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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1908
Page
4
The piece argues for Arizona statehood to shed eastern misperceptions and attract capital while noting progress and security in a western territory. It mentions a new Pearce gold strike and other local developments, plus odd local anecdotes about a deceased Arizonan and a garbled teeth loss incident.
The district court resumed after Thanksgiving adjournment with a long venire list. Several drawn panel members were excused, a special venue was set, and three criminal cases proceeded with verdicts and sentencing planned. Justo the trotter sold for 5500 dollars in New York, owned by Mrs. Adams of Phoenix.
Cochise County teachers gather for a three day session at Schieffelin Hall with large attendance. Superintendent JA Reekiction convened the sessions praising teaching during Arizona’s transition to statehood. Esteemed speakers from Benson Douglas Bisbee and Tombstone discuss reading, discipline, Latin, geometry, and child study. A grand dance at Gage Hall closes the event with memories of Tombstone’s hospitality.
Hawir mining figure Kinchala reports renewed activity in Che county with several new companies forming, including the H and H company backed by Alabama capitalists and Congressman TA Aldrich. The Red Jacket Mine is bonded for 50 0000, 10 000 cash and rest in stock. development funds exceed 100 000. Thomas Lawson of New York backs Mineral Park property as investment grows. life insurance premiums tied to Arizona and New Mexico mining. An Occidental Life card touts insurance alongside a Jersey cow map image.
Senator Flint of California plans to introduce a single statehood measure in the upcoming session. He said President Roosevelt approves the plan and expects quick passage, barring unforeseen obstacles, with the bill likely to be offered early in the session.
Paris reports the Princess Robert De Broglie, formerly Estelle Alexander of San Francisco, divorced wife of Simey Veit, seeks divorce from her aristocratic husband for desertion and plans to sue for child support. She aims to pursue an artistic career free from the Prince.
A long OCR list shows numerous county results with candidates and party affiliations. Democrats dominated in Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Yavapai, Yuma, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Navajo, Mohave, and others, while Republicans also fielded incumbents and nominees across several counties. Final tallies indicate Democrats won council races 10 to 2 and House races 17 to 7, with a joint ballot at 27 to 9.
Record list catalogs speed benchmarks for diverse entities including electric locomotive steam locomotive motorpaced cycle bicycle running horse pacing horse man skating and man running with dates ranging from 1887 to 196. The entry notes varied times and measurements across instances, reflecting historical pacing and mechanized speed progress in a metropolitan setting.
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