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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1910
Page
4
The note questions the impact of confirming Cook climbed the Alaska peak while the Cook incident remains closed and unresolved. Authorities have yet to release definitive outcomes, leaving the ascent details uncertain and under review.
It is beginning to get tolerably warm these days but El Pasoans are taking their de grees as calmly as graduates of Yale.
One year ago railroads indicated a surplus of 300000 freight cars not in use. Today they report 75000 cars unused, signaling a broad improvement in general business over the year.
A severe cold wave caused $35,000 of crops to be destroyed across twelve states. Only Arizona and California escaped the fruit sections ravages, while other regions suffered extensive agricultural losses.
It is the duty of every person to be counted in the 2010 census and those not yet listed have a short time to enroll. Enumerator Myers is closing his work for Tombstone as the census department estimates Arizona will show 160000 souls this year, about 2000 over the 1900 census.
Roy F. Goodrich, recently back from Washington, says Arizona statehood hinges on an educational qualification in the bill. He notes Arizona Democrats pressuring for the measure and believes Senate action is likely with a bright overall outlook for Arizona.
Tam ready to match Al Christian sen against any four wrestlers in Arizona under 190 pounds. If he does not throw all four within an hour, he forfeits. Manager Delell for Christiansen backs him with coin as Christian sen faces Ed Rockler for heavyweight championship in Globe tomorrow night amid strong attention and wagering.
Progress on the Prescott murder case shows no definite leads despite theories about the couple’s death. Rewards totalling 3000 dollars remain in effect as investigators pursue possible methods and motives.
A quiet day for court business with Carlee Varleos sentenced to one year for attempting to break from an arresting officer. Matters include the adoption petition for Nettie Margaret Knyast and a divorce case Camp v Camp. Grand jury in session with trial lists and notices, Diaz pleads guilty to burglary and is jailed three months, with committees reviewing county offices. Filed divorces and a $5,000 damages suit connected to the Courtland fire are noted.
A Phoenix dispatch reports bandits robbed passengers on Arizona and Eastern No 1600 one mile from the city. Attorney General John B Wright and two deputy sheriffs escaping convicts from Gila County were targeted in the smoker. About $300 taken. one passenger nearly scalped as he delayed. Passes and Indian trailers sent out to track the robbers before they cross the railway line.
A lodge of the Order of Owls was enrolled at Bisbee Saturday evening with a charter membership of two.
President Taft spoke at a Passaic board banquet urging the Republican party to honor a statehood pledge for Arizona and New Mexico. He cited House passage delays over Mexican franchise limits and land payment issues, noting Arizona guests Frank Murphy and James Williams helped shape the moment.
The prosecuting attorney anticipates indictments and convictions for violations of the territorial anti gambling law. Pervasive evidence from private detectives hired by the Gila district attorney’s office points to open gambling in Globe. Two men were reportedly employed at the county’s expense to monitor the activity daily. Judge Lewis was instructed by federal authorities to supervise the grand jury’s investigation.
Capitalization of the A M and G of C Ry is filed with the county recorder. Arizona promoters announce building from Port Lobos to near Silvertell with branches to Phoenix and Tucson. Main line 75 miles, branches about 200 miles in Arizona. combined with Mexico about 450 miles. Stock subscriptions total 151041 dollars, with 11009 subscribed by Benjamin P Cheney and other names including Arthur E Edwards Victor Le Mason Orleane Longacre George W Deitz Ren Goodreh and W THERE.
On the San Carlos reservation Apache people feast chant and perform death rites as Halley’s comet looms, preparing to meet the Great Spirit with clean bodies while cattle and rabbits supply the feasts. Troop transfers from Fort Huachuca to Hawaii are reported for this fall.
A sprawling summary of events from Arizona and surrounding regions, noting a prize car race in Turson, Fourth of July planning in that city, Pablo the Santa Rosa runner winning a Cine de Mayo marathon in Tuccon, and a strong crop outlook for cantaloupe. Reports on Roosevelt dam progress, legal actions, court cases, and local civic notes across Phoenix Bisbee Florence Mesa and Tucson, including suspicion, avalanches of minor incidents, and public works projects.
Today to Friday the 13th Halley’s comet presence noted. Attorney Parsons of Douglas visits on court business. Mrs. Charles Wise of Turbatoon visits Bristol Tenn. Four hundred mules expected for Swat tuck Cenoteactiva rail project Buckeye to Phoenix. Two unknown bodies found in Maricopa county death by possible drowning and strangulation. coroner’s jury cites strangulation.
District and Probate Court notices record a winterer case 596-Martin Donohoe and Turkey Creek Mining Development Co with a $1 917 account showing money advanced to the defendant Probate Court Estate Mike Schultz defense May 21 at 10 a m set for hearing petition of Sohn Schuita for letters of administration
The Bistee Review reports Warren, Bie hee and Lowell volunteer fire departments met at the city hall to discuss plans for a Fourth of July race. Firemen aim to keep the territorial cup from Phoenix, with a loving cup offered as a prize. A meeting with the Fourth of July committee is planned for next Tuesday night to decide on next steps.
A private letter from a Democratic senator suggests favorable outlook for the statehood bill. The House passed a bill unanimously on Estate Martha Lyall, now deceased, with many friends in the E Dugan, administrator. If the Senate passes the bill with specified property dispositions, delays may occur, risking conference stalemate and impact on the estate of Fetate Chase Wolff, deceased.
Eighteen indictments returned by the Gill grand jury at Globe nine for alleged anti gambling law violations and four against city officers for neglect of duty not enforcing the law. Judge Lewis ordered the indictments placed on secret file and bench warrants issued. Investigation has run since mid last week with gambling conducted openly at faro and blackjack tables.
Reports reaching the city state that the Fort McDowell Indian reservation will be abandoned and 300 Indians moved to Salt River reservation immediately after harvest. The move follows agreed plans by the reclamation service and Indian bureau due to irrigation water diversion difficulties in Verde River farms.
The Ladies of the Maccebers of Arizona hold their annual convention in Tucson starting today, gathering members from across the state for meetings and activities.
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