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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1910
Page
4
Delegate Ralph Cameron denounced the Republican claim that statehood would be blocked. In Albuquerque he argued the slogan Statehood First exposed the party’s hypocrisy and warned there would be no hitch in admitting Arizona despite radical measures and initiatives.
The quote signals a heated political stance as Roosevelt warns he will confront adversaries with forceful rhetoric. The text suggests a contest with a Republican rival capable of matching or exceeding his aggressive approach, signaling a sharp intra-party confrontation ahead.
A curious warning describes a supposed blonde beauty used by US servicemen to extract secrets from officials of the Sugar Trust and Trees Trust, suggesting ordinary methods have failed. The note frames a caution about deceptive recruitment of informants by military figures.
A Chicago dispatch reports twenty leaders of the American Purity Federation left Chicago for a one month tour to combat white slave traffic. The group will travel over 7,000 miles and hold meetings in Minneapolis, Winnipeg, Regina, Vancouver, Spokane, Seattle, Sandusky, Lucyon, Houston, New Orleans, Memphis and St Louis.
Official count finalizes Arizona district results with Langdon edging Weinberger and Keegan by one vote. McCormnick loses narrowly as the close race in Gila County ends with Langdon four ahead of the four Democrat candidates. Phoenix Board of Trade plans two live ostriches for a Chicago irrigation event.
AM Williams of Douglas received five new propellers to test the old plane. An effort is under way to prepare the machine for a trial flight, with pressure and marking procedures in place. Street rumors suggest testing will proceed with expected improvements.
An article notes plans for a Tucson rail link with the Southern Pacific, detailing rapid construction progress toward laying steel rails along the Gas Silverbell area and a 30 day target for completion amid regional and international funding discussions. It mentions Mexican government spending and anticipated investment in the project, with hope the route will advance quickly.
The Grant Brothers Construction firm had a judgment for $45,000 upheld by the U.S. District Court in Tucson after 45 charges alleging importation of aliens. A motion for a new trial was filed and denied, with the decision confirmed in court and the transcript approved.
Gila county bar endorses a constitutional convention plan to unify Arizona and California style judiciary. It proposes a supreme court with territorial jurisdiction, expanded district and justice courts, and legislative power to modify districts and create inferior courts. Judicial elections to occur with other offices. candidates listed without party designation.
Sixty inmates are confined in the county jail awaiting the grand jury meeting next month. It marks the largest number presented to Maricopa County’s inquisitorial body to date.
Involuntary petitions are filed against Moore Fuel and Feed Co by Portland Cement firms Southeastern Portland Cement Company and Vieter American Fork Company. A matter concerning the estate of Edgar A. Mockley names Jenny I. Hockley as administrator.
Development Company of America plans a $1,500,000 collateralized trust note issue. A special meeting authorized the note issue, secured by guarantees from multiple related firms including Poland Mining, Tombstone Consolidated Mines, Saddle Mountain Mining, and others. The arrangement lists specific company commitments and a final aggregate total.
John McGill, 74, a noted pioneer and Arnove frontiersman who helped blaze trails for civilization, died suddenly this morning after a brief illness. He was seen healthy yesterday. death followed breathing paralysis. Wife and large family mourn. funeral plans not yet announced.
Geogoria Cosejo Merican, about 60 years old, was found dead near a cinder pit west of Reliemont close to Flagstaff. The body showed slashing and wounds to neck and breast. A note mentions he had $250 in gold in his pocket when leaving camp to fetch water. Local authorities were notified and responded.
Executive board of the National Indian War Veterans asks for names and addresses of western pioneers who helped in the campaign that led to subjugation of hostile Indians. Headquarters at 1651 Market Street Denver seeks immediate action to benefit from favorable congressional legislation.
A drummer notes sunflowers as a native plant with practical uses. In Russia seeds are eaten raw or roasted and pressed for oil, creating a large vegetable oil industry. In America, the seeds are primarily food, while Russia shows extensive utilization of sunflower oil comparable to olive oil for table use.
Herman J Walker, Washington correspondent of the Newark News, laments that there is no chance of Blndeimgress turning down an Arizona constitution embracing initiative, referendum and recall. Walker is recognized as an informed, clever political writer whose copy is widely accepted nationwide.
A Washington dispatch reports the controller of the currency extended the Arizona National Bank of Tucson charter until September 25, 1030. The action follows federal banking oversight decisions and preserves bank operations and authority in Arizona.
