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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1920

Page

5

Land Board Ruling Says Majority Can Meet Without Governor

PHOENIX May 28 a majority of the state land board may call a meeting at any time in the absence of the governor, a member, per attorney general Wiles E Jones The opinion follows an inquiry by Governor Campbell regarding a special meeting held while he attended a congressional Indian affairs subcommittee session in Parker The board renewed all oil and grazing leases for two years to facilitate development while consolidating holdings to attract capital The land department set a higher oil lease charge than grazing and taxes collected amounting to about 100000 from oil leases, with the action aimed at enabling early oil production under state regulation

Land Board Jones Goveror Phoenix State Land Board Wiles E. Jones Campbell Holbrook District Parker Congressional Subcommittee On Indian Affairs W. A. Moyer Land Department The

Maddock Receives 15 Tractors and Gear for State Use

Phoenix report states the Arizona state highway department will receive 15 big tractors eight auto machine shops and substantial shop equipment from the federal government under the Kahn DIM surplus war materials program. Value estimated between 100000 and 200000, with the state taking over at appraised value.

Phoenix State Highway Department Juveen Bureau of Public Roads

Arizona State Engineer to Consolidate Offices

Arizona state engineer Maddock plans to move his offices to the department supply depot two blocks south of the capital while awaiting a new state engineer building urged by Governor Campbell. In Bisbee Eduardo Gomez and Artero Haro reportedly stole $20 from a Lincoln schoolteacher. the money was recovered by Miss Jess Ford, the treasurer, with suspicion pointing to Arturo and Rivardo, two Mexican youths who have caused trouble before.

Phoenix Maddock Campbell Bisbee Eduardo Gomez Artero Haro Lincoln School Jés Ford Treant Miss Ford Arturo and Rivardo Mexicas Bénarde Congress

Killing at San Luis border sparks raid rumors

Report from San Luis and Yuma describes a border killing as five men led by Lieutenant Paraita stirred by a raid. Jacinto Noreiga is dead, Paraita missing, and revolutionary agents seize the border camp while cash and liquor vanish amid shifting loyalties and unclear leadership.

Yuma Jacinto Noreiga San Lule Paraita Noreiga Paralta San Luis

San Diego Route Blocked By Tunnel Cave In

Tucson residents planned to ride the San Diego and Arizona railroad to San Diego but the line is temporarily closed after a tunnel cave in. No reopening date has been set as of May 28.

Tucson

Unidentified man struck by Santa Fe train near Holbrook

A man killed by a Santa Fe train in Holbrook carried 2600 in currency and silver, with a checkbook showing large deposits but no identifying name. He had been staying at the Commercial hotel and was a stranger to Holbrook, with no ID or local records to identify him.

Flagstaff Santa Fe Holbrook

Indian coal deposits eyed in Arizona report

Governor Campbell informed western governors that a congressional bill would permit development of Indian reservation lands in northern Arizona into major coal mines. The report notes millions of tons of coal and possible asbestos, with leases sought by mining firms and broad development hopes across the region.

Phoenix Campbell Congress Arizona Indiana Tax Commission de H South Ee Individua Induet

Hope Congress May Fund Parker Irrigation Project

May 28 Parker reports raise hope that Congress may spend 8.006 million dollars on the Parker project via the Indian department and the soldier settlement act. C. M. Zander notes engineering surveys are ready, with Parker townsite funds partially used, while Rep. Carl Hayden plans further action to start preliminary irrigation work on the reservation if a general reclamation plan is approved.

Phoenix Congress Carl Hayden Indian Department Parker C. M. Zander State Tax Commission Congressional Zander Hayden Arizona

Aerial visitors crash near Santa Margarita ranch

On May 27 in Tucson, Lieutenants Louis Burton and Norman Tilley of the border patrol service survived a crash near J. M. Ronstadt's Santa Margarita ranch while topographical survey work for the Nogales Tucson quadrangle. The engine failed at 200 feet, the plane wrecked, and both men escaped with minor injuries. They were taken to Nogales by Henry Dalton, ranch manager, and the salvageable gear was recovered the next day. They were en route to Baboquiviri peak at about 45 mph when the accident occurred.

Iafety Tucson Santa Margarita Ranch J. M. Ronstadt Louis Burton Norman Tilley Border Patrol Service Nogales Tucson Quadrangle Henry Dalton Leutenants Dalton Nogales Baboquiviri Peak

Hunt Goes East To War Instructions

Former Governor George W. P. Hunt left Phoenix for Washington to obtain instructions from the state department and to pursue his path as minister. He announces his candidacy for Corporation Commissioner in the upcoming general election if endorsed by Democratic primary voters. T. D. Cashel reports from Phoenix.

Phoenix George W. P. Hunt Washington State Department

Fear Smelter Fumes Fatal to Honey Bee in Verde Valley

Phoenix residents report copper smelter fumes harming bee industry near Verde Valley. Bee raisers petition for an official inquiry into bee die offs. State entomologist Dom C. Mote and plant pathologist B. C. George plan field checks at Camp Verde starting Monday.

