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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1911

Page

2

Tombstone Epitaph Eloquent About Arizona Statehood

The Tombstone Epitaph discusses Arizona statehood and urges candidates for office to announce their intent to serve. It notes Cochise County leading and mentions Col H L Vickett of Tombstone as a potential first senator, praising the honor of being the first officer in a new state and his bold approach toward Washington.

Arizona Cochise County H. L. Vickett Tombstone White House

Territorial Items of Interest Condensed

Readable items cover Mexican duties at Sonora customs Agua Prieta trench graves unrest in Sonora cattle on three ranches in Douglas area and mining sales in Globe Bisbee and Prescott civic events rail and road work plans and a fatal shooting in Yuma County plus local court notes and community notices across Arizona territories

Agua Prieta Federale Messie Bookeyard Keye Douglas Sr. Vevanceo Durazo Sonora Merie John B. Goodwin Steele Alfred Hillpot White Mountain Globe Demurrer

Weather contrasts across regions prompt reflections

The writer notes extreme heat and cold in different areas, recalls near-freezing conditions a month earlier, and praises Arizona’s balanced summer and winter climate. Emphasizes practicality of sticking with the climate rather than moving.

Arizona

Arizona Ice Cream Sales Rise in Pleasant Weather

Weather this week favors ice cream vendors with warm days boosting sales while Arizona reports no heat-related health issues. Retailers note steady demand across cities as temperatures remain mild and comfortable for outdoor treats.

Arizona

June Brides And Sweet Girl Graduates Highlight May

May and June dominate social life with weddings and graduates as the main event. War and baseball are described as secondary distractions in this bustling period.

Sale of Camp Bowie Abandoned Military Reservation Land

Public sale notice for 258 tracts totaling 10 514.96 acres of Camp Bowie Arizona lands, offered at appraised prices 1 25 to 2 50 per acre. Sale at Phoenix June 20 1911 with payment and forfeiture terms. mineral lands sold under mineral laws. Fred Dennett Commissioner General Land Office Frank Price Assistant.

Camp Bowie Department of the Interior General Land Office Washington Arizona Phoenia D. 5. Land Office District Land Office Siator Fred Dennett Commissioner General Land Office Frank Pice Foor Amsetant Aes

Federal officials in Tombstone attend U S court

U S Attorney Joseph Morrison and Assistant J Forrest, U S Marshal Charles Overlock and Chief Deputy Willetts, Special Agents Creighton and Carpenter of the Treasury Department visit Tombstone for a U S court session. Mounted inspectors include George Sayre, Timothy Tolen, Lotan Gould, and Deputy Collector George Mason at the port of Douglas.

United States Court Joseph E. Morrison J. Forrest U.S Charles A Overlock Willetts Creghton W. W. Carpenter Tressu Ry Department Nogales el Paso

Red Lopez Not Shot Despite Reports In Agua Prieta

A sister visiting Red Lopez at Agua Prieta was distressed by rumors he would be shot. General Lomeli told her in person the rumors were false and that Lopez would be kept locked up for a period for discipline and his own good.

Red” Lopez Agua Prieta Lomeli

Figures That Speak Volumes in Cochise County Budget

A report by Jierk H E Berner of the board of supervisors compares Cochise county disbursements for the first five months of 1910 and 1911. It shows savings of about 26000 in operating expenses, with notable shifts in salary, expense, and road funds benefiting taxpayers.

Jierk H. E. Berner Board of Supervisors Cochise County

County finances show hospital and poor farm shift

Financial figures indicate the salary fund records reflect the county hospital and poor farm now run by the county. Additional notes mention new monthly expenditures and addedCounty employees, with one fund experiencing a large decrease and gaps in postings.

Fangere Bie Exponen Fond

Commendable Undertaking Aims for Arizona Territory

A general movement aims to keep Ausoriane and Athone in place, presenting Arizona as a land of continual wonder with summer and winter resorts and the promise of superb scenery. The piece emphasizes Arizona's potential to host remarkable seasonal attractions and entertain visitors.

Erner Arizone Arizona

Artesian Flow Struck at Willcox

Report from Willcox on artesian drilling notes best flow encountered at 53 feet depth earlier brackish water while deeper tests show improved flow. Well now at 550 feet with hard ground and plans to reach 640 feet. Drillers predict about two gallons per minute flow once established.

Willcox

Mexican Brigands Kill and Wound in Mexican Hostilities

Reports say brigands attacked a Chinese settlement near Invuri last night. Eight Chinese were killed and many wounded before searchers found the scene. The attackers are unnamed and not clearly tied to either side of the Mexican hostilities. Recovery efforts prevent immediate pursuit.

Invuri Bes Chace Ue Bauer Dita

Big Man From Bisbee Challenges Tombstone Stunt

Hon Mike Casey of Bisbee plans a stunt for Uncle Samuel in Tombstone while wearing a plain suit that marks him as a genial gossiper. He also surveys the courthouse from the lawn, casting a smile and a mental weight on the building as he jokes about moving it to Bisbee.

Mike Casey Bisbee Samuel Tombstone Emile Miles Mike Cochise County Bishee

Former Editor Testifies in City Grand Jury Case

Logan Gould, a former editor now working as a line rider for the Federal government at Douglas, is in the city as a witness before the grand jury in a smuggling case. Gould previously edited the McKinley County Republican in Gallup New Mexico and later served as city editor for the Bisbee Miner and the Review.

Logan Gould Douglas U.S Mr. Gould McKinley County Republican Gallup New Mexico Bith Bisbee Miner Review

Colonel Cabral Lived in Arizona

Colonel Jean Caral, the young revolutionary leader of Sonora, who served in the region, is noted in historical accounts as associated with events in the southwestern territories.

Jean Caral Sonora

Conqueror Rides into Uananen City in Political Turmoil

A fragmented report describes a conqueror entering Uananen after leading his army, with tensions rising over his political activities and fears of imprisonment. The text notes a connection to the University of Ar eon and a student presence in 181.

Uananen Leas Than Nearnes University of Ar Eon

Prisoners Depart For the Pen

Yesterday morning Sheriff John F. White left for Florence with seven imprisoned men who will today begin sentences from Judge Dose. Among them are Bautito Marinollo murder to life, Murphy murder seven years, Itomaine Bale seven, Barcardina Moding murder one year, and Jove Valencis grand in county jail.

Sherif John F. White Flovence Dose Baxtito Marinollo Nile Ry Murphy Der Itomaine Bale Aeauit Barcardina Moding Merault Jove Valencis

Doings In the District Court

The federal court of the wapond district of Arizona convened in Tombetone at nine. Judge Fletcher M. Dean presiding. Grand jury convened with a special venire. Several prisoners were arraigned. Foreman EH Reeves was sworn. the grand jury began deliberations at 1 30 pm. Court actions included debt cases, bond changes, and a divorce decree. Territorial trial jurors were excused. Romaine Ballestero found guilty by a jury. Continued to page 4.

Prescott A. F. Rhode HL. Murphy Camp Verde Federal Court of the Davis Thos J Caswell LA Wittlek Daniel Parton Wright H OL Watkine Cab MN Eldridge George A Narbeth AH Weeks William H Smith Svech Vesine Doan Grand Johson Kuchentecker EH Reeves John Rock William Lutley Hughes Hee Laniters Mart Welch Tranes Tribunel TR Brandt Tombstons Consolidated Mines Company Innes Neale F W Hamilton Hanson Plains Tit Hazel M Williame Jonge Dean Thomas Taylor A. J Fairclough FD Lane Hor Nash Romaine Ballestero Uriag

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