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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1910
Page
2
The speaker notes the Democrats favor initiative recall and referendum and expect a large victory. Mentions the Rockefeller philanthropy and Standard Oil tax raise demand in Chicago. Critiques Republican platform as flexible and weak, citing Benson Yavapai and Maricopa counties.
The editor ridicules the Phoenix Republican platform adopted last Saturday, comparing its phrasing to a bizarre coupling of technical terms and a fanciful analogy about a disenfranchised honesty and a crystalized codfish. The quip highlights perceived absurdity in the platform’s language.
The piece lauds the Democratic convention for selecting a delegation that reflects public wishes for closer government to the people. It emphasizes adherence to the Democratic platform and declares the nominees as clear winners praised by the party.
The Albuquerque Citizen notes Arizona labor supporters find many measures they seek can be won by backing the Democrats, then press for additional goals after forming a coalition. The paper calls this a sensible political tactic for advancing labor aims.
Report from Cochise County shows strong support for Democratic delegates and the top Republican contenders aim to ride a favorable current toward the convention. Meanwhile New York reports Mayor Gaynor is recovering, with the public hoping for his full recovery after a failed assassination attempt.
In Pima Maricopa and Gila some Republican candidates for the Constitutional Convention talk like Democrats, making it hardly worth naming them to the few voters in Cochise County.
Readers note surprise at Teddy’s unwillingness to discuss the present national administration. The piece suggests readers would feel ashamed if equally to blame for the administration and would avoid a painful topic.
If we seek only flaws in others we overlook many good qualities they possess. The proverb warns against focusing on blemishes and urges recognizing virtue in people and things, citing the abundance of straight, beautiful trees overlooked when hunting only crooked ones.
The quote argues that individuals who feel oppressed may misjudge how to improve their condition and suggests assassination never corrects a wrong or avenges an injury.
The passage notes that Earth day length increases by about one second every 460000 years, yet the gradual change goes largely unnoticed as Time moves swiftly and people rarely notice slow shifts in its rhythm.
Some editors in Arizona complain about the poor quality of the paper used for printing thousand dollar bills. A minority of editors have joined the protest while most remain silent.
An astronomer in Cambridge Massachusetts reports a new comet discovery but the public remains skeptical about major breakthroughs. The finding offers a cautious note on future celestial observations and potential discoveries.
Postmaster General Hitchcock and Chairman Sames of the Republican central committee travel across the territory for a month. Hitchcock leaves the train at Gal Top and plans to visit the Mokis and witness their famous snake dance, later touring Cochise County with Hoval Smith aboard.
Territorial items summarize improvements at Castle Hot Springs with opening planned November 1. Demands for constitutional reform push for initiative and referendum. Northern Arizona Normal School opens with strong attendance outlook. Prescott climbers return after San Francisco peak ascent 13 820 feet. Navy of rail and road funding boosts at Phoenix and Tempe. ADO: Multiple crime, weather, and infrastructure notes across territories include arson, theft, hospital build, and highway progress with mentions of Nogales, Globe, Safford, and Phoenix authorities.
Bob Jackson, a local cowboy from Globe, was killed by a bolt of lightning while alone in Hawk Canyon about 30 miles southwest of Sea Carlos last Thursday. His body lay undiscovered until Saturday evening. His brother died years earlier at a similar spot after being thrown from a horse.
Globe dispatch reports William Lay arrested in Miami while playing cards in a saloon town. He admits to being sought by New Mexico authorities as the man linked to the Mogollon to Silver City stage holdup two weeks earlier in which driver Jose Domingues died and red bullion was stolen, but he denies involvement in the crime.
Col H L Pickett, Democratic senatorial candidate and Lambstone lawyer, visits oil magnate E L Doheney to pay respects. Pickett credits Doheney with studying law in his office and notes their later partnership on landmark mining cases in Silver City and the surrounding territory.
Cochise County reports total registration at 4 204 with a delinquency rise of 1 116 from the general list. Supplementary registration may add further totals, and many voters who did not change precincts remain eligible. Polls open on September 15.
The friends of Mrs and Mrs. Mr. K Street learn of the true improved condition of their twelve-year-old son who has been ill with malaria fever for about five weeks. He contracted the disease in California and was brought home about a week ago. Since returning, he has improved under Dr Hughart and is able to be up and walking.
A disturbance at the Silver Leaf Sub on Nuco road near Bistee led to a razor attack. Mrs Murphy, a colored woman, reportedly cut Lea Smith, another colored woman, causing injuries. A warrant for Smith is issued as the assailant.
A severe rain and thunderstorm hit Tombstone after 11 last night with vivid electrical displays. Ralph F left for El Paso after weeks visiting friends, while Superintendent Hawkes conducts an official inspection tour in Tombstone arriving in a private car named Cloveroft.
In Arizona politics fevered rhetoric runs as Democrats Republicans vow to control the convention. Cochise County lists Socialist delegates for the Phoni constitutional contest including Morrison Armitage Salsbury Matteson Davie Perry Motta Larney Barney Monmonier and praises Moumonier as a capable socialist thinker who would honor the party if elected.
Two arrests were made last week for scattering paper in the street area as local officials pledge to enforce the anti litter ordinance with strict application. city authorities say penalties will follow for violators under the new measures.
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