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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1920
Page
5
The article reports progress on the Benson Vail road project with opening expected by February 2. It notes inspections by Maddie Rinerr, statements on the road's completion, and ongoing work under limited local conditions, including cotton picking context and weather aiding progress. Local officials discuss capacity and scheduling, while weather and labor factors influence timing.
Motorists are drawn to a celebrated drive along the Old Spanish Trail, with notes on Bankhead Highway and Nogales sightings. The piece highlights scenic gorges, desert vistas, and roadside basins as a memorable ride, mentioning prices and retinues in passing.
Telegraph weather bulletin notes coastal and northern areas report varied range conditions. Grand Canyon and Pine district stock in fair to good condition with shipments to market. Thatcher area stocked but supplementary feed plentiful. Ruby and Nogales regions mixed with poor ranges and potential winter feed concerns. Overall mild daylight temperatures with limited storms noted across the state.
Five witnesses testified about brutal treatment of an elderly man by checks accusing them of murder. The statements described repeated calls for care, alleged choking, and loud altercations in the Cheek apartment complex in the weeks before the man’s death. Witnesses reported audible blows and threats as neighbors heard the disturbing scene.
A November 1934 report details the Public School Protective League's protest against textbook content promoting diphtheria antitoxin and autotoxic vaccination ideas. The piece cites objections to material viewed as propaganda for auto toxin methods and questions the statutefulness of such education in the era. It references specific texts and authorities, including medical opinions on immunization and disease prevention.
The sheriff warns of a rising crime wave across the county amid burglaries and violence. He cites limited arrests, urges increased vigilance, and notes fingerprint evidence being analyzed in multiple cases as officers work to curb the spree.
The Now for the sare general issues an order for mineral survey of multiple mining claims in Cochise county including Linden Tri Mountain Hancock Hill Rhode Island Willie Joker Lithie Rhoda Central Houghton Hill Copper Range and Balle. Claims are owned by John B. Rice Jane Tshelly and Michael Poun Holbrook Standard of company. Work on irrigation additions for Yuma area to be completed.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and survey terms but lacks coherent details or identifiable events. Unable to confirm people, places, or actions from the snippet provided.
Readable text condemns a Red drive toward Soviet recognition and U.S. reaction. The message warns Arizonans of foreign influence and partisan pressure, urging vigilance against communism and subversive activity tied to Trotskyists and allied groups.
The Smattuck Arizona mine plans to lay off about 100 workers as it exits operations in January. Local officials note recent declines in copper demand and production costs as factors. The closure will affect daily wage staff and shift workers at the mine site.
Fragmentary OCR of cotton ginning figures dated November 10 notes 4.423 bales ginned. Text lists items including algaes fates and soy wand terms and mentions November 15. Mentions locations including California and Oregon with garbled names and numbers.
Fragmentary report states an army animal sale was planned with 400 units and a cavalry unit. Dawn at military HQ indicated goods were to be moved to Port Hawenoea for auction, but arrival failed and buyers were directed there.
Florence judge sentences Montes to two to three years in the state penitentiary at Florence for forgery and assault. The defendant, previously placed on parole and ordered to leave the state, was arrested again for testing a suitcase and now must serve the term.
A blaze swept through a garage building causing extensive damage to the structure and adjoining flats in Wakeisume AviN Conte geniy, owned by Giavoma Hawthore & Saumters Tie. The fire disrupted power and water services, with emergency crews evacuating residents and estimating losses near $8,000 while insurance coverage was light. Police announced an alleged count arrest related to swindling in connection with the incident.
A garbled note references business activity within a year and a variety of unclear terms. The legible portions mention a company and mentions of a Be Whee Amik or similar name, but key details are unreadable and no clear action or outcome can be determined.
A damaged and garbled report notes debate over compulsory military training for high schools. It references the state education board and petitions from local sections opposing the plan, with unclear details and names obscured by OCR errors.
A garbled memo mentions a person named Corinne Caine and a sibling, with references to security denial and pending reemployment review. The text hints at a dispute or investigation but provides few clear facts, names, dates, or places. Persistent ambiguities limit reliable interpretation of the event or individuals involved.
An actor playing a scout role was killed at Fort Huachuca after falling from a horse during an Indian attack. The incident occurred as horses were pursued and a mounted defense circle formed around the actor, who had been recently married. The tragedy follows prior reports of the Western drama production.
Bisber, on November 4, was killed when a broken trolley wire caused an underground accident. Suthar thod, who was tii'ed Monday, receives fe n abelden. on the dishleve of the 24r wine. The report mentions cemshed berwers H Sunnie and Taewerding ty e VemboT Aiocivan-New $40, with Reed imine showing vein five feet. Biden sieat saeaes
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