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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1916
Page
1
Unofficial Cochise results show Hunt leading with a small majority over Campbell. recounts expected in several precincts as votes roll in. Figures list candidates for judge supreme court United States senator Carl Hayden and others, with party lines and vote tallies across offices.
In early figures Nov 10 the total popular vote across states shows Wilson ahead of Hughes by 403,912. State by state tallies list Illinois to Wyoming with numbers, noting Wilson's lead on overall totals 8,562,712 to 8,160,401.
The Arizona Postmasters Association opens its 1916 meeting in Phoenix with J. M Ponstadt of Tucson delivering the presidents address on Tuesday November 14. The second day features postmasters and wives visiting guests at the Phoenix post office with Inspector C. F. Dutton and Postmaster Selim Michaiken among speakers and discussions on postal matters.
Tom Campbell has been elected governor of Arizona. Early leads faded as returns from all parts of the state showed Campbell ahead, with estimates placing his majority above 300. Republican chairman Thomas Maddock predicted 350 votes or more, while Democratic chairman Stoneman acknowledged Hunt's defeat.
In Bisbee on November 1 the Hunt campaign halted after word from Phoenix that Hunt had lost. John Twomey, a Hunt supporter, offered a miniature camel to George Ludwig, chairman of the Republican County Central Committee, proposing to pass the prop to the next governor. The planned parade and hearse were abandoned as the transfer of the emblem shifted to the Republican triumph.
Phoenix on edge for the Arizona State Fair automobile road race from Douglas to Phoenix start Saturday morning November 16 finish at the State Fair Grounds. Fifteen cars entered and more fast entries expected. special cash prizes for fastest times between towns en route. Routes through Bisbee Tombstone Tucson Florence Mesa to Phoenix posted with street closures to ease speeders pass.
United States district court forfeits Gen Santiago Rivera bond of 6000 after he fails to appear for the United States v Rivera on Mann White Slave Act charges. Rivera disappeared over a week ago amid conspiracy to smuggle arms into Mexico. a bench warrant is issued and searches continue.
Final returns trigger large wagers as thousands change hands in Tombstone and Cochise County. Bets on Hughes Campbell Hunt and Wilson produced mixed results, with one man losing about $500 and others winning or breaking even. Totals suggest about two thousand dollars in Tombstone and at least fifteen thousand nine hundred countywide.
Phoenix reports that the prohibition amendment to the state constitution carried by a strong majority, with all counties showing substantial support though returns are incomplete. Local option was defeated by larger margins than the amendment's approval.
In Nogales on Morley avenue near the International Line, Jack Noonan and Policeman Jackson pursued a Mexican suspect of opium and morphine smuggling. The suspect fled but was captured after shots were fired to halt him. authorities found opium and morphine on the individual.
A Tombstone audience enjoyed the Theodore Knox Concert Party with classical and other music. The program opened with Peer Gynt selections followed by Zigeunersen Gypsy Dances. Cantley impressed with violin and Knox's dialect depictions entertained. the ladies of the company performed creditably and the sketches closed a pleasing program.
Globe November 10 The North Dominion Copper Mining and Development corporation of Globe will erect a large smelter on its property near Radium station. It will smelt its own ore and ore from the district, replacing costly shipments and saving producers thousands of dollars annually.
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