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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1912
Page
1
Petitions from the state were presented seeking a constitutional change to grant woman suffrage and a Kinsey like reform bill. Over 2000 signatures were gathered on each petition and the deadline nears for filing ahead of the November election.
William J. Bryan and family expect to relocate to Tucson Arizona soon, with Mrs Bryan and her husband planning to make Toscon their home. The move follows a brief conversation with Mae and Mrs Bryan and references to political contestion amid Democratic letters.
Sunday in Tombstone churches adjust worship schedule from the third Sunday to the fourth Sunday each month with a Saturday preceding and Monday following. Mass at 9am, evening service at 7:30, Sunday School at 10, invitations extended by Rev. Fr. Dovat and Rev. Fr. Kenny. Epworth League 7 pm, Rev. H A Dee and Rev. Tp.w. VP S.CE preach.
JE Fenberthy, manager of Leopard Copper at Gleeson, reports ore shipments going to Clifton. County Auditor Cuthbert, from Douglas, meets supervisors after auditing the county schools and installing new systems at the hospital. Officials Hickey Riggs and Sanders attend the regular supervisor meeting, while Sanders and brother travel to Bisbee. McCarthy returns from Histee by snow train. Hays of Witleez among Tombstone winter visitors on court business. Inspector Marabiall of Tucson tours the county. residents join local celebrations and return. G J McCabe visits the Huachucas on business. Lucky Cues mine chroriders hoist ore for El Paso smelters. Various officials, including Alexander Marry and H O H Hotchkiss, remain active on official duties. Judge Monmupier and Constable Gatlitf arrive from Pearce for supervisor matters. JA Jenkins stays overnight from Cochise on business.
James Johnston sold his Toree-Linemen mine stake to Nogales buyers with price undisclosed. Overland Telephone sales to Mountain Brytes Telep hone and Telegraph under state commission order proceed. Three cabins burned near Prescott injuring WH Smith, who escaped with eye injury. Three-A mine near Patagonia expanding with permanent structures and modern equipment under Sultan’s management. Korn Kob Mining near Camp Apache shows strong values after extensive work. Arizona commissioners for Panama Pacific exposition site met in Maricopa. Phoenix man Charles Acker nearly died when horse kicked him in head. McClure Realty Co completes major Yuma Valley deal transferring 40 acre Rerse Ranch for about 6000. Ariscom Eastern railroad property valued at 1,833,826.50 for tax assessment.
The Arizona Pioneer Home inherits from the late William C Parsons with an estimated estate value between $20 000 and $60 000 after debts and encumbrances. A clause directs that a further two twelfths of the remainder go to the home of Avisos. The piece recalls W C Pantone, Prescott miner linked to the McCabe mine, and notes a tribute to Thiele and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
A Tombstone Chinaman named Wong Long Hing was found in possession of documents suggesting nativity evidence in files from the Prospector newspaper era, dated April 25, 1893. Inspectors traced the records to determine if he was native born American, with detentions considered pending verification. The case hinges on Chinese immigrant records and an inspector’s inquiry into historical archives.
Tombstone trustees announced new teacher appointments for the upcoming term. Prof EH Stover, former county school superintendent, will supervise the local schools with assistants Miss Elisabeth Axtell, Josephine McPherson, Lecos Tracy, and Lorine McPherson, two of whom recently graduated from normal school. An additional appointment is expected later.
The State Tax Commission asks county equalizers to temper property valuations so personal property reflects community wealth. It notes inspectors cannot physically examine all personal property, urging broader assessment to match wealth and standing locally.
J. E Berner once of Tombstone suffered a broken arm and crushed foot when struck by an automobile in Phoenix yesterday. Local Tombstone friends regret the misfortune and extend sympathy to him.
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