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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1920
Page
4
The Tombstone Epitaph listing from The Weekly Edition of The Tombstone Daily Prospector presents subscription rates in advance for one year six months and single copies. It proclaims Cochise County’s oldest newspaper and notes mail matter second class foreign and domestic.
A clipped Tombstone rally report casts doubts on Democratic turnout and tone. It notes crowded seating and long remarks by Simms and Hayden with Ed Hughes praised for tax commissioner candidacy. The tale mentions repeated points, a shout about liquor, and a Hayden Simms stop planned for Speer hall tonight.
The Phoenix Republican highlights Governor Campbell’s extensive time away from Phoenix, accusing him of political pilgrimages to Republican bosses and distant states. It notes rumored motives behind his appointment and hints at an impending election clash with Democratic rivals as voters weigh his fitness and relationship with Harding.
A broad critique declares the county division bill a vicious measure aimed at amending the state constitution to benefit Miami. It would remove voting rights from county residents and affect the state beyond Miami, raising concerns about fairness and statewide impact.
The piece denounces a county division proposal that lets only certain voters decide on secession, labeling it selfish and manipulation driven by Miami and Mesa interests. It urges public scrutiny, warns against initiated measures, and calls for rejecting the bill to prevent politicized divisions.
In 1918 Governor Cox mobilized state resources to aid agricultural needs. He urged tractor manufacturers to supply at least fifteen hundred tractors to Ohio and secured widespread banker support with notes discounted like agricultural paper. He placed two million dollars of State Industrial Commission funds in country banks to aid farmer purchases, effectively doubling farm machinery in the state and marking a decisive gubernatorial campaign.
The piece argues voters face faith vs. record when a candidate seeks office, condemns the reactionary bent of Harding and the Senate oligarchy. It warns that Penrose Smoot Knox Watson and others would steer national destinies if Harding is elected, asking readers if their interests are served by his victory.
Fragmentary political statement argues for keeping control in the Senate. The text alleges oligarchic domination and urges a decisive vote, presenting a stark, partisan perspective with sharp language and incomplete context. The read implies opposition to reform and calls for persistent conservative governance.
An editorial criticizes pitcher Ed Cicotte for blaming others and his family for his actions. It notes his reluctance to take responsibility and warns that appeals to sentiment won’t restore his self respect or protect his family from the consequences.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses risky investments, promoters, and how money moved locally. It hints at home setups, advertising bad bets, and potential impacts on city life and transportation, but lacks coherent details or identifiable names.
Mohave Miner reports Maricopa County backs a constitutional amendment to fund a large road building program amid opposition fearing tax burdens. Critics accuse the plan of favoring Maricopa while neglecting other counties and question state road management costs.
A reflective piece notes beauty rites from plucked eyebrows to ear piercings, cites historical examples in China Persia and Peru, and contemplates salons and barbershops as modern torture for aesthetics. It also mentions the fifteenth international congress against alcoholism in Washington and queries holding it in a wet country as America’s spirits flag.
An outline of county Democratic efforts shows candidates scheduled to travel from Deuge on Friday morning the 22nd visiting Bowie Loy Johns Cache Mes ya McAlioter and Willcox before returning to Wiltcox. They will hold five meetings culminating with events at St David and Benen. Campaign aides and supporters prepare to attend multiple stops across the county including Hilal and Coan. The itinerary lists candidates for county offices and representatives, with dates and towns to be visited.
A legal note discusses the interpretation of a husband’s salary as community property in Arizona. It explains remand to the Treasury department and outlines how separate returns may affect tax rebates. The text notes variations in tax rates and potential rebates for both spouses under community property rules.
MeNeal Fair outlines a full day of events with races including a tournament point and prize money. The notice lists admission details, schedules, and various races such as pony races and hurdles. It notes a luncheon served by Me WeNeu Ladiog Allmackie 7 and mentions prize totals like 2000 and 1800 in several categories.
The Tucson Chamber of Commerce joins with Phoenix and Prescott in opposing a county division on the ballot. The measure would split Gila county, shifting much taxable property from Globe, the current county seat, and Miami, with a new county taking a substantial share of the area.
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