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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1910
Page
2
A brief newspaper note proclaims a remarkable early summer record with the line about two hundred and eight degrees at Princeton. It suggests Yuma must strive to match or exceed the achievement.
A brutal heat wave in Chicago killed several people and drove a man to attack his own property owner in a furious chase up a staircase. The Associated Press report emphasizes the tragedy beyond sensational summer resort framing.
The Tempe News notes Republican advocates of a nonpartisan constitutional convention scrutinize which Democratic figures might qualify to sit as delegates. The piece suggests these Democrats could influence voter support at the polls.
Governor Kibbey urges framers to draft a simple fundamental constitution and defer specifics to the legislature. He argues reform laws should be possible while excluding men or groups with axes to grind from the constitutional convention, aligning with President Taft’s Phoenix remarks.
A Reno crowd watched a famed African fighter KO a top Californian in the arena while Governor Gillett used his pen to strike down both combatants. Officials may push laws to ban similar events, signaling a crackdown on prize fighting in Nevada and potentially across the United States.
The Prospector notes Col E A Rogers again atop the Prescott Courier masthead as editor and proprietor. Rogers has guided the paper and directed Democratic efforts in Yavapai county for over 25 years, showing devotion to party principles and the upbuilding of Prescott and Yavapai.
A veteran editor is welcomed back into the fold as Arizona supporters bolster General Statehood advocacy. The renewed push emphasizes public welfare and a clean, calculated platform aligned with the Young state’s aims.
The writer urges Cochise county to select ten delegates from worthy men to attend the upcoming Constitutional Convention. Tombstone should contribute talent and good citizenship, and voters are urged to grant generous representation to the grand old camp in Cochise County.
Governor Richard E Sloan proclaims an election on May 13 to choose 52 delegates from Arizona Territory counties for a Constitutional Convention. Delegates apportioned by county include Apache 1, Cochise 16, Coconino 2, Gila 5, Graham 5, Maricopa 16, Mohave 1, Navajo 2, Pima 5, Pinal 2, Santa Cruz 1, Yavapai 6, Yuma 3. returns and certificates to follow territorial law. The proclamation sets election procedures and voter registration rules consistent with territorial legislation in force.
The governor Richard E Sloan sets a fifty dollar reward for arrests and convictions of any person violating Penal Code File IV Fort 1. The act requires registration rules to follow Arizona Revised Statutes 1901. The seal of the territory is affixed in Phoenix on June 7th, 1810, with secretary George T Young witnessing.
Tombstone marked a calm Fourth with flags and decorations as crowds in Bisbee St. David and Willcox enjoyed events. Bisbee won the powderball contest, Hurst from Douglas broke an ankle, and awards were given for racing times including Boswell and Lowell.
Interstate commerce commission announces reduced freight rates effective October 1 for Tombstone Phoenix and other territorial points. Merchants welcome the date as buyers adjust shipments to the new conditions. Tonnage is expected lighter while Santa Fe and Southern Pacific prepare new rate schedules under commission instructions. Territorial commercial bodies plan to publish lists of commonly used commodities affected by the new rates.
Madison F. Larkin of Scranton was nominated for Pennsylvania governor at the June convention in Harrisburg by the Prohibition Party. The Phoenix-area reader notes Larkin once resided in the city over a quarter century ago and retains Cochise county property interests at Parschee.
Owen H Tarper was arrested at Bistee by Deputy Will White after a telegraphic tip from Graham County. He faces charges of fraud for disposing of an agency to a crude oil burner while lacking empowerment from the company he claimed to represent.
Arizona Territory news items rundown includes the Arizona Biks' eight car train with Pullman sleepers library car and observation car along with a mail car. Douglas restaurant owner Mrs Meeks injures fingers on a fan. Attorney Ellinwood announces John Ross will join him in Bisbee to form Ellinwood Ross firm representing Phelps Dodge interests in civil practice. Reports from Toltee station and Mount Lemmon trip cite abundant trout and green peas shipments to Los Angeles. Florence eyes utility plant and new prison lighting, power, ice, water. Florence gains from territory project. Local crimes, accidents, juvenile incidents, and parole developments touch Bisbee and Douglas with multiple named individuals.
County Examiner Charles Pordon resigns from Cuclee county this afternoon after presenting a final report lauded for elegance and detail. Board of Supervisors reprimand Clerk Berner for apathy in clerical lines as the duty clerk recalls past audits. the board accepts the resignation without questioning the reasons.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered lower freight rates on Arizona lumber from Williams Flagstaff and other producing communities to northern dealers. The ruling opens southern territory to northern lumber dealers and affects shipments to Tucson Red Rock Ben Bolt Tombstone Bisbee Naco Doug and Globe.
In Tombstone today several figures including T B Higgins Ho Mary Alva Greydoo and BK Welle secured seats via ta from Glucaon as observers. J Lane County Surveyor Jo 8 McNeish presided while Huneph Larren and George W Cass moved court matters. The city council banned public demonstrations of mesmerism after hypnotic shows stirred controversy.
County Treasurer reports include totals such as 102715.73 and 6168.77, with notes on land assessments and expenditures. A political event appears in the text describing a 40,000 high actiat cond measure detested at the polls, surprising the chamber.
Announce land patent and entry in the United States Land Office at Phoenix for portions in Gila River area, Cocounty Arizona Territory. Requires claims or statements by interested parties before July 2, 1919, detailing lots, boundaries, and grounds, with purchase price and trustee fees. First publication March 20, 1910.
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