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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1920
Page
2
Marcus A Smith raises publicity for Cox’s letter as political tension spikes in Kean and surrounding counties. The scene features campaign chatter, mentions of public figures, and references to party strategy and speaker clashes during a tense period.
A long, fragmentary account details a fatal auto collision involving SASNE DOAN and others, with Patterson and Kelson mentioned as injured. The report also notes the death of Tarbell in Forta and mentions funeral plans for a named attorney, with political letters from Senator M A Smith and Representative Carl May to Governor Cox about reclamation funding.
A sharply worded Republican response questions Governor Newberry's senate stance and tariff claims, noting his remarks on lemon tariffs while in Congress versus California speeches. The exchange centers on Newberry's influence on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the League of Nations matter.
Jack Redmond of Lowell was elected chairman of the Cochise County Republican committee at the reorganizational meeting held in Douglas. The selection names the new leader of GOP efforts in the county and sets the stage for forthcoming party activities.
Tucson reports stage remarks on a baby exhibition at the state fair, with entries from Phoenix and nearby towns. Governor Cox planned statewide appearances by telegraph and mail, as the event aims to aid babies through health education rather than prize medals.
W. D. Patterson, badly injured in Sunday night automobile crash that killed Frank W. Dean, was moved from Calumet hospital to his home on September 22. The incident left Dean fatally injured.
From Washington to Douglas Payne challenges freight rate increases on apples potatoes fruits and vegetables carried by railroads. Letter from John Bartin Paste signed by an agent discusses rail charges affecting Montana Oregon Washington and nearby networks. Legislation and policy debate loom over railroad freight costs and shipment prices.
Report from Douglas indicates police raided a First Street gambling room where about two hundred dollars were involved. Officers state Mexican patrons were playing blackjack and rolling dice. A hearing was postponed as Judge Jack handled another case.
Local party leaders in Cochise County selected Bedgow to chair the Democratic committee. The meeting covered open positions, a slate of officers, and a plan for the forthcoming primary. State and county members named numerous appointees and discussed future party organization and elections.
Sept 22 reports show the Monkhead national highway transcontinental convoy progressing via the Ajo road toward Yuma. A teletype to LB Barker confirms engineers in Prescott mark another Pima county highway effort to tap subterranean reservoirs with RE. Fiehburn leading and accompanying the convoy amid valley plans.
Registration at the university intake shows 324 students enrolled to date with $26 new students and an 78 percent gain over last year. Freshmen formed long lines as offices closed at 4 pm, and by Monday the total enrollment was expected to reach around 490. Last year total campus enrollment stood at 1102 with housing strains rising despite a new women's dormitory. The summer session total reached 1686 with reductions in certificate programs, and overall attendance is projected to reach about five thousand across all departments.
Arizona candidate Thomas E Campbell delivers a second campaign speech here tonight and will meet Governor Fausto Jorques in Nogales to discuss Mexican labor conditions in the Salt River valley. Campbell aims to stabilize wage and working conditions for Mexican workers, especially in the cotton fields of the state.
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