools under one board. In Glore Arizona flood reports note Salt River damage with derricks swept away and stalled river work awaiting materials and lower water levels.

Phoenix Maren Bloom Woman's

Birth of Septuplets Reported in Mexico City

Douglas reports from Douglas March 25 that a Mexican woman in Coagise gave birth to seven children within the same hour, an event described as a septuplet birth. The report notes an emotional reaction and suggests the birth may be unprecedented.

Douglas Fey Hrieta

Robert McCormick Early Cochise County Pioneer Dies

Robert McCormick, early settler and Bisbee mining figure, died in Cochise County. He founded South Bisbee mine, located other properties, and influenced regional development. Survived by widow Mrs Jola McCormick, daughters Jean Campbell and Mrs Larrie, son Joseph McCormick, and others in Bisbee and California. Burial details not provided.

Robert McCormick Bisbee South Bisbee McCormick Jola McCormick Hte Laughtere Jean Campbell Areid Torson L. Larrie Calfornia Tie Sons Josph McCormick The EP. & SW. Railroad and Mek Tempstone

Tariff Bills Favor Higher Zinc and Tungsten

Washington March 25 Senate Finance Committee reported favorably today bills to raise tariffs on zinc tungsten and pearl buttons.

Washington Senate Finance Committee

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