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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1909
Page
4
The piece reflects on political turnover in Arizona. It hopes the departing officials who served two years will pursue honest citizenship, while their successors take over with aim of restoring order and prosperity for the state. It uses arch language and a preacher’s proverb to urge renewal.
Arizona greets its new territorial executive Governor Sloan as a capable Arizonan who will lead the Arizona official family. The territory offers free advice while Tar Prospector says he can handle the situation and understands local wants and needs.
Arizona Republicans clash over official plans as a Washington conference committee’s recommendations provoke unrest among the party faithful. Reports indicate divisions at home despite favorable press portrayals.
A traveler returning from Imperial California notes round trip fares favor California over Arizona. He paid 14.90 dollars to Imperial and 12.60 dollars for the return, a disparity the Phoenix Democrat urges the territorial commission to investigate and refer to the interstate commission.
The jail intake at Tombstone includes waiter Wolverton alias McCor mine and McPherson alias Ray, a noted rocking card artist linked to a Canyon City penitentiary case. Officers say he traveled from El Paso to Arizona and attempted a Lowell branch bank heist after aColorado arrest. He was previously confined in Lombetony jail and released by a grand jury.
A Washington dispatch reports President Taft has not decided on the Arizona marshalship. The term does not expire until next March and while a successor may be awaited, immediate action is not expected. Names like J C Adam and several others are mentioned as possible candidates.
Judge Richard E. Sloan of Prescott, named by President Taft to head the Territory of Arizona, will assume the governorship May 1. Governor Kibbey remains chief executive until then and will retire in favor of Sloan.
Word reaches here that W Gater of Vail and Gates, a prominent Arizona cattleman, has been indicted in Oklahoma on a charge similar to that facing Governor Haskell. Gates allegedly traveled with an officer to Oklahoma without extradition and claimed no fear of the outcome. He once ran the Turkey Track Cattle Company in Neco and was linked with Mesere B A Packard and W C Greene. Local friends believe the accusation is wrongful.
W C Greene to receive 1 250 000 for his stake in Chihuahua suri ver and railroad ventures now taken over by a 10 000 000 capital Canadian and Scotch company. The new firm plans to extend Greene's original proposals and build a coast to coast road through northern Mexico. City council may ban Sunday circus parades. Selle Floto Easter billing draws strong ministerial and citizen protest.
Abe Bane of Columbus Ohio seeks help for his sister Mise Abe Bane who was found demented on a Southern Pacific train, removed by officers in Tucson, and held pending his arrival. She refuses food and plans self harm, with sheriff deputies unable to coax nourishment.
GH Johnson, thought to represent the U S Inod department, was in the city to examine mining claim numbers tied to patent applications in the general land office. Johnson offered no comment on the visit. County officials anticipate several case questions over mineral and homestead filings.
A historical verse laments a man’s fall from wealth to poverty as his wife gains a Kodak. The poem contrasts his past luxuries and social ease with current hardship and bowed head, noting the change in his fortunes and mood. A bittersweet portrait of shifting status and personal loss.
Davis of Southwestern Sugar Land Co. says the mill is nearly rebuilt with over 170000 dollars spent and anticipates a strong beet crop outlook. The firm plans to start the mill around May 15 and has contracts on 500 acres, aiming to handle the crop with full preparation for the season.
Advices say the public school at Benson has closed due to trouble between teachers and the board of trustees. Teachers allege larger boys have carried on with a high hand and destroyed school property. Superintendent Stover plans to visit Benton to investigate and seek a temporary reopening for a few weeks.
The Nogaice Times suggests Texans in Arizona gather for a April picnic to mark a Texas freedom battle day, inviting a barket style gathering to celebrate a tegal holiday had in Texas and now discussed in Arizona communities.
A sensational arrest reports Rev. A K Stewart pastor of the M E church charged with attempted assault on a 12 year old girl. He is held on 1000 dollars bail pending a Lowell, Judge Murphy hearing. Stewart denies the charge claiming blackmail and conspiracy. Church meeting held but no decision reached. Stewart is over 50 and his family is in California.
Governor Kibbey pardons Orland o Douglas who received a 17 year sentence for second degree mutiny and John Tarntern granted parole after good behavior while ill with tuberculosis. Tarntern had been sentenced in Cochise county on May 30 1907 for three years for assault with a deadly weapon.
