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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1919

Page

5

Overcrowding At State Institutions In Arizona

Andrew Baumert, secretary of the state board of institutions, warns that overcrowding hits the Pioneer Home in Phoenix and the state industrial school. With 61 guests at the home and a waiting list, funds for a new building are unavailable. The industrial school holds about 100 boys and girls, and even with ten days to recruit, three new buildings are required to admit them all. The board plans to curb parole violations by requiring bonds to reduce rearrests and expenses, but systemic remedies remain elusive.

Baumort Varios

Patagonia Active With Working Mines and Developments

The Patagonia district shows active mining with several companies expanding. The Hardshell shaft reaches 409 feet while Flux Mining reports about 100000 tons of silver lead ore mined to 130 feet depth. Magma Copper and other outfits plan six months of development and a 160 ton smelter construction.

Patagonia Kre Ke Ilma Copper Company Saspany Lenere Flux Toma

Flagstaff bids to host Arizona artillery battery

Flagstaff is pressing to host one of three artillery batteries for the Arizona state militia as plans move forward. George W. Harben, former assistant attorney general now in Playstat, sought a battery site in Flagstaff after meeting with Adjutant General Captain Walter S. Ingalls in Phoenix. The move accompanies orders to form four cavalry troops, with a request from Washington urging rapid state cavalry organization.

Phoenix Flagstaff Arizona State Militia George W. Harben Playstat Harben Exeral State House Walter S. Ingalls Campbell Wasa- Lugion

Bisbee Road Race Preparations and Indian Reservation Mining Rules

Bisbee prepares for the El Paso to Bisbee road race on November 2 with 42 cars, traffic plans, guard details, and street parking. The event closes the main Dougina Bisbee road at 1 pm, with alternate routes via the valley and Dowhe Adobes. Separate note covers Indian reservation prospecting regulations allowing US citizens to locate mining claims on allotted lands subject to Interior Department approval and lease options, listing affected reservations and dates.

United States Secretary of the Interior Arizona Bureau of Mines Arizona Department of the Interior Mogul Fant Springs Wavation San Car Iver Indian Reservation Walapai

End of boxing bouts after fair week in Phoenix

A Phoenix dispute over boxing exhibitions arises as the city faces a ban after fair week. The state athletic commission blocks city action, seeking to control fairs and related events. The controversy centers on exclusive exhibition rights within the city and interpretations of statutes.

Phoenix Phoeni Abe Ely Fair Commission

Bryan resigns as university regent

The governor had not accepted the resignation of William Jennings Brean Jr. from the state university board of regents as of October 21. The resignation, announced at a board meeting, followed about a month earlier and cited relocation doubts. The governor's delay in action left the vacancy unresolved.

Phoenic William Jennings Brean, Jr Board of Regents the State University Ray Bryan Tiekelhood Ele Ute

Insane Man Leaps to Death From Water Tank

Pernando Ni era, an inmate at the state insane asylum in Phoenix, jumped 75 feet from the water tank top and died instantly. Another inmate reportedly used the same method. Dr. T. J. Cummins said posts surrounding the tank would be covered with concrete to prevent climbing.

Phoenix Pernando Niera T. J. Cummins

Palmer Urges Campbell to Call High Court Conference

Attorney General Palmer writes Governor Campbell urging a conference of all city mayors and county attorneys with the Arizona governor and federal officers to address high cost living. The letter asks for representation if Palmer cannot attend and is sent to Arizona AG Wiley E. Jones and other officials for potential participation.

Phoelin Mitchell Palmer Clavernor Campbell Arizona Governos Wiley E.i Jones Actornes General Thomas Flynn Taited States Dietriet Timothy A.ittordan Fair Price Cabnileslaner

Car Line To Border May Be Built Soon

Douglas Oct 24 The municipal president of Agua Prieta met with Sonora governor to discuss restoring a car line to Agua Prieta with Douglas Traction and Light Co. Assistance would be sought from Sonora state. Fraija also planned to oppose saloon alcohol sales under the new Sonora liquor law and did not disclose license fees or number of saloons permitted.

Col. Fraio Atari Olerate Ags Priewa Congress of Sonora

Sixth Annual Papago Indian Fair Opens October

The Papago Indian fair in Pima county at Selx Ariz starts October 27 28 and 29 with headquarters 65 miles from Tucson. Only Papagoes may compete for premiums though other exhibits are welcome. Non perishable items will be returned. No entry fee. Afterward a presidential meeting will elect officers for the year and amusements are planned for all three days.

