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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1920

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Calles Leads 4000 Troops Into Mexico City

General P. Elias Calles arrived in Mexico City with 4000 troops after a 1600 mile march from Agua Prieta, greeted by Obregon Hill and other leaders. Seven thousand revolutionary troops entered ahead, Adolfo de la Huerta poised to assume control, while Cabrera publishes Carranza heritage in Excelsior. Subcommittee urges caution on recognizing the new government and warns of Villa's renewed tactics and American property levies.

P. Elias Calles Mexico Agua Prieta Mexico City P. Ellas Calles Sonors Alvaro Obregon Benjamine Hill Calles Tlalmepantla Joaquin Amado Adolfo de la Huerta Luis Cabrera Carranza Excelsior of State Department Cabrera Washington Searate Lodge Foreign Relations Committee United States Villa Alvarado Mining Company St Purrall

Woman describes punitive cruelty to 7 year old daughter

In Phoenix Justice Wheeler's court, Mrs. Conchon Oliva recounted how she punished her seven year old daughter Concha by placing her feet in red hot coals. She described heating coals from a bonfire and binding the girl to prevent escape, offering no emotion during testimony.

Phoenix Conchon Oliva Oliva

Shoes Procured Sparingly for State Inmates at Hospitals

W J Donahu purchasing agent for state institutions said shoe buys will be kept to a minimum and will cover only inmates of the Star Hospital for the Insane. Prices range from 2.50 to 4.90 dollars per pair, with purchases tied to necessity and price declines.

Fonagnis Rnnwe Ekely Phoenix W. J. Donahu Star Hospital

Arrested salesman for embezzlement in Phoenix

David Seilinger, a traveling salesman for H. Durrell & company of Phoenix, was arrested in New York on embezzlement charges after a sample case valued at 750 dollars disappeared. The Phoenix firm learned of the saleable goods via Albuquerque and local police stopped Seilinger as he entered his stepfather’s store on Beecher Street.

Phoenix David Sellinger New York H. Durrell & Company Seil- Inger Albuquerque N. M Sheriffs Office See Ter Jacob Davis Beecher Street

Partners in Grime Fall Out and Jail in Douglas

Deputy Sheriff Hud Kelly of McNeal arrived in Douglas with William Bienholm and John Laitinen, accused of legally making corn whisky. A fight between the two men led to their custody. Rienbolm claimed he was distilling booze when confronted. both are said to plead guilty.

Douglas Hud Kelly McNeal William Bienholm John Laitenson Reinbolm Laitinen Kelly Rienbolm Dengiss

Plan Initiative To Raise State Debt Limit

Arizona Good Roads association committee decided to present a constitutional amendment to voters in the fall election. The measure proposes bonding indebtedness up to four percent of assessed property value, with 2.5 percent for roads and bridges and 0.5 percent for other public improvements. The legislature would place bond issues before the people for voting.

Phoenix Arizona Arizona Good Roads Association A. H. Gardner State Highway Commission

Suit Seeks 15000 Damages From Old Dominion Copper Co

John Pleich sues Old Dominion Copper company of Globe for 15000 dollars claiming permanent crippled condition from injuries received while employed there. The suit was filed in the superior court late yesterday afternoon.

Miami John Pleich Old Dominion Copper Company Globe

No Opposition to Citizen's Ticket Jerome May Election

In Jerome on May 29 360 votes were cast for a full citizen's ticket with a two vote margin. Dr A C Carlson received 247 votes while R E Moore and Charles Hughes had 220 each. Wagner 321 Pres dey 30. There were 325 straight voters 28 split tickets and seven ballots spoiled. Per council unwritten law Dr Carlson becomes next mayor as the highest vote getter.

Jerome A.C. Carlson R- E. Moore Charles Hughes Zc Wagner James Pres Dey Dr. Carlson

FUER WEENZE TRUCK DRIER WW CIVILIAN CORPS DOUGLAS

May 29 report to customs and justice officials at Nogales Arizona says William MacKenzie a supposed aviator for the Carranza government worked as a civilian truck driver for the Motor Transport Corps at Nogales He left after discharge El Paso telegrams say he has not been seen in El Paso where he was said to plan buying an airplane wheel Greasy overalls found among his belongings prompted customs to doubt his aviator claim MacKenzie allegedly swindled the Red Cross at Bisbee for the airplane wheel and a ticket to El Paso His whereabouts remain unknown

Douglas Department of Justice Nogales Ariz William MacKenzie Carranza Motor Transport Corps Nogaice el Paso Mackenzie

Voters Registered Up To Today In County

Chief Deputy Recorder in charge reports 5099 registrations entered so far with 1523 added this week ending May 29. Of total 5099, 1801 are Democrats, 1173 Republicans, 125 miscellaneous. this week 925 Democrats and 52 miscellaneous registered. Hutchison predicts about 15000 registrations this year.

County Recorder RB. Krebs H. L. Hutchison Hutchison

Local marriages filed in 54th district court week

Licenses to wed were applied for in Clerk J E James office covering past week. Entries include Manuel Peralta 23 to Rosa Soleido 18 of Pirtieville. Pedro Ernander 23 to Anche Valderamo 22 of Bisbee. Dave Sankovich 28 of Globe with Dolly Anguis 16 of Bisbee with parental consent. Jas LL Ledford 21 to Estella Cott ceros 19 of Douglas. Otis H Elsen 23 to Kathleen Spotts 19 of Douglas. Rafael Romero 21 to Enriquetta Cor Iyex 18 of Douglas. Leopoldo R Trevino 28 to Brisidia de l Tomayo 19 of Naco Sonora. Miguel Toscaro 26 to Enriquetta de jo 28 of Douglas. Domingo vnda 30 to Carmen Daust both of Douglas.

