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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1920
Page
4
A car driven by Kearny Gardner son of William Gardner of Lee Station went off the embankment two miles beyond the B and A two miles beyond and injured Gertie Gardner Dessie Hegan and others from the party returning from Forest Station celebration. The victims were treated at Calumet hospital last night and suffered nervous shock.
Sept Charles Rly Rourke, sought after a raid on an outlaw liquor operation, surrendered to peace officers in Prescott after meeting Sheriff Mavis and County Attorney Clark on a rural road. The night raid netted an alcohol distilling operation. a deputy sheriff was wounded during the pursuit.
A party returning from a Forrest station celebration was involved in a car crash on a paved road. Five people were injured including Kearney Gardt Williams Gardner and Gertie Gardt Bryan. Annatele Bryan and Veda Mallehan suffered injuries as well. The incident occurred near Lee station with unintended embankment departure.
In Tucson on September 7 Senator Marcus A Smith trails by about 175 votes to Worsley in the race for renomination. Unofficial city results show Worsley 92 and Smith 728 with Winsor leading Simms in city totals. Cameron leads over Clark for the Republican US Senate nomination by 49 votes with under four percent counted. Maddock trails Clark by about 3 votes.
Morales arrested by Maricopa County deputies on a charge connected to operation of a stage line between Litchfield Tempe and Mesa. He was jailed on a bench warrant issued by Judge Stanford and released under $1000 bond to appear for trial Wednesday. Accord ing to officers Morales used his car to serve the route while permit to operate on that line was held by the stage company.
United States circuit court of appeals reverses a $10,000 Arizona employer liability award to Ignacio S. Bepinosa. A mine employee died from a powder explosion caused by a fire built by him on the surface near the mines. The ruling says the death does not fall under the Arizona employers liability act.
The Phoenix housing issue for the 1940 state fair is seen as the main challenge as thousands visit. The fair commission will delegate the task to the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce which assisted last year. Efforts will urge residents to list spare rooms, with a desk at the chamber to guide guests, while railroads plan rate reductions to ease travel costs.
Nogales August 7 officer Soto confronts two Mexican burglars who attempt a hold up near 222 Soen ola avenue. A dawn chase ends when the suspects shoot first and flee, taking 100 yards after the officer fires. The incident near the Overton residence ends without further pursuit.
Mrs L Devil reported to police that a highwayman attacked her at night, threw her to the ground, and robbed her of nine hundred dollars after snatching a parcel from her hands and fleeing.
The J and Young store in Bowie was entered Monday night by burglars using a crude method. They pried open a rear window and stole shoes valued at about 150 dollars. Constable Ben Kratzberg and Mr Jones followed a clue to Solomonsville where two Mexicans were captured and part of the loot recovered.
Douglas September reports first reservations for the Arizona Bankers association meet here November 12 and 13. J H Calvert, hotel committee chair, and F ee Fisher noted ten requests. Morrie Goldwater of Prescott, secretary of the state Bankers association, sent invitations to the Douglas meeting. About 105 are expected for the session amid other local business.
The piece warns that by midnight December 31 about 25 percent of mining claims may be released due to missed assessment work. It notes the federal act and state requirements, calls for $100 work per claim, and describes the impact of exemptions, with investors and locators rushing to secure or abandon holdings as cotton picking season draws labor away.
Tucson Sept 7 West Coast Construction was low on all Nogales road paving bids opened Saturday afternoon by RE Fishburn chairman of the Pima county highway commission. Bids came from McPeak Dil Hon of Lov Sngeiex and West Coast Construction.
John Mackin filed Sept 7 an application for a mineral survey of the Buster Eneign Grant and 40 other mining claims in the Warm Springs mining district of Tuconing county. The Bunker Hill Mining company also filed for a mineral survey of the Black Hawk and Dry Hill claims in the Tombstone district, Cochise county.
Two Mexican men Agustin Salazar and Daniel Mavians were arrested today by Constable Tor ter McDasiald on highway robbery charges. They are to appear before Judge Wentworth, accused of entering a residence near town on Sunday night and robbing an elderly man of 27.50, with witnesses confirming the attack. A second similar incident occurred recently at Henson.
