Frank DeSouza, a San Jacinto boy, is referred to in the following clipping. Frank is one of our brightest young men, having received [a] thorough education in our city schools, and afterward valuable journalistic experience on the Los Angeles Times. As associate editor of the Phoenix Daily Gazette, he will receive, and no doubt fully earn, $100 per month. The Register takes pride in the successes of our young people, for somehow San Jacinto blood will tell. The Phoenix Republican says: "Mr. Frank DeSouza, a very capable newspaper man of San Jacinto, Cal., has become associate editor of the Gazette to succeed Mr. J. O. Dunbar, whose ill health has compelled him to seek a change of climate. Mr. DeSouza, who did newspaper work in Phoenix about two years ago, returned last spring and since then has been doing reportorial work for the Gazette."--San Jacinto Register.
    The News is not only pleased with the above statements, but desires to add its testimony to the excellent character of this upright young man of good habits and thorough reliability.
Hemet News, Hemet, California, June 28, 1901, page 4


    OFF FOR A NEW FIELD.--Mr. Frank DeSouza, who has for several months been employed on the Gazette as city editor, left last night for El Paso, where he has secured an inviting position with the Daily Herald. Mr. DeSouza is a capable newspaper writer, a sociable companion and a most deserving young man. His many friends here will wish for him a large measure of prosperity.
"News of the Town," Arizona Republican, Phoenix, October 24, 1901, page 5

    The Evening Miner last night was the scene of an unfortunate occurrence, in which editor Frank DeSouza and alderman E. G. Ore, on one side, and John Twomey, proprietor of the Capitol Saloon, and his brother, Denny Twomey, on the other, had some difficulties.
    The trouble, it is said, arose from an alleged insult offered Mrs. Twomey by a carrier who delivers the Miner on the Brewery Gulch route, and the subsequent heated words that followed Twomey's demand for a retraction from editor DeSouza.
    Complaints were filed in Justice McDonald's court against both of the Twomey boys and Joe Strinker, who, it is alleged, accompanied them on their visit to the Miner office, where the trouble occurred.
    It seems that for two days the Miner was not delivered to the Twomey residence, whereupon Twomey registered a complaint at the office of that paper. The boy who handles the Brewery Gulch route was present when Twomey complained, and disputed the statement that he had failed to deliver the paper.
    The paper was ordered stopped, but last evening another issue was delivered. Mrs. Twomey went out on her porch when she saw the boy coming, and reminded him of the fact that the Twomey subscription had been canceled.
    The boy, it is claimed, then made an insulting remark to Mrs. Twomey.
    Mrs. Twomey at once telephoned the Miner office to report the action of the carrier, reminding Mr. DeSouza, who was at the 'phone, that her husband had stopped his subscription.
    Twomey went to the office soon after and an argument occurred, which probably led to heated tempers, and a moment's reflection would have passed the matter over.
    E. G. Ord happened to be in the office at the time, and one word brought on another between him and Twomey. Twomey, it is alleged, went away and returned with his brother Denny, and the two were accompanied by Joe Strinker, and words came to blows between Twomey and Ord.
    It is alleged  by both Ord and DeSouza that Twomey wore a pair of brass knuckles, but this is denied by Twomey. Both DeSouza and Ord claim that Twomey struck the former with a steel side stick, such as is used in printing offices. Twomey has an ink-stained wooden stick, which he claims is what he struck DeSouza with.
    The injuries sustained by Ord and DeSouza were dressed, and later complaints were filed against John and Denny Twomey and Strinker.
    John Twomey was the first to be arraigned, and he entered a plea to the felonious charge which had been lodged against him, his brother doing the same. The hearing of the cases was set for Monday at 10 o'clock.
    Both editor DeSouza and alderman Ord bear the appearance of having been pretty badly used.
Bisbee Daily Review, Bisbee, Arizona, November 1, 1903, page 1

    Frank DeSouza, who for many months past has acted as city editor of the Enterprise, left for Bisbee last evening. He has accepted a position with the Bisbee Review, and will remain permanently at the big copper camp.--Phoenix Enterprise.
Prescott Evening Courier, Prescott, Arizona, February 26, 1906, page 2




    Charles A. King, Ernest P. Wilson and Frank DeSouza have purchased the Arizona Democrat, published at Phoenix, from the Kellys, and are now in charge of the plant. The transfer was made on December 2.
"Territorial Items of Interest," Tombstone Epitaph, Tombstone, Arizona, December 8, 1907, page 1


