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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1911
Page
4
A Texas discovery ties the author of Curfew Shall notring Tonight to the case. Authorities say the breakthrough fits the crime and advances the investigation.
A Kentucky paper asserts residents live longer than elsewhere, but the line reads as a satire about perceived longevity. The quip toys with regional pride and health folklore, suggesting the statement may reflect irony more than data.
In Wisconsin discussions focus on trying to light the match and why officials hesitate to scratch one. The origin or purpose remains unclear as advocates urge action while critics question feasibility and safety.
The Prescott Courier quotes that opponents of Arizona’s constitution will have ample chance to seek amendments once statehood is achieved. It notes all constitutions are amended over time and urges proponents to focus on statehood rather than arguing about the current constitution.
In Tombstone district many ambitious men lease, ship ore, and receive good returns from smelters. Those embracing hard work prosper under the creed of labor. pessimists and critics move on, as optimism and steady effort lead to success in the mining boom.
The Progressive Printer notes the Lee Ad gelee Times sealed a 2 500 000 contract for print paper, a figure said to dwarf any similar deal in this country. Also mentioned are cattle shipments en route to Casa Grande and a Tempe franchise vote in which 125 votes favored the Overland Telephone company. Additionally a Phoenix theater incident involved cayenne pepper and a map for the Federated Home Club of Arizona.
Torbetone buzzes with commercial men as FH Hodson JW Woods and others visit Tombstone. James Davie plans to leave for Miscourmbere home. Pink Murray arrives from Hereford for a family visit. Judge FM Dean returns from Douglas. Pat Holland seeks treatment at Copper Queen Hospital. S H Tippitt visits from Hoscbuce Mountains to discuss mining. A Simpson departs for southern county. ore shipments rise with two more gondolas to El Paso. Ben Goodrich returns from El Paso on legal work. Wi Pearce travels to Douglas for eye doctor. a party at the Hutchisons features music from Demerest’s phonograph. Miss Jean appears from Los Angeles with Gilmore. passengers from Roquillas ranch near Fairbank. John W Walker back from Douglas. JLN Gaines travels county for Taxpayers League. L Cummings ships hides to El Paso. Alfred Paul in Tombstone on business. W K Flora arrives for bankruptcy proceedings. Deputy Sheriff Bennett from Benson visits.
Frank C Farle president of the Hersthal Mining and Milling Company and general manager of the El Peso Smelters arrived on the evening train from Page City. He visits the old camp to inspect the Herehal mine with friends in Tombstone and reaffirms the longtime assaying establishment run by veteran L Hart. Earle stays at Tombstone with Dongie Gray, Hershal mine general manager, during the visit.
Arrangements for the entertainment of delegates to the Grand Lodge Grand Encampment and Grand Assembly of Arizona to be held in Globe on April 17 and 19 are under way. About 200 guests are expected from across the territory.
A Bowie letter to FE Noon of Nogales describes encouraging oil prospects near Bowie. Drilling is advancing rapidly with better indications at each foot drilled, including a gas encounter at 254 feet that blew the drill high into the air. Local Tombstone and Cochise County residents show strong interest in the Rose oil venture.
Hearst writer Otheman Stevens tours Tucson and Albuquerque to craft pieces on Arizona and New Mexico statehood under their constitutions. His war dispatches from Juarez add humor but may color public perception of the conflict as he spends days in politics and constitutional matters.
The Arizona delegation heads to Washington to press for an advanced organic law. Col I ke Poenett of the city is among the central supporters. The group aims to present the demand clearly and unite in advocating reform despite 0 percent local sentiment.
The Rev A Deck lectured city hall boys on The Romance of the Creek describing romantic scenery along the Columbus river and the warlike trib es chiefs. He outlined future talks about Arizona Cochise County Grand Canyon of the Colorado and related topics to be given monthly at the same venue.
Prominent attorney SL Patter, known in Tucson, arrived from the Old Pueblo and remained for a day in Tombstone. He planned to practice law with Eugene Ives, noted attorney for the Southern Pacific lines, in the local matter involving Mr Pattee.
Grand Worthy Matron Mrs J H McPherson and Mrs Frank Myers traveled to Bisbee on matters connected with the local lodge of the Eastern state. While in the camp they expect to meet the Supreme Worthy Matron of the United States and it is likely she will visit Tombstone to issue orders in a few days.
Mrs Jemer Heffern, president of the He Gotu Mining & Development company, her operating properties in the Swisshelm mountains, arrived in Tombstone from Bisbee and will stay several days to review the sites.
