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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1911

Page

4

Territorial items of interest condensed

Colonel Jobe F Tillson gains promotion to colonel but transfers to Monterey, Alfred Hanbrook to lead Whipple Barracks, and Prescott Scouts under LC Derrick. Bank Exchange saloon robbery attempt failed. intruder alarmed by ventilator. Tow lot title dispute in Winkleman nears settlement as Attorney Graham advances cases. Mitchell Shaw, Yuma Indian shot near circus, dies. others remove him from hospital. George Montgomery and Je Woods die in mysterious explosion after dynamite cache in a sofa. Prescott High School football invites title challengers for 1911 Arizona state crown. contact F W Hart by December 16. Bob Kirk slated to edit the Arizona Republican.

Jobe F Tillson Prescott Army Tillson Eighth Tartry Monterey Alfred Hanbrook Tilson Whipple Winkleman Gid Graham Met

Increase Guards Along Border In El Paso Dispatch

An El Paso dispatch reports US border guards were doubled after US Army officers were notified of an insurrecto attack planned on Juarez. The move aimed to bolster security amid threats near the border region.

Ap el Paso Disputch United States United States Army Juarez

First National Bank of Tombstone Stockholders Meeting Notice

The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bench of Tombstone will be held at the Bent on Tuesday January 9 1912 at 3 oclock p.m for the election of directors and for other business as may properly come before the meeting. TR BRANDT cashier.

First National Bench of Tombstone Brandt, Ceshier

Suit No 6469 Bank of Douglas v Wa Kline et al

Bank of Douglas sues Wa Kline and others for debt totaling 4090 plus 153.80 and 200 with interest at 12 percent, costs of suit and foreclosure of lien. filed in Douglas County court against named defendants.

Bank of Douglas Ve Wa Kline Et al Douglas Peop

Tombstone Daily News Roundup of Local Travel and Appointments

Thursday notes include Treslease leading Tormbetone and renewing old friendships, Captain Howe returning from Bisbee, County Treasurer Hicks back on re election trail, Frank Stewart visiting Tombstone, Sheri White departing for Tucson to aid deportation, Edward Kelly and bride visiting from Middlemarch, A A Hopkins in Douglas with Arthur Gibson for medical care, Attorney Pickett visiting Nashville, Jack Pratt returning from Beacon, and Wm Neal visiting the county seat. The report mentions sixteen regular jail prisoners and local wildlife at the Parsixcrow gathering, reflecting daily life in the area.

Undersber Hopkine Ia Douglae Arthur Gibson Harry E Pickett Nashville Tennessee Hotel de White Arizona

Arizona enters union with 245000 population growth cited

The report cites Arizona joining the union with about 245000 residents, up from 204954 in 1910, with notable gains in farming areas. It outlines school enrollment, teacher counts, and new schoolhouses while noting livestock and mining sectors, including cattle and sheep numbers and copper and gold values for the year.

American National Live stock Association Convention Held in Bakersfield

The Phoenix meeting site was adopted for the next convention after regulations were set. J H Jantro of Bakersfield California was elected president as the convention was adjourned.

Phoenix Arizona J H Jantro Bakersfield Canf American National Livestock Association

Ray Central Deal Rumored Again

Rumors circle that Rey Central has almost passed to New York buyers tied to the Guggenheins. Brokers discuss stock options at 2 a share, with 12,000,000 shares outstanding and a 2,000,000 bond issue. A 1500 ton mill is planned this year and Ray Consolidated reportedly takes on fifteen more claims. Output is expected at 17 million pounds of copper by year end, yielding about 423,000 in net profit.

Rey Central New York Guggenbeins Ray Consolidated

Arizona Motor Car Boom Expands Fast Across State

More than 1,200 motor cars are in daily use in Arizona, up 530 from last year, with forecasts to near 2,000 by end of 1912. Cars, once confined to cities, now reach every hamlet and mining camp as prosperity and population rise. Crop yields are steady and mining shows revival after 1907 panic.

Arizona Arizonte

Voted Straight Ticket for Seventy Five Years

Grandpa Quinn a 94 year old Democrat from Safford states he has voted the Democratic ticket for 75 years and will vote for Smith and Ashurat in 1911. He spoke at the closing rally for Marcus A Smith as an advisory approval candidate. He has always attended Democratic gatherings in Graham county.

