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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1911
Page
3
A historical land and property list shows numerous deeds mortgages and agreements filed with the county recorder. Transactions include transfers in Bisbee and Douglas areas involving George Simon Clarence ElrVbill Beckwith and others, plus foreclosures and trusteeships and administrational notices.
In Phoenix district court H A Hughes administrator of the Sutton estate was awarded 4250 against Pacific Gas and Electric. Sutton, killed last July by contact with an old insulated wire at the city hall roof, left a destitute widow and children.
Local residents attend a moving picture show at the Schieffelie and see a midweek service at the Congregational church. Attendees discuss political campaigns as Attorney WG Gilmore travels to Willox and a county attorney candidacy looms in the county. Notables arrive by train and car from Tombstone and Nogales as plans for photography, health, and local visits unfold.
The document lists two parties the Smith party and the Ashoret party with candidates including Mark Smith WP David Tubneon 4 W Cole C Case JC Callaghan Wiley E Jones Henry F Ashuter Carl Hayden George Purdy Bullard Geo WF Hunt Sidney P Osborn and FA Jones. It sets dates for speeches and meetings across cities such as Miami Thatcher Sifford Wilbur With Beacon Clifton Morene Tucson Nogales Tombstone Douglas Bieber Lows Pima Globe Miami and others with events on December 8 9 and 1.
An advertisement touts Aver's Pills for children’s coughing and dullness due to lazy liver. It claims a doctor would approve the sugar coated remedy as beneficial. The text reads as a period medical pitch with endorsement style.
Courtland Arinonen notes Thursday morning additions expand labor at Commonwealth mine Pearce Arizona. He forecasts active operations will revive the property as a significant silver producer with planned 300 ton daily mill and earlier erection boosting future prosperity.
A new rule announced by the El Paso and Southwestern becomes effective immediately. Baggage left more than 24 hours in station baggage rooms incurs storage fees. After an initial free period, 25 cents is charged, with an additional 10 cents for each piece or fraction thereof over 24 hours.
The article discusses controversy over poll taxes in Pima County. Contractors building a railroad from Fairbank to Tucson oppose paying per man poll taxes, calling it a hardship for new arrivals working on outside capital. The dispute with Fleas Southwestern led to settlement by paying over $1,600 in poll taxes.
Margaret Woo of Los Angeles arrives in Tucson to enroll in the University of Arizona preparatory department at Weat cottage dormitory. She studied at Lincoln school in San Francisco under missionary Mies Cameron, who is wintering in Tucson and guiding Woo. A second registered student is Japanese George Nishibara, who will earn a mining bachelor of science degree in June.
John W Guy aged 79 at a Meita home near Cape Charles Virginia is described as the father of 32 children from three marriages. Twenty one sons and eleven daughters are named as his offspring, with many now grown and some intermarried within the family.
Four letters from Fettorn re catping in general delivery at Trembatone post office for the working December 2, 1911. Recipients include Bernal Ramon Booth Welker AL Van When calling for above letters, any Advertised, giving date of advertisement, Francis Cuaste Postmaster.
The Cochise Democracy nominates a full slate pledging honesty and capable service from state senate candidate M Roberts and WP Sime to seven Cochise representatives, a superior judge hon. Fred Sutter, clerk James, sheriff Harry Wheeler, recorder Owen Murphy, school superintendent H H Hotchkiss, county prosecutor WG Gilmore, assessor EA Hoghee, supervisor candidates Gus Fhekey John Rock and Von Rigge, and other county posts. The platform emphasizes progressive measures, education, economy, and public welfare.
The Silver Belt reports the Democracy of Arizona is more organized than ever for the current campaign. The Phoenix correspondent notes the party’s unity and determined effort to secure victory for their candidates, contrasting with Republican prospects.
The article riffs on campaign rhetoric and media habits, noting how photo psychology may reveal thoughts, praising clean campaigning, and mocking sensationalism. It cites reactions to candidates and a friendly missive from Champ Clark praising Marcus A. Smith for his U.S. Senate nomination.
A Phoenix Democrat letter warns voters to oppose keeping the recall provision in Arizona’s constitution. The writer claims the measure is a trick that would undermine the constitution and statehood and harm accompanying rights if allowed to pass unnoticed.
The confession from the McNamaras in Los Angeles has shocked the country, sparking calls for severe punishment of what is described as the greatest crime of the century.
Republican leaders admit near defeat in Arizona as efforts to salvage favored candidates backfire in a year framed as democracy’s defining moment. The piece portrays a party in disarray amid rising dissatisfaction and strategic pivots.
With eleven days to the election the Democratic congressional and site candidates vow a sweeping victory.
The Gallup Independent editor counters accusations of lying, saying if truth about all were told many would have no place in the community. He notes no major attacks from opponents and mentions eight days remain until Arizona’s Democratic victories are announced to sister states.
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