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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1920
Page
2
The Cochise County primary canvass for state and county candidates was completed this afternoon by Clerk L K Kachenbecker. The county boards expect precinct committeemen canvass to finish tomorrow. few changes occur from last week's unofficial tallies.
A massive blast in New York City’s Wall Street area killed and injured many as cars and wagons packed with explosives caused widespread destruction. The event halted trading, with damaged fronts and shattered windows reported for blocks around. Initial theories pointed to a tomb drop from a building, but investigations showed an automobile collided with a wagon loaded with explosives. Estimated damages reached about half a million dollars and injuries were listed around 250. Rescue teams searched amid debris to reach the injured.
The Arizona civilian rifle team, with several Tucson residents among its 2210 members, placed high at the national rifle meet held August 1 and 2 at Camp Perry Ohio. They won the Port Clinton trophy with a higher score than the top army teams and finished twelfth in the national team match. Members included Abell, Savage, Denison, Thompson, and Willcox among others from Tucson, Douglas, Tombstone, and Fort Huachuca.
Democratic leaders finalized plans for Governor Cox to address Prescott on September 22 at 5 pm. A telegram from Senator Pittman confirmed the arrangement. A Santa Fe official arranged a special train to bring the candidate from Phoenix in about five hours.
Sept 11 report says the air commission will push to curb profiteering during the Phoenix fair week of November 13. A letter to the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce urges prompt action to prevent price hikes at hotels and eateries, aiming to protect visitors and residents alike.
San Francisco report states missing air pilot Olin L. Exton, last seen leaving San Francisco bound for New York, located near Shafter Nevada. Hearing on Santa Cruz Irrigations petition postponed as investigation continued. Pilot unharmed. aircraft undamaged.
Phoenix reports a nearly 20 percent rise in car ownership in the first eight months, with 9,842 machines licensed this year versus 8, thousands last year. August licenses reach 898, up from 742, as the state eyes about 35,000 registrations by year end.
FP WIllmock deputy marshal from Douglas arrives in Tucson with three federal prisoners to be presented to the grand jury next week. Henry M. Albright Elmer Pratt charged with stealing narcotics from the Douglas base hospital and disposing of them to a Greek buyer. Harry Franks described as an old offender, charged with violating passport regulations.
A September note reports $96.00 received from Alwaguerque and a Salt River Pleasant Valley road section awarded to BM Williams for about $46,000. Corel Back & Company of Clifton completed section 1 with rapid progress on section 2, linking Care's ranch to Indian Springs about miles away, improving Globe Miami district access to Sierra Ancha summer camp sites.
Globe authorities detained Tom Bullard a former resident for war munitions possession and plans to arraign him before Judge E H McEachren for armistice terms. Complaints alleged he took pistols from Earl Schornick and John Osborne. officers found a Luger and a .45 Smith and Wesson among the seized arms at White River.
Phoenix September 12 initial primary returns show Republican electors and Royle Smith John Lous from Phoenix representing central southern and northern sections. Stewart of Phoenix, once a Hardline supporter, entered later and received congratulations from the Republican state central committee as the race began.
In Phoenix on September 13, counties report canvassing delays as boards may adjourn and continue daily until certified by the secretary of state's office. Some counties had not yet reported totals, with Pinal and Apache delayed. final tallies and the gubernatorial race remained pending official canvass at week’s end.
Arizona officials received formal notification from the U S secretary of state that the suffrage act enfranchises women, though ratification of the Susan B Anthony amendment has little practical effect here as women have voted on all matters for years.
Governor Campbell names fourteen Arizona delegates to attend the national semi centennial prison congress in Columbus Ohio starting October 1. Delegates include Christiana Gilchrist B F McPall J J Sanders Esther Cummings Anna M Hirst J D Jackson Frank Haynes Martin M Jacobson PL Higgin s Grace H Thomas Nogiles Ben Powers Francis Puttel Yuma Powell and Fort Grant state officials.
Madame Aliee Morajeska argues Southern California papers envy regional sections and urges colonization of Lower California to unite with the United States. She envisions a transborder alliance via daily steamers and land routes, highlighting climate, soil, and economic potential, asserting Baja California and California are inseparable and could boost regional prosperity.
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