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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1910
Page
2
A neighbor’s disapproving look and recent political pledges spark talk that the statehood bill may pass this session of Congress. The promise has been repeated for two years, yet readers retain cautious hope that the prediction will come true.
The Sun reports two divine healers halted in Flagstaff briefly last week but found the climate aided their work and then moved on toward the East.
The Thatcher Record airs a critical view that the Republican Congress is using all means to render Arizona overwhelmingly Democratic, as gathered from the program’s framing.
A weary quip list cites four worse spellers including a Kansas letter dated 11-worth and a John Hole signature. It libels a celebrity and jokes about a gun scare. Territorial Secretary Young laments Anglo Saxons traveling too fast, amid notes on ships, cadets, and American martial spirit.
A western scientist succeeded in isolating the atom of electricity and posed a whimsical question about the prospect of a job counting such atoms. The remark highlights early curiosity about fundamental electrical phenomena and measurement.
Illinois proves the unpopular method of selecting United States senators by popular vote as a solution to avoid scandal and bribery. The article argues electing senators through the people could prevent corruption and restore public trust.
The County Campaign is on as county offices go to primary nomination by a late summer date. Supervisors call for vote registration and the Territory Secretary must issue notices at least ninety days prior. Statehood delays could push the campaign into a heated summer and a costly fall in Cochise County.
Verez, a Mexican laborer, was sent to Santa Fe hospital in Albuquerque after a rock fall at a ballast quarry near Williams Arizona. He suffered a fractured skull eight inches long. three bone segments depressed into brain tissue. Surgeons trepanned the skull and attempted to stop brain bleeding.
A June 15 effective cut in express rates from eastern points to Tombstone is reported. The change applies citywide and territorywide, not on a single percentage basis, with specific per 100 pound reductions from New York Chicago Denver and other points to Tombstone. Pacific coast reductions are 59 and 35 cents per 100 pounds from Los Angeles, with Portland noted as very email.
Arizona and Montana battles for copper leadership shift as Copper Queen and Campbell Arizona sustain profitable operations. Despite low metal prices, major producers expand efficiency and curb production cuts, maintaining dividend payments to shareholders.
DeaD Reayton, resident physician to the Indians at Gila Crossing, warns the Maricopa epidemic of whooping cough and fevers will wipe out many children and threaten extinction. Rev F W Richards, missionary, reports the outbreak shows no abatement and ten deaths have occurred. He blames Christian members of the tribe.
Frank Davis of Tucson has patented a detachable broom handle that fits brown straw brooms. The design lets the user slide the handle to reach difficult corners, replacing wood or wire fittings. Davis aims to market the outfit soon after receiving patent approval.
A Washington dispatch notes Governor Sloan arrived in Washington to discuss territorial matters with President and met Postmaster General Hitchcock. Sloan met Senator Beveridge and Congressman Hamilton and other leaders, with talks including statehood. Hitchcock aims to expedite Phoenix federal building sketches and floor plans for submission within about a month.
Denver based Western Union official Belvidere Brooks said a future long distance telephone line will connect New York and San Francisco allowing Arizona merchants to call Denver and reach wholesale contacts in New York. The plan envisions rapid connections and a completed line for continental use.
A long digest of Arizona news items notes incidents in Tucson and Phoenix including a private car recovered after a near miss, a train fatality near Peoria, a large fire at a Phoenix stable, mine shaft deaths near Tyce, accidental shootings and legal parole actions in Phoenix. It covers union organizing, school funding, federal court land activity, crime indictments, humane society work, agricultural research, jail breaking, lightning injuries, pardons, and various local governmental updates.
Wednesday’s Daily reports Med Thoa Pidwetl as a county erat einitor today from Gee Theodore Mets with a Tombstone visit planned for ALN. Gage Secretary Ted M. Co returned from Phoenix as did EJ Finenigan and Dr Kay Ferguson formerly at the Phoenix insane asylum. Dr Wylie from N gales appears as a witness in the O Connore cave matter.
George Vanderman, a well known Tombstone pioneer miner aged 54, died last evening of uremia after a prolonged illness and minor operation. He was long associated with the amicus State of Maine mine and leaves a large circle of friends. The funeral is planned for this afternoon from B Tartell undertaker parlors.
Territorial Secretary Young Haema led clerks in Arena thirteen counties to issue the primary call for the first Monday in September. The move allows county and territorial primaries under the new law ahead of the November regular election.
Acting Governor Young granted a pardon to William B Dutton who served part of a five month sentence for disorderly conduct in Yuma County jail. The petition was endorsed by the district attorney, grand jury, and trial jury, citing his wife’s illness and need to support them in Rialto California. Dutton plans to go to California to provide for his family.
Notice from Ayworth mayor and trustee of Tombstone City in 1910 announcing entry of U.S. lands in Cochise County, Arizona, described as Lots 5 6 8 9 in Section 2 and Lot 1 4 0? in Township 20 South Range 22 East, with patent issued and requirements to file statements of claim by July 9 1919, including purchase price and deed fees.
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