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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1920
Page
3
A Sissee woman confronted two Mexican burglars seen entering her brother’s Cockiel Myr residence. Deputies arrived as the suspects fled. two Mexican men were pursued and arrested after a brief chase, with locals detailing the scene and the woman aiding responders.
A disputed domestic quarrel ends in violence as Mary Tuprat allegedly stabs William Topratue in a Tepee area amid tension between settlers and a local Indian community. Sheriff Eugene Shutw reports an investigation with tribal leaders present. An earlier claim of a seduction led to a confrontation and eventual legal actions at San Carlos. The incident concludes with the lamb imagery tied to the tepee disturbance.
A survey examines methods to eradicate smuggling and ease fruit restrictions in Sonora. The effort seeks to outline procedures for limiting illicit imports and promoting legal trade while addressing agricultural market impacts.
The article reports Justin Myker and Powell facing charges in a superior court arising from a dispute over a lease for a dance hall. Mire Ad ele accuses Powell of unlawfully seizing her interest and demanding payment to protect it. Allegations include sale of fixtures and removal of items at season end.
Amid scattered notices and garbled OCR, a town laments unpaid bills and advertising neglect affecting community services. Residents face stalled projects, unpaid utilities, and delayed announcements as local groups like Hassavampa Club plan new events while authorities weigh next steps.
A disputed 23900 contract award cites Sparks of Thantas for a structure binding project. The text notes government concerns over payments, material delivery, and project oversight, with unclear details about parties, dates, and locations.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions community actions and local figures, with unclear phrasing. It suggests a meeting or event in a town context, referencing a private group and a city environment, but key names and details are unreadable.
A sequence of Sunday crashes injure several near Douglass and nearby streets. Motorists collide with trucks and utility poles, several cars suffer damage, and at least one person sustains a broken collarbone with others slightly hurt. Police note multiple incidents on eleventh street, G avenue, and nearby corners.
The board will investigate a fire at the First Cavalry bachelor officers home. Firefighters battled flames that gutted parts of the building, with several occupants evacuated and two women reported injured. The scene prompted an immediate investigation into the cause pending departmental findings.
A struggling Tucson family, the Allisons, report their daughter enrolled at the University of Arizona cannot secure housing. Mr Allison said he had arranged prior housing with the dean, but no accommodations are available, forcing her to remain away until options emerge.
A Mexican man was stabbed in the lung with an ice pick during an assault. He is listed as recovering as investigators pursue leads. The incident involved a confrontation at a social setting. witnesses describe a struggle and facial injuries before rescue.
Plans emerge for Phoenixs 50th anniversary as the chamber of commerce advances a celebration. The text recalls Phoenixs founding amid Maricopa County and early city milestones from 1871 to 1881, noting incorporation and the establishment of the state capital.
A Wenden Ranter corporation appears to have sunk a double compartment shaft at the Ellsworth district property. Details on scope or impact remain limited in the readable fragment.
Arizona reports about 15 thousand registered vehicles this year versus 26 thousand last year, an approximate 20 percent increase. The data suggests a substantial growth in vehicle ownership and registration activity across the state.
A car carrying seven people overturned near Popglas on September 23. One passenger, a baby, escaped unharmed. the others suffered injuries. The accident occurred while the vehicle veered off the road after hitting a ditch, with authorities investigating the event.
The MPS and women leaders laud the new girls dormitory at Fort Grant. The event highlights progress in educational facilities and the commitment of local groups to improve campus life for female students and staff.
A government trapper group pursued an 1800 pound bear that escaped from a sycamore trap and carried off four traps belonging to trapper Mas grove. Ramsey Patterson, injured, aided by six dogs loaned by Sheriff Davis, led a night chase to recapture the bear, described as one of the region’s largest in years.
A wartime supply disruption looms as fuel and oil exports face delays. Officials warn shortages could slow industry and daily life in Warren District. A 29-man team from government agencies will take at least nine days to reach Warren, with Mexican fuel shipments under scrutiny for potential impact.
A commission dismisses the Cananea mine strike, outlining official steps and citing authority. No party preferences are stated as the decision ends the labor standstill and marks a return toward operation. The text references Pomuileston and Jozhe Beraca figures in the irregular, fragmented OCR.
The article reports that bond holders hesitate to swap temporary Liberty bonds for permanent notes. Treasury notes indicate many holders have not exchanged yet, while banks cite still collecting interest on September 15. The situation mirrors delays seen with earlier Liberty bonds and is consistent across first and second issues.
Alonzo Gray former commander of the Arizona military district and later car commander of Camp Harry J. Jones has been ordered to the Transportation Service for duty at Norfolk Virginia.
A fragmentary report details George Dormeyer’s case and an arraignment related to a death, mentioning courtroom proceedings, dates, and a preliminary hearing. The text references a location and names but remains unclear due to OCR issues.
Commission orders investigation into alleged threats and harassment by Hopol company. Officials set October 4 as the date to outline the inquiry and potential charges while outlining the scope of the probe and expected public cooperation.
Sugar fell to 19 cents per pound with reports of further declines possible. The drop followed a sharp earlier slide, as market observers noted continued pressure on wholesale prices and consumer costs.
A rough transcription notes a pioneer’s death from blood poisoning amid unclear references to local figures. The fragment mentions September and names such as Derive and Vraidine, with uncertain roles and a damaged context surrounding a presumed illness and death.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference catarrhal deafness and mentions cures or remedies. Text is unclear with many garbled terms, but indicates discussion of treatment failure or absence of cure. No identifiable persons, organizations, or locations are clearly readable.
Notice of sale and land claim proceedings in Arizona. Richard Hosbsgra, Harry W Willcox, Wallace Metaughiin, and Chaseo Marshall listed as witnesses or claimants. Filing for three year proof under sections 218 and 221, G&S Meridian. Public publication dated September 5, 1920.
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