Manuel Peralta Rosa Soleido Pirtieville Pedro Ernander Anche Valderamo Bisbee Dave Sankovich Globe Dolly Anguis Jas. LL Ledford Estella Cott,ceros Douglas Otis H. Elsen Kathleen Spotts Rafael Romero Enriquetta Cor Iyex Leopoldo R Trevino Brisidia del Tomayo Naco Sonora Miguel Toscaro Enriquetta de Domingo Vnda Carmen Daust

Engaged to wed, porter shoots self at Den pool hall

James P. Hamilton a colored porter at the Den pool hall committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a 32 caliber pistol late yesterday afternoon. He had spoken of a church party and had planned to marry on June 25 to a girl he had met locally. Friends are puzzled by his motives and details about relatives are unavailable.

Douglas James P. Hamilton Hamilton

Fires on Man Attempting to Escape Arrest

BISHEE May 2. The capture of a young man who gave the name H. J. Parke after burglaries at No 3 Upper Lowell was made by Patrolman Sherrill at 5 pm. Parke fled from the post office area toward railroad tracks, turning with hands up after a shot was fired. He admitted stealing a 28 caliber revolver, clothes, a watch and chain, and about $70 from W. E Horst and Harry Green. all but the money were recovered. Parke had been in the district about a month, working for a dime at Copper Queen hospital, and came from Cananea.

Parks Sherrill W. E Horst Harry Green Upper Lowell Parke Copper Queen Hospital Cananea

Phoenix Chamber Invites Governor Hunt To Dinner

May 2 The Phoenix chamber invites former Governor Geo W P Hunt now in Washington to attend a dinner before his departure for Siam where he will become minister. Hunt recently went to Washington to finalize the post and is scheduled to sail June 22.

Phoenix Chamber Hunt Capital Phoenix Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Geo. W. P. Hunt Washington Siam M. Hunt

Passports Required To Gross Boundary In Border Area

In Bisbee on May 29 immigration officials deny removing passport restrictions. Reports say border controls persist with both U S and Mexican offices applying the same rules. Observers note liquor stores along Congress and South Meyer streets faced looting and high prices after a fire damaged shops and stock, including a bottle of port wine and other goods.

Bisbee Nac Sonora United States Ihe Tucson Congress South Meyer Lee Abt Lee Yen Naco Parker Luis G. Gomez

Parker Reserve Rights In Arizona Questioned

In Parker Arizona a conference between the state land department and the committee on Indian affairs of the house of representatives debated whether Arizona has any rights or interest in lands within the Parker Indian reservation. Governor Campbell sent a letter to state land commissioner W. A Mouer urging action to safeguard state rights regarding lands thus affected.

Hoenix Arizona Parker Indian Reservation State Land Department Vondian Affairs House of Representatives Parker Campbell W. A Mouer

Right of Way Sails Through Indian Reservations

May 28 Tucson telegram reports Commissioner Sells telling Senator Smith favorable action on Pima county right of way across San Xavier and Papago reservations. News relieves highway commission secretary as Tucson to Ajo road operations pause until the permissions are granted.

Tucson Sells San Xavier Papako Senator Smith Board of Supervisors Smith Pima County The Highway Commission Toay Ajo

Nogales Faces Beer Shortage After Border Delays

May 29 Nogales Sonora reports public unrest as dealers on both sides of the border rely on imports yet shipments remain blocked. The town has endured months without the beverage despite frequent efforts to speed up deliveries from the south.

Nogales Sonora

Santa Cruz Hog Co Formed At Nogales Worth 300000

Nogales May 9 Santa Cruz county marks progress as the Santa Cruz Hog Company capitalized at 300000 comes into existence as a major slaughtering and farming enterprise in southern Arizona according to its promoters

Santa Cruz Hog CO Nogales Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz Hog Company Arizona

Army plane sets 110 mile trip record

Tucson May 29 the army plane flew 110 miles from Ajo to Tucson in fifty minutes a record pace for the era. R E Fishburn chairman of the alion committee of the chamber of commerce returned from Ajo aboard with Lieven t H K Ramey as pilot. The DHH plane used for mapping weather near Taeson had a 420 horsepower motor and averaged about 120 miles an hour.

Tucson Ajo R. E Fishburn Alion The Chamber of Commerce Ajo Yestering Lievenant H. K. Ramey Cearing Weates Tae- Son

Road Work Advances Across Cochise County Gangs Move On several Projects

County Engineer Smyth directs crews on the Don Lars Hereford Ramsey Canyon and Fort Huachuca road and the Bisbee rampstone route. Gangs clear dips, surface roads, and drag the Douglas Dam alt road ahead. State engineers report steady progress from Bernardino to Rodeo with no anticipated interruptions. Five months for $4.60 postal theft noted.

Benson Vail Cienega Creek Sid Smyth Don Lars Hereford-Ramsey Canyon Fort Huachuca Bisbee-rampstone Willcox San Simon Bowie Douglas Douglas Dam Bernardino Rodeo Maddock Roberts Smyth Tombstone Canyon Crddle Washington Bankhead Tombstone Tucson Nogales

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