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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1920
Page
7
May 17 report from Miami states Special Officer J E Wilkie found two barrels of raisin wine hidden in a secret cellar behind a trap door at Antono Ridao's 714 Live Oak Street. A warrant was issued for K dao on prohibitions charges, but officers had not located him by early afternoon.
Representatives of over 100 newspapers met to form the United States Publishers News Print Conservation League and urge joining groups for mutual protection. Editors report newsprint shortages and rising costs threaten publication of smaller papers with many dailies facing suspension unless relief arrives. Resolutions urge papers with 30 000 circulation or more to cut consumption ten percent weekly five percent daily as similar groups push for legislation to ease the crisis.
Mesa, May 17, announces a new fine big commercial hotel to be built as Mesa’s social hub. The project is projected at not less than $200,000 with potential for higher cost to create the best hotel plant in Arizona, addressing long standing needs as growth outpaces current facilities. The hotel will serve business tourists and local clubs, becoming the center of Mesa’s social life.
Charles A Rodig a pioneer resident of Tombstone and Phoenix died May 14 at the State Pioneers Home in Prescott. He had resided in Maricopa county 25 years and was known by old-timers in Cochise and other counties. He worked as a shoe weaver. His death was among several at the home in recent weeks. James Ray of Gilacouny was admitted as a guest yesterday.
May 16. Florence attorney E. P. Patterson filed the shortest brief ever submitted to the Arizona Supreme Court. The 12 lines respond for respondents Joseph M. Crawford and Frank Nelson in a case where the state is the appellant. The issue centers on the Arizona liquor law and whether information charging an attempt to manufacture liquor qualifies as a public offense. The filing notes possession of equipment but no liquor found, and questions whether the information states an act of attempt.
James W. Baker and C H Allen, civilian Quartermaster Corps employees, escaped death when a heavy army truck failed brakes and overturned on a mountain road between Naco and Nogales. The Jeffrey Quad vehicle blocked the road for about an hour as Baker and Allen were taken to a hospital. injuries described as not serious.
Captain John Thompson was found dead in a Phoenix hotel room on April 3. A coroner's verdict cited a sedative overdose self-administered. Captain Thompson, on 20 days leave from Big Bend Marfa, Texas, died amid insomnia. The inquiry seeks if death was accidental or intentional and could affect his widow's army pay. Thompson had told a brother-in-law of plans to visit Phoenix and may buy cotton land.
The fragmentary OCR voice reflects a wartime monologue about battle grit and injury. It mentions Shatto Terry, trenches, Flanders, shrapnel, gas, and pride damaged by being called mute or weak, ending with a line about wearing dirt and confusion.
Phoenix dispatch reports another man has died from botulism linked to canned string beans and beets from the Henshaw ranch near Florence. Foreman Brown is the second death. three others remain critically ill. Names of victims and camp notes are listed amid uncertain details.
John Palmer Cumming recalls being told his papers were not right and sent away after seeking help at Shatto Terry. He laments unemployment and hunger, insisting he is not a beggar, thanking a passerby who spoke to him. The Stars and Stripes, Washing on.
An old shaggy wolf weary from a day’s trek spots a cow fallen in the cold rain. The creature eyes the calf as night deepens and winds howl. The cow pleads and the calf calls for help while the wolf, driven by hunger, moves toward its meal.
Phoenix May 1 A Jones corporate commissioner has lost his bid for a seat on the Interstate Commerce Commission. The president reportedly will fill all three vacancies with eastern appointees, reversing prior western expectation. The decision comes as word reached the commissioner today.
Phoenix May 19 The Globe Light and Power company filed with the corporation commission for permission to raise its gas rates citing higher production costs and the need to cover expenses. The commission announced the filing.
A mass meeting in Safford discussed labor supply for Boeing and cotton and the concurrent grain harvest. Prominent local farmers including Hon. W. W. Pace urged action as shortages affect farms and mines. unions seek to restrict Mexican labor, risking statewide economic harm.
M W Jones of Tucson informs Oasis he erected a granite monument in Benson cemetery over Roy Fourr son of cattleman Wm A Fourr. The grave of the American army member who went to Siberia is marked by a 7 12 foot high shaft, 16 by 16 inches on die, with inscriptions on the shaft and base.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces noneducational exams on May 28 1920 to fill vacancies for a Cook and a Packer in the Transportation service at Fort Huachuca Arizona. Local secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners Fort Huachuca Arizona post office provides application blanks and further information.