R C Canby a prominent mining engineer from Arizona and Texas visited Tombstone yesterday. He once served as general manager of the American Smelting and Refining Company plant at El Paso, known as the El Paso Smelters, and was a frequent visitor in the area during his SMR career. He returned home today.
Residents 70 miles southwest of Tac ron reported 37 well mounted Mexicans passing through the area a few days ago. The unarmed locals could not defend themselves as Troop D was away at Trevotallas, allowing the riders to ride toward the international border unopposed. Suspected that incorrecto volunteers were in Sonora preparing for war.
The Democratic slate for Phoenix includes regular wing figures FA Jones as mayor and WG Tolefeson for first ward council, J L Irvin for third ward, EB Vincil as treasurer, Frank DeSouza as recorder, and Dr. D Damerom as treasurer candidate. The auditor candidate is not yet chosen. Frank DeSouza is the choice of both factions for city recorder.
A jumble of arrivals, court matters, and social plans in Tombstone today includes Judge Campbell delaying a Tucson trip until March 5, Bishop Atwood set to visit, Mrs. Allen B English staying in town, and the Knights of Pythias hosting a future gathering. Regional business and shipments, such as Bin Lumber Company shipping lumber to Tempe and stock moves to Mosc Wtto, are noted alongside court and legal matters involving John S Williams and John J Wyatt.
Last night's meet of the Progressive Whist Club was one of the most entertaining gatherings in five months. Hostess Helen Benedict again dazzled Tombstone society folks with superb hospitality as Ed. Hicke won first honors for the fourth successive week. Over K. Goll received the booby prize. Those present enjoyed the evening.
Mr and Mrs Lee Matehison with Miss Cantrell Hicks Gitting Buck Bath and Help Benedict plus Moree Field and War Hicks Warner Kitchenbecker Demerest Goll Telin and Miss Lillian Bock plan a club entertainment. The event promises a social evening of light refreshment and games at an unspecified venue.
A distant earthquake was felt in Tucson though far from Turkey where the quake occurred. The seismograph at the United States Magnetic Observatory, eight miles from the city, registered the disturbance as residents noted the tremor. An official report will be sent to the Survey in Washington.
Theodore Roosevelt speaks on the recall issue asserting he is not for or against it and that Arizona or any community may choose to adopt or reject recall in their constitution. He emphasizes it is a decision for the people to make.
Judge Chase Johnston and his wife will depart next month for San Francisco to make their retirement home. Johnston, an early Tombstone resident, has held official trust positions and remains a prominent Cochise County figure. Despite ill health, his ties to Arizona and Tombstone linger as friends wish them well on their move.
A . Smith of Pearce, visiting Douglas, reports the Commonwealth company’s 100 ton jelime plant near ready to start on old mill tailings of about 100 000 tons. Previous tailings were worked successfully years ago. Much machinery to replace the burned mill is at Pearce, with plans to have the mill operational in eight to nine months. A new ore strike from development adds value. Mr Smith has a pumping plant costing 4000 to irrigate 30 acres and hopes for a good crop, possibly expanding operations.
Measurements taken February 22 in the big shaft of the Tombstone Consolidated Company show water at 67 feet and 6 inches above the 900-foot level. Officials say it will reach the 900-foot mark by mid April, based on current progress.
A partial report notes the slow rise of water level attributed to the movant heating the 1000. The description suggests a technical cause affecting the level, with limited readable details available. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
A Secret Service agent conducted an investigation across Beecher Tucson Morenci and Phocas to assess insurgent recruitment among Mexicans and its effect on US Mexico neutrality. The report notes evidence of recent recruitment activity in parts of Mexico but finds current levels lower than in Clinton and Morenci counties.
A Nogales soldier arriving from Cananea reports that jucurreetos control the territory around Cananea with about seven hundred armed revolutionists nearby. Government censorship limits accurate news, permitting only pro Diaz propaganda.
Washington reports a prominent Arizona delegation arrived to push early statehood. They met with Senator Bourne and plan talks with the president and House leaders, while Phoenix Mayor Christy pursues statehood efforts. Cochise County debates county seat removal. no Senate action until Col H L Pickett of Tombstone testifies in opposition, with protests from Tombstone and other towns filed.
Enrollment in the university's agricultural department rose over thirty percent at the start of the second semester. The total taking agricultural courses set a record, with six new courses added this semester. Most new students are enrolling in these new offerings such as market gardening farm management dairying and milk production and breeding and care of poultry.
In Tesa, several ministers gathered Monday at a home while the regular occupants were away. A young woman arriving mistaken their presence for a burglary, called the police, prompting an officer visit to the residence.
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