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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1911
Page
4
A new annual Copper Handbook issue is released as a leading reference on copper mining worldwide. It runs about 1 500 000 words across 8140 mines and mining companies, offering the largest title list yet. Copies cost 7 50 in green buckram or gilt morocco, mailed prepaid with approval.
Yesterday was the last day for filing nomination petitions for state offices with the territorial secretary. Most petitions were approved except that of A F Parsons of Cochise County who sought the Democratic nomination for Senator. His petition lacked sufficient names, leaving Col Pickett as Cochise’s favored senatorial candidate.
County School Superintendent E H Biewer reports from the territorial board of education a list of applicants who took the teachers examinations on the 6th and 7th of last month. Ten of twenty two candidates passed and earned certificates to teach in various grades in the territory’s public schools. Names include Leslie Paine Bisbee Zita Wall Johnston Wilbur Ruby Faighum Wilbur Ruby Ament Douglas F B Williams Pearce Locie Hart Apache Grace Kerbaugh Courtland Ethel A Davis Paradise Annie Richardson Rodeo New Mexico and D A Moore Rodeo New Mexico.
A reconstructed list of Arizona’s congressional delegates with names, election years, and service lengths. Many entries show spellings and dates that appear garbled or inconsistent, but indicate a sequence of representatives from the 1860s through the early 1900s and their terms of office.
In Tucson Hon George W P, Democratic candidate for Governor, Col H L Pickett Ashurat, and a senatorial candidate spoke to a large audience. Mr Bunt delivered an eloquent address while all three impressed voters and won friends for their campaigns.
George Girgi of Douglas area grows cabbage on two irrigated acres in Sulphur Springs valley. A three inch centrifugal pump powers irrigation, yielding about twelve tons per acre with cabbages averaging eight pounds per head. The crop sold for about 720 dollars per acre.
Col Thomas Weedin Democratic candidate for governor spoke to a large crowd at the Court House last night. Mayor Ed James lauded his pioneer record and earnest, clear exposition of Democratic principles. Weedin outlined positions on recall, corporate regulation, and statehood, noting his Missouri birth in 1854 and work as miner, prospector, and editor. He left for Bisbee to speak tonight.
Frank De Sousa, allied with Col Thos Weedin, visits the city amid campaign activity. De Sousa notes Weedin’s schedule includes public addresses and personal assurances of support, aiming to cover every precinct before the primaries as visitors travel to Bisbee.
The territorial grand jury will not convene in Tombstone on the 23rd but will meet on the 86th quarter instead. Advices from the clerk of the district court show thirty eight defendants are held to await the grand jury action on various crimes and felonies.
The Tucson shopmen reportedly gained three additional members to the strike roster. Officials say the new entrants were brought by the Southern Pacific company Saturday night and belong to the strike group. The delay to eastbound train No 4 after leaving Tucson is cited as evidence of ongoing disruption.
Notes from local and national topics including aviator R G Fowler leaving Los Angeles for New York via El Paso on October 15. Globe Typographical Union No 387 election names Charles H Long as president and others. Walter Douglas heads to India for the Durbar, four months away. Brekawnky’s comet seen at Lowell Observatory with Brook’s comet dimly showing a long tail. Calumet and Ark zone plans for a new smelter near Dougie?e approved after exams. National Guard of Arizona officers invited to a two year correspondence school led by Lt F Jewett of the regular army.
Certified copy of the will dated March 20, 1910 in Los Angeles bequeaths all property to Mary Mello and appoints her administrator, bondless. The document lists both real and personal estate and notes costello’s wishes for estate conservation.
Col Pickett, G WP Hunt and Henry Ashuret will address the people in Tucson tonight. Three Democratic candidates promise a large crowd as Pickett campaigns across the territory seeking broad support.
W W Stovall and B Mitelel of the Arucna Oil company left on the morning train for Bisbee. They expect representatives to arrive in Douglas next week and anticipate the well-boring machine now at Winkelman will be bought and moved to the oil field near Contention where promising ground exists.