    Frank DeSouza and C. A. King, two enterprising newspaper men of Phoenix, will launch upon the seas of Arizona journalism the Parker News, at Parker, Arizona, the new and rich mining camp of the territory.
Winslow Mail, Winslow, Arizona, January 30, 1909, page 2


    Frank DeSouza yesterday put a bomb under the Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Governor Kibbey and the reclamation officers by the submission of a memorial to Congress calling for an investigation of the electric light monopoly and the annuling of the same by Congress.
Yuma Examiner, Yuma, Arizona, January 30, 1909, page 1






    . . . Frank DeSouza, who lost the burro race to George Driscoll, is going to protest it on the ground that his jackass was doped with embalming fluid with the guilty knowledge of the stable boy who was hired by the commission.
"Elks and Indians Mingle in Joyfest," Arizona Republican, Phoenix, November 10, 1910, page 1


    The Democratic Party has filed two lists of candidates for Phoenix city offices. The first is the "regular" wing, the candidates of which were announced yesterday. The "progressives" are F. A. Jones, mayor; W. G. Tolleson, councilman first ward; J. L. Irwin, councilman third ward; E. B. Vincil, marshal; Frank DeSouza, recorder; Dr. L. d. Damerom, treasurer. The candidate for assessor has not been selected. Frank DeSouza for city recorder is the choice of both the regulars and progressives.
Tombstone Epitaph, Tombstone, Arizona, February 26, 1911, page 4


    Frank DeSouza was introduced [at the statehood celebration in Phoenix] as the greatest booster in Arizona, which should be regarded as some title. He said that he felt that fifty years of patient labor and pleading had been rewarded by the greatest gift in the power of Congress, statehood and the blessing of self-government. He said he wished his ten years in Arizona could give him the glory of those pioneers to whom Arizona has always been the proudest boast. Famed in romance and notable in progress, the future of Arizona is now unfolded like an Arabian tale. Aladdin's lamp has been lighted, and the future will unfold a development warranted by all the dreams of those who have gone before. In closing a short but very effective speech Mr. DeSouza said, "With every fertile acre and every timbered mountain an inspiration, we now rise in the full vigor of American manhood."
"Emancipation Celebration," Arizona Republican, Phoenix, August 22, 1911, page 12

    A magnificent elk head charm was presented to Frank DeSouza Friday evening at the Elks ball at the Grove Pavilion, and the president of the reunion association was greatly pleased with the gift.
    The charm is a great elk head of gold set on a back plate of the same metal. On the back of the plate is engraved "Presented to brother Frank DeSouza by delegates of Arizona Elks Reunion March 1912."
Tucson Daily Citizen, March 24, 1912, page 5


    While the first convention of the B.P.O. Elks Reunion Association of Arizona, held in Tucson March 21-22, has passed into history, there are several features of the gathering, which will be heard from in the near future especially the decision of the organization to take steps to bring a number of elk from the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming to Arizona and place them on a game preserve in the northern part of the state.
    Frank DeSouza, the retiring president, in his address to the convention recommended strongly that an effort be made to assist the grand lodge in the preservation of the elk. and especially in the matter of provision against their starvation during the severe winters of the north.
"Elks Urge Game Preserve," Winslow Mail, Winslow, Arizona, March 30, 1912, page 6






    SALEM, Or., May 11.--(Special.)--The Modoc Exploration Company, with a capital stock of $250,000 and headquarters in Medford, has been incorporated by P. X. Johnson, C. E. Burgess, G. W. Rudberg, W. R. Grant and Frank DeSouza.
"$250,000 Company Formed," Oregonian, Portland, May 12, 1923, page 4


Medford Mail Tribune, July 25, 1923, page 5


    Frank DeSouza, attorney of Medford, Ore., who graduated from the San Jacinto High School some 30 years ago, was here for a visit to his former home town this week.
"Librarian Resigns San Jacinto Post," Riverside Daily Press, Riverside, California, January 3, 1931, page 6




    F. DeSouza, the noble Arizonan and barrister, has inducted what purports to be a moustache on his upper lip, triangular in contour, all without cost to the taxpayers.
"Smudge Smoke," Medford Mail Tribune, April 26, 1931, page 10


