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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1910

Page

4

Statehood Convention Debates Salaries and Prohibition Issues

Proceedings cover Proposition 62 on salaries for state and county officers, votes on abolishing the fee system, and judiciary reforms. The convention advances supreme court and county judge provisions, considers prohibition and equal suffrage poses, with delays on education and sanitary matters amid anticipated public vote. Governor Sloan plans a Washington trip within thirty days to seek funding and outcomes.

Keegan of Gill Scea United States Coconino California Superior Court Wea Cochise Conningham Parsons Manisipilitiee

Additional appropriation for convention expenses approved

The Democrat reports a $50 000 extra appropriation by 45 press to cover the second convention meeting and the election under the second constitution adopted. Verification from Governor Sloan was not secured, though the facts are stated as learned today.

Sloan

New Court Cases Span Estates and Guardianships

New cases in both courts include estate matters with final accounts approved and part distributions to widows, adoptions and name changes, appointments of administrators and guardians, and several divorce actions. Names include Morris, Gird, Medigovich, Rodellegas, Welch, Meddox, Grace, and Porter. Court actions cover estates guardianships and divorces.

Wm E Morris Williams, Jr Mary Morrie Lari Gird Edward J Kelly Loughran Henry Louise Henry Worthy Eprec Ethel E Stoner Lucien Eugene Lucille Emma Stoner Epigmenio Rodellegas Frank Bauer Patrick Welch L J. Moore Helen Marko Ella Medigovich Ets M Medigovich Minora Geo N Meddox Anna A Maddox Herman G Grace Mary Cherry Grace M Corovieh la. m Martinvich Toivo Paatane Anton Toikanter Abraham Jun

Letters to Be Returned in Five Days Rule

The post office issues a ruling that letters without return instructions will be sent back to writers within five days if not delivered. Previously such mail stayed up to thirty days, clogging the system. returns on ten or twenty days will be held for that period per postal authorities.

Poet Office Department Postofice

Will Study Ruins of Arizona and Mexico

Delegated by the American Museum of Natural History, Dr HJ Spinden and colleagues conduct investigations into ruins in Mexico Central America Arizona and New Mexico. Spinden, Harvard graduate and Peabody Museum contributor, is mapping operations in Mexico and will give Maya art lectures.

American Museum of Natural History New York City Mexico Central America Arizona New Mexico HJ Spinden Guadalajara Spinden Harvard University Peabody Museum

Miller & Goll Dissolved in Cocliving County Arizona

Notice that the firm Miller & Goll dissolved by mutual consent on November 19 1910. The business will be continued by John L. Miller and Oscar K Goll as the new active partners. First publish November 13 1910.

Miller & Goll County Recorder Coclive County Arizona John LC. Miller Oscar K.goll Pab

District Court Doings and Naturalization Day Highlights

Naturalisation day at the district court saw 16 applicants receive citizenship certificates under Special Examiner Jones. Other cases include Eckert pleading guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and a $400 fine, grand larceny cases, murder trials, and numerous jury selections with upcoming dates through January.

CH Eckert Bowie Eckert Renaud Courtland Tee Co Los Angeles Trust & Savings Reckve International Gen Co

Espee Brakeman Loses an Arm in Tucson Incident

Benjamin A Coultas, a freight brakeman from Benson, was brought to St. Marys hospital in Tucson after a rail accident. His right arm was amputated and doctors fear his right leg may be lost next. He was knocked down on the track as a train passed over him and was rescued in time to avert death.

Tucson Benjamin A Coultas Lee Lodge Benson St. Mary's Hospital Benson Yarde

Many Money Orders Issued in Arizona

Arizona post offices handle more money order business per capita than any other state, with 201 offices. In fiscal year 1910, domestic money orders totaled 951,857 with value 3,551,670.45, yielding 25,203.43 in fees. Personal orders issued 17,154 valued at 537,152.71, earning 4,000. Foreign orders paid were 666 totaling 21,999.98.

Arizona Union Postoffice Depo Arizon New Mexico Eester Department Arizons

Hall's Catarrh Cure Adapts Old Cure Claim

A vintage ad promises a cure for catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by Kwan Manvi wholesale druggists in Toledo. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers testimonials, and lists a 75 cent price per bottle with nationwide availability.

Warpina Kwan

Tombstone News Briefs On Local Conductor And Visitors

Conductor Sorrells takes charge on the Tombstone branch during Conductor Davey’s temporary absence. Rev. H A Deck leaves for Tempe to attend Congregational churches convention. Geo Davy travels to Los Angeles after his wife’s ill health. Arrowhead Springs to be tried next. Deputies Hicks and J C Hancock testify in the Sands case. Forest Supervisor in town as witness. Zachau, brother of Bere nart Zachau, notes Uncle Sam looks better than Emperor Nik. A postcard to the "Gasoline Detective" is delivered to Deputy Sheriff Ray Swain. Mrs M S Meyers visits Tombstone. Mrs Alvin Sonda summoned as court witness. E B Wallace arrives from the copper camp for county business. Sheriff Jack White returns from San Antonio on official matters. Major George H Kelly travels to Benson to meet his wife returning from Santa Barbara. Frank L Fowler moves ore shipments to El Paso. absent about a week.

