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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1920
Page
2
A garbled report describes Wheeler losing support across 22 precincts in a county vote. The text references inspectors and officials, noting results and ongoing tabulation with several named individuals and places muddled in OCR.
In a letter author J. Poster outlines anti Democratic rumors and confirms no subversion of the Democratic ticket. He claims investigations show no evidence of wrongdoing by the party and urges supporters to vote Democrat on November 2. He states Republicans and other groups spread the gossip to derail the ticket and emphasizes party unity.
The Cochise Democrat rejects allegations of a slush fund linked to Governor Campbell. A Notary public and state Democratic officials discuss salaries, costs, and county budget details, noting increased expenses for county offices and assessments.
Forty candidates were initiated at the Altan-Kol Grotto of the Masonic order in Tucson last night. Henry W. Bohrmann of Saw Anavles, special deputy of the Grant Monarch, installed the grotto and delivered the charter.
Notice from Florence state prison reports Dominguez pleaded guilty to the murder of Antonia Menmehaca at the Clay mine Morenci. Judge Lane of Greene imposed the death penalty on the offender, who and the victim were both muckers at the clay mine.
The piece attacks Republican candidate Thomas E. Campbell charging a secret slush fund of between 1 875,000 and 100,000 is aimed at Democratic rivals. It argues secretary of state figures show Campbell's party overspent and accuses Republicans of deception to win office. Campbell and the state central committee face public backlash and a November 2 election verdict.
Fragmentary OCR shows discussion of appointments and political shifts. References include Simms, Simms supporters, and various named county officials. The text hints at Democratic-leaning outcomes and contested vacancies across Arizona counties and states, with hostile rhetoric about opposing views.
The Phoenix city commission adopted an ordinance authorizing seven bond issues totaling 140000 for city improvements. Taxpayers will vote in a special election on November 2. The listed amounts range from 49000 for a state armory to 15000 for water system extensions and other city projects.
Oct 26 report describes Octuvia Sufely allegedly firing a revolver to intimidate her husband at their home. Police detained her. officers noted her intent and recovered the weapon. She was brought to the station while the husband remained unharmed and later returned home.
A Tomestone resident dies unexpectedly. the obituary names Beale and Moe Iysen Shain among the deceased. The report hints at related transfers, a banker figure, and local conditions surrounding the event, but details are fragmented in the OCR text.
An alleged plot to poison a Kingman family is charged against Cyrus Tatum and Mark Laton. Investigators say tainted coffee laced with strychnine crystals prompted dawns of fear and led to arrests awaiting a pending hearing.
A patrolman tagged Governor Tom Campbell for parking on the curb in front of the Copper Queen hotel. The incident led to a tow charge and required the governor to appear in court.
Mrs Minnie Smith of Atlanta Georgia cousin of President Woodrow Wilson visits Rand and travels toward Washington and New York. The long transcribed text mentions her public appearance at the White House and references Rhea McGinty and local streets in a fragmented report.
State Game Warden Senn Chor announced possible opening of the San Carlos Reserve to hunting. District officials and Italian agents discussed terms for access with Prochaska present, aiming to grant permission by May 5 subject to owner agreement and local regulations.
A long illness due to tuberculosis claimed the life of a resident who came to Tombstone from Tom Morida about a year ago. The deceased, a member of both Masonic and Bik organizations, passed away last night after receiving care in the city. He spent his final days visiting with friends and was attended by doctors before death. Relatives mourn his loss as the community notes his longtime illness and the end of a life marked by health struggles.
A Phoenix man was injured when his gasoline-tank truck crashed into a bank near the Utah Avenue school yesterday. Witnesses report a confrontation with a rapist suspect, and the Luzons and Tatume families on adjoining Cottonwood valley farms have had tension.
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