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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1909
Page
4
Statisticians say living costs rose about 250 percent over the last hundred years but living remains worth more than it was a year ago, the Chicago Record-Herald reports in a measured reflection.
Assemblyman Morris of Yavapai introduced a bill to appropriate 366000 for a home for Arizona pioneers. There is strong possibility that Tucson is chosen as the home location if the measure passes.
Arizona increased its sheep flock by 150000 and New Mexico added 40000 sheep this year. The remark questions whether such data manipulation has misled the Senate about the path to statehood.
The Phoenix Democrat notes Mr Sutter, a talented young man from Cochise County in his first term, fought vigorously for the speakership Marching toward a notable career. The paper praises his abilities and urges observers to watch his forthcoming record-setting potential.
The text notes that sufferers from Messina are increasingly seen among tramps, but warns that those who tell slick stories are likely not genuine, implying skepticism toward impostors.
The county board of supervisors chairs are in session at Phoenix. Chairman McCabe of Cochise is present and will promote measures to remedy evils in county government. The interchanges aim to benefit the session and foster laws for better public service.
Prohibitionists in Phoenix launch the first major move toward placing Arizona in the dry column. If lawmakers adopt the majority rule instead of a two thirds vote, many towns could shift based on recent local option results. The PHX fight was strong with significant gains and the campaign moves to the legislature.
The article predicts record turnout for the Elks Grand Lodge meeting in Los Angeles next July with more than 1000 uniformed men from Arizona and thousands of Arizonans including women and children expected to participate in the festivities and parade.
S. P. Grading Force working at Pearce. About seventy five graders arrived to begin the tension of the Southern Pacific line from Pearce to Gleason via Countland. The survey for a Douglas extension through Gleason had been made years earlier and filed with the government land office.
Businessmen and citizens of Tombstone are urged to boost traffic through Tombstone to Courtland to improve road conditions and mail service. The Chamber of Commerce asks supervisors to fund road work and freight routes, arguing better east west connections will attract travel and shipping through Tombstone. A morning stage could deliver mail to Courtland by noon and return, aiding evening train departures. Citizens are called to organize and seize the opportunity.
Chinese communities mark the new year with ceremonies honoring Confucius and ancestral protection. The week long to ten day festival features prayer, worship, and moral reflections as commerce slows.
Thomas Weedin introduced a bill to create a territorial mine inspector office appointed by the governor at a $2400 yearly salary. The appointee must be at least 30 and a practical mining engineer, modeled on Colorado law with key changes. An amendment would extend the eight hour law to hoisting engineers and to fursacemes.
Wednesday reports from Tombstone note the Woman's club planning a series of literary and tutoring studies with strong local membership. The group will meet at Austin Brown's residence on Friday as officers discuss programs for the upcoming season.
Prominent supporters urge Chas Bowman to apply for the vacancy created by Judge Nave. Clarke of Phoenix Jacobs of Globe and Bowman of Pickett and Bowman are named among probable successors. Bowman's backing spans Cochise County and notable citizens, with Bowman unavailable for comment.
A memorial on statehood introduced by De Souza urges immediate Arizona statehood. The resolution calls Congress to grant Arizona statehood and directs the house clerk to transmit the memorial to Mark A Smith, delegate in Congress.
The Turquoise district sale transfers surface rights of the Lone Star mine to Fate for 1500 dollars. The deed reserves mining access for grantors and limits depth to forty feet, with additional ground-use claims. The parcel lies north of Maid of Sunshine Hill, west of Merron hotel, near Courtland, and the purchaser plans multiple buildings within thirty days.
In a district court session moved from Cochise county for court convenience Scribner et al versus Brandt arises over a Tombstone partnership house. Monde mortgaged his share. court allowed amendment. judgment partitioned property with sale to Scribner. Brandt foreclosed, suit to quiet title pending final decision.
One of the fiercest badger fights staged in Tombstone drew a large crowd at the Revenue saloon last night. The match featured the veteran dog Doc, backed by J. N. Gaines, against a fine Arizona badger. Topping acted as master of ceremonies and was briefly arrested before bail. Chief Bravin warned against trouble as bets ran high, but the crowd enjoyed a vigorous exhibition and Tombstone will remember the event.
The Wenman's Clat will meet Friday afternoon at 2 40 at the home of Mrs Austin Brows. Joe Hush mayor of Turner and Gave Unrrien are visitors today. The crowd witnessed a badger fight and admired Murray and Mack in a lively performance at Sunnyside of Broadway. Parallels to trade and rail lines are drawn with local remarks on good reads and business.
Assemblyman Pace of Graham county pushes local option rights by removing two thirds text to move toward a majority. The bill, backed by prohibitionists, faces close House scrutiny as Pace presses for progress.
Cases argued and submitted in the Supreme Court include Francis J Abeil versus Geo W Swain Jetal with Col Pickett for the applicant Bank of Bistee versus Frank J Graf with J E Morrison and Geo Neale for the litigants Arizona Mining and Trading Co versus J J Bento with Joan F Roy for the applicant LJ Overclock ve Seth E Hazsaed with Geo H Neale for the appellant.
A Washington dispatch notes lawmakers passed measures extending the Carey Act to territories upon Arizona and New Mexico statehood. The act would allow the federal government to make free surveys and grant up to 160 acres per settler, with proceeds from land sales held in trust for reclamation. Also reported is the death of Jobin Wasson at 70 in Pomona California, a pioneer editor and former surveyor general appointed by Grant.
A compressed record of multiple House bills and actions. Bailey introduces bills on election law and road funding. Morris desks bills on water rights, estate taxes, and indigents. several measures forwarded to appropriations, judiciary, or counties committees. one bill sets February 12 as a legal holiday. district attorney stenography to grand jury is referred to the judiciary.
The session sees discussions on statehood petitions for Arizona and various local measures. Bills include creating a territorial board of embalmers, amending bounties on wildlife, local option law changes, police jurisdiction for justices, and townsite sales. A new council bill refines civil procedure. a townsite survey near Yama proceeds with government land auctions for reclamation.
A Phoenix board committee prepared an address to protect the orange industry by preventing disease and pest influx. The Tempe News reports south side acreage this season at about 4300 acres, roughly 300 fewer than factory estimates, with potential for contracts next season if plans proceed.
The Arie toni Lodge No 4 Knights of Pythias Tombstone Arizona offers deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Brother Knight Wm Mitchell departing to the bourne whence no traveler returns. The lodge praises his devotion as father and fellow knight and orders minutes updated, copies sent to the family, and publication in Tombstone and Bishop press.
A Cochise county revival appears under way as six articles of incorporation are recorded this month. New companies include Live Osk Development of Globe area with 50 000 capital and Texas based Liúvia De Oro Mining with 500 000 capital and offices in Douglas and El Paso. Other incorporations are Drury Mining of Wilcox with 1 003 000 stock, Catanes Holding of Bisbee 500 000, Sunset Mining and Milling increasing shares to 1 000 000, El Releno Mining of Douglas, and a Dawson Gold and Milling amendment moving principal business from Phoenix to Douglas.
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