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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1912
Page
1
James Scott, a popular Douglas youth and son of Harry Scott, received word from Ralph Cameron, Arizona's congressional delegate, that he has been appointed to West Point from the new state. The appointment fulfills a major ambition for him.
The last session of the Territorial Court in Cochise County is set for Monday. Clerk of the District Court A Hall reports the session may extend into the following day if needed, otherwise the term will close Monday evening.
W M Breckenridge of the Southern Pacific claims department came to the city after a long lapse. He once lived in Tentstone and was a deputy under Sheriff Ward during a period of outlaws in the woods. Breckenridge has long served the railroad and resides in Tuccon.
Announcement from the passenger traffic office of the Southern Pacific states the second annual colonist movement to Arizona and Pacific coast regions will start after March 1. Tickets go on sale in the East March 1 with rates to Chicago to Los Angeles and other points including Arizona set at 35 dollars from Minneapolis and St Paul at 34 dollars.
An OCR fragment lists places including Fort Worth Houston and San Ape topio with $25 amounts and mentions St Louis Cairo and New Orleans 32, suggesting a regional pot or payout summary without clear context. The text includes several city names and a monetary figure, indicating a contested stake or prize in a mixed geographic bulletin.
Observations from the Lowell Observatory indicate Mars features named Paoges and Jemuna are expanding. Each is described as a definite western line and a closely aligned eastern streak, suggesting rapid canal development on the planet.
The Cochise County Medical Society will meet Saturday night at the Gadsden Hotel in Douglas. Dr W L Brown of El Paso will present an illustrated feature on bacteria, promising one of the finest interactive sessions conducted by the society.
Senator George W Norton’s Silver mine near Yume Isbeck in the Mebamk mountains yielded a 1280 pound shipment to Selby smelter in California via Wells Fargo. Ore assays about 10 to the pound and is valued around 50 cents an ounce, totaling over $6000 if realized at the plant. Norton previously shipped ore earning him about $10,000 two years ago. The finds are described as pocket deposits and ownership was bonded to Capt GB Rose.
The American Smelting and Refining company rushes to complete a Hayden smelter with most steel for buildings already in place. Kansas City Steel Company handles steel work and erection for machine, boiler, and blacksmith shop installations, with machinery and equipment installation already begun.
A Maryland House of Delegates bill proposes penalties for anyone who makes an assertion reflecting on a woman's character. The measure would imprison offenders from six months to three years.
Local Arizona items report settlers moving into Sulphur Spring Valley Light County. Notable notes include court actions with Jobo Mets named receiver for Consolidated Mining Co, and finances tied to the Old Pueblo banker.
Judge Cass visits Tombstone for court matters while OL Cummings heads to Phoenix on brief business. Notables include Jess Rogers from Oklahoma researching the estate of his late uncle Jecklin, and Rev Fr Early or Duvall expected to conduct service tomorrow. Board of Supervisors meetings, statehood hopes, and prison transports highlighted. Busby World’s Greatest Minstrels drew a large crowd last night. Two prisoners from Benson faced sentences for theft and burglary, with jail authorities detailing lockups and attempted escapes.
An archaic remedy named Gies Laxative Concentrates relief claims for coughs colds and general discomfort. The advertisement touts internal cleansing benefits and quick action from this patent remedy, marketed to households seeking temporary symptomatic relief.
A Georgia senator introduced a bill to create agricultural extension departments in land grant colleges including the University of Arizona. The act would provide six thousand dollars per state to support instruction and demonstrations in rural life, with the Post Office to carry publications free of charge.
George Davie, claiming desertion from the US Navy, surrendered and is held at the county jail while awaiting a Navy ruling from Mare Island. He says he deserted from California last June near San Francisco Harbor and has wandered the country since, now willing to face punishment. Ward awaits Navy word within days.
U S officers in Nogales and California pursue a fresh opium shipment from Nogales after a leaking can exposed odor in a suitcase en route to a distant consignee. Officials opened the case, found multiple cans, and allowed it to proceed. authorities warn the claimant could face government action when it reaches its destination.
A Phoenix dispatch reports Arizona election returns will be sent to Washington by special messenger. Kirk, assistant territorial secretary, expects to land Taft Wednesday and the proclamation to be issued in time for the inauguration in March.
L B Fleischer, an Arizonan arrested on a serious charge, posted bond in Nogales and was released pending further examination. He says he did not bribe officers but simply avoided capture and escaped to American soil. The name Richard Fleischer was misattributed. the person arrested was his brother Louis.
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