    Henry F. DeSouza, for many years prominent in the affairs of the southwest states and for 12 years a resident of this city, died Sunday night at 10 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Stella Anderson, 146 South Ivy Street, this city. Death was due to stomach ailment and complications over a long period.
    Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. F. W. Black officiating,
    Mr. DeSouza is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ellen DeSouza; a daughter, Mrs. Stella Anderson of this city, and three sons--Attorney Frank DeSouza, of this city; J. E. DeSouza of Phoenix, Ariz; and J. W. DeSouza of Salem, Ore; and several grandchildren, including Miss Lavon Anderson and Miss Martha DeSouza of Medford.
    Mr. DeSouza was born August 9, 1858, near Horta, in the Azores, of Portuguese parents, and when 12 years old came to Boston, Mass., where he spent his young manhood. December 14, 1875, he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Mythers. In 1884 he moved with his family to Los Angeles, Cal.
    Mr. DeSouza led a busy life, and was identified with the contracting, oil and mining business. In 1903, he moved to Bisbee, Ariz., where he had charge of the leveling of "Sacramento Hill," one of the largest projects in the history of Arizona. Later he was identified with oil operations in the Pecos, Texas, district, later moving to Spokane, Wash. For six years he was a resident of Redmond, Ore., and was a city councilman. In 1920 he moved to this city.
    Mr. DeSouza was active for thirty years in the affairs of the Woodmen of the World lodge, holding high positions in that order.
    He was a man of a happy disposition and had many friends in all parts of the West.
Medford Mail Tribune, June 20, 1932, page 8


    The Jackson County Democracy, and the faithful thereof, have taken the initial steps for the plucking of the federal plums that will be available for them by virtue of a new President in the White House after March 4th. Distribution of the jobs will be under way until well into 1934, as the terms of some incumbents do not expire until then.
    The Medford post office to the choicest spot as far as the home bourbons are concerned, and at present there are four active aspirants and about twice that many dormant. The term of William Warner, incumbent, ends in February, 1934.
    Among the prominently mentioned are attorney Frank DeSouza, a wheelhorse of Democracy, and a toiler in the Democratic political vineyard during the late campaign. DeSouza came here 10 or 12 years ago from Arizona, when this county was a hotbed of Republicanism, but continued firm in his political faith and kept right on being a Democrat, when Democrats were scarce. Such party loyalty is never forgotten by the high moguls who have the final say.
    Others are J. Frank Wortman of Phoenix, but a Medford property holder. Mr. Wortman has "sacrificed" himself a couple of times for the legislature, and last spring was a Democratlc candidate for county judge. He lived in Nebraska when Bryanism was in flower, and never quit admiring the "Great Commoner."
    Lewis Ulrich, another long-time worker in Democratic circles and former postmaster at Jacksonville, and John Butler of the M.F.&H. company, are also active contenders. All the aspirants have a following within the bourbon ranks.
    The last time there was a Democratic administration, the postmastership was presented to a Dixie Democrat, and the local Democracy insist that nothing like that happen again.
    According to reports, the Ashland postmastership has a couple of aspirants, though it has no vacancy until 1935 when Fred Wagner's term expires. James H. Fuller and T. L. Breenen are "mentioned for the post."
    According to Democratic leaders in Southern Oregon, Carl G. Bronaugh, state chairman, is backed for United States district attorney to take the post now occupied by George Neuner.
    John T. Summerville, of Portland, a resident here during the "boom days" when he served as city councilman and ran a barbershop on North Central Avenue, is a candidate for United States marshal. Summerville in now in the insurance business. A number of Portlanders are also seeking the post.
Medford Mail Tribune, December 18, 1932, page 1


    Some thefts are designated as misdemeanors. Not so (at least in a biased corner of one legal cranium), the nocturnal plucking of petunias. Such a dastardly crime, thinks attorney Frank DeSouza, should fall under the heading of grand larceny, and be termed a felony.
    This extreme state of mind on the part of attorney DeSouza began with a bed of petunias--Frank's bed. He planted them himself (and they were 12 honeys).
    Came the night, and Frank looked tenderly over the new flower bed before he entered the house and crawled into his own. Dawn found the enthusiastic attorney-gardener outside to take another look. But alas, three of the choice plants were gone.
    "And they call kidnapping a crime," sighed Frank as he refilled the gaping holes which once cradled triplets of the petunia world.
Medford Mail Tribune, May 4, 1933, page 2