The New Mexico Product Show will showcase pumpkins as large as a candidate’s promise and other vegetables rivaling any display in the region around Reder New Mexico. Secretary E P Grindell of the Chamber of Commerce reports details and anticipates mineral exhibits.
Charles Purdon returns from Bislee and gains authority to start a weekly newspaper in Douglas and enter politics. Dorr formerly edited the Dix patch for years and aims to enliven campaigns with his experience. Friends in Douglas wish him success.
Friday travel and health notes include Mee Gilmore seeking rest for health, Oliver and Warnes arriving from Phoenix and Courtland for business, and Dragoons ranch visit by Keith Freston. Quail season prep and county political activity mark the day with candidates for state auditor and congress, plus a bank opening and campaign notices posted across the county.
The article highlights several hopefuls for the Democratic nomination including Astey Garry of Douglas and Douglas resident Mr Carry, praising their integrity and readiness to serve. It notes Von Gratman of Lowell as a favored progressive candidate with broad local support.
Civil and military authorities in Cananea confront the strike of hundreds of Mexican miners and laborers at the Oversight mine. The protest, triggered after the company refused to dismiss certain American foremen, spreads with about 400 workers affected and growing unrest feared.
The Seventh Phoenix Fair races set for November 6 to 11 reveal more than twenty thousand dollars in prizes. Three hundred entrants from across the United States contend for top honors in horse racing, with the Arizona Copper Stake featuring 2:19 trotters and 2:12 pacers as star events. Each division offers a $3,000 purse, and organizers expect multiple divisions for both trots and pacers.
WM Neyeli reports from the Postoffice department that a postal savings bank will be installed at Mess Posta Ester on October 18. The move expands local banking services and adds a government savings option for residents.
A plan for a Democratic rally before the primary sets for Saturday night October 21. Organizer Mant aims to bring Wiedin Hughes Hayden O Neil Tees Thom Ashurat Pickett Smith and other candidates to address the public, creating an event with music and crowd action.
The Republican printed a full slate of state and congressional candidates with valid petitions filed in the secretary of state office. All candidates appeared solid except A Parsone of Cochise county who withdrew amid weak effort, contrary to reports that his petition lacked support.
Wassajab known as Dr Cat Montezuma leads a party toward Phoenix to study relocating Apache power from Fort Dowell to the Salt River valley. With him are MH Davis and Dr Charles B Gibson. Dr Mootersma, raised in the east, will advise after inspection and may back moving the Indians to the valley.
The article notes eleven days remain for the primary with voters to choose candidates for the December 12 general election. It mentions the October 24 primary as a forecast of the December 12 vote and references the ongoing political situation and lines drawn.
Attorneys J M Connell for Calumet and Arizona Mining Company arrive in Phoenix to meet with the Clark of the district court on business, after arriving that evening.
John Gleeson, republican candidate for senator, arrived from the Turquoise mining district while Charles McDonald returns from a Ray trip. Kevin Brown, ex Tombstone Fourteenth, arrives from Courtland. Francs Abell returns from NASA visit with her sister Mia Fulcom. Mountain View district school opens October 10 led by Zevella Mérrivon. district lies three miles from Wiltcox. Attorney WG Gilmore travels to Bowie on legal business and to pursue district attorney race. Teachers institute at Bisbee praised. Attorney M Mortiton of Benson appears on the train for legal matters and is a Socialite ticket contender for Arizona attorney general. Pat Connells, EP & W line engineer, departs for California after Tombstone visit with Conductor George Davey and family. JE Penberthy, mining figure from Giresoe, stays in town on business with Superintendent BM Stover. Penberthy serves as clerk of the Gieson district school board.
District Court docket lists suit 6435 Francis Evane and John E Evare for divorce and division of community property and pending matters in the Estate of George Rafferty. An order fixes October 21, 1911 at 10 am for hearing Esther Rafferty's petition for letters of administration.
A Waynesville resident credits Thedford's Black-Draught with curing indigestion and easing supposed heart trouble. The testimonial urges good health through digestion, noting the product has aided others for decades.
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