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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1910
Page
2
A reader notes subscription terms offering one year for five dollars and six months for ten dollars. The writer ponders pricing contrasts in Yuma and Phoenix and urges staying cool rather than knocking or fault finding.
It appears the mov ing picture producers who paid over 100000 dollars for the privilege of filming the big bout are likely to incur a substantial loss.
The nation notes pensioners from the Civil War are passing away at a rate of 82, four months per year. It expresses high satisfaction in having appreciated their services and sacrifices.
A remark about dropping dummy bombs from an airship notes curiosity about warfare dynamics. The comment hints at interest from army and navy bureaus in studying effects when opposing forces engage.
Champion Johnson defeated Jeffries and sparked a strong public mood aiming to end prize fighting in the United States, signaling a turning point in the sport.
The speaker argues Italy should be allowed Charlton if they must, but adds she should return some criminals who escape extradition when requested.
A new company plans to run Zeppelin passenger balloons in the East. Congressmen could, in future, be carried to Washington by the mere force of wind more easily than in the past.
The hot weather guidance lists avoid hot foods and frozen dainties, skip hot coffee, don’t drink ice water or cold tea, and refrain from shutting yourself in. It also advises exposing yourself less to the sun and then mentions proceeding with abstract calculus after solving the problem.
Premier Canaleja io argued in the debate that a conspiracy to thwart his aims exists but Spain must advance with modern nations. He framed the struggle as progress against a medieval mindset and urged renewal of national ambition.
The Daily Globe, now under Alfred Cohn, a seasoned journalist from Cochise county, is promised to become Arizona’s leading Democratic paper. Ruef, the San Francisco political boss, protests his 14 year prison sentence and bail of 200000 as a court orders a renewed medical examination to assess his claims.
Miss Sharlett Hall, Arizona historian, is at her parents home on Lower Lyox Creek road to compile data for a history of the territories. She plans a southern start then move to the northern portion during the summer to finish the work for the school system and teachers.
A Flagstat dispatch reports Prof Percival Lowell, head of Flagstatt Observatory and Boston native, seeks U S Senate representation for Arizona. Described as a millionaire with strong publican ties, Lowell has voted in Coconino County for a decade and is seen as a potential factor in Republican circles.
HV Anaya, acting chairman, calls all Arizona Mexican Republican clubs to reorganize and elect one delegate each for a territorial convention to be held in Tucson before August 1. The aim is to establish a territorial organization with headquarters in Tucson. The plan includes letters and newspaper notices to spread the call. The second item notes the Andrake estate sale to a German syndicate has been Yuma's talking point given its hoped for development.
Territorial items from Nogales to Bisbee cover immigration detentions, liquor charges, a fatal shooting at Williams, arrests in Globe and Bisbee, a long mountain journey, a rifle league win for Bisbee, and local officials planning railroad and public works. Key names include Gregorio Chaves Carmen Cabrera Alex Vassil and Mayor Christy with references to Senator Bailey Beveridge and Governor Sloan.
Col H L Pickett visiting Phoenix en route to Los Angeles discusses Arizona statehood and urges adoption of a primary election system. He argues for direct people’s choice in selecting all officers for the new state, including U S senators, and for delegates to the constitutional convention, promoting democracy and limiting political bosses influence.
A district court case reveals clerical errors in a timed indictment. The charging date was listed as March 3 1910 instead of November 1909. The court must quash the indictment, forcing the defendant to await the next grand jury and possible six months in jail unless bail is posted. The error is clerical, not defendant fault, yet remedies are blocked by law.
Rev Julia K Bry walks with Hibreites county group and W Smith returns from Vienna. Meary Estrent, GM of Goyuiline Land & Cartio, visits Borberone briefly. Mrs Frank Yaple and Nella Yagin head to Los Angeles. A Larriew arrives from Tom Thomas Bltee, participates in double welding at Micka homes. Riggs and wife back in Doe Cateras after ten days in Tombstone. Judge McFarland departs for two weeks at seashore. Sheriff Hope plans lowes coast visit to San Diego. E H Stuver works on annual public school report for territorial board. Morrison and Dore tone dissolution. Dore to pursue own cases. Mining congress in Los Angeles urged. Douglas claims 5% of Arizona copper district and 176,000,000 pounds annual red coral output.
A double wedding in Bisbee unites Moin Wsideotene and Slen Rew amid a community celebration. M. Methregor and Mise Lucife N Kenney wed as Fred & Dathan tie the knot with Mise Eibyse M Jones. Guests and locals attended a joyful ceremony held at Sao Dillowine, with breakfast and decorations noted. Mr McGregor, an insurance man, and the couples’ families celebrated as the town offered wishes for long, happy marriages. A dramatic moment saw Jack Metrogor rescue from a telegraph pole incident after the ceremony.
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