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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1911
Page
2
The Tombstone Epitaph, led by WM Hattich as editor and proprietor, announces weekly Sunday issues. Subscriptions are priced at one year for Giz Mouths at $3.00 and $1.50 for other terms.
Local reports from Arizona discuss agriculture study by Minn A E Bogert in Taccon with prior study at Berkeley, a wrestling match at Globe, Apache social tensions in Wheatfields, and plans for Clifton courthouse and schools. Also notes on Ray precinct voting, cattle and irrigation, Hydroelectric dam projects, and regional political activity.
Col H L Pickett of Tombstone campaigns for the U S Senate on the Democratic ticket. He welcomes cordial receptions, says he avoids personal attacks, and aims to clarify his government views amid Arizona issues. He notes opponents are honorable and stresses harmony over discord.
Late this afternoon the Supervisors decided to put all Justices and Constables on the primary ballot. Some will serve as advisory votes for the Board in appointments after territorial and precinct offices terminate as Arizona becomes a state.
Monday's Daily lists Frank Sparks arriving from Willcox and other travelers including Mrs Mary Barrow Sam, Mr George Bravio and daughter Lon Clare, Mrs A Berry recovering from typhoid, Esther Refferty seeking letters of administration, and local politicians like Mrs Doyle and George Toles. Also noted are engineers Elmer Boucher and Ivey departing, plus appointments in education and law.
An Arizona farmer notes army grasshoppers devastated his Cochise County bean crop near Douglas. He reports widespread destruction, with plants eight inches high earlier in the season, and expects to lose almost all of his expected yield.
The Cochise precinct race faces a muddle as candidates appear on the ballot while a state action may redefine precinct offices. Courts could deem current officers holdovers, potentially invalidating the ticket, leaving voters to cast ballots amid continued uncertainty.
Globe reports Judge Lewis granted an injunction stopping the county board from ordering re registration of voters for the forthcoming election. The ruling holds that only those on the great register of 198-10 are qualified to vote.
The strike on the 4 P. escalates as Tucson claims daily shop force additions, while 8 P. officials say maintenance lags. Train service suffers from engine troubles on the Arizona line, with oilmen arriving to assist, and union leaders report ongoing shortages.
Wednesday arrivals include Clark and Greenwalt of Mountain Bretes Telegraph in Tombstone on company business. Leo Hu departs for Miami to join the Ijaws family and their new electric plant. Various attorneys and officials, including D L Canfinghem and Joseph Scot, travel for campaigns, probate work, or mining interests.
From all accounts there will be ticket in Cochise and throughout the state for state officers. Legal formalities are underway to place all county tickets in each county by appointing through party committees to fill vacancies if any occur. Prohibition Central Committee expected to fill county vacancies and place the fourth county ticket on the primary ballot. Prohibitionists plan active involvement in the Cochise campaign.
A Douglas Good Roads celebration invites prominent candidates and locals to attend the October 17 event hosted by the chamber. The celebration aims to showcase regional improvements and support for road projects across the territory.
A Los Angeles dispatch says special trains will run to the seventh Arizona Annual Fair in Phoenix during the week of November, from San Diego San Francisco and Los Angeles. It is the first year California visitors attend the Arizona Fair by the ton.
Thirty applicants in Arizona received certificates from the territorial board of examiners. The list includes Mary R. Cummings of Douglas with a Washington state normal diploma Irene Agnes Manning of Douglas with a San Jose California state normal school diploma and Dora Lee of Douglas holding an Alabama life certificate. The certificates confirm fitness for teaching positions should school openings occur this fall.
The United States Civil Service pilot postoffice examination for Toe tou has been postponed to November 15 1911 due to an insufficient number of applicants. The commission reports difficulty in securing enough eligibles and urges all qualified persons to enter the examination on November 15 1911.
J W Kinney of the Bisbee Cigarette Manufacturing Company visits Tombstone as a booster and candidate for office. He is greeted by a lead crowd around the Kaku and Commercial cigars, which are home made and in growing demand. Kinney promotes good cheer and influences sales of Euko and Commercial cigars wherever he goes.
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