    Attorney Frank DeSouza, chairman of the Jackson County Democratic Central Committee, received word from Washington, D.C. yesterday afternoon that he had been named postmaster of Medford.
    The announcement does not come as a surprise to DeSouza's backers but as somewhat of a shock to many who were under the impression no appointment would be made until late in the spring.
    DeSouza had the recommendation of practically the entire Democratic Central Committee and of many other leading Democrats of Jackson County.
    He also had the support of most of the upstate democracy, with whom he has been in close contact for several years.
    DeSouza will not take office until after the holidays, he announced, as no definite instructions have been received except notice that he must make bond. DeSouza said that it would be unwise to take over the office during the Christmas rush of business, as Postmaster W. J. Warner has his organization equipped to handle the rush, and there is no use disturbing it.
    DeSouza has lived in Medford for 11 years, coming here from Phoenix, Arizona, where he practiced law, and earlier in his life edited a newspaper. He has been associated in law practice with the firm of Kelly & Kelly, on South Central Avenue.
    "I am very grateful for the appointment," DeSouza said, "and certainly want to thank my friends for their support. I hope I can conduct the office and discharge my duties to the satisfaction of everyone."
    Official notice of the appointment has not been received, he said, but is expected sometime this weekend. The official notice is something of a formal affair.
Medford News, December 22, 1933, page 1

    Postmaster W. J. Warner announced today that he had received official notice from Washington, D.C., of his retirement from office December 31, at which time attorney Frank DeSouza will become Medford's acting postmaster.
    Mr. Warner is retiring under the recently adopted retirement law, having completed 30 years of service with the Medford post office. He went to work here August 1, 1903, as mail carrier on R.F.D. No. 1, the first rural route established in southern Oregon.
    He has put in what he described today as "30 glorious years" here. They brought him steady advancement from carrier to postmaster and thousands of friendships, which he expects to continue in retirement. He has been postmaster since July 1, 1921. He was named acting postmaster June 3, 1920, following the death of George Mims, and was named his official successor the following year, having served as assistant postmaster since July 16, 1912.
Medford Mail Tribune, December 26, 1933, page 6

    Frank de Souza, who lives at 119 North Central Avenue, in Medford, is postmaster of Medford.
    "I was born at Boston on April 22, 1879," said Mr. de Souza. "I attended public school in California. I came to Oregon on January 15, 1923. My first work was that of cub reporter in Los Angeles at $10 a week. Moving from California to Arizona, I served as a member of the Arizona legislature and secretary of the Arizona constitutional convention. I also served as secretary of the Arizona corporation commission. I was married at Los Angeles, June 6, 1903, to Miss Edith Tower. We have one child, a daughter, Martha.
    "When I was a young man I had a strong affection for fraternal orders and was initiated into the Elks, the Loyal Order of Moose, the Owls, the Fraternal Brotherhood, the Knights of Columbus and a number of other fraternal societies. I served as the first state president of the Elks while in Arizona and also served two terms as state deputy of the Knights of Columbus. On my father's side I am related to a former president of Brazil and to the former treasurer of Portugal when it was a monarchy.
    "I enjoy making long automobile tours throughout the Northwest, and I also like fishing and hunting. I have a weakness for detective thrillers and Wild West stories, but my real and lasting hobby is the Democratic Party, though, as postmaster here in Medford, I am going to hand the bills out on the first of the month to Republicans just as cheerfully as I do to Democrats. What I would like to do is to add another week to the numerous weeks we have and have a 'Buy-a-Stamp Week,' or, rather, a sheet of stamps, particularly if they are bought here at the Medford post office."
Fred Lockley, "Impressions and Observations of the Journal Man," Oregon Journal, Portland, June 13, 1934, page 6

    ASTORIA, Ore., June 10.--(UPI)--The annual convention of the Oregon chapter of the National Association of Postmasters will open here tomorrow and continue through Saturday. President Frank DeSouza, of Medford, will preside.
Oakland Tribune, June 10, 1937, page 3

    Postmaster Frank DeSouza positively will not be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for congress from the first congressional district, he said this week, following publication in a Portland Democratic newspaper that he was being urged to run.
    "The boys did talk about it when Joe Marshall and I were up to Portland," DeSouza said, "but they were making a lot of political medicine, and I didn't take it seriously. I absolutely would not consider it."
    The story appeared in The Star, strong New Deal publication published by Portland Democrats.
Medford News, October 29, 1937, page 1