Phoenix Verde Valley Dom C. Mote B. C. George Camp Veréo

Cochise County Political Candidates for Various Offices

A list of Cochise county candidates announces bids for county offices including supervisor county attorney mine inspector county assessor county recorder school superintendent treasurer sheriff and others. Candidates such as John E Newbury L Winters om C Foster Joseph Hansen George R Henshaw L See Hutchison Harry E Scott Guy Welch James F McDonald and others seek Democratic primaries on September 7 1920 with pledges of impartiality progress and economy in office.

Cochise County Douglas John E. Newbury Democrateker L. Winters County Recorder Cochtee County Hutchison James F. McDonald

Local Candidates Seek County and State Posts in Primary

Allen R English seeks Cochise County Assessor nomination in the Democratic primary set for September 7. James Allison announces for State Superintendent of Schools, aiming for Democratic endorsement in the upcoming primary. Thatcher in Graham County lists petitions and candidacies.

A. C Petersox Thatcher Graham County

Arizona births rise as health department safeguards babies

Phoenix reports 1819 births in January to March 1920, a yearly rate of 7278, with 918 boys and 875 girls. The analysis notes undercounting and estimates population near 335,000, citing illegitimate births at 1 in 100 and infancy mortality: 68 stillbirths and 288 deaths in the first year, suggesting many deaths preventable.

Arizona Phoenix State Board of Health State Health Department Arigona Pima Yuma

Flagstaff Battery Passes Inspection in Arizona Guard

Phoenix May 28 Federal recognition of Battery A First Seidl arillery Arizona national guard at Flagstaff will be recommended by Maj Julian F Guajot according to Adjutant General Walters Ingalls who accompanied him. Battery consists of five officers and 120 enlisted men with six officers' commissions among them. One of the most enthusiastic men is James Swinnerton cartoonist living in Flagstaff.

Phoenix Seid Arillery Arizona National Guard Flagstaff Julian F. Ganjot First United States Cavalry Walters Ingalls Guajot Douglas James Swinnerton

Arizona to Finance Parker Dam, Governor Declares

Phoenix May 28 Governor Campbell told the house committee on Indian affairs that Arizona will find a way to finance Parker Dam construction if the Parker project is opened. The remark came during a visit by a delegation to Parker on Tuesday.

Phoenix Parker Arisona Campbell House Committee On Indian Arom

Arizona Third Best in U S School System Study

New York May 24 The Rawser Sage foundation reports Arizona ranks third in the nation for state school systems in the study entitled An Index Number for State School Systems. California is second, Montana first, with New Jersey and Washington fourth and fifth. The findings show U S education efficiency up 50 years from 26 in 1870 to 52 today, with the West improving and the East declining. Utah shows the greatest gain, Maryland the greatest decline, New Jersey the only Eastern state gaining.

New York Arizona United States Rawser Sage Foundation Caliifornia Montana New Jersey Washington Department of Educations Foundation Leonard P. Ayers Department of Education Ted The Utah Maryland Yue

Three Forces Take Field Against Pancho Villa

El Paso reports that three commands are sent into the Parral region to hunt Pancho Villa. Generals Ignazio Enriquez Marcelo Caraco and J Gonzalo Escobar lead troops pursuing Villa who has dodged capture. The struggle stems from Villa’s vow to avenge General Felipe Angeles as Provisional President Calles pressures for peace.

Pancho Villa Parrall Villa Ignaio Enriquez Marcello Caraco J. Gonzalo Escobar el Valle Jimenez Plutarco Elias Calles el Vall Escobar Felipe J Angeles Homer Carr American Smelting & Refining Company Enrique Carr WM Drury Min Ink Soething

Regents Meet Wednesday to Consider New Dormitory

Tucson May 27 Wednesday the Board of Regents of the University will meet in the presidents office to discuss the drawing plans for a new dormitory that the university intends to begin this summer.

Tucson Rersvie Unie Coty Dhe Steel den Durmiter

Boy Lady Biber Involved in Tombstone Car Crash

A young boy, son of Willan Holland of Tombstone, suffered injuries when a cart collision occurred near a bar. He was knocked to the ground and did not regain consciousness until late afternoon. He was treated at Copper Queen Hospital.

Willan Holland Tombstone

Harner Oil and Hibbs Rubber in Weekly Market Review

A terse market note highlights Harner Oil Co Ltd and Hibbs Rubber Co Inc as industrial stocks with potential for profit, noting monthly developments and the risk of high leverage on capitalization. The weekly market review promises further insights and invites readers to request a free copy.

Hibbs Rubber Co., Inc

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Arizona State Engineer Eduardo Shso San Diego Dead Man Parker Project Hunt T. D. Cashel Penk OM C. Foster Bisbee, Arizona Joseph Hansen Cocntes County Sorge R. Henshaw Harry E. Scott Guy Welch Tombstone, Arizona Allen R. English James Allison Parker Dam Herrero Tlalnepantla Mexico Arizona School System 5 U. S EL Paso Texas Francisca Villa Meral Rodolfo Herrero Carrangs P. Jos Calles Jie Carransa Bien Rio Mesane Calles Carranza Papantia State of Vera Crux Paulino Fontes Manuel Aguirre Berlanga Interior Fierero Francisco Villa Aite Derulee Sontag Caltes Jona Guregen Todty Awasier Phoenin—Nationa Harner Oil Co., Ltd Investment Review Chester F. Bunker & CO
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