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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1920
Page
6
Mexico announces a currency reform ending the silver based system and demonetizing the old illegal peso. The peso now circulates on a gold tie with duties payable in gold equivalents, signaling a shift toward stable financial policy. Arizona nurse meeting set for October with statewide board and district organization efforts.
A noted elder, long associated with Chircetiana Norway, died after a brief illness while hospitalized at the Wyrren Uoetelot. He had been a resident there for the past year and underwent an operation before passing away following appendicitis complications.
A woman died after inhaling fumes from a wine ape in a small cellar. Police say the incident involved a volatile venting failure and a possible arson or criminal neglect. The husband, Marielia Sringe Catt, was charged with illegal conduct as investigators search the premises.
A Phoenix meeting of automotive dealers and state agents advanced a broad automotive event plan. Officials urged cooperation with the Phoenix organizers to promote a major race, with emphasis on safety and fair procedures during the event.
Arie Obregon will attend the exposition in El Paso on September 6 and 7, according to a telex received at his Nogales office. He plans to stay and will telegraph direct to Mexico City with further details.
In Bisbee on September 27 Kid Hartman KOed Andy Gardner in the second round of a ten round event. Gardner was outmatched from the start and Hartman appeared headed for a knockout early in the second, though the card lacked the anticipated headline fight.
Juan Garcia a brakeman from Nogales Sonora died after leaping over the top of a moving freight car during a storm near Culiacan Sinaloa The box car split in two as it was struck Garcia residence Nogales Sonora was confirmed by relatives across the International line The incident occurred during the derailment related confusion of the storm year not specified
A misread legislative fragment discusses a set of punitive laws, a steamboat voyage, and asylum admission regulations. The text references a judge, insolvency, and enforcement of rules by a governing board with gray material usage noted, framed as archaic legal prose.
Sept Ars 7 Ben Johnson constable of Humboldt and Elmer Bentley, a Humboldt smelter worker, were questioned after the killing of Paul Legeski, ranch owner near Humboldt, and the beating of Joe Smith. Smith, regaining consciousness, said Johnson and Beazley came to the ranch where Legeski stayed and obtained two bottles of lana, a quarrel arose, Legeski was struck, and Johnson fired a gun into his back. Bentley and Johnson then attacked Smith, with Johnson later charged for the shooting.
A Prescott based suit alleges Duke paid $1 for cattle bought in 1392 year missing. He contends the Yavapai County assessed price led to tax disputes and a writ of mandamus sought to compel county action. The case centers on a cattle deal and contested value.
Local booster group in Phoenix reacts to a reported loss of a motor convoy. Text references ongoing concern among supporters and calls for action amid unclear details about the convoy and related events. The item presents a fragmented, OCR damaged report with limited readable names and places.
The Arizona State Board of Education will meet in Phoenix to decide actions for filling vacancies in rural schools. Superintendent Case notes cannot tolerate incompetence but needs mechanisms to cover shortages as many localities rely on temporary certificates.
Reported in a local notice, Ramon Corvita found dead at the base of a companion amid a crowd consuming denatured alcohol. Another man, presumed to be Fred Myers, in critical condition from the same fluid, with medical officials investigating the incident and warning of serious health risks.
In a chaotic scene the Slaughterers engage in a brutal exchange near Artiote ute Well Aruviwn. A violent altercation ends with a mutilated skirt and a costly loss of appetite amid a crowd of onlookers and distant gunfire.
A shipment of 956002 cans of tropics and other fruits is prepared for use by soldiers in Alas. The delivery is expected to reach Pare and other towns as part of winter relief efforts managed by Army officers in charge of supply for the district.
A woman detained on a bogze charge paid a $100 fine and was released. The judge cautioned her against repeating the offense. She had been in jail since September 25 awaiting funds to secure freedom.
Sept 27 marked a formal appointment as assistant in Menseuis for the Nogales Sonora chief, with strong citizen support from both Nos. The move follows the nomination of a superior force in Mis city and the broader party alignment among local leaders and residents.
Yuma County cuts the tax levy by 20000 dollars following a commission's recommendation. Record notes the decision as part of a courthouse duties reassessment and a trimming of local tax burdens.
About 140 Southern Pacific shop workers in El Paso quit work after officials refused to discharge certain nonunion members. The action follows a dispute over labor conditions and union recognition.
A Douglas resident reports his house near the old slaughter house west of Douglas was robbed for the third time in a week. Constable James Dwyer of Pirthe sville is handling the case and suspects the robbers are linked to a Me C&A smelter employee. The victim says the raid left him without a hat, clothing, or other personal items.
The Benson area discussions highlight county fair committees expanding activities across sections. Organizers report growing participation, scheduling events daily through October with plans to feature local crops and exhibitors, including a notable bean contest and community efforts to attract visitors from surrounding towns.
A fragmented historic text outlines calls to create a Department of Education with a secretary in the President’s cabinet and to expand federal aid. It notes concerns about rural stability and proposes relief measures to address education and infrastructure. Names and exact dates are unclear due to OCR errors.
Phoenix Sept 25 A notice announces annual examination for applicants seeking admission to the state to be held in Phoenix on November 4. Information is available from Walter Bennett secretary of the board in Phoenix and Selim M Franklin chair in Tucson.
Alfalfa weevil close to Arizona. Mexican project near Hermosillo plans a large coastal wireless plant with nine land sections, main poles about 200 feet high, to serve government and private use. Sonora engineers prepare airfield accommodations and related infrastructure amid talks of aviation facilities and a $1000 appropriation. A separate Tucson report recalls a Mexican man shot by Officer Al Franco after attempting to attack a woman with a stilletto.
Forest Service spent about $470 000 during eight days of a wildfire season in 8G timber near Tucson. Officials said the effort included early alerts and aircraft use. weather improved, reducing fire danger.
A boy, Wiliberto Ystay of Weyport Bay, was killed when caught in the spokes of a rear wheel and thrown to the street on Sica Avenue near Fourteenth. The impact caused a fatal brain concussion as he struck the asphalt.
Shina dispatches a diplomat to Nogales to establish a new consul, accompanied by his wife and a Chinese delegation led by Mige Chen and Chin Tring Peng. The move marks the first Chinese consul credited to the territory and signals growing trade interest between Sonora and China.
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