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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1920

Page

3

Douglas on Trail of Those Who Evade Law

Prescott Arizona report details a petition seeking an order restraining the county board of supervisors and the county highway commission from actions connected to a bond sale. The dispute involves bond face values, allocations from the general fund, and a Los Angeles engineering firm hired for highway construction duties. The hearing is set for October 12th amid allegations of evading bond sale laws.

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Mrs Bissonette Found Then Disappears Again

A period investigation details the 6 He dates of Mrs Bissonette's disappearance near San Prince Street and a feared return into the woods. A search by sheriff and officers continues with no new leads.

First Temporary Certificates Granted by State Board

Phoenix reports show 12 temporary certificates issued with state board approval as 11 other applications await action. The move marks the first time such certificates were granted with board consent, reflecting ongoing teacher shortage and parallel superintendent recommendations.

Phoenix Rae State Board of Education

Bush inn innocent of charge of woman 15 jury verdict

Det Widtort found Billie Muss not guilty on an attempted criminal charge after 12 hours of deliberation. The verdict was delivered just before 11 PM as bailiffs announced the outcome to Judge WG Shute in the superior court chamber.

Bush Det Widtort Cate Billie J Muss Mise Sarah J Mutla Wit Vau Ber Thearors Palliffs Gary WG. Shute Superior Court

Woman Pioneer of Arizona Dies at Bonita

Mrs Kate Whelan a noted Cochise county rancher and widow of Mes Mosht died suddenly at Bonita after years of ownership of a large Cochise ranch. Her death followed a lengthy illness and left a large family in mourning with funeral arrangements to be announced.

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Military officer ejects man and wife from home

Oct 1 charging that a man and wife were forcibly ejected from their home at Naco by Captain Coyle of the army post at Barphiew. Harry James swore complaints against Coyle in Justice Court at Naco, whereupon Coyle immediately had both Mr and Mrs James arrested on a shooting Ring. Dawes declares the house was not on the reservation, yet it was entered and the couple thrown out without any hearing or due process.

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Man of Many Troubles Gets Out of Calaboose

Nogales reports Saturday night bands arrange for Alberto Siehnofcky a son of the Rothenhild family and Polish county claims. He was held on a California arrest warrant and two indictments for perjury and false citizenship. He swore United States citizenship and planned entry to Mexico.

Calaboose Dovolas Alberto Siehnofcky Rothenhild Tilus Department of Juntion California Makitz Mexico The United States

TenYearOld Spends 115 in Three Days for Candy

A ten year old in this city spent 115 in three days with most money used on candy. Allyn Trevisne reports the boy’s spending, including a $40 purchase at a theater snack panel. The funds allegedly came from SH Lowthian’s safe during a break in.

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Swansea Mine Boosts Ore Output to 1490 Tons Daily

In Swansea Arie Oct 11 the Suareea mine employs more than Tymem and Mexients with ore production at 1490 tons per day. Most ore is milled to 24 per cent concentrate and shipped to Humboldt for high grade furnace ore. The Swansea lease has been transferred from Clark interests to the Consolidated Arizona Smelting Company of Humboldt.

Swansea Arie Suareea Tymem Clark Consolidated Arizona Smelting Company Humboutt Arizona Warden Discenix Doo Prophaska Twchuska Ubine Wes Elliot Nowerhur Fort Giastig Ali Kana Gary Thas

Arizona National Guard Cavalry Troop Increase Reported

Amid mixed readings from officials, the Arizona National Guard announces a five member cavalry troop expansion. General and state authorities discuss training timelines and budget implications while promising public updates by December 7.

Arizona National Guard

State Fair Seat Sale Opens With October Draw

An official notice from the State Pale Coalmission outlines October seat draws for the Arizona State Fair. Tickets cost 35 dollars per day, with pricing and box allocations detailed, including equal access for Marico county and outside patrons.

Army discharge brings former official home to Phoenix

Paul Geary former chairman of the state corporation commission and former attorney general returned to Phoenix after discharge from the army. He served two and a half years with the commission and the department of justice. He was stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma Fort Sam Houston Texas and Camp Murray Jones in Douglas Arkansas.

Phoenix Paul Geary State Corporation Commission Army Judie Adver Cale’s Fort Sir Okla Fort Sar Houston Texas Camp

Hays Opens Free Lance Campaign in Tombstone

Lyman H. Hays, Willcox attorney and Republican, launched a free lance campaign in Tombstone regarding Governor Campbell and the land and initiative measures. He argued against the county division bill and warned voters about proposed amendments while outlining his statewide speaking itinerary through Cochise, Santa Cruz and Graham counties.

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El Paso Automobile Road Race Called Off

Reported cancellation of a major automobile road race near El Paso. Trials and pre-race activities were halted, with officials citing scheduling and logistical issues for the postponement.

Austrians Seek Permission to Immigrate to Arizona

A Vienna woman named Anna Lorveerbaum requested that Austrians deemed blameless civilians of the war be allowed to emigrate to Arizona. She wrote to Gov. Campbell, who referred the matter to Washington on Friday.

Phoenix Vienna Anna Lorveerbaum Arizona Washington Campbell

Tomatoes Grow in San Pedro Valley Under Charleston Dam

Gaia, a farmer in the San Pedro valley, reports one third of an acre of tomatoes this season. Patel notes sales of $400 with plans for $200 more. A future harvest from a full acre could reach $1,880, illustrating the area’s agricultural potential with Gumm using Aresian water.

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Aged Couple Lose Ranch Home in Ramsey Canyon Fire

Pioneer residents of Huachuca Canyon Mr and Mrs JM Tippatts lost their ranch home in a fire between midnight and morning Friday. Mr Tippatt attempted to save belongings and was badly burned. Mrs Tippatt was also injured as they escaped with their lives. Relatives and physicians attended, money and jewelry recovered, and both were evacuated to a hospital after the blaze.

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Officers Find Five Barrels of Fermenting Booze In Mash

Local officers discovered five barrels of fermenting liquor in a mash scene. The incident name checks a deputy sheriff and references a community disturbance tied to bootleg activity. Details remain fragmentary but indicate a police action and subsequent retest concerns at a neighbors’ home.

Copper Strike at Kingman Yocen Details Uneven

Fragmentary report outlines a 4/34 grade copper strike at Kingman Yocen with references to miners, union reps, and possible ore yields. The text mentions worksite conditions, staking, and potential actions by individuals tied to the Amzee ryines. Details remain unclear due to OCR corruption and missing context.

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Meutenant and Enlisted Man Die at Ft. Huachuca

Fire Lieut John H Boles dies at noon Monday at the base. His parents from Oregon had been with him for a week. Arthur Curie of Curler Ames & Porter went to Fort Huachuca to prepare the body for burial. Also prepared for shipment the body of Lucius Withers of the Tenth Cavalry who died in the Pee hospital Sunday.

Douglas Arthur Curie Curler, Ames & Porter Husehiea John H. Boles Momitay Orexon Fort Hawdhnen Fort Hoachuea Carlee Amelie Lucius Withes Tenth Cavalry

Telegraph Company seeks intrastate rate hike in Arizona

Representatives of the Western Telegraph Co. advocate an intrastate rate increase amid ongoing consideration by the Arizona corporation commission. Prominent company officials attended. The commission withheld action pending further study as the Commercial club moves ahead with plans for a cotton carnival.

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Decline in Arizona game praised by officials and hunters

A Tombstone era piece notes heightened Arizona game activity with praise for sportsmen while urging orderly hunting practices and strong management. It references local leaders, regulations, and the need to sustain game in the state amid a broad call for responsible stewardship.

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