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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1912
Page
2
The Tomb Tone Epitaph announces a weekly edition edited and published by William Hattich with a periodical subtitle and subscription rates listed. The page shows editor proprietor names and pricing details for a year.
The Arizona legislature quickly elected its two United States senators Marcus A Smith and Heats F Ashurst on the first day of the new federal law. No scandal or improper influence tainted the process, aligning with public will and highlighting the state's prosperous, diverse resources from dry farming to copper and potash finds. The piece notes historical anecdotes about Governor Hunt and regional journalism while commenting on divorce legislation and prohibition debates.
A collage of incidents across Arizona: school officials plan a meeting in Tucson next week, a Phoenix auto theft joyride ends with a damaged Ford, a man named John Nelson suffers severe injuries, and a university senior class trip heads toward Globe and Bay districts. Prohibition enforcement expands in Mesa, rail surveys begin for a new El Paso line, and electric service lights up Winkleman. Trials, accidents, and political notices fill the week with thefts, mining blasts, and civic plans in Phoenix, Tucson, and beyond.
A Prescott inventor unveils a portable dam made of best iron shaped like a miner's shovel. It uses a backing feed to adjust width and convexity, enabling quick placement and removal. The device is nearly rustproof and reportedly easy to lift if protected from corrosion.
Sulphur Spring Valley Notes reports multiple local updates. David Clon of Web and his wife arrive from Musgan Utah with five daughters and a S150 coat at Bite Valley. Lortee Galati constructs an adobe building at Light. Whitest at Lortebore and Cole Jomnia arrive at Pearce Friday to resume homestead work. Anne Cordon, daughter of Francis Kerby, travels with four daughters and two sons to home near Whitewater after crossing Gils Valley with cattle. Turkey Creek water abandonment noted. Seven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jewell of Webb dies from membranous croup. interment at home Sunday 2 pm. Newbory and family relocate to Courtland from Kaoger Texas, managing Courtland Lumber Company.
Tombstone High School baseball team visited Pearce Center to face Pearce Janine. The Pearlor lineup change led to Tombstone suffering a 1 to 20 defeat, with Pearce emerging as winner.
Large tungsten deposits are located on the north slope of the Dragoon mountains in Cochise. The mineral known as tungsten has long been recognized, but only recently has it gained economic importance for use as a steel alloy, lamp components, crucibles, and other articles. The United States Geological Survey notes the key ore atlass for extensive sale potential and mentions vanadium boosts in steel fatigue resistance.
A Bennett of Bisbee doing business as Beabee Hardware has filed an assignment for the benefit of creditors with HP Haddeston named as assignee. The filing shows a $6,000 hand and liabilities totaling $9,807.63 while the estate assets are listed at $3,300.
An April Fool jokеr altered a Paosiscron sign with cryptic lines while at Pres PECTOR office flirtations and a leap year reminder hint at renewal and romance. The piece suggests Tombstone offers chances for a masculine prize, urging charming local women not to overlook a modest yet dutiful group.
Joba Whistler aged 84 a Texas native and noted cattleman in the southwest died Thursday on a ranch owned by Joba H Slaughter near Secure Intermediae. Services conducted by Rev W J Martin Friday afternoon at the San Bernadino reach of Mr Slaughter.
A keg of nails and a cargo of contraband cartridges were found during a freight transfer at Nogales. Police say 10,000 rounds of 30 30 ammo, 500 Mancor cartridge packs, primers and lead were misrouted to Shellton and Evohardeon Construction workers. Arrests are planned for hours as Mexican customs officials inspect the scene and link the material to the Nogales facility.
Rebels near Nogales Sonora clash with forces two miles east of Nogales Arizona. One officer wounded, two Zapatiate soldiers killed. Four ruzelee escape to the American side as federal troops respond. Herrings report 150 Zapattetas to reinforce Viegras and a hospital treatment follows at the howe pital.
The shortest deed on record was placed in Co chive county by attorney John F Ross of Douglas. Pen Goldman and May W Goldman convey real property to Louis Peschke for the city of Desglas. The document includes the notary acknowledgment and is noted for its brevity.
Petitions filed in Congress by Representative Carl Hayden of Arizona protest and support two measures. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Winslow seeks passage of the Kenyon Sheppard interstate liquor bill to the Judiciary Committee. Citizens of Hisbee Arizona protest House bill 17485 to the Public Lands Committee.
An inmate named Matta serving a life sentence for the murder of his girlfriend in Apache County asserts the death was accidental. He was placed on honor time and sent to Albuquerque, New Mexico for a thirty day tutelage. He claims they were unloading a pistol when it accidentally discharged, causing a fatal wound.
A Mr J. 8 Kendrick letters that after severe pain and a hospital operation he found relief using Cardul, a vegetable remedy for women. He claims continued use led to full recovery and independent work ability. The advisory note promotes Cardul as beneficial for long-term use in treating womanly weakness and diverse troubles.
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