The Two Tickets
John Bowen defeats Clark by four points in a terse matchup noted for its close finish.
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1902
Page
2
John Bowen defeats Clark by four points in a terse matchup noted for its close finish.
The article praises Del Dewia for a brilliant record and urges voters to reelect him. It also backs Hare Scribner and Bostwick for another term while noting Cochise county’s strong Democratic lead and status as a banner county in the Territory.
The note asks Arizona voters if democratic senators will allow six Republican members without any Democrats to join. It urges voting for Wilson and embracing statehood for Arizona.
Mr D North, chief statistician for manufacturers in the Census Bureau, warns that comparing the 1890 and 1900 censuses would be practically worthless. He says it is impossible to ascertain by ordinary census methods whether average earnings in any industry or the country as a whole have risen or fallen. Director Merriam appears to demand abundant prosperity under the Republican administration regardless of the facts.
Wednesday's Daily notes Rev Anderson address at City Hall next Sunday night. Miller, Bibee lawyer in legal business, remains days. Tucson stenographer Weed visits for several days. El Paso’s Hilbery and San Francisco’s Strowbridge register at Arlington for Board of Supervisors meeting. Poker winner EJ Jacklin from Sulphur Spring Valley. Geo Montague remains critical. Globe mines resume, Turkey Track Cattle Co formation led by Greene Chase Rob Kebine. Armory repairs ahead of Tuesday election. Stiles ill with typhoid at El Paso. Williams Jr of Modtesama Mining visits Bisbee.
A two room frame house on Lith Street burned after a gasoline stove exploded. Mrs Howard, a resident painter for Copper Queen Co, died from burns after her husband, badly burned himself, tried to reach the door and rescue her. The fire destroyed the home before help could arrive.
A Canania banking official named Ceveres, who took a short layoff, was found dead near Capite by miners. He had been stabbed and throat cut, with knife wounds to the back and chest, indicating murder. The guide hired with him was captured nearby, his gun recovered, and Mexican authorities took action. The report adds local notes on births, fires, and residents in Tombstone.
A Tombstone political meeting at Scobie Hall drew a well attended crowd though not as large as a Democrats gathering. Speakers included A. L. Grow as chair and Mr. Wright, who emphasized party contrasts while omitting several local figures and recent votes. After the speeches, county candidates spoke at the Mining Exchange Hall where a social dance followed.
Onae Wilkes II travels to El Paso to stay several days on mining business. Geo Bennett of Bibee brings the general election register to Bisbee. Fred Smith, Bisbee baseball captain, recently released from typhoid illness, visits Tombstone. The Maricopa County register lists over 6,000 names, Yavapai 5,308, Cochise 4,059, with Cochise expected to outvote Yavapai due to miners leaving Jerome.
A Republican rally at Schieffelie hall featured KE Morrison and Col Zabriske with Geo Wilcox as chair. Morrison praised forty years of Republican progress, while Zabriske argued that protectionist policy fostered industry and prosperity, though the piece notes concerns about tariffs and labor costs. The event drew some departure of attendees and included plans for Morrison’s next stop in Willcox. A partial solar eclipse was also billed for Thursday October 30.
Heavy rain fell in the Huschness area this afternoon boosting local water reserves. Weather observers note the rainfall exceeds normal values for this time of year, aiding the region's water supply.
Daily or bi daily visits to the Paosrector office reveal outsiders arriving to seek basic nose openings and are directed toward the one with business property for rent.
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