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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary notice reports an Angeles man who left a fortune to a girl who refused to marry him. The item mentions the Buffalo Expre and a gratitude line, with editor WM Hattich as proprietor.
District Court proceedings opened with L Ferritory venue and guilty pleas in grand larceny cases. Several defendants pled not guilty to larceny and murder, bonds forfeited, and warrants entered. Judges visited ground, rulings on demurrers granted, and multiple cases set for further action. Grand jury reports pending as sessions continued into Wednesday with guilty pleas and sentences issued in several indictments.
The Washington Herald notes caution about rumors of selling Taft as a block of stock in a near gold mine during his Arizona tour. It mocks such schemes, saying Arizona remains busy as a top mineral producer and not to misrepresent the visit with fake gold bricks.
The forecasted outcome of New York mayoral race confirmed Gaynor as winner by a 70060 vote plurality. In San Francisco, McCarthy of union labor won the mayoralty while Frank Heney failed in his bid to become city attorney.
The article notes a signed contract for a decisive bout between Jeffries and Johnson in 1910. It criticizes boxing as a demoralizing sport yet insists that a conclusive victory by the white challenger would deter any future rematch by the defeated fighter.
A Denver dispatch reports the Senate committee on reclamation and irrigation gathering to launch the second half of its inspection tour. Chair Senator Carter of Montana says the project will cost four to five million dollars and be completed within three years. He opposes war bonds but supports funding via land sales and water use payments by settlers. The committee will inspect the Gunnison tunnel and travel through Utah Arizona New Mexico and Texas.
Arizona territorial board to examine license applicants for embalming practice. Members OC Parker of Tucson HM Mia of Protsutt and 3 LEvat ling from Phoenix listed as officers. Attendance uncertain but several embalmers expected to appear before the board.
Sheriff White prepares to serve the warrant issued by Wm Goat against Santa Ans Siping Co. A judgment for planta appears on page 4 column 2, highlighting legal actions and property questions in the region.
The long, combative letter pages claim Tombstone is the rightful county seat and denounce calls to move government to a larger town. It defends local prices, praises hotel service, and urges readers that Tombstone will stay and prosper for years to come.
The Huachuca notes report George Ball buying a new portable smelter to process ores near Benson and expand operations. Observations use the Star of Bethlehem sighting to joke about future effects, and a debate over Polar Jack Kramer’s pole north claim continues with Tombstone Geographical College backing his climate service.
The report says Fort Whipple at Prescott was to be made a regimental post and a war department plan aimed at establishing a new post along the Southern border. The Tucson Chamber of Commerce is pursuing securing the post and will begin communications to move the project forward.
Eerie general manager of the El Paso Smelting Co. toured a Tomb voy site and observed a cabinet of pottery and crude relics of prehistoric origin. He noted he had seen the relics years earlier and speculated they indicate an Aztec village in the alley near Courtland, suggesting a thriving settlement during the Aates period and its subsequent disappearance.
The Board of Supervisors met this afternoon with Chairman MeJahe and Supervisor Bowen on hand. A petition for an ante-slwniete election had 46 names, with a supplemental from Beetee. board to consider at this session. An attorney’s opinion on proper legal procedure was requested. The county pone farm action prompted district attorney input. counting the present proceedings as invalid may require new title work. The copper queen and calumet mining firms donated funds for automobile races. stock shipments increase across the territory. Arie Flanoigen narrowly escaped serious injury when a plat formed roll fell down a steep embankment. scarlet fever case in Babee prompts quarantine steps.
A Black man, Arthur Daniels, left the territorial prison last week with about $9000 in cash after serving five years for a homicide. He reportedly wore a stolen suit, carried $1800 in coins, and took a railroad ticket to Ash Fork. He previously worked as a Pulimar porter and was involved in an altercation that led to the death. He earned a shortened sentence due to good conduct.
Halloween was ordered on Saturday evening but most mischief makers were out of town, leaving a quiet night. High School students held a fun party with a guessing game in beds and pillowcases, joking around in a lively but orderly manner. Miss Hicks and Chamberlin hosted an informal gathering at their home with lantern decor and apples, doughnuts, pumpkin pies, and root beer, highlighted by a playful apple sobbing stunt on the lawn.
Revenue Team defeated Peerless club after a hard fought contest with a final score of 8 to 0. The team celebrated with a richly carved medal and loving cup, now in the care of the Avenues. Other trophies and laurel were awarded, with plans for a future tournament in Phoenix and a bid to win the blue ribbon.
Notice is given that the annual stockholders meeting of Phenix & Eastern Railroad will be held in Tucson Arizona on Wednesday November 17 1999 at 2 00 p.m. to elect directors and address business. Books close November 2 190% Dated Tucson Arizona October 30 19 CHAS E WALKER Secretary.
An advertisement urges troubled readers to consult their doctor regarding Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs colds bronchitis and lung trouble. It stresses doctor guidance and frequent consultation, notes no alcohol in the medicine and claims a single vegetable pill dose.
The grand jury sits again this afternoon with word of a likely busy Wednesday or Thursday. Mrs Douglas Grey sails to El Paso for two weeks visiting friends and relatives. Fisher steady at hard work in dry farming experiments. AW Smith tours Tucson with stories of Inland trip and Casey stays at former Gleeson home. A $2000 prize is offered to sponsor a fourball golf tournament to crown a western champion open to Arizona New Mexico and Sonora entrants.
In Cochise County the wets and dries will clash in regular session over a petition for a regulation election. The county board will also consider saloon and licensing petitions tied to the Copper Camp. Prohibition advocates press for action as local petitions seek hours for saloons and view restrictions amid tense public sentiment.
In San Pedro valley south of Benson the 52 thornless cactus leaves have grown with new thorns. Manager H K Sterat counted 198 new veins this week, one foot long, on a patch noted for tough conditions. The text hints at cattle impact and future growth, with mentions of Los Angeles, an insurer, and regional coverage plans.
Notice records a stockholders meeting in Tucson Arizona on Wednesday November 17 1909 at 1240 noon to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business. The notice was issued October 9 1909 by CHAS F WALKER secretary and the meeting remains closed from November 1 to December 2 1909.
Unidentified owners have handed mining claims to W. C. Humphrey of Douglas Arizona on June 10, 1908. Claims include Gerooinis Lite tr Jap Little Hope Homestake and Headigh in the Turquise Mining district White County Arizona. Humphrey or assigns not liable for any labor or expense furnished during the term dated June 10 1908. DW Brows T A Brows.
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