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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1920
Page
4
The Weekly Edition of The Tombstone Daily Prospector lists single copies for one year six months. Subscriptions in advance are $2.50. The notice notes Tombstone as the county seat and Cochise County. The post office in Tombstone is designated as mail matter of the second class.
A Cochise County protest to the board of supervisors argues that county expenditures in deportation cases have tripled the budget. The county attorney’s decisions on whether to try or dismiss criminal cases are pivotal, with the tension over funding and whether special counsel is needed. The outcome of the Wootten verdict and Frenell’s decision on the blanket case are seen as ultimately shaping Cochise county’s deportation policy and future proceedings.
J C Calhoun, foreman of the Tombstone jury in the Wootton kidnapping trial, commends Tombstone for treatment at home in Dourday. He recalls travel from February 2, trial from March 10 to late April and notes meals and comfort provided to the 12 jurors despite hardships.
The Tucson Citizen calls for better care of jurors in Tombstone as County Attorney French moves to pursue blanket deportation. Twelve jurors from the Wotton case faced three months confinement and harsh conditions, with Tombstone residents claiming the jury service left them in dire financial and personal strain.
The Cochise County Non-Partisan Political League urged more help for County Attorney R. N. French and criticized Judge Pattee’s rulings. French, with current office staff, refused aid and did not request additional help. Supervisors, on court order, cut further accounts, two members opposing interference with trials. an executive session was planned yesterday.
During the discussion of expense accounts member Roberts objected to excluding J N Gaines secretary of the Taxpayer's association. The executive session was called off and an open meeting held. The county attorney threatened action unless the matter is settled, citing the Wootton verdict. Unclear whether the Non-Parisan Political League will seek additional attorney help.
On the second Sunday in May the nation observes Mother's Day, a time to honor mothers for their love and sacrifices. The essay reflects on motherhood as the foundation of the future, likening maternal arms to guiding the maturation of children and expressing deep admiration for the role mothers play in family and society.
A community newspaper endorses Miss Toles for state superintendent of public instruction, praising her tenure as Cochise County officer and state board member. The piece argues she would modernize education, contrasts Democratic opposition to the incumbent, and lauds her efficiency and experience for statewide leadership.
Citizens of Cochise County and the state rallied yesterday at St. fin to back the Charleston Dam project. Prominent men outlined a plan of action to begin work, aligning with Governor Campbell’s call to act now to develop Arizona’s natural agricultural resources and boost the San Pedro valley as a future alfalfa and dairy center.
A congressional bill would add a ten dollar per ounce premium on gold sold by the government for manufacturing while coinage price stays unchanged. Governor Boyle notes yearly manufacturing demand exceeded production by about 21 million dollars, warning the premium could save U S gold mining without altering the gold standard amid rising costs and shortages.
The Bankhead toll road routing through Nogales could shift heavy traffic from Tombstone to Nogales and Tucson, spurring paving of the Tucson Nogales highway. Tucson and Santa Cruz County should align to capture benefits, as Santa Cruz risks isolation if the line city remains unpaved and the commerce surge stalls. The stance urges Santa Cruz to act to avoid losing business and advertising value for years to come.
A reflective editorial laments excess and dishonesty in society amid calls for restraint. It condemns profit chasing and wasteful spending, blaming both workers and elites, and suggests a need for honest conduct as shocks from economic peril loom.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports retail food prices in 51 cities for February to March 1920. Overall family food expenditures held steady, with 19 of 43 items rising, 18 items falling, and several showing marginal changes. Oranges and potatoes led gains, while evaporated milk and lard showed notable declines. several staples like coffee and corn meal stayed flat.
The piece notes that spiritualists say they spoke with Theodore Roosevelt in the spirit world, suggesting revival of interest in his views. The quote remarks on guided instruction for young men, hinting at expert advice on handling leadership roles and steering affairs.
Phoenix editor Watson of the Arizona State Miner sues Brayton Mercantile Co of Wickenburg and its agent AB Volk claiming a March 22 withdrawal of patronage and other firms pulled ad support to crush his weekly paper. He alleges the boycott began to destroy his business and cites increased circulation since starting the paper.
Tombstone Rifle club members HOS Altay and H C Kendall arrived in the city for the state match. Cochine county team includes Sheriff Jimmie McDonald Captain Tarry Wheeler and Judge 4.0 Lackwood. Norman Abell and Abel Wheeler from the university will shoot with Tucson team as top contenders.
W J Jordan of San Francisco was named today as acting federal supervising agent for California Arizona Oregon and Washington. W A Kelly the retiring agent today assumed duties as internal revenue collector for the district. Jordan was a clerk in Kellys offices.
Tucson May 5 reports a discovery of a three and one half foot vein of rich silver ore in the old National mine in the Pathgom district about 14 miles northeast of Nogales. The mine sits in the western foothills of the Pataponia Mountains on the Canada de Paloma north bank at 4500 feet elevation.
Elizabeth De Vert pleaded guilty to three charges including larceny for taking an $800 diamond ring from G. V. Slaughter’s residence while employed as a nurse. Judge Stanford suspended two years on condition the ring is returned and all fraudulent checks repaid. she was known in Prescott as the lion Indy due to a young son.
IS ADMITTED TO BAR BISBEE May 4 Frank Thomas county interpreter and clerk of the Justice court at Lowell has returned from Phoenix where he passed the state bar examinations. Only three of a large class scored higher than Thomas. He has not yet decided whether to practice law here or elsewhere in the state.
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