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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1911
Page
2
A chronological summary recounts 1910 to 1912 legislative steps toward Arizona and New Mexico statehood, including enabling acts, congress votes, senate hearings, and the signing of the enabling act, with delegates elected for the Arizona constitutional convention and subsequent ratification events.
Tombstone residents Nora Reed and Henry K. Davie were married in Los Angeles on Monday. The couple plans to reside in Sierra Madre and will honeymoon there. Friends in Tombstone extend congratulations and best wishes for a happy married life.
Citizens of Tombstone celebrate the passage of a flood resolution during a brief county seat visit. The event elicited broad satisfaction as residents voiced approval and noted the measure’s expected impact on the area.
The probate court opened and issued marriage licenses this morning. Three couples were granted licenses: Jobert to wed Hilden Jobot on, both of Biatoa. SW Kraner to wed Marie Hen nemy, both of Cananen. Barkle J Domingues to wed Agnes Cass, both of Douglas.
Sheriff Jobo F White returned from Besson with a youth in custody whom he delivered to the Territorial Industrial School authorities at the reform school. The San tiago Excdadero, a Mexican youth, appeared before Judge Dean at Doug lat on Saturday and received an intermediate sentence plus a severe lecture, with hope of reforming by his majority. He faced charges of bare (incomplete OCR).
A $100,000 suit was filed today in the district supreme court by General J Floyd King former congressman from Louisiana against Dr Perrin of Williams Arkansas. The case targets Roosevelt era land reservation policies in the San Francisco mountains and includes alleged fraud by unnamed officials. Attorney WF Fennell filed the action and declined to disclose other named parties.
Cochise county business leaders scheduled to meet the board of supervisors to press for a road from Court land to Willcox and Dos Cabezas. Attendees include John Gleeson J E Peaterby of Glevson Chi aud AY Bitty H A Morgan Thomas Blaire Morgan Dr Wilton CA Anderson and Attorney Lyman Haye of Wilb or Early of Doe Ceberas and J Young WG McBride WA Sherwood John Cull Courtland and Wm Holmer Leetside.
Workers in Tucson shops under Southern Pacific agreements may strike this week. Machinists, boilermakers and possibly other unions seek higher wage scales and better conditions. A general walkout could spread along the Pacific division if actions escalate.
George A. Walker of Paradise appointed notary public to reside in Orchies county. District clerk reports reception of forms this morning. Judge Fletcher Mt. Dasn busy at Douglas hearing matters. Many locals and visitors noted in Tombstone and surrounding towns.
Unusually mild summer and many Allaonans vacationing in cool mountain retreats have cut Arizona to coast passenger travel sharply. Southern Pacific official EW Clapp says traffic may be down around half, though hot spells in recent weeks have nudged some travelers toward the coast. He cannot confirm exact figures without full ticket sales data.
Clerk James of the probate court issued five marriage licenses this month. Wwe Artune BL Croker to wed Decia Dendy of Pirtleville. Venacio Campo to wed Rosario Uriarte of Douglas. Daniel Wess to wed Augusts Maria Leinonen of Lowell. Cartoe Valle to wed Adelf Romero of South Buetoe. Enestoscion Cheyer to wed Mage daleos Garcia of Wistee.
New York dispatch to the Tucson Citizen states the Southern Pacific Tucson shops appropriation is part of the annual budget approved by Judge Robert Lovett. Official word was limited but it is reported the shop funding may total about $300,000 once the budget is finalized.
The late WC Parsons memorialized the Prescott Pioneer Home with a substantial bequest. His will, signed in September 1910 at McCate, directs the estate to be divided into twelve parts after certain pledges, with the Pioneer’s Home receiving two twelfths, potentially totaling up to about $75,000 in today’s value.
Editor Sherwood of Courtland praises Courtland prospects while ex-editor Anderson of Willcox discusses harvest plans. Tombstone auto delegation members visit the board of supervisors. Anderson shifts to ranch work and bean harvests in the Big Valley.
The board of supervisors adjourned until Monday August 21 to convene as the board of equalisation for the year. The tar rate will be fixed at that meeting. John Hancock appointed notary public to reside at Paradise. commission received today. County Auditor Vangho reported county records in excellent condition and outlined recommendations. Several local residents, including Frank Winters returning from Los Angeles and Inspector Jef Milton traveling from Pearce to Fairbank, were noted among recent movements. Additional prisoners were transferred from Penson. numerous county residents and visitors seen in Tombstone and Bisbee on various errands.
Governor Sloan issues the annual Labor Day proclamation designating September as the observance month. In line with national practice the first Monday of September is always set as Labor Day.
Washington august 7 senator borah speech in the senate focused on the recall measure as debate grows. Democratic and progressive Republican talks hint at passage of flood resolution with strong support from arizona friends and nelson amendment boosters. President may veto if recall remains, vote expected tomorrow by a divided chamber.
Charles W Hicks county treasurer reports a material increase in receipts for July over the prior month. Balances show July 1 at 1,839,836 and total to treasury at 115,180.97 dollars, with shares from various sources detailed in the month’s statement.
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