Governor Cox will arrive in Phoenix at 7 a.m. September 22 and remain until about 8 p.m. the same day, then depart for Albuquerque, NM, later that evening.
Phoenix readers learn that the state health department will stage a healthier babies exhibit during the fair week in November. Mrs. Charles K. Howe Wixterer leads the effort, with babies judged by physical perfection under medical guidance. Prizes include a gold medal to the top baby and silver medals to the best boy and girl in five age classes from birth to 36 months.
Word from El Paso says enforcement agents met at Gustin and discussed prosecuting buyers of bootleg liquor as well as vendors. No formal rules issued yet. If adopted, possession of liquor sold illegally could lead to prosecution, with violators potentially indicted under the revenue act for possession, sale and manufacture.
Sept 7 warrants issued by justice court of D M Arnold over persistent complaints of road flooding across the Chandler district. Ten days ago Chandler Mesa road washed out damaging cars. road south of town flooded with holes, leaving two dozen vehicles stranded and towed out.
In Phoenix on September 7 Joe Prochaska, a late game warden, contemplates appealing to the Americanization committee about teaching foreigners the difference between a marriage license and a hunting license. A joke emerges as a man quarrels over license requirements, noting a belief that licenses grant permission to marry or hunt brides, with locals recounting a young man misusing a hunting license in a comic misunderstanding.
Signs of a strike among the railroad workers appeared in Tucson as several firemen were reported ill and a conference occurred between railroad officials and a firemen union committee. William Wilson, railroad superintendent, said a session with the committee lasted two hours without clear justification for a strike and trains were prepared to leave with mayhem unlikely. No other strike activity was reported.
Douglas Adams reports that a law makes passport and visa charges mandatory for travel between the United States and Mexico. Philip Adawha, head of the Se division of passport control, told the Doug we chamber of commerce that the law governs these charges and is enforceable. Marcus A. Smith had asked if the charges were statutory or regulatory, and Adamy said he would provide a fuller reply. Travelers in the border area face different rules for border residents and emergency cases for interior travel in Mexico.
Fire at the Bishop residence, a Globe liveroom frame dwelling, started in the early hours and destroyed the home, causing several thousand dollars in damage. Firefighters fought the blaze as it consumed the structure.
Delegates from Varinus part of the state arrive in Nogales for the first annual convention of Arizona Automotive Dealers. Attendees plan discussions on auto contracts credits distribution and retailing while local officials host guests in Nogales. Aerial squadron entertainment is noted as part of the event.
Francisco Keys, bandit general, ordered held under 10000 dollar bond to await federal grand jury after a preliminary hearing. Five co-defendants detained. hearing postponed from last week. Defense plans no witnesses. Reyna and others accused of revolutionary activities in Sonora.
The University of Arizona unanimously granted two scholarships to governors of Sonora and Sinaloa. The awards, announced by Dr RB Von KleinSund, aim to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the United States and Mexico. Recipients planned a return trip to report on the program’s progress and its impact on cross border ties.
Phoenix dispatch reports Dunbar, editor of Dunbar Weekly, jailed on a criminal libel charge connected to allegations against Jones. Arraignment set for the upcoming Justice Court hearing as bonds will be fixed.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a plane wreck involving Ralph Cameron near Jerome and Clarkdale with references to a political context and invited attendees. The text is garbled but indicates an aviation incident affecting figures connected to Republican candidates.
Lloyd Leach, chief of a government survey party, was killed when he fell from a cliff near Houck's station about 40 miles north of Phoenix. Details are sparse. Leach had served in federal work since moving from Wray, Cole seven years ago.
Plan to help Cochise County ranchers obtain carloads of fine calves advances after a county hearing in Douglas. Officials including Mayor A Fraljo Banks and Willcox O Agua Prieta leader Ramon Valencia discuss loans and bank support to fund the purchase. Cotton culture notes mention short staple seed and a predicted bale per acre as Cochise experiments proceed.
The ceremony at the new highway completion drew delegations from Hinbee and Bomplas as officials and hundreds gathered at the station. Work crews paused traffic while teams connected the two cities with the new road, symbolizing renewed unity and cooperation.
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