Sands Wimensee Clarence May Geo. Moore Hart Slaughter Ve Kelly James Howell Sorrells el Paso Tombstone the &. Pd 8 Davey H A. Deck Tempe Congregational Churches of Geo Davy Los Angeles Arrowhead Springs Fraday Chiricahua Forest Ia Sande Mr Zachau Berenart Zachau Ralp Cameron Wu Hill Sam Emperor Nic George H. Kelly Consolidated Printing & Publishing Company Tombatone Benson Santa Barbara California Are

Oil Discovery Near Bowie Sparks Search for Claims

A ward reported oil struck this morning on a cattle ranch about eight miles from Bowie, triggering a district-wide rush as men from across the county hunt for claims. The sand is said to be rich and productive, with hopes it may rival Oklahoma's Green Pool in quality and quantity.

Tombstone Bowie Green Pool Oklahoma

Judge Stilwell Visiting Tombstone

Attorney W H Stilwell of Phoenix arrives from the capitol city. He was Cochise county first judge when the county separated from Pima in 1880s and will stay several days for district court business. Frank Hereford, Tucson attorney, is recovering in a Los Angeles hospital after stomach cancer surgery.

W. H. Stilwell Phoenix Capitol City Stilwell Cochise County Pima County Tombstone Frank Hereford Tucson Los Angeles Hosspital

Local officials and visitors gather in Bisbee area

Chairmen A H Gardner of the Republican central committee departs for Hieber on brief business. Harry Henderson a noted E P W engineer visits from Douglas for court matters. Deputy Rey Sain and Hubert DuVal join official travel to Mishoe and Casa Grande for investigations.

A. H. Gardner Republican Central Hieber Harry Hdderson E. P 8. W Iam Douglas

Ladies Aid Bazaar Set for December Dates

The Ladita Aid Society of the Congregational church plans a big bazaar on December 9 and 10 at the Peoples Cash Store building corner Fifth and Allen. Donations flood in as preparations begin to ensure Christmastime gifts reach buyers. C L Cummings donates venue and Madiaco Brown provides lighting for the event.

Ladita’ Aid Society The Congregational Church Sre C. L. Cummings Peoples Fifth and Alen Madiaco & Brown

EP & SW to Tucson and Phoenix via Southwest Route

El Paso Times reports General Manager H J Simmons of the EP&SW railroad, returning from Chicago after a managers conference, says the line will not extend to the Pacific coast but may build toward Tucson and Phoenix pending surveys. Several surveyors are in the field seeking the best route.

el Paso Times H J Simmons EP48 Western Railroads Chicago Pacific Coast Southwest Mr. Simmons Tucson Phoenix Toceon Corpe Tucton

Revolution Nipped In the Bud

Reported Mexican revolt appears widespread with arrests in Cananea yesterday and further details suggest a large scope beyond the interior of the republic. The article notes arrests in that camp on Wednesday and implies notable activity related to the alleged revolution.

Mexico Republic Cananea

Committs death by own action Before Moving Train

Coroners jury verdict finds an unknown man deliberately walked into the path of an approaching Sunset Limited train near Bowie. The engineer sounded the whistle. the man continued walking and was struck, dying on impact. Train crew exonerated.

Southern Pacific Bowie Thome Horns HR Hindman ME Kinehalis CE Tete AG Ward Geo Handley Henrich Sunset Limited Stein’ Pase

Oil Drilling Equipment Arrives at Vail Inn

A 43,000 pound oil drilling machinery unit valued at about $1,000 arrived at Vail Inn aboard a Reidville Oil Company wagon. William Reid, president, directed unloading and planned wagon transport to the mine, a 320 acre site, where road repairs will enable passage. He aims to reach Oll in less than 1500 feet.

Vail Inn Reidville Oil Company William Reid Vail

Senator Pickett Boosts Arizona Primary Plan

Colonel Pickett of Tombstone, longtime resident, backs a primary for U S senators. He desires no other nomination terms and supports amending radical constitutional changes to safeguard statehood. He notes Arizona must become data driven and emphasizes the climate, scenery, and people of Tombstone. Francis Hereford of Tacoma shows improvement at Locogeies hospital with hopeful recovery.

Pickett Tombstone Mesa Free Press Office United State Arizona

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Statehood Convention Judiciary Committee Thoraday Congress Washington Robert L Johnson Myrtle Jobo Edos A Porter James P Porter Board of Trade Martian Deigh DC Sullivan Charles Seygel Ole Heltene Ben Anderson Joba Anders Wem Quirk Jobo Boyle Gallardo Gonzales Nunez Boure Shen Cae District Court Territory of Arizona Barto Sands Bapde Qigrence Paredige Jobo Williews Edward J Flaodgen George H Nesle Bisbee W McAllister Graham County Nicholas IT Czar Dean Tureday Kentner E.R Smith Bixler Sparke First National Bank of Douglas Burks Trustees Dist Tional Bank of Douglas Fulpe National Casuslty Co Hearst Elliot City of Bisboe Ruse City of Bishoe O'Hare Espee Hal Hicks Justice of Peace J C Hancock City Tombetene Ray Swain Ray Alvin Saoda Solomonville E. B. Wallace Biebevite Sear Jack White San Antonio Texas Frank L. Fowler Royal Guard Mines Company Judge Stilwell Risebee Ern Row Axa Wither Bette Dick Williame ix Bovine Tramesters Care Grande Beeses Don Mare Biston Cook Hubert DuVal Casarande Jack Rabbit Cass Grande Deri White Rey Saain Mishoe White Ben Goodrich Silverbel H. A. Hamilton Paper House B.A. Taylor Gleeson WB Cleary Cochin Ladies’ Aid Bazaar S. W. To Mexico City Ramifline Loase Igi I Madero Oppositi Ricardo Flores Magoo Senator Pickett Francis Hereford Taccon Lowogeies Hospital
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