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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1912
Page
3
Ledger of notices and filings including mortgage transfers, deeds, satisfactions, homestead declarations, and property concerns in Cochise County. Entries list parties such as John Burrus, Palace Grocery Co, McClay, Dugan, Brown, Slaughter, and Sabo. properties in Bisbee, Douglas, Bowie. mining pendings, road maps, townsite dedicaties, and realty transactions dated 1912.
Two Cochise residents were struck by sudden paralysis. Mrs WH Morris wife of the proprietor of the International Dairy, is seriously affected with complete left side paralysis. Another resident, Henry Aston, a rancher and cattleman, is paralyzed in both lower limbs due to locomotor ataxia.
Sir Gilbert Parker, visiting Prescott, met a chilly reception at the Arizona Pioneer Home. Inmates, veterans of early Arizona days, greeted Parker with a blank stare when James O'Donnell refused to shake hands, saying he would not extend a greeting to a visitor. Major Dolan, superintendent, reported the incident to Governor Stoan and to the army at Warbington.
Four members will receive distinct positions within the fifty member legislature as the canvassing board shapes the session. Names listed include Perry Hart, Kirk T Moore, and other Republican figures from diverse districts. The article notes the unusual honors and the parties involved.
Two members of the Douglas Woman's Club will represent the group at the base federation meeting in Phoenix on January 23 24 and 26. They expect to be present and plan to extend an invitation to the federation, noting the possibility of a later gathering to be held in Douglas.
In Cochise county a bridge election asks voters to decide on three bridges across the San Peden river with a cost limit of 6000 dollars each, totaling 18000 dollars. Only taxpayers or those whose names appear on the tax rolls may vote, departing from the usual all-citizen participation.
A Kansas gentleman describes his runaway wife in a peculiar tone, noting she is light complected, 6 years old, 51 feet tall, with white teeth and small hands and feet. He says she is jolly, talkative, has a comical tongue when laughing, and walks easy to be approached.
The University of Arizona will commence construction within a month on a south campus dormitory next to South Hall. The six story building will house about students and will move all men to the south side, freeing North Hall for women.
John Moore Butler known as Uncle Jobe celebrates his 102nd birthday at his Ocean Grove home. He enjoyed good health and full use of his faculties until recently and received many friends at his residence where he boards with his son, a dependent.
A fragmented report notes a grade project advancing toward completion from Turon to Vail on the Southwestern route. It mentions a two mile section near El Peso and Sontneretero with magis covering three miles of grade east of the two mile area, aiming to finish the plan.
A report notes Dr F Aftandall of Douglas and Major of the state examining and vaccinating residents in Sonora during a northern area trip. The text mentions extremely cold weather and sleet causing travel issues as teams work to cover the northern portion and deliver vaccines.
At a Phoenix banquet, the Arena Stockmen’s association announced a deal with Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads after a northern Arizona conference. Cattle rates from Phoenix to Los Angeles will drop to 490 per car from 135, ending cattlemen’s complaints to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A Texas student registered at the university, residing in the youth hall dormitory in Tucson, has been removed to Whitwell Hospital for treatment. The north hall wing housing the student was sanitized to destroy traces of the disease and prevent further spread.
A fragmented note asks about Domete and Catcarete related to a Seine inquiry. readable names and terms are unclear, but the item appears to document a geographic or organizational connection needing clarification.
Pioneer Dragoon Vin Pourr visits Tombstone on brief business as Conrad Wardell faces mental illness after family leprosy deaths. Wardwell’s father and mother died within months in Tombstone and Los Angeles. Local social at Congregational Church planned by Ladies Aid. Austin Lynch and JF Dancan discuss speakership amid court activity. Merry Pyeatt and other cattlemen attend court business. Civil matters prepared for trial as court attendants arrive. Church service at National Church noted with Hew Deck address.
The district court discharged the term and continued all pending criminal cases. Judge Dean will reconvene tomorrow to take up the new calendar, likely occupied with cases until the proclamation of President Taft, marking progress on Arizona's docket.
A secret vote by a moralizing board sparked debate over whether the contest board has authority to pass on disputes from the December 17 election. Four contests were filed. Governor Sloan Chief Justice Kent were named in discussions with Secretary Young, while IPR attorney general elect Jolie Waight and territorial attorney general Everett argued the board holds that power. Alt Bird and J M Jan Low argued the board lacks such authority.
CJ Carr, an employee of the S P company, was accidentally killed in Benson on a Friday. He wandered the roundhouse and yards and fell while crossing a torn table, striking his head on the pavement. The verdict blamed his own carelessness and cleared the company of blame.
The commerce court and the interstate amercement commission lock horns over who governs interstate regulations, stalling progress. The era of conflicting jurisdictions mirrors the old saying too many cooks spoil the broth, a truth evident as policy drifts. Copper prices edge up slightly as Arizona marks its birthday in Florence.
The San Francisco police are seeking a man who used the name JW Wilson claiming to be grand organizer of the Ancient Order of Kangaroos of America He allegedly collected 100 from numerous members and joked about a Kangaroo’s actions while referencing Arigona leading copper production and Arizona’s status.
A Phoenix resident reported a street robbery a few nights ago in which four beefsteaks were taken. The Republican notes a person willing to panic at such a prize, and that the thief fled, leaving no further clues.
The column critiques regional weather comparisons and copper prices while noting military deployments. It mentions 500 American soldiers sent to China to protect a railroad and comments on leadership, urging practical duty. The author reflects on the era’s soldiering ideals and the young generation.
A muddled report notes a man forging a newspaper man’s name in Washington without success. Arizona's 1912 political climate shows Democratic gains and Progressive Republican activity with La Follette favored by some. The Tucson Star quotes Phoenix worried by crime while Governor candidates discuss reform amidst regional differences.
The Irving Times editor the Akron area shares a joking definition of a newspaper as the town’s open roast forum except for the editor and a few friends. It notes the editor’s omission of names and the public’s appetite for praise or condemnation, with a jab at Col Bryan’s presidential candidacy.
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