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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1919

Page

7

Arizona to Use Convict Labor on New Phoenix Globe Road

Arizona resumes convict labor for road projects due to a shortage. Two penitentiary workers start heavy work in Queen Creek canyon on the Miami road linking Phoenix and Globe, camping near Florence and expected to last 18 months. The plan includes routes from Superior to Ray and from Queen Creek to Morence, with costs cited. Local officials discuss highway planning along the Santa Fe and Verde Valley routes to create a direct path to Globe, amid tax policy debates.

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SOVCE MYSTIFIED BY LETTER FROM JONES ANSWERS

A clipping from Phoenix reports a complex exchange between state figures. Auditor Jesse L Boyce questions Attorney General Wiley Bo Jones over authorization for expenditures from the state road tax fund and related government approvals, seeking clearer definitions.

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Governors Meet in Salt Lake City for Western Conference

Governor Campbell announced plans to join Governors D W Campbell and Sima Bamberger and other officials for a three state conference in Salt Lake City November 21 and 22. He appointed 28 citizens to assist and said the gathering would be among the most important in the West, focused on irrigation progress.

Phoenix Campbell D. W Thauo Sima Bamberger Tal Salt Lake City Geox Bis Iia

McVay Robbed At Home Of Jewelry After Return

Phoenix on November 16. H. v. McVay, local manager of a telephone company, was held at gunpoint in his home by a burglar who escaped with about 400 dollars in jewelry. McVay had been away and returned unexpectedly to confront the intruder.

Phoenix V. McVay 2 Telephone Oayany McVay

Forest Service transfers Forrestor to California district

Albuquerque N M November 17 Paul G Dedington district forester in charge of the Southwestern district of the U S Forest Service has been transferred to the California district with headquarters in San Francisco He will assume charge of national forests of California succeeding Colonel Coert Dubois who recently resigned Redington has been chief of the Arizona New Mexico forests for the last three and a half years

Albuquerque N. M Paul G. Dedington Porester U. S. Forest Service California San Francisco National Forests of Coert DuBois Redington Arizona-New Mexico

Car accessories theft leads to two arrests

Nov 18 two men, Charles Ruth and Thomas Coulter, were arrested after police found about $1000 worth of auto accessories and casings stolen from a car. The items were located near the vehicle, and the suspects are held pending a hearing.

T. C Erringes Minneap Phoenix Niger Charles Ruth Thosias Coultar Automoutl Errigers

Plans for Agua Fria Bridge Near Phoenix

State Engineer Thomas Maddock announced plans and specifications for a concrete bridge to span the Agua Fria river on the Phoenix to Wickenburg road. The design includes seven 90 foot arch spans and has been forwarded to the district engineer in Denver for federal approval.

Phoenix Thomas Maddock Agus Fria River Wickenburg Denver Coto

Rattlesnake Bite Sends Youth to Douglas

A five year old boy, Clarence Seles, was bitten on the left hand by a rattlesnake during a hunting expedition at Calustet Reservat. The party, including Charles Wapel and others, transported him to Douglas where he was reported suffering from heart pains as doctors treated the bite.

Douglas Halen Seles Clarence Seles Rnough Rand

Labor federation dispute stalls appointment in Losor Journal

Novie-Thames 4 Crit and Judge Lys reignite a fight over appointing LaTor Journal evan, with Judy Lyman opposing and restraining order challenged. In Phoenix, W F Hay mood reports Interior opening unallotted Gila lands for mining per Oct 30 order, received Nov 15, fueling wide interest for entries. Chandler-District water users approve $600000 bond issue.

Phoenix Thames Crit Garke D. Smith State Federation of Leaber Lys Evan Oe Judy Lyman Lyman Sla W. F. Haymood Guarter Indian Reservation Secretary of the Interior Gila Reservation Tres Casa Grande Arizona

Bowie Sands Reveal Oil Near Howie District

Nov 17 Bowie district oil discovery reported from a United States & Refining well near Howie. E R Caulfield explained the slush test using Carbon Tetrachloride, noting low-position oil migrated from Devonian fracture. Work to resume promptly with aim to reach production before year end. public updates promised.

Browie United States OF & Refining Company Howie J. J Bowie Caulfield Simon Valley

Soldier killed by truck at St. David during training

A U S Army enlisted man from the 4th Cavalry was fatally struck by a truck during a training exercise near St. David. Witnesses said the man tried to jump from one moving vehicle and slipped, the rear wheel passing over his abdomen. Death was instantaneous. The body was sent to Douglas after transport via Tombstone.

ST. David Omier Hentay Miltary Mohe Thoritiys

County abandons planned blanket road contract plan

The Supreme Court ruled that proposed 4 000 000 highway contracts in Maricopa County were invalid, voiding a county wide road building scheme. Highway Commission Chairman E Hackett said he would seek legal interpretation before beginning work on over 270 miles of county roads.

Phoenix Maricopa Supreme Court Charman E. Hackett Highway Conmission

Douglas smelters still be now normal

Residents note that Douglas smelters are functioning normally after earlier disruptions. Local officials report stable operations and no further outages. Economic impacts appear limited as supply chains normalize and workers return to regular shifts.

Douglas

Completion of Railroad San Diego Celebration

Los Angeles figures celebrate Bar Nee & Arizona Railway progress as San Diego gains continental line. Officials urge Arizonans to visit San Diego Week through December. City growth spurred by expansion and improved transportation. Local authorities issue plans and invitations for the public celebration and related events.

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Missing Town Clerk Real Estate Seized Sparks Tucson Case

Fragmentary report notes real estate seizure involving a town clerk and associates in Nogales valued around $40,000. The action targets property linked to a resident and a partner, with officials claiming financial irregularities and disputed accounts. Further details are unreadable in the damaged text.

Tucson Nogales Nouinee Ieaf Smith

Building Egnos Called 1 Percent Phoenix

Fragmented OCR text mentions capital bonds and dates amid garbled phrases. The readable elements include references to a building project or plan labeled Egnos and a 1 percent Phoenix motif, with unclear connection to Artecna and Lake RG.

Federal Grand Jury Proceedings and Sentences Highlighted

Fragmented report notes a federal grand jury in Tucson with charges including failure to register and passport violations. One defendant received a one day sentence in Platts county jail after an extended period of illness and attempted flight. multiple delays and pleas are described amid unclear timeline and domestic transport issues.

Lown Dineteldon Gaspar Bonn

Baby dies from electric warming pad burn incident

A infant named Tony Schveichier suffered burns from an electric warming pad placed on the chest by a parent to keep him warm. The child died after the incident, with the event noted during a night by his mother as investigators examine the pad and its safety.

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Tucson Police Arrest Rian For Alleged Radio Incident

Police in Tucson report arrest of Rian amid alleged radio incident involving four suspects. Court records indicate a person speaking with a German accent was identified during the inquiry. The details remain under investigation with authorities tracing the events to a night of activity.

Tucson Rian Alleled

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