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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1910
Page
2
The Arizona constitutional convention meets in Phoenix soon to draft a new state constitution. Democrats hold a strong lead at 3 to 1 and aim to create a peoples constitution for the masses. The piece urges effort and prudent action while noting personal maxims.
A fragment quotes a four word phrase praising home industries. It presents as a pithy banner or recycled slogan with implied exhortation to support local production. The text is incomplete and lacks context or dates.
A visitor friendly report notes the Arizona Constitutional Convention is organized and ready to begin. Indications suggest the body may complete its work within thirty days, boosting the town and signaling progress for the state.
A fireman tended an injured newsboy on the Phosaix streets and a chorus girl kissed his cheeks. Later reports mention a grownup attempting to run him down with a vehicle, pouring concern over the scene.
A controversial line by David Graham Phillips sparks debate as commentators acknowledge his courage while disavowing the sentiment about idle and overweight women.
A report arrives claiming an extensive meerbhaum deposit near No gales, described to this office as a pipe discovery. This terse note labels the find as a pipe.
A newspaper line notes Republicans holding a scarce grin as they enjoy the late campaign moment while Democrats face the final stretch. The piece hints at political mood with a witty contrasted image of party fortunes.
A cryptic note from Aman contemplates what he has done with his pneu me this time of year, hinting at unresolved tasks or lingering concerns. The fragment suggests self examination and a search for meaning amid seasonal change.
Oklahoma man Jim Keyer and E Booker of Sonora bought the M G Herpandes ranch for 45000 cash. The 5000 acre property holds 1500 cattle. Details cover injuries to JB Atkinson, wind damage, fires, thefts, and local civic notes across several Arizona towns.
The Maus and Stew art orchard at Fair Oaks near Prescott received an order from New York for 1000 pounds of apples for shipment to Europe. Later 100 boxes will be sent to Chicago New York and other eastern points.
Pastore of all the Protestant church in Arizona have received letters from Rev George Logie inviting formation of a territorial church organization to conduct united Protestant work. A meeting is set in Phoenix tomorrow with pastors and at least one layman from each church. Addresses will be given by Rev Hugh B McCauley of Trenton New Jersey and Rev John Thomas of Denver. Delegates will confer in the afternoon and a mass meeting will close the day. The group aims to foster unity and strengthen churches through cooperation.
Warnings emerge as Col Pickett departs for Clifton on legal matters while County Seat hosts visitors from Henson and others. Martin Costello returns from Los Angeles for a one month stay. Michael Markovitch, of Upper Lowell, remains hospitalized in county care and may not survive. Five people deemed insane have been taken into custody by Lowell police this past week. A Mexican woman is brought for lunacy commission hearing. Grand and petit juries were drawn. criminal docket lists about forty names with territorial and federal juries slated for October and January respectively. J F Barnett and Miss Mary Miller wed yesterday in Dough, returning to Douglas. WW Pointexdar named purchasing agent of J M Co will relocate to Tos stone Hill residence previously held by Mc Hoar.
The Interstate Commerce Commission finds in favor of shippers in multiple Arizona and Southwest rail disputes. Refunds totaling $1,? for cattle and sheep shipments from Phoenix to El Paso and other charges are ordered against several railroads. District Attorney Williams of Cochise County is reported injured in a separate attack, showing improvement after treatment at Hotel Heidel.
The cactus league faces disbands as Bisbee scales back finances leaving three circuits. Broncho Busters and Coconino riders plan to send top horses to the Territorial Fair races November 7 to 12. Secretary Christy notes 283 entries, a Grand Circuit level turnout, with Arizona track speed emphasized. Prof Thorer promotes a grazing ranges pamphlet from the University of Arizona.
Napoleon Lewis was arrested at Fairbank and turned over to Deputy Sheriff Alice Home who jailed him. He escaped Saturday from Constable Hatley of Lowell while being taken to the county jail aboard a train near Tomb Atone, then leaped from the coach.
Fagene Deane secretary of the Royal Guard Mince company and a party from Bay State capitalists left this morning for California after a three day visit. The group includes A N Tucker of Worcester WR Kesting of Manhattan Insurance Worcester and Mr and Mrs FW Parker of Worcester. They are interested in the Royal Guard mine and praised Manager Fowler for progress. They plan to return east after two to three weeks in California.
Globe faces a potential shortfall in the next few weeks as the temporary abundance from Old Dominion mine water tap dries up. The recent flow to the city may not sustain current levels for long, causing anticipation of reduced supply.
Mining men from El Paso and Tombstone, including C Bare and Gray, arrived in Tombstone to discuss the Hersbal mine and other properties. They held meetings with 5 is the president and reported resumed steady work at the depository area with unwatering and mining operations progressing toward increased output.
Dr Henri Aptobn (likely misread) hired Mr Cotton of Nogales to study a kissing bug and its bite. Washington officials, via Department of Agriculture, received a reply from Dr Herdeman defining the kissing bug as dangerous to humans and noting its potential to affect other insects and cause painful wounds. The report questions the bug’s distinguished family lineage.
The territorial governor commuted sentences for fifteen inmates at Florence on Saturday. Most are Mexican or white. one Apache and one Japanese are among the sixteen prisoners. The commutations followed the opening of the new prison and bridge at Florence.
Fragmentary OCR item lists multiple names Gordon Farhan Sven Benitez Juan Sodripues Manuel Cervera DA Keynelts Jota Jobe with assorted charges and dates. Items mention grand larceny prison escape and four to five year terms, but many terms are garbled.
A coroner's jury investigates a tragedy in Douglas after L B Kirkland is found dead from a shotgun wound in the dining room of the home he shared with his wife of eleven days. The weapon lies nearby as blood stains the scene. Local police report the discovery occurred midnight.
Navarello was kidnapped from Saco by Mexicas and taken to New Gales and Cananea. He was freed Saturday at Cananea and returned to his home on this side of the line Saturday night. Merchants arrested in