Martin van Buren Mark Smith Henry P Ashurat United States Senate Safford Marcus A Smith Senate Grandpa Julie J Quinn Grandpa Quinn Smith South Carolion Greham County Grahem County Quinn Sefford

Editor of Arizona Democrat III Confined by Illness At Home

John O Doubar editor of the Arizona Democrat III is confined to his home with an illness the physicians hope will not prove serious. The article notes his duties and responsibility during his absence.

John O Doubar Arisone Democrat Atrenuoes Loveone Mensess

Local notices and travel updates from Tombstone area

Fragments report shop hours and Christmas shopping advice. Dr Mark Rodgers of Tyccon is named surgeon for the El Paso and Southwest railroad on the Tucson division with duties starting after the Fairbanks extension and the A contest at Courtland ends in a tie between Justice Cabill and E Brown. Avsistant District attorney Ed Flancigan arrived from Bisbee on official business. AH Gardner and Mr Gardner returned by noon train from Biatee. HJ Jacks, a noted hide buyer, visited Tombstone to arrange hides for shipment. Francie Goolan and E A Titer of St David were county residents visiting. AH Wien of Dragoon briefly visited on business. New county and state officers are expected to take office February 1 after Arizona statehood is proclaimed. Captain A W Howe and Deputy Sheriff Melvin Swain were at Fairbank on official business. Undersheriff A A Hopkins returned from a visit to Douglas. Douglas Grey of Machomich Mercantile Company is departing for bee on brief business.

Mark Rodgers Tyccon El Paso & Southwest=tern railroad company Tucson Fairbanks A W Howe Melvin Swain Fibank A A Hopkins Douglas

Day of Admission May be Made a Holiday

The Citizen promotes a nationwide effort to mark the admission date as a public holiday across Arizona and the United States. Delegates and officials urge a House resolution to recognize the day President Taft proclaimed Arizona a state, while governors and leaders seek broad support from senators elect Marcus A Smith Henry F Ashurst Carl Hayden and Governor Elect Hunt to back the campaign and rally Arizona cities and towns.

Sisterhood of States Ocean Canada Cameron Washington House Taft Arizona Sloan Ofesoh Lincoln Roosevelt Marcus A Smith Henry F Ashurst Carl Hayden Arisona Hunt Sid Hoffman Chamber of Tucson

Election Returns Reported in Multiple Counties

Reports from Maricopa, Graber Ceconino, Yuma and Greenies counties indicate majorities for the Democratic state central committee with two counties fully secured. Other counties show only partial or estimated results. Mark Smith and Asharet lead with about 1800 and 2000 votes respectively. Hont leads by nearly 2900, Bayden by 3600, Osborn by 500. Osborn estimates a 1000 vote edge.

Phoenix Diepaten Maricopa Graber Ceconino Yuma Greenies Democratic State Central Committee Pertia Retaros Mark Smith Asharet Hont Bayden Osborn

Phelps Dodge Director Arrives in Tucson for Inspection

Phelps Dodge director Ostorn, a leading figure in the company, arrived in Tucson on Wednesday during a tour of the El Paso and Southwestern network from Fairbanks to Tucson. He rode in the Paso del Norte private car and was accompanied by William Osborn Jr. and H J Simmons, El Paso and Southwestern general manager. The visit aims to inspect the physical condition of Phelps Dodge property including railroads, mines, and smelters with emphasis on railroads.

Iam Church Ostorn Phelps Dodge Company Tucson el Paso & Souths Western Fairbanks Paso del Norte William Osborn Jr H J Simmons el Paso and Southwestern Arizcosa Phelps, Dodge

Passing of a Former Tombstoner

The many Tombstone friends of Mrs W O Abbott will be pained to learn that she died at San Diego on December Sth after an operation for a tumor. A Tombstone resident for years she was kindly and Christian and esteemed by all who knew her. She authored an Arizona tale in Dao the Tramp set in Cochise County.

Tombstone W O Abbott San Diego Abbott Arizona Dao Cochive County Whch

Bowie Artesian Water Co plans well and block on depot ground

A Bowie effort to sink an artesian well for commercial water supply raised over $500 in three hours and additions continue. Two local property owners donated land for the venture as W A Schaler prepares plans for a two story business block on the recently bought parcel just south of the depot on Central Avenue.

