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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1911
Page
2
The fragment shows an old Tombstone Epitaph notice for a Sunday publication edited by William Hattich, listing subscription terms of seven months and yearly options with prices of five dollars and one dollar fifty cents.
By January 1 the Southern Pacific of Mexico will run a train to Tepic, the territory’s capital, and the Sunset Limited will run December 6 between New Orleans and San Francisco. The new timetable links mainline trains with Tucson Nogales lines, Hayden booming, and money circulation tops three hundred thousand dollars. Accidents and local events follow, including a livery stable owner dragged by a horse, a bicycle injury to a Glendale child, burglaries in Yuma, mine shipments to Hamburg, and plan to rebuild toll lines and water mains in Phoenix.
Attorney Francis Mc Harterin leads trustee sale action over a 27000 judgment against the Tobnton Ten goon and Northern mailroad. News items report mine closures, marriages, rail incidents, weather bureau changes, a bishop dedication, and local civic notes from Benson, Tucson, and Phoenix including a county fair shortfall and election updates.
The article reports Arizona's Seventh Fair costing about 65 000 with receipts around 62 500. It notes a territorial treasury appropriation of 15 000 and 50 000 spent on grounds and grandstand admission. 2 500 from concessions and remaining revenue from other sources.
Melvin Swain nearly perished after a motorcycle fork failure near the Matel Copper mines. He fell about 30 feet from the roadside, received no broken bones but suffered extensive soreness before stabilizing at home with aid from AL stanixer of the OK Corre.
Democratic candidates and Progressives hold large meetings in the north of Arizona as they campaign. Prescott hosts the next events tomorrow while Cochise County prepared for early electoral activity.
Four murder suspects are held at Ft Huachuca amid security measures. Officials warn that the main culprit tied to the crime may have fled and urge authorities to tighten the search and secure the facility.
Seismograph at the United States Magaerie Observatory east of Tucson logged a violent quake centered likely in South America. The instrument shows the tremor began at 118d west and lasted about 40 minutes with a maximum ground movement of three agit tl.
A large number of claims covering a ledge of silica in the Wher mountains have been located by Alfred Paul for fire. D Ricketts from Cap ane Consulate Copper company Aapur trio is to by nailt fem thie El Peso and Southycatien extension to the clans and the atien will be shipped Canaries more it welt the ground and wte mtu fire trekors. The tre Jedge of silica has long been known to prospectors but not dreamed it held so much value.
The Cochise Republicans fill two vacancies after resignations. John Gleeson of Gletso and Thos McChesney of Benton left state posts, with HM Wood of Bisbee named to fill Gleeson’s vacancy and Frank Myers appointed immigration commissioner to replace McChesney in Heber.
Governor Folk spoke to a packed Clifton audience at the Clifton Democratic rally last night. He urged voters to back Democratic candidates in the Arizona state election, stressing the fight between progressive democracy and reactionary forces. He warned that a Democratic landslide would advance equality of opportunity and influence the national contest of 1912.
Feed W Morrieun of Lee Argrte will deliver the memorial address. The Elke Memorial services take place at King Man. In mid December Ca Krook will deliver the eulogy.
The Yuma Sun notes frequent failure of Republican contenders to address progressive questions, suggesting a lack of clear policy stance. The report highlights partisan contrasts and questions candidates’ preparedness for office.
In Gorga tensions rise as jurors face drinking evidence in prohibition violation cases. The chaotic scene reflects broader political energy and public unrest during the period.
A fragment describes authorities debating a border decision and its effect on a town’s finances before a reform took effect. The text is incomplete but implies money loss or funding changes tied to the border action.
A fragmented November note reflects Thanksgiving sentiment and praise for the Democratic party, promising a progressive and honest administration. It mentions rapid crime in New York after a Luding event, and oddly a new flying machine called a Ni parachute, implying unexpected descents and a sense of upheaval.
Text fragment references direct primary and a question about an affirmative answer. The readable portion quotes an unclear discussion of voting or civic procedure without concrete names, dates, or places. The passage remains too fragmentary to determine a concrete event or outcome.
Fragmentary quote shows Ralph Cameron railing about future influence in the United States Senate, urging voters and invoking fear and superiority. The garbled OCR reads like a speech stressing long term political plans and rapid growth, with unclear surrounding context.
A garbled 1920s style proclamation asks citizens to observe a Thanksgiving Day honoring blessings and gratitude. Governor Richard Steyn declares a official day and urges recognition of providence and the year’s gifts.
The county democratic campaign aligns with the state committee declaration of principles and presents a pro document voters will endorse on election day pledging to carry out its promises.
A large representative crowd gathered at the Flagstaff courthouse on Wednesday for Democratic senatorial and state candidate appearances. Their enthusiastic reception contrasted with any idea of last minute Republican shifts, signaling strong local support for Democratic principles and candidates.
The article portrays the new leader confronting widespread unrest with armed opposition, mass unemployment, labor strikes, industrial stagnation, and large war claim backlogs. It notes plots around him and a difficult path for the man of destiny as he begins his term.
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