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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1909
Page
2
Local brief notes editor HATTICH in the District Court with references to a months term and a $3.00 fee. The fragmentary item appears in Tombstone Epitaph, noting court proceedings and editor involvement.
A patchwork of notes surveys politics, agriculture, and crime with dated tone. It highlights Arizona statehood optimism, growth in divorce rates, the Jeffries Johnson boxing bout, corn crop values, and odd legal misadventures. The piece mixes humorous asides with court actions, irrigation law cash, and a busy courthouse scene in Courtland.
District Court suit No. 564 lists Lizzie Brown versus Dand M Brown for decree of divorce. Estate matters include John Regnier administration petition bearing, Emive Hagar administration petition, Estate of Harry Van Alen with orders vacating special administrator appointment and special administrator terms for H. Hotchiies.
Mexican soldiers allegedly crossed the Arias line near Old Glory and seized Ambrosio Reyes, taking him into Mexico where he is said to have been impressed. Residents report the half mile incursion near Nogales caused intense local concern as Reyes’ brother in law Miguel Quinn plans to seek State Department action. Old Glory, a mining camp 25 miles west of Nogales, sits close to the border line defined by a nearby country house.
Albert Ryan once organizer of the Western Federation of Misere io Araona stands trial for the murder of Otto Miller and Harry Snider in July. A special jury will determine his sanity as five city physicians testify to insanity and delusions. A Jerome Arizona document cited by J J Harrington is read, recounting Ryan on a prior occasion crawling to the motel and firing at imagined enemies. Dr Charles N chose, testifying for the district attorney, says Ryan showed signs of mental illness upon examination.
County jail officials report that Pfankuche, convicted murderer of Hoy and Bockholt, shows signs of insanity. He refuses to eat or talk, and grinds his teeth for hours, leading authorities to believe he may be feigning innocence or suffering a breakdown.
Washington dispatch from Hamilton of Michigan reports a bill to grant separate statehood to Arizona and New Mexico. Governors would call elections within ninety days to select delegates for a constitutional convention. Marcus A Smith leaves for Washington to press the measure amid Democratic opposition to Taft and Republican leaders over constitutional terms for the new states.
US Attorney Alexander told a Phoenix reporter he has been busy and cannot pursue politics while his term under President Roosevelt expires Sunday December 12. No word from Washington on whether he will be reappointed or if Joe Morrison of Braber will be named to succeed him.
A San Francisco dispatch reports that Jag Van Feet of the Federal Circuit court denied writ of habeas corpus to John A. Benson who is serving a year in Alameda county jail for conspiring against federal land laws. Benson’s lawyers said they will appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
The death of Thomas Pidwell in Tombstone shocked friends as a long-time resident and mining stakeholder. Ill with pneumonia, he was taken to Tucson where treatment failed. Pidwell, active in Coshies county affairs and a Pearce Pearce and Gleeson settler, owned mining claims in Courtland and Bisek Diamond mines, and was a K of P lodge member. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. in Tombstone. A rich gold bearing ledge 300 feet wide was uncovered near Crownings company property three miles from Coshiee.
A peculiar railway incident delayed Fritzi Sehof and her troupe of 70 opera singers traveling from El Paso to Los Angeles. The special train paused at Steing Paes Arizona allowing one passenger an unusual bath moment as the bathing season remained closed for over a month.
The carnival in All Its Splendor opened last night to good attendance. Confetti brigades moved through sections as various acts aimed to please diverse audiences. Amid grave, kay, and instructive fare, Nat Reiss, the Carnival King of the West, signs as if years for fans and fun, inviting all to enjoy the spectacle.
Estimates submitted to congress propose raises for state officials including governor and secretary of the territory. The plan also funds irrigation construction near Sacaton on the Pima Reservation, national forest expenses, and legislative costs. Named districts and totals are listed, reflecting broad expenditures across multiple Arizona areas.
A Washington decision interprets the term general election for naturalization rights, threatening to revoke citizenship for those who completed final naturalization certificates before or during a general election. It affects Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming, and California, with affected individuals who voted under the certificate granting. The ruling creates broad potential removals and may lead to legal challenges and administrative confusion nationwide.
The Perese Meson company appears in Singing Bandits at Pricirffelin Wednesday December 15 marking a shift from standard comic opera. Thomas Persse launches Singing Bio dite with a focus on small caste and precision in detail, following successful past productions The Climax The Lion and the Manse and The Ms of the Hour. Also noted is a copper ore strike on Cuprite Mill and Mining near Beteon.
A team from the Machomich Mercantile Co fled a wagon late afternoon, nearly demolishing the vehicle and scattering a large amount of groceries along the road. The incident disrupts local commerce and highlights transportation risks in the region.
Judge Daniel McFarland, a renowned local criminal lawyer, drew a large audience as the Neben verdict arrived. Commentary praised his longstanding reputation and skill in high profile cases including Wolverton, while defenders argued the judge’s influence helped shape courtroom outcomes and legal standards.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to treat by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsers Watkinson, Kinser, Manven certify Cheney’s honesty and willingness to fulfill obligations. Testimonials are free. bottle price is 75 cents. sold by all druggists.
Notice is hereby given the time meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Tombstone for the election of Directors and other proper business. The meeting will be held at the Banking House at 3 p m on Tuesday the fifteenth day of January 1910. F K Brandt cashier.
Public notice states owners bonded the Gerooim Little Jup Little Hope Homestake and Headlighe mining claims to W. C. Humphrey of Douglas Arizona on June 10 1908 Turquoise Mining District Ochee County Unions and the undersigned will not be responsible for labor supplies or other expenses after the bond term supervised by W. C. Humphrey or assignees D W Bows T A Snows dated June 10 1908.
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