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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1911
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment references the Tombstone Epitaph with editor Hattich and a recurring Monday publication note. It includes stray phrases about subscription terms and Somerset Monthe terms, but the readable portion confirms the paper identity and weekly schedule.
The article extols Arizona’s diverse climate, noting that winters bring northern residents to the sunny south for pleasant weather and summers draw southern Arizonans north for cooler air, pine forests, canyons, streams, and snowcapped mountains, portraying the state as a wonder land.
A Los Angeles woman found a man under her bed and had him arrested. The incident underscores the rash of home invasion fears faced by urban residents.
Reports of unrest in Mexico may be inflated to boost newspaper sales, with editors using vivid color and dramatic language to attract readers and increase circulation.
Delaware enacts a marriage license law requiring official permission from authorities before marriage. The new regulation tightens the process and signals increased government oversight of nuptial decisions.
A sprawling miscellany from Clifton to Phoenix notes a horse accident death near Clifton, various local notices and misfortunes, mining figures, a wave of civic and fraternal activity, hospitalities and a hotel project, road work, and labor actions. Notable items include deaths of Horace L Johnson and a miner, a suit by Heaney against Parker, river levee progress, and a flagged upcoming district court term.
A Roosevelt remark about coming into law under a constitution stirs political discussion. The quote signals ongoing tensions over constitutional authority and political reform.
The Department of the Interior General Land Office announces the sale of agricultural and grazing lands within the Camp Bowie military reservation in Arizona. About 10,514.96 acres in 258 tracts will be offered at not less than appraised prices from 1.25 to 2.50 per acre, at Phoenix on June 20, 1918, with payment due in full at sale or within ten days.
The report says Villareal along with Magon and Rivera, sentenced to 18 months, now leads a mixed force near Ojinaga and encamped at Rinedo Munity. The unit, predominantly American and Mexican, with Spaniards, is well armed with two machine guns and ammunition, marching toward Djinaga to join General Jose de la Crux Sanchez against General Lane posted at Ojinaga with 400 rebels.
Suit 6269 lists Provident Mutual Building and Loan and Hart on debt, with foreclosure of a lot in Douglas County. Arizona Bank and Trust seeks letters of administration and guardianship for land minors. An estate matter names Louis Gaedorf as guardian for surface rights in Leviathan mine. A recall election in Tacoma failed against Mayor Fawcett with a runoff set and vote totals showing Seymour leading.
The article notes that leases in third strict promise good returns for leasors and anticipates many more chloriding leases locally. It mentions experienced men from Colorado considering Tombstone district prospects if leases allow extensive work, and cites President Frank M. Murphy of the parent company to discuss sliding-scale terms.
Monday’s Daily Mes reports Wake leaving for Colorado after a Tombstone visit with her son Deputy George Wales Percy Neil and wife arrive from Bisbee visiting county seat. Brown heads to Los Angeles for a fortnight business trip. Ed Nevin and family relocate to Bisbee, taking over Hughes block. Mrs Ernest Pinter returns from Bisbee. Jolly Glee Club hosted by Gilson with many guests and refreshments. Mining and mining-related visits noted. Patey Helland to Silver City NM. Feldmeier moves to Benton leasing San Pedro rooming house. Post office at Tevis ton changed to Bowie. Civil cases filed in district court. several divorces granted. Probate notices set hearings for April 12 and 18. various guardianships and appraisers named.
Dr Greene of Douglas reports two smallpox patients released from the detention hospital and the quarantine at the second street school reopened. He says the danger is over as there is no further disuse in Douglas. The outbreak prompted many to be vaccinated.
A large flock of 146000 Owls is gathering in Flagstaff as they ready to move westward. Researchers note this seasonal migration involves substantial numbers and has ecological implications for the region.
A Washington dispatch says President Taft will wait for Congress to act before approving Arizona's constitution. Taft told Arizona delegates he preferred waiting until Congress has debated the issue. Statehood hinges on the Owen regulation requiring a separate vote on judiciary recall.
The well known water spaniel "Bunnie" belonging to Chas Melgren fell victim to poison this morning. Bunnie was a general favorite with all and his loyalty to his master drew wide comment. The motive is speculated to be jealousy of Bunnie’s popularity.
Probate court records indicate several marriage licenses issued in the past few days. Arthur Gric to wed Mat of Douglas, Tuck Niemi to wed Julie Ranta of Lowell, TH Lennon to wed Mattie J Campbell of Gleeson, Helmer Neon to wed Kittie Christianson of Douglas. Warren.
United States Deputy Marshal Lentz of Tucosa and Frank Myers escorted two Mexican prisoners to Las Cruces New Mexico as witnesses in a horn theft case. The men were convicted in this city last December and sentenced to six months. they will be returned to Tombstone to complete their sentences.
Cananea dispatch reports about one thousand Mexican troops including cavalry infantry rogal volunteers and Yaquis arriving in nine box cars on a special train from Hermosillo. Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Diaz and Barron they head to Arizpe to oppose rebels. Colonel Ojeda advances with 300 troops to join near Arizpe. The force is well armed and considered the best government troops in Sonora.
Allen Greenlaw blocked an incoming leg at the Greenlaw will near Plag steff last week, suffering a leg injury as the right leg was burned just below the knee.
Passion Week in Tombstone churches reports the Congregational services each evening except Tuesday and Saturday with a 7 20 pm theme on Day of Authority.Catholic church holds no services this week. Father Barret presiding in Bercon, with a 4th Sunday shift. Episcopal Bishop Attwood leads Tuesday service. Tombstone noted as first in Athens to raise Episcopal standard.
A Cananea dispatch reports a battle between Commandante Barron s rurales and Cabrala ta led rebels. About 200 rurales faced 300 insurgents 21 miles south. Federals claim 15 rebels killed and one rebel officer captured. government losses not stated.
Captain Red Lopez and several others visited a San Bernardino ranch yesterday morning buying bare shoes hour and supplies. They stayed for some time but did not appear to seek arms or ammunition, though one hooded glove was reportedly acquired nearby.
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