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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1911
Page
2
Excitement surrounds Douglas as the Arizona smelter city near Agua Prieta attracts visitors and reporters for anticipated cross border clashes. Prominent statesmen and press teams arrive, turning Cochise County town into a hub of wartime coverage and free publicity.
In memoriam the former Congress delegate Colonel Thomas F Wilson is praised as an able, clean man who contributed to the territory's progress. The brief tribute ends with a blessing for his soul despite a stray note about Prof Lowell of Flagstaff claiming Mars never rains for umbrella makers.
El Paso and nearby border towns envy the fame and prominence Douglas has earned in recent days. The text contrasts a boastful speaker with a genuinely boastful attitude, highlighting public perception and reputation dynamics.
A sharp critic warns that printing every reader’s dictation would ruin the paper, likening the plan to chasing a chaotic mix of opinions. The remark emphasizes editorial control and clarity over reader submissions.
Notice of public sale of agricultural and grazing lands in the Camp Bowie Arizona reservation. 258 tracts totaling 10 514.96 acres offered at appraised prices 125 to 250 per acre. Sale at Phoenix June 20. Payment required on day of sale with forfeiture if not paid within ten days. Frank A. Dennett First Assistant Secretary, April 16.
A sprawling roundup notes an Old Dominion slag locomotive wreck near Glote, with crew uninjured, and ore operations at Ray Consolidated mill near Hay dep. Bowie post office renamed, a Mesa divorce trial, and a spate of court sentences and local incidents across Tempe Prescott and Jerome.
Monday's Daily notes A Wentworth L Gibson John Roe W G Tailors and WR King travel to Douglas to scope the war as Loyalist forces advance to retake Agua Prieta. Emigration Commissioner Myers and family depart for Missouri Colorado and Kane County while Tombstone sends a broad delegation to Douglas.
About thirty delegates from across the territory attended the Arizona Department Grand Army of the Republic meeting in Phoenix. Officers for the coming year were elected including Department commander R. H. Greene of Phoenix and senior vice department commander A. T. Wisem of Tucson.
Editor H Akers reports from Washington that statehood is near. Congress and President Taft are in favor with no opposition. A resolution for Arizona’s admission is expected to be approved, with Taft likely endorsing the constitution before Congress acts.
Easter services in Tombstone churches described a cozy atmosphere adorned with lilies roves and other flowers creating a inviting appearance that filled attendees with reverence and joy as the town observed the holiday within its churches.
A largely attended Easter service filled all seats as the pastor delivered an inspiring message. The evening program featured hymns, readings, recitations, solos, and an Easter lesson for Sunday school with about seventy five people standing due to limited seating.
Ari zone historian Mise Hull departs Tombstone this afternoon for Douglas then Phoenix and the Capital City, returning to Tombstone after two to three weeks. Accompanied by Fetgar Axtell and Philip Rock, she toured Cochise Stronghold and the ancient Satec Village ruins, gathering relics for stories of historic interest.
A Washington dispatch reports the entire Sixth Cavalry at Des Moines Iowa consisting of SOC men has been ordered to Arizona posts by the war department. One squadron will go to Fort Huss chuea one to Nogeles and the third to Douglas.
Mexican Consul Arturo Elias from Tucson visits Douglas with orders from the government to cooperate fully with the Douglas consul in investigating reports of American deaths and injuries from Thursday’s Battle of Agua Prieta.
Oscar, Tombstone youth and war correspondent Gow, joins elite front line duties for the Paosexetor at Agua Prieta. He survives a narrow escape after a grazing bullet and a killed horse, witnessing rebel casualties and a hundred bodies near the fatal ball ring. The Prospecton praises Oscar’s bravery as he reports the hectic frontline.
Summary of diverse filings in two courts includes Jones versus Wal Jones divorce action against Arizona Gold Mines and Milling Company involuntary bankruptcy for multiple creditors led by L Parke WC Fortune and Crittenden Cattle Company. Other matters cover guardianships for minors, estates sales of Douglas real estate, and petitions seeking guardianship letters and appointments with hearings scheduled through April.
The following articles of incorporation have been filed in the office of County Recorder McDonald. The Cometa Mining Company is listed with incorporators G M Petere RE Ward A W Lightburn E McDaniel George W Peters WG Dollis and WW White. Principal place for transacting business is Mining and the long nature of business is mining. Capital stock is £1,200,000 divided into shares of BT each.
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