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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1912
Page
3
A dense list of property documents filed with the Cochise County Recorder includes quit claims deeds mortgages and chattel mortgages across Bisbee and Douglas. Entries name grantors grantees property types and amounts with numerous individuals and firms such as Witte Al McAllieter Marokio F R Donlary R E Sampson J A Combs H F Mur P W Heathilton and many others.
Phoenix reports wild excitement as the statehood proclamation is delivered with the governor handing duties to Hunt at noon and inaugural ceremonies under way. Tucson floods with gala attire and bells, while Bisbee, Douglas, and other towns erupt in whistles, cannon fire, and general celebration as word arrives from Prescott and neighboring communities.
The signing of the statehood proclamation by President Taft sparked a townwide celebration in Tombstone with ringing fire alarms, train whistles, and numerous dynamite blasts. Cowboys fired pistols in the air in a spirited salute as the town welcomed statehood with a lively western display.
WS Hicks, youngest son of County Treasurer W Hicks, attends the University of Ar bile in Bisbee Laurdey. He was stricken with appendicitis and removed to the hospital. Physicians have not decided yet if an operation will be performed.
Court reporter John W Welker returned from Nogales and Tucson after taking testimony in the contest election case over the treasurership between Earhart and Chevoweth. The case was dismissed as prematurely brought and will be refiled along with a clerk’s contest.
Tombstone residents marked a momentous day celebrating statehood with public sentiment positive. Notables from the region including Col A L Grow and County officials arrived to join ceremonies and reflect on Arizona’s new status.
Governor Sloan issued clemency actions wiping clean board recommendations. In Cochise County list Isaac Combs received a pardon restoring citizenship while Duness McDonald, Harold B. Stallard and Poveiano Acorta saw paroles or commutations. John Upshaw and W H Johnson also received sentence reductions amid mass clemency for murder cases. Cochise County Board of Health and Supervisors wrapped up duties as transfer of health affairs to successors proceeded.
Profile of the Sixteenth President Abraham Lincoln with birth on February 12, 1809. Nominated at Chicago on May 19 1860 elected November 5 1860 inaugurated March 4 1861 served a second term starting March 4 1865 fatally wounded by John Wilkes Booth at 10 30 p m Friday April 14 1865 and died at 7 22 a m April 15 1865.
Arizonans traveling by Pullman must supply their own drinking cups as public cups are removed from cars. Porters will wash cups on demand, and tipping may rise as thirsty travelers rely on service. The universal rule follows several states abolishing public cups and keeps train staff busy with new regulations.
RB Sins, long believed to lead the prison paper department, plans to leave Douglas for Phoenix for the state administration inauguration. He will not comment on the prison job, citing his strong chances. Mr Sime’s appointment is expected by Governor Hunt at or soon after the inauguration.
The Tombstone vote on the Bridge Election held last Saturday shows Bridge At For Again at Bano 5553 ies Fairbank 3 Charleston 51 total vote cart.
Cochise county stockmen anticipate a march meeting called by the new county board of supervisors to discuss county rangers and industry concerns. The aim is to clarify duties and gather stockmen ideas, with 75 to 100 attending in Tombstone project. Potential formation of a stock growers organization is mentioned.
A ceremonial tribute proclaims the 48th star on the Arizona flag, honoring a figure named Te Errrarit. The message expresses wishes for ongoing progress and enduring glory, hoping the flag’s lustre remains bright as freemen continue forward.
The passage extols Tuk Poseeeror as a symbol of democracy and celebrates two reasons for rejoicing. Arizona is declared a full fledged independent commonwealth and the democratic party controls the reins of government, marking a moment of political pride.
Arizona inaugurates statehood with elected officials sworn in at Phoenix marking a shift from federal appointments to local governance. The Provisional Governor celebrates new officers, praises the constitution drafted by Democrats, and anticipates honest, efficient administration while expressing gratitude for statehood amid transition. Mulford Winsor named Governor Hunt’s private secretary, signaling strong staffing choices for the new administration.
A bill of wide interest in Cochise county reduces the required residence period on homesteads from five to three years. The measure has passed the senate but awaits action in the house.
Newly elected Cochise county officials gathered in the Tombstone courthouse at 3:30 p.m. and were sworn in by Justice of the Peace Daniel W McFarland after Attorney General Bullard instructed County Attorney Gilmore to proceed. The oath was administered in a body, marking the formal launch of the new county government.
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