Ie Belog Bowie Bowie Artesian Water Co W A Schaler Central Avenue

Arizona Oranges as Christmas Gifts

Arizona Oranges Growers association offers special gift boxes of home grown oranges for Christmas to showcase ripe fruit from Arizona. Boxes include grapefruit or romeloe to appeal to those seeking nontraditional presents for friends.

Arizona Orney Arizona Oranges Growers Association United States Romeloe

Agua Prieta Regista chase sends 60 men to Naco hills

A report from Agua Prieta describes a Regista scare prompting Captain Bale to dispatch 60 soldiers to pursue possible Reyes supporters near Naco Sonora. No confirmation of success yet as Yaqui troops follow the trail toward the suspected band.

Quien Bernardo Reyes Bale Agua Prieta Naco Son Reyinte Mery Reyes Agos Prieta Bule Yaquie

Arizona Joins Union After Recall Victory

The Gazette notes that electorals removed doubt about Arizona’s status, reporting the recall amendment passed decisively. It says Arizona will soon be admitted, marking the end of a long struggle and leading the territory toward statehood as a new star in the nation.

the Gazette Arizona

Arizona Victory Praised by Democratic Leader

J J Birdno chairman lauds Arizona as a glorious victory for the people, not for democratic principles or the party, extending congratulations to Arizonans for right judgment and good will.

Arizona Democratic Principes Democratic Party J.J. Birdno Democratic Central Committee

Dear Old Cochise Returns in New Democratic County Tale

Fragmentary OCR hints at a story set in the new state’s Democratic county with references to a Proseroron tribute to Treasurer Hicks, the sole survivor of a Republican wreck. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear dates or full names.

Cochise Proseroron Hicks

Fragmentary note on Arizona standpat Republicanism

A partial excerpt reflects a rebuke toward standpat publicans in Arizona. It asserts that the result was a par and frames the republican candidates as representatives of republicanism, though the text is incomplete and ambiguous.

Arizona

Arizona Plans Celebration For Union Victory Event

A proposed statewide celebration to mark the Union victory and to advertise each state’s resources and opportunities. The plan emphasizes public recognition of achievements and fostering interstate cooperation.

Arizona

Governor-elect Hunt thanks voters and press in Arizona victory statement

Governor-elect Hunt states he received overwhelming support across the state and plans to serve all people with unity. He credits progressive Democrats and Republicans for the victory, praises Arizona press for helping educate the public, and pledges to uphold principles while avoiding malice.

Hunt Arizonas Press of Arizona Commonwealth

Arizona Set to Enter Union in Good Financial Health

The annual report of Governor Sloan to the Interior Department states Arizona is coming into the Union as a state in good condition. Taxable wealth exceeds ninety eight million dollars and public institutions are reported in the highest state of efficiency.

Sloan Interior Department Arizona

Will Go the Empress One Better

The duchess of Hubertenberg in Austria tests wine fed poultry to prove a French scientist theory. Her chickens reportedly gain red wine in their food, with the experiment citing Prof Joubert and a claim of higher egg production.

Hubenberg Austria Joubert

Hair Vigor Promises Soft Hair Growth And Color

An advertisement extols Ayer's Hair Vigor as a hair-dressing tonic that keeps hair soft and smooth and promotes growth. It mentions hair color benefits and suggests consulting a doctor for hair questions while noting doctors study hair care more than in the past.

Ayer

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Boy Scouts LC Derrick Pol Cr Bank Exchange Mitchell Shaw Sherif Kinney Erounde George Montgomery Je Woods Globe Themeelora State of Bob Kirk Arizona Republican Bob Ie Win Treslease Tormbetone Bisbee Wo Hicks Hicks Jxae Frank Stewart el Pano Vodereberritl Hopkins Pase City Tombetoni Stewart Colorado Feul Ad Tron Co Sheri White Chi Edward J Kelly Middlemarch Copper Co Jack Pratt Beacon Wm Neal Overoor Sloan Sione Sagbies Arizons Denver Ray Central Ferry S Arizona Democrat III Justice of the Peace Courtland Justice Cabill E Brown Avsistant Ed Flancigan Yeeterday Mre AH Gardner Biatee HJ Jacks Francie Goolan E A Titer St David AH Wien Dragoon Cere Douglas Grey Machomich Mercantile Company Bee Phelps-Dodge Eee Weer Dewas
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