Tucson Get Pima County Selx Ariz The Fair Association

Surge in Mexican immigration to the United States in 1919

A report from the immigration service shows nearly 26,844 Mexicans entered the United States in the last fiscal year, up sharply from 17,902 the year before, reflecting a wartime influx and broader immigration trends. The article notes German and French arrival shifts and contrasts historic peak levels with 1820 onward totals.

U. & Douglas Tole Germany Germin i America Fameoulug Lata Jane United States

Adjutant General Office Moves to New Phoenix Site

In Phoenix on October Walter In Sanle announces a new adjutant general office to occupy the fourth floor with 9% fledged funding. The reception area will feed into a private adjutant general office as the third floor holds draft records and office files. Winder, adjutant of the American League, will be stationed at the new headquarters in the future.

Phoenix Oct Walter Sanle Aszona Eytol Heelten Reese Adjutant General's Office Winder Amttean Leptur

Old Rancher Faces Espionage Charge

A fragmented report outlines an espionage case involving an older rancher. The text references the defendant appearing before a federal court, with unclear remarks about American soldiers and Washington. Details are garbled, but the core event concerns a espionage charge and a court appearance today.

Stephens Urges Special Session for Suffrage

Phoenix reports Governor Stephens of California telegraphed Governor Campbell urging a special session of the legislature to ratify the national woman suffrage amendment as a Thanksgiving gift to women. Campbell replied he could not call an extra session now but indicated the possibility next spring.

Phoenix Campbell Stephens California

Local cotton carnival to be held in Mesa

The event runs October 23 to 25 with seventy inspectors busy listing catte brands as Phoenix men visit towns in the interest of trade.

Mesa Tobel Catte Phoenix

Teachers Institute to be held here with lodging needed

Douglas October 24 The Cochise county teachers will hold an institute in Douglas for three days November 24 25 and 26. All county schools will be closed Thanksgiving period leaving room shortages as over 200 teachers are expected. County superintendent Mrs Helen Brown seeks hosts and rooms or offers to house teachers during the three day event.

Douglas Cochise County Dongive Doulas Veiss

Arizona Guard Reforms Face Capital Armory Funding Hurdles

Contested plan in Phoenix involves Incall of the Arizona Guard and a push to convert a capital armory site. Adjutant General and officials discuss the use of Third Legislature funds, originally set for armory construction, now questioned as to availability and timing. Conflicting accounts cite seized personal effects and a large safe. Authority debates center on whether the funds can revive the project for National Guard needs.

Phoenis Charlie Hardy Arizona

J S Officers Amazed by Mexican Aviation Display

American officers visiting Mexico for a review of core troops last week at Juarez witnessed an aviation exhibition by Mexican aviators. They noted the first planes used in warfare in 1912 under General Obregon, flown by General Gustavo Salinas, and were impressed by the latest aircraft with Hispano Suiza engines and their efficiency.

Douglas Deguez Juares Obregon Huerta Gustavo Salinas

Governor Campbell Delivers Key Speech at Southwestern Cotton Congress

In Mesa Arizona on October 24 Governor Campbell and Dwight Bo Meard publisher of the Arizona Republican of Phoenix spoke at the opening session of the Southwestern Cotton Congress held with the Arizona International carnival. The event drew large delegations as the cotton industry faces price and market outlooks amid forecasts of stable or rising demand.

Campbell Southwestern Cotton Congress Mesa Ariz Dwight Bo Meard Arizona Hepablican Phoenix Openiog Serfor Carnivel Congress T Campbelll Arizona Heart Theotten Fon New

Prairie dogs killed off in duov es by man

Prairie residents report a drastic decline in prairie dog populations across farmlands as a mysterious force or agent is blamed. The article notes ongoing efforts and mentions Mr Lewis as a contact for those seeking details or exemptions from the control program. The piece references Apache, Arizona and care of the Gads Fen Hotel in connection with the response.

Lewis Apache Ariz Furgical Service Doukian Widenen Gadsfen

Downey to Lead El Paso Phoenix Auto Road Race Start

Downey of Bieber Arizona will be first to depart in the El Paso Phoenix automobile road race Sunday morning. John Davis of Bieber will be the last starter. Start times are Downey at 6:00 and Davis at 8:48 with four minute intervals. Race covers about 152 miles with no starting number 13.

EL Paso PE Downey Bieber Ariz Teave Serated Downey Lordeburg Davis el Pato

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