Arizona Good Roads association committee on national and state policies met in Phoenix to discuss two initiative measures. One would amend the state constitution to raise bonded indebtedness limits and the other would create a state highway commission. Dwight B. Heath chaired the sessions, with one member from each county on the committee. If either measure proceeds, petitions would be prepared for voter consideration in the next election.
A complaint charging Fred Fenderson of Johnson Addition with placing poisoned meat in his yard and causing the deaths of several neighborhood dogs was sworn by William Tomblin and will be heard in Lowell justice court today. Fenderson admits placing the meat but says it was to kill cats amid a recent dog poisoning spree in the area.
Ignacio L. Pesqueira, sent by Former President Carranza to command Sonora after its revolt, was indicted by a United States grand jury for violating the Mann act. He allegedly brought a woman from Mexico and was arrested at Douglas. he posted bond shortly after.
May 15 Nogales Sonora authorities say Jesus Pina a jailed counterfeiter steamed a one dollar bill and a five dollar note then split each in half leaving silk threads. One piece of the five and one of the one were pasted together and passed to buy goods. They operated for weeks before Mexican police trapped them.
Prescott hosts a visiting leading American photographer invited by the county chamber of commerce. He will film and take photographs around Prescott Verge valley and the Verde river areas including Montezuma Castle and nearby farms and smelters. The publicity campaign spans May and June with a countywide motion picture tour.
The Globe Globe company petitions the corporate commission for a rate increase citing higher production costs and unpaid returns on invested capital. The utility says oil, fire brick, tax hikes and salary rises drive the need while city street work requires moving gas mains to a new location.
Phoenix May 18 Mine appraisements were discussed by the state tax commission today. J Parke Channing vice president of the Miami Copper company and F W Mac Lennan general manager appeared for their company. Whitemore counsel for the Swanee lease and GF Stiles auditor discussed the valuation of the hold tree.
J P Hodgson, manager of the Detroit company, says merging Morenci De r company and Arizona or company at Morenci is likely. Plans to joint operate the properties as one large unit to save money in mining milling and smelting the ores.
May 18 A large union passenger station is planned for Phoenix to serve inbound and outbound travelers on the Arizona Eastern and Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix lines. The Arizona Eastern company indicated willingness to join in a joint station, with opposition absent as the commission discussed the project at a hearing.
A Copper Basin incident at Central School leaves Fernand’s ten year old son dead after a swing accident during recess. Witnesses say the boy jumped on a swing, rose high, then fell to concrete, fracturing his skull. The tragedy marks a serious schoolyard incident amid ongoing slate actions.
A reported case describes a thief entering a house and taking 25 pounds of sugar while the residents were away at a prean. The incident mentions a pursuit or return as neighbors note the sugar’s value and various coins involved. Police are reviewing the scene and seeking leads from the community.
In Phoenix a motion for rehearing was served in the case City of Phoenix versus Arizona Corporation Commission. The supreme court recently dismissed the appeal from an order sustaining a demurrer, not a judgment. The city funds water outside limits and installs meters at its expense while the ACC ordered continued water supply to affected residents until permission was granted for such a ruling.
Phoenix reports the Globe Light and Power Co asks for a rate increase citing higher production costs and rising taxes. Mesa ta discusses forming a new county by dividing Maricopa, while the Mesa Commercial Club plans a meeting to review the proposal and tax bases for county administration and street projects.
Albert L. Hooper, arrested for failing to register his car, may face a serious federal charge. He is accused of hiring a Denver Driverless Ford, driving it to Phoenix, where the vehicle was found stolen from the Denver company. Hooper was turned over to federal authorities for further investigation.
The case concerning suspension of operations by the Douglas trolley company is scheduled to be heard by the commission on May 24. The company plans to continue its service until that date as proceedings begin.
In Yuma on May 27 witnesses returning from Bl ce tify in the Lake murder case testified Fred Lake received a life sentence for killing Deputy Partin at Winterhaven on February 21. Partin, a deputy sheriff, left a wife and eight children. Lake was well known in Winterhaven and his sentencing stirred local sentiment.
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