Typhoid fever cases reported in the Burdinen addition north of the C and A Smelter prompt health officers to urge residents to take stronger precautions against the disease and improve sanitation and awareness efforts.
In Sulphur Springs valley the sorghum crop this year averages five times last year’s yield. One rancher baleing 85 acres. plowing and seeding cost 350. He will make 4000 from the crop at Arizona slaughter house, where sorghum without irrigation is expected to yield about a ton and a half per acre.
WA Coffman of Mesa will operate a new gasoline traction engine attached to plows. The machine is designed to work five miles per hour, turning a two yard wide strip of sand. The plan aims to plow about forty acres in a single workday, though only limited progress was made due to weather and earlier plans to sow multiple acres.
A report from JA Rickert in Kaness City notes a quarantine night sale of 11 head of Mexican cows from Douglas. The cattle were thin brindle and yellow back, varied in weight, selling as a single lot for 105. Two carloads of calves from the same herd also sold.
A university fair commission approves ten dollars to fund a moving picture unit to record the fair week. The film will capture races stock crowds and valley products for exhibition in hundreds of theaters nationwide, showcasing life in the territory through the Phoenix event from November to winter weather.
Ducks doves and rabbits are plentiful with over a dozen geese killed in the past week. Most local hunters are resting until quail season opens on October 15. Duck hunters dismiss Utah duck mortality fears as a recurring issue due to poor feed and water.
From Thursday's Daily of Marietta Texas a visitor arrives to join Mrs W G Gilmore and family. A dance at Hal Van drew Recto Johnson Carp and guests for an enjoyable evening. Gro Wales slowed the group with remarks about a mining area visit in Sonora. The Sceumer Black un Filly project is under remodeling for village use and the event proceeds are noted.
Judge Swain suffered a sudden heart attack in the early morning. His condition caused alarm among friends, but hopeful reports emerged by afternoon as restoratives were given and well wishes circulated.
Royal Guard General Manager Fowler of the Royal Guard mine in this district plans a mineral display at the territorial fair. He turned the exhibit over to Commissioner Oscar K Gail for placement with the permanent mineral exhibit. Mine operators in Tombstone district are urged to exhibit to attract investment.
The Times notes that Mr. Bone excavated sand from the arroyo along Grand Avenue and near the International Street Bridge, yielding several colors of gold evident to the naked eye. Howe mentions significant silver concentrates and plans to continue experiments in different parts of the town.
A major real estate deal reported in Douglas shows Bank of Sonora selling the famous lot 4 Rombabai ranch to a British syndicate. Purchase price wired to the bank. the tract lies just south of Douglas and covers about 400,000 acres.
Ten first and second class coaches were brought from Empalme and Guaymas to handle the expected influx of excursionists for the annual Fiesta de San Francisco at Magdalas. Banks on the east side reportedly received alerts from the chief deputy sheriff’s office at the county branch jail.
William Hartlee thirteen years old from Newark Ohio disappeared August 31. Traced to St Louis then lost. He sought Arizona travel and wanderlust driven across New York to Salt Lake City via Colorado. About five feet three, dark brown hair, large wave and red tips. Notify Hartley or Scott Cambridge Ohio. Also reports famine and food scarcity in central regions due to drought.
Friday reports show Judge Swain approved actions while friends fear slow recovery. Ab Godites left Los Angeles for Bonin. Leas Hat tickets sold amid confusion. Moteinb Cook and Hue active in games. Williams returns from Lonore district. Ken H A Derk and family travel from Portland to attend a new pastor appointment at Coronal Chorel.
Avistie Williams of Douglas made a test flight north of the city aboard a monoplane to gauge engine speed and tract line balance. The inaugural flight, largely involuntary, showed the craft could lift several feet and cover short distances as Williams noted propeller size must be optimized to develop sufficient lift amid the current atmosphere. He reported the test aimed at engine performance rather than sustained flight as spectators watched.
Property includes 16 aeres ranch with wind mill tack 24 head cattle horses open land plow alfalfa space 130 feet well casing pipe engine pump water on north side fenced coral house pastures blacksmith shop tools rakes machine and more. Old use and poor health motive listed by John Anderson proprietor.
The Department of the Interior announces a public sale of 255 agricultural and grazing tracts totaling 10 415.96 acres on the Bowie abandoned military reservation in Arizona. Sale starts October 10 1910 at 9 am on the reservation, conducted by the Phoenix land office. Prices range from 125 to 2.50 per acre with required deposits and early payment rules.
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