The president sent nominations to the senate for Arizona officials including Governor Richard E and secretary Geo A. plus associate justice John H. Campbell and U S attorney Eluisive EB. Mel Cormick. Rumors say EW Lewis of Phoenix may succeed Judge Nave and T A Sob of Prescott may succeed Judge Sloan.
Through Pullman service between Los Angeles and Mazatlan via Turon Benson Nogales Guaymac and Culiacan will be inaugurated shortly. The change will alter the entire S P service and is expected to start in April, creating a triple service between El Paso and Benen.
A Boston dispatch notes Old Dominion Co maintains monthly copper output near 3,000,000 pounds while employing about ten men. Water pumping at its western mines reaches 5,000,000 gallons per day, a record and 110 percent above normal, as operations pause temporarily to prevent another underground flood due to spring freshets.
The text notes Courtland has seen a death by own action and a wedding, with talk of birth and killing still needed for full status. It mentions Arizona's many planed acts and a prohibitory wave likely to disrupt them. An anti Sunday working ordinance is already in force and popular, while a hill population favors slower pace and no rush through life.
The court docket shows a debt suit in Cochise County for $963.00 against George B Wilcox. Estate matters include a decree of settlement for Braonick Rigge and a guardianship for Kath minors with Lala B Kath as guardian and a $1000 bond. A change in National Guard representation notes Major Henry T Allen will not serve this year and Captain Mortimer C Bigelow is appointed inspector. The territory reports a gratifying rise in school census and teacher salaries.
Globe reports Attorney G. J. Stoneman states after the Phoenix organization of the Arizona railroad commission that the board will investigate shippers' grievances. If warranted, a member will visit complainants to handle matters economically, aiming to improve traffic across the territory.
Superintendent DK Reed of Shannon Copper visits Gleeson and Tombstone for several days. The board of supervisors will meet Monday to discuss county fee bills, with objections to charges noted. Judge Monmonier and Mr Griffith visit from Pearce, and Masons hold a Blue Lodge meeting tonight.
The Tombstone Telephone Company is stringing a new line to Gleeson and Courtland to create a metal circuit and replace single line service. The firm touts its modern infrastructure as evidence of priority to patrons and ongoing improvements.
Gideon Taylor arrives in Tucson to file for Arizona and Colorado Railroad Co to condemn a sixty foot wide strip near Gleeson. The land to be taken overlaps mining claims Piedmont Frenchman North Star No 2 Portland Pearce Hidden Treasure Champion Black Eagle. First condemnation suit by the railroads in the area. trial likely in May.
Almanac predicts early spring in Arizona with cooler garments discarded for lighter attire. The piece recalls springtime festivities tied to Anglo-Saxon traditions and explains Easter as Christ’s resurrection observed on the Sunday after Good Friday. Louis Henry of Prescott dies after a week of illness at a hospital at age 7.
Friday's Daily notes a draft drummer in a brief local piece then mentions a new 8, P. train schedule nearly complete set to start at 12 41 Sunday April 15. The Southern Pacific will drop the Nogales Nos 1 and 12 service with Benson as a stop and Nogales layover of seven hours, times aligning with present schedule. Deputy Porter McDonald reports a prisoner from Courtland charged with beating his board bill and facing Cochise county lodging in a crude remark about local residents.
The district court heard a suit filed by Cunningham Ellerbe Riggs on behalf of Clerk of the Court George Wieek against Cochiew for debt of 9490 tied to back tax cases filed by Tax Collector D.N. Gaines. The action questions whether unpaid cases standing on the docket could allow the county to seek recovery, potentially totaling several thousand dollars.
The T. C. M. Co smelting plant with Sarco shows steady growth and a daily ore intake of 00 tons from Imperial mines. In March 24,000 tons arrived from the Imperial camp with two furnaces operating for six months, and management considers a third furnace and steel ore cars to boost output without cooling the plant.
The Little Jessie Gold Mining Co. near Pearce was sold by Sheriff to J. A. Mettler to satisfy a $4 796 judgment plus costs. S.C. Gritfield, present for the sale, said he expects to resume operations on the property soon.
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