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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1910
Page
2
Commentators contend the decisive factor in the constitutional delegate election is the quality of nominees. The side that presents the strongest slate of men is widely seen as favored to carry the victory.
Washington reports the department borrows Speaker Cannon's Bible, a surprising move. The same article notes investigations into tariffs are planned, underscoring the high costs of running government and the need to review actions after their execution.
A cheerful remark predicts $40,000,000 in gold will return to the United States from Europe before Christmas. The speaker hopes the funds arrive in time to aid early holiday shopping.
The column notes indicate Arizona plans a small scale oil business on its own account. It urges quick progress as oil will be needed to calm the Republican party's internal frictions and divisions.
The constitutional convention looms in public thought but no candidate for honors has offered a proposed form for the new state. It is urged that declarations of intent be published soon.
A Phoenix Gazette blotter notes a humorous scene where five officers generate six distinct constitutions during a morning at the sheriff's office. The mock declarations range from Union loyalty to fanciful remedies for coin issues, reflecting lighthearted tensions in public service.
The Mesa Free Press notes the Maricopa County Commercial Club backs a state constitution draft while the socialist and labor parties urge their own versions. With precincts still reporting, delegates can largely select and sign a plan, simplifying work and cutting convention costs.
A long, fragmented Arizona news roundup reports sandstorms near Mera, a boy injured by a rusty nail, and a shotgun dispute on Big Bug creek. Copper Queen smelter accidents, water jacket explosions, and several injuries are noted. New farms near Wellton and car trades in Globe are mentioned alongside weather strikes, traffic incidents, and civic notices.
Clifford Hanlon, King Jones, Frees Mitton and Donn rode out on horses armed with nats along the Arizona canal about four miles east of Center street. They rope a halfgrown coyote, attempt to take it home alive, tie its feet and suffer scratches. Halfway home the party splits. the coy ote fights its captors until it must be killed.
The probate court recently issued licenses for couples including George Mathlein and Ira of Lowell Manuel Ortiz and Elvira Molioar of Porterville Estevan Jimines and Pravcisca Heiber of South Bisbee Elmer Moore and Ordia Landers of Lambstone and others The Moore wedding was held yesterday at the bride’s parents Tough Nut street home in a small gathering with Probate Judge Goodbody officiating The bride is C B Landers daughter and a popular young lady The groom works for the Tombstone Improvement Company and is noted for good habits Best wishes abound for the couple.
Surveyors report from Surveyor General In gella that a $10000 fund is available to support masking surveys of the public domain in Arizona. The contract system is abolished and future surveys will be conducted by government surveyors. Advantages include reducing delays under the old system. J F Brady, manager for Banjandeo examination for eligibility at Nogales, was severely injured in Phoenix after a fall in July.
The Democratic county central committee urged more meetings in each precinct on July 30 to pick delegates for the county nominating convention in Douglas on August 30. Tombstone 11 and Hereford each gain one constitutional convention delegate, with identical candidate lists for selection.
Col H L Pickett of Tombstone travels to Phoenix en route to California after praising Arizona for passing the enabling act toward becoming a state. He predicts a September 12 delegate election and a future legislature that could lead to a U S Senate run, with party unity across the state.
Professor Howard L Simmons of the interior department reports a desert skunk menace in Arizona and California. He notes seven deaths from hydrophobia bites in six weeks and urges extermination, citing a smaller fearless skunk with a white back stripe and bed intrusions.
A list of arrivals and court appearances marks Wednesday in Tombstone with Les Ao geles visit, De Hughart and W. K. King from Phoenix, Stine Buick car, Gid Graham in court matters, H. M. Dyer and Gleeson among officials, and McCabe, Taylor, and Wright attending meetings. A social dance at Gage Hall is planned, and the board of equalization eyes a one cent tax levy.
Preparations underway for the American Mining Congress to be held in Los Angeles for one week. The Madre club of mining and oil men leads the arrangements with aims to draw delegates from Alaska, Mexico, and intermediary points. Arizona expects strong representation, hoping the state’s mining interests will be showcased, despite the absence of last year’s notable float.
The article discusses a likely move in the Arivane constitutional debate to allow cities to adopt the commission plan of municipal government. It notes recent breaches of the plan in Phoenix and the ensuing support from locals for the new system as a remedy for several eastern cities.
Residents of the Coeur Alene district near Venice California plan to petition the Venice board to stop FF Kellner an Arizonan formerly from Globe from finishing a tomb for himself and his wife behind their summer house. Kellner says the idea is common in the south and he wants to be buried at home to prevent his children from seeing it.
Photographs from the contest steno show Jeffies failing before Johnson, then displayed in a Phoenix window by a clothing store, highlighting the rival's steady grin and alleged unfitness.
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