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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1911
Page
4
Arizona citizens consistently defend and praise their towns, promising better times and proving prosperity with faith, figures, and a sweep of statistics from post offices to health reports. The culture promotes optimistic leadership and confident forward-looking assessments of current conditions and future potential.
New cases filed in district and justice courts include divorces, custody orders, and debt actions. Notable filings involve Dolly Dunbar versus Theo A Probar for divorce, Hooah S Studley versus Hiram W Studley for divorce, and judgments in suits involving Maximo Mining Company and Armour Packing Company. A sheriff's certificate of sale records a property action dated April 26 1H with a specified land parcel in section 31.
Martin Costello a Tombstone businessman witnessed aviator Arch Hoxey crash during the Los Angeles aviation meet last Saturday. He reports Hoxey appeared unconscious before the machine spiraled from seven thousand feet to near sea level, a drop he says the heart could not withstand. The crowd watched intently as Hoxey’s craft suddenly veered and fell.
Eyewitnesses report a wobbling plane in the air near S00 fort up as the craft dropped suddenly. Passengers and bystanders froze, with many using field glasses to watch the descent while women saluted and men swabbed, leaving one survivor with a haunting memory.
In a chaotic district court session Judge Boul, 76, presided as several cases moved forward. The Wittian va Buber Drug Co matter continued for more evidence. Wagon ve Trale heard partial trials. H ve Guedn sn ar appellate from TB. multiple juries and dismissals occurred. notable marriages and divorces were announced, and Phoenix water capacity was reported at ten million gallons daily.
County School Superintendent EH Stover allocated funds to multiple districts including Harlan Tres Alamos Leslie Canyon Bernardino Hereford Hoschues El Dorado Wilgue Pett McDonald Tombstone Willcox and Soldier Holes totaling 5,226 dollars with various district allocations listed in the report.
Thursday’s Daily Grand reports Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows officers led by W. K. James and Goneee Mints touring the territory to install local lodge officers in Bisbee and nearby towns. Arizona officials issued commissions to Francis Hartman, Mattie Lorine, and others as part of regional appointments.
The document details a county court proceeding with public officials preparing a defense for the govern ment while addressing apportionment disputes. It notes a panel of named attorneys and judges, recusal actions, and plans to shift funds from the mayors fund as attendance and district reach are debated. It cites current legal districts and eligibility across Cochier county with seven in the first class and thirty-nine in the second.
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A fragmentary report describes a local political group led by FC Tetolia pressing for statehood. It references a proposed constitutional question on whether to adopt a constitution via initiative and recall, with debate urged before Congress and notes action slated for February ninth and related discussions in Washington.
The article notes a shift in population growth from eastern to western states over the past decade. It cites a government bulletin showing western states gaining population faster, listing Arizona, Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and Wyoming as leading movers in the recent ten-year period.
Seeking to set aside the lower court verdict, Grant Brothers and the Southern Pacific car will appear before the Arizona court in Phoenix on January 9. The decision notes contractors were fined $45,007 for violating the aesien Ister law by bringing details.
Fragmented OCR text from Fort Huachuca notes references military life and investigations. It mentions Fort Huachuca, towns, and names, though many words are garbled, leaving a cryptic glimpse of proceedings and roles within a historical military context.
Col H L Pickett supports Cochise County in a heated territorial issue citing long held land interests and influence. The article notes his prominence and speculation about his future political role in the state senate race, along with focus on county wealth and constitutional ratifications.
A garbled excerpt with unclear meaning mentions age, wart, millions and pardoned opinions. It reflects a fragmentary, nonsensical passage without a clear event or identifiable names or organizations. No coherent facts or entities are established.
Attorneys Alex Mure and 3 Mr T Comeell appear in a contested district court matter. The proceedings reference various parties including Lerman Hays and George Waes, with mentions of Cope Satire and Segal. The document notes travel toward Arkansas and references dates, locations, and potential hearings, presenting a messy OCR record of a legal pastime and formal proceedings.
An obituary notes Mrs. Noble of Bisbee died recently. The service honored her as a devoted wife and mother with family at her side. Pallbearers and friends conveyed sympathy as the community remembers her life and contributions.
A lecture series is planned for the Boy Scouts with speakers including Mayor Janes and Attorney Gibien B. Matiioh. The event aims to educate on physical culture and practical topics, to be delivered Friday evening. Benedict is listed as a key organizer and secretary.
Members of the Progressive Whist Club played at Clodhoppers Retreat where Grace Hicks won first place and Lilian Back set a record. Sadie Cowan cheered the prize as chaperones Mrs Ress acted as chaperone and Grace Hicks will entertain the club next Thursday evening.
Sneed brings five hundred head of cattle from Gabulerdo ranch at Xan Bernardinn into the United States for New & Inbar. The herd will be driven to the range north of Yonglar, pushing fall and winter acquisitions near 3600 head. Mc Neal notes this shipment raises total purchases close to the prior year's count.
A new cornerstone ceremony was held at Whiteoak High School with attendees including Join Norten of Los Angeles. The granite structure is priced at 750, likely for the project. The event honored the architect and trustees and noted the building’s planned features.
A report indicates plans by the Guggenheim group to sue neighboring entities over Arizona copper operations. The narrative mentions meetings in New York and London, potential negotiations, and international financial implications tied to mining development.
The 50000 acre ranch near Morales changes hands to Booker and Brown for 75000. Ward’s removal marks a notable land transfer in Ceara Morales BC area. Haynie had held the property two years and plans further acquisitions in the Mexican ranch lands, including a nearby purchase on the boundary between Sutures and Chitinahoa.
Police warn Bishop Henry Granym of Ausda about a fake cleric Rev H P MacMahon of Atlanta and Rev Thomas B Kearney of Hriggaville Wisconsin, who posed as priests to obtain cash. The impostor tried to cash a $150 bad check and sought funds for a bogus private venture.
An Express Office in Nogales loses about $1,000 during a temporary illness of an employee. The incident occurred while the office was short staffed and the thief was not identified. Local authorities are investigating the case.
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