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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1910
Page
2
The Tombstone Epitaph reports district court actions, juries, verdicts, and sentences including Fiorentina Lane’s two year sentence for deadly weapon assault, burglary cases in Courtland, and alimony orders. Pending cases include forgery and divorce proceedings with multiple appeals and civil calendar adjustments.
Stargazers in Tombstone watched Earth pass through the tail of a comet. No noticeable effects were recorded, though a few observers noted a possible increase in thirst during the event.
Sunday was Mother’s Day with nationwide recognition as churches and public venues paid tribute to the mother who cared for us in youth. White carnation, the official flower, was worn in honor of mothers.
Mary Skoden of San Jose California reports a new tuberculosis cure based on inhaling pure grain alcohol dissolved with one ounce of gum camphor per gallon. She inhaled for four to six hours daily and says she is cured, hoping to help others via the Republican.
Pasadena astronomers on Mount Wilson predict unusual electric effects as the comet passes through its tail. They expect dust showers and possible telegraphic disruption. New instruments are in place and observers prepare for the event with potential rosy ether hues and bright evening flashes.
The plaintiff sues for a debt alleged due on a lease of a building in Bistee dated 1875. The complaint also seeks court costs. Attorney E Strickler appears for the plaintiffs.
Fully seventy five Tombstonites attended the Redmen's picnic at springs yesterday. A large crowd came from Biter. Excellent music aided dancing in the pavilion. A race under the trees featured Bob Edison as winner with a fine time, besting Bislee Tanner.
Globe dispatch reports Leo Rockler of Marken defeated Al Christeneen to win the championship of the southwest in a likely state-level wrestling meet held in the West.
A tangs house greeted the new pictures at the Schieffetin Inet night and all appeared to be highly pleased with the bill. By request Tom Dowrick sang the old favorite Silver Threads Among the Gold and sang was well received. Tomorrow night will see a complete change of program with a traveling organization presenting copyrighted images of the Nelson Wolgast prize fight.
Gus Heyman ofan Franesco tells townsfolk a new device he claims removes danger in blasting with dynamite used by miners. He says it resembles a life saving invention and will likely bring its promoters great profits.
The first Cochise county indictments under the Arrona Boleto law were returned by the grand jury on Saturday. Defendants Sleece Hooyer Caperin Tentent PM McDonald bookkeeper and BA Taylor pioneer merchant posted $1000 bonds. The indictment centers on store orders and a $915 sale to a Mexican named Mendoza, with the Boleta law seen as covering such store notes. The case tests the law’s ambiguous wording and could affect how other Arizona firms use similar systems.
Territorial items of interest condensed report on local happenings across Prescott, Tucson, Tempe and Yuma. Mentions real estate sales, drownings, cattle prices, arrestees, wage demands, territorial conventions, court cases, and civic events with multiple named places and people.
A report to the city council by Pat Kore and Wint House outlines plans for permanent construction work on the pumping plant deep well. The effort aims to ensure a water supply adequate to meet the city’s needs for many years and appears to be proceeding with public support.
In Arizona to study desert plants, Anos Newall of Smith College will join University of Chicago botanists Dr JK Breiten and Prof WoL Tower in Tucson at the Desert Laboratory. They will conduct evolutionary ray experiments with beetles, focusing on desert flora and zoology research.
The Knights of Colabor inaues at Turson Saturday elected officers for the territory. Territorial deputy Jete L Boyer com 1229 Flagetat ere Abert Alowiet N Globe. territorial treasurer EJF Horn council No 1032 Peessett. state advocate EB O Neil, council No 1189 Phoenix. estate warden Frank Stein, council No 1200 Tucson. representative to the nation convention in Quebec Aug ME Cassidy of Bisbee and Jesse L Bogee of F stat tp alternate delegates John Tay and FE Coles both of Bisbee. chaplain for the year Rev Father W Menner of Bisbee Prescott as nest raveting place.
In Tombstone yesterday, Mothers Day services drew large crowds across churches. Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Congregational and other congregations held morning and evening rites, with revs Simonson Needham Myers delivering tributes and sermons focused on motherhood and faith, including a final Apostles Creed talk.
May 7 Delegate Cameron introduced House Bill No 25559 for a 150 100 dollar appropriation to sink experimental artesian wells in Sacramento and Hualapai valleys Mojave County and other arid valleys in Arizona Territory. The bill provides that funds be used under the direction of the secretary of the interior and available for such purposes as needed from unappropriated treasury money.
Attorney WG Gilacre travels to court while Aliona stationery house in Phoenix handles county official affairs. Sam Stanton leaves for Whetstone to oversee mining interests and will return Monday to resume territorial trial juror duties. County funds show about 2000 dollars paid to grand jury and witnesses. A Douglas lawyer A Watgut arrives in Tombstone for district court matters. Pedro Michelina, Spanish interpreter, expected Sunday from Sulomonville. Territorial court to open next week with murder cases and other dockets set. Little Mi Gonthory suffers a broken wrist. Hughart provides first aid. Louise Stevens Cooke leads local American Woman’s League as Pace nix chapter formed, with potential Capitol City lodge soon.
Champion fighter Gane, once the premier figure in boxing, has arrived in Phoenix to regain vigor after a two month layoff. He reports shedding eighteen pounds since Lielunge era, and aims to settle plans for a future bout with Ad Wolgast while residing at a cottage on East Jefferson with Mrs Gane.
The mayor of Tombstone Arizona announces land entries for sections two and eleven in county area, with a November date in 1057. Occupants must file written statements by July outlining grounds of claim, improvements, occupancy, and price payment including deed and trustee fees. The notice specifies required recipients, locations, and conditions for eligibility and filing.
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