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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1902
Page
1
Advises across the county predict a strong result for the Democratic ticket in Tuesday’s election. The expected majority for Col. Wilson is stated to exceed 500 votes.
The article notes Senator Hanna urging a firm tariff stance while highlighting his substantial holdings. It cites his Senate seat, blocks of Standard Oil and Steel Trust stock, and a large coal reserve as factors in his position.
The passage envisions Arizona as a free state with citizens who can elect senators and a full representative to Washington. It highlights electing a governor and state officers and having laws interpreted by a judiciary of our choosing. It endorses J. F. Wilson as delegate and a combined democratic and republican Senate to complete the task.
The Citizen notes Oklahoma and New Mexico Democrats align with Republicans on the statehood bill, insisting conditions of the compromise remain. They pledge practical, loyal support, with New Mexico Democrats standing aside as Republicans vote for Rodey. Arizona Republicans are contrasted as less faithful to statehood.
The landslide political mood appears unsettled as Tuesday of next week nears with both parties claiming limited prospects. Republicans may lose ground in the House while Democrats could gain a narrow majority amid subdued campaigning. Ireland faces census declines attributed to famine with widespread emigration and calls for food security.
Consolidated Mines prepares new pumping plant at Contestion Hill. Prescott triple expansion pump tests show 1700 gallons per minute capacity, lifting 15 inch water column. Two 6 inch sinking pumps valued for 600 gallons per minute await service to supply main pump for about thirty days. New hoisting engine and boiler to be moved to Silver Thread mine. Pipe lines and ditching progress rapid, aiming for completion in days as November plan unfolds.
AN Gage of Consolidated Mine travels to Congress for business. J Wilmot, from Bisbee, has returned after several days here. Paul and wife arrive from Douglas and plan to stay a few days. Mrs Kate Kringle returns from Tacoma after weeks visiting friends. Mrs Chas Thomas returns to Bisbee after visiting her son. Porter McDonald departs for Bisbee to transport a prisoner awaiting grand jury action. Mrs M F Blair arrives from Befford for a multi week stay visiting her daughter. Cap, famed Windward Hotel host in Taccon, is noted as a respected Cochise official. Also a cough remedy ad promoting Lazative Brom Tablets.
The annual report by Governor Brodie urges renewed federal and state support for Arizona. It stresses the need for assistance in economic recovery, infrastructure, and public services amid ongoing challenges. The document outlines objectives and anticipated outcomes for the coming year.
The Arizona governor's annual report to the Interior Department requests fair consideration of irrigation claims under the Lands-Hanstead act and support for major projects. It calls for forest rejuvenation, higher Indian school funding, governor salary boosts, better Arizona appropriations, and a levee from Yuma to the Mexican line to control floods. The total territory property value is listed at 39,095,178 dollars. Also noted are staff movements and local commerce changes in Bisbee, Lordsburg, and San David with mentions of new orders for Thanksgiving goods.
J Mills Davies of the Los Angeles Herald reports on Tombstone as the Arron edition compiles county statistics. The edition, reaching about 100 000 readers, is expected to publish the first Sunday in December with updated local information and market data. The piece notes a new Mexican law allowing personal imports up to ten dollars in value with duties paid at the customs house and no manifest required.
WC Greene arrived by private car Olivette en route to New York and met at Peirbeak by E B Gage who rode with him to Benson. Col John T Marta met him at Benson to accompany him to New York. Governor and Mr Brodie also at Benson on their way to Bisboe. Judge Barnes returning from Osnapes. Mrs Morrison en route from Bisbee to Cochive to join her husband. Col J Zebriake with Mr Morvision roaming 0 Tucson.
Fairbank reports show El Paso Southwestern delays on No 10 and a late Northern line. Local business shifts include saloon changes, cattle shipments from Huachuca Siding to California, and oranges moving through to the eastern market. Preparations for a Tombstone railway punch train and election supplies for precincts proceed as officials race to complete routes and ballot handling.
This morning Fairbsok reports section foreman Ww Haurhurst, recently injured, is seriously ill in Benson. A telegram was sent to Bilbao for Dr Sweet to attend him. Hauxbaret is a member of the local lodge of the A. O. U. W.
The Salt Lake Mining Review says it will depart from its fixed policy of every issue an improvement and will publish large Specs Holiday Nome with descriptive geology articles on the camps of Utah.
Clay McGonigle of Cochise County earned top prize at a New Mexico and Texas roping circuit. At Albuquerque he won several awards and at San Antonio captured $1000 for tying three steers in 2 minutes 8 seconds after discovering his rope had been tampered with. He later outlasted rivals with a rebuilt rope, continuing a career first noted in Tucson two years ago when he set a world record.
Friday's Daily Gas Moor reports Bisbee visitors considering a stay in town and local discussions of politics at Cre Hall next Sunday. It notes mining visits by Alfred Paul and J Hoaste, plans for mining near Pearce, and a Douglas emission project. The piece also covers a new SP survey potentially signaling a line near the old customs house and calls for Swift Co officials' Tucson departure. It mentions Judge optimism for the ticket, and a Douglas precinct ballot with eight columns for multiple parties and independents.
The article outlines rapid expansion of the National irrigation fund with mentions of reaching 15,000,000 and over 10,000,000 in revenue. It highlights irrigation in the Great American Desert, Arizona gains, and strategic land reclamation effects amid local notes on politics, trains, and community events. It mentions Martin Nolan of Bisbee, Rev Muerer, Von Prack, and Southern Pacific train plans through Benson after November 15.
Reported float of over ten million dollars in worthless mining stocks on Alaska mining claims prompts concerns over value. A local mine operator says most claims are worked by individuals with limited output or for incorporation purposes. plus an unrelated incident: two neighbors on Allen Street fought, ending in flats and rocks, one woman sustaining a head injury treated by Dr Bacon.
The ad claims a one day cure for cola with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states druggists will refund money if not cured and notes EW Grove’s signature on each box.
Last evening’s dance at the Mining Exchange Hall by the Degree of Honor drew a large attendance and was praised as the best event of its kind in Tombstone for some time. Music rated excellent and the committee earned credit for arranging the affair with enthusiastic whist and entertainment.
Gorge V Hill, a former Tombstone youth now in Los Angeles, returns among Tombstone acquaintances. Sheriff McDou sid reports from Bisbee that a man named McCullar, a forty five year old U S native, died in a fight at the Bisbee jail while employed by Contractor Tooday.
A severe rainstorm between the city and St Davit floods land and washes out wagon roads. Voters in Cochise County rally behind Democratic candidates Packard Howell O Cone vell Roemer Scribner Hare Tortwick Lavenworth Clark Bowen Pritchett Wallace, with strong local support expected as the storm recedes.
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