December 26, 1929, was a somber day in Tucson, Arizona, as news spread of the tragic death of Frank E. Curley, chair of the Arizona Board of Bar Examiners. Curley, 46, lost his life in a devastating automobile accident on the Tucson-Pima County highway. As the town mourned the loss of a respected figure, investigators began piecing together the events of that fateful Tuesday. The funeral services, scheduled for Friday afternoon, were a testament to Curley’s impact on the community. A special service by the Tucson Bar Association in the Pima County Superior Court room drew prominent figures, including Federal Judge William H. Sawtelle, Bohn B. Wright, a Tucson attorney, and Bohn L. Gust, a Phoenix attorney and member of the Board of Bar Examiners. The eulogies paid tribute to Curley’s dedication to the law.
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- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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