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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1908
Page
4
The piece argues for progress over sentiment and old traditions in Arizona. It urges embracing modern conditions, learning from ancestors, and advancing across the state to avoid stagnation and decadence. It emphasizes breaking from past customs to keep pace with societal advancement.
The passage recalls Mark Smith facing Congress in a final bid for Arizona statehood during the short session. It describes his resolve, pride, and devotion to the territory, portraying his leadership as crucial to Arizona's political future.
The text cites remarks from the New York Post and Atlanta Constitution comparing self awareness to a camel’s hump. It notes colleges that require new members to wear colors to mark hazing, questioning the cruelty and its refinement.
An amused note describes Halley’s old comet losing its tank and wandering away, then returning home on its own with its tail wagging.
As the Territorial Teachers Institute nears its Tucson close, members discuss proposed reforms. They seek elections for courty echo superintendents separate from other ballots and women’s voting rights in superintendent elections. They urge legislature funds for traveling expenses of teachers at institutes and temporary superintendent permits plus library funding for country schools. The Citizen notes strong support for most proposals.
Obituary notes Thorge F. Meek pioneer Arizona newspaper man who died in Colorado Springs at 61. He spent years in Tom Stone and Tucson with Meek Madero, a respected printer and editor. An aviation plan to bring Kabenshue’s airship to Tucson is discussed, with Join Beck guiding the Phoenix to Tucson flight.
Greene Cattle Co crosses a large herd of cattle into the United States via Hereford. Another outfit, Bleo, is crossing a herd at Naco. The Greene company sold many one and two year olds in California this fall.
Gus Bacon reports the death of Herman Leptien in Kiel Germany on October 27. A former Tombstone resident he ran Cochise county’s first brewery and leaves a wife and family in sorrow.
A post office in Arizona received a warning dream that burglars would rob the safe. The post mistress sent $590 to Washington days before. Soon afterward the safe was broken into and $60 disappeared, prompting speculation the woman could rise to wealth through her precognitive talents.
The Arizona Cattle GrowersAssociation will hold its annual meeting Friday and Saturday evenings November 13 and 14 in Phoenix. President Dwight Heard will review the year’s work and the National Live Stock association’s stance on federal control of public range. Governor Kibbey will discuss ranger policy brand tax and the butcher’s license. National association leaders Jastro and Tomlinson are expected to attend and speak.
The Territoria Teachers association chose President Dr. Biome Tempe Normal School Tempe Treasurer Prof. B H Sendder Tempe and Secretary Prof. Victor Freeman Solomonville. Tempe beat Phoenix for the next Institute and next year will hold holiday sessions to attend the territorial fair. The Arizona supreme court completed its work in Phoenix upholding James P Storm ex treasurer of Yavapai county in an embezzlement case. Storm must serve four years in Yuma after a four year pursuit and a claim of robbery was rejected. Assessor Howe returned from Bisbee amid petition rumors of a new assessor, but his term lasts two more years. University of Arizona defeated the Tacnos Indians 43 to 0 on the university grounds.
President J M Ormusky of the Arizona Bankers Association delays the annual Territorial bankers meeting from November 20 21 in Bisbee to December 4 5 due to conflicting events in Prescott. Phoenix high school offers a gold medal for the best school orator after a series of contests. Distillate freight rate from California to Phoenix falls from 23600 to 1888 per ton.
October copper from the Copper Queen smelter reached 8,230,009 pounds versus September's 1,200,000. Friddy the 13th saw a double headed Jonah. Judge James Reilly left for Tucson on legal business. Miss Lucy Wolcott headed to Douglas for a short visit with sister Eva Wolcott. The Little Prospector troupe performed at The Schieffele tonight with praise from Arizona papers. F N Wolcott received Giant Powder to aid regional prosperity. Two men were arrested in Winiwo for alleged arson on a merchandise car. Sacaton experimental farm reports a successful cotton crop.
Sixteen postmasters gather in Phoenix for the first annual Arizona Postmasters association convention. Denver inspector R G Durant addresses the group at President McClintock’s request. The organization, formed a year ago, includes most Arizona postmasters. Annual meetings will be in Phoenix during fair week and officers are to be elected today.
Washington dispatch reports Republican leaders say the president will urge the immediate admission of Arizona and New Mexico at the coming short session. Hitchcock notes the president is pleased with territorial results and expects strong recommendations for admission. Thanksgiving week events loom in Tombstone with football, baseball, and a grand ball at Gayes.
County treasurer elect Charles W. Hicks arrived from Bisbee for a brief Tombstone visit to see the office and its furnishings and to become acquainted with the strong box in preparation for taking charge on January first. He continues to receive congratulations from friends on his election.
Speculation grows around John A Black former secretary of the Face on Building and Loan association as he vanished after leaving Tucson with a plan to visit his brother in Seattle. Officials say Black’s 30 000 shortage exceeds the value of his assigned real estate and jewelry store, leaving a shortfall, but the association remains fortified and unaffected.
Toho St Willams district attorney eliet returns from Big tee where he was on professions burnees. Oranges moving out of Sonora Nogales Timer reports nine care crossed the meon Monday. Jease Pearce indicted for murder of Oscar Button in Phoenix last week. Olga Kuenzie bookkeeper for La Prosperidad organization in Tucson fractures kneecap and broken arm. Burglaries in Mess last week. Rev Julius W Atwood to head annual dinner of Arizona Harvard club at Adame hotel Phoenix. Mari copa Bar association meets. resolutions adopt deaths of Judge Webster Street Judge J M Barnett ALD Lemon and Mrs J M Jamison. Ladies of Catholic Sewing Ja Winslow to hold bazaar November 17.
The Arizona Cattlemen's association plans its annual meeting in Phoenix to discuss improved freight rates for Arizona beef producers. A fire destroyed a tent leaving Mrs Alpha Myers and two children homeless in Phoenix. A man using the name J Hitten secured $100 in Tucson with a forged letter of credit, believed to be a recurring swindler victimizing banks.
J.P. Roten, a bricklayer, sustained a serious knee fracture after a horse kicked him. He was transported to a Tucson hospital with companion William Shilliam of Genton.
Brace Girdle won the chief event of the firstbay in the Phoenix trotting races with a time of 1010 amid a fast track. The notable event drew several thousand spectators and was among the best at the territorial fair as Phoenix tanks close daily at noon for the fair.
The new Tombetown city administration was inducted with Mayor Wentworth and council members taking office. George Bravin becomes Chief of Police as the council outlines appointments including Cavanagh as City Clock, Hughes as City Treasurer, Tarbell as Street Improvements Chairman, and Hughart as Health Inspector. A brief session followed the oath of office.
Laura B. Parker, an energetic woman with goldfield experience, announces a stage line from Hacnita to Sylvanite and will operate a restaurant in the new town. Lena B. Parker was on the ground before laying out the town and helped prepare for the stage line. She has spent over $1000 recently in Sylvanite El Paso area on coach, team, lumber, and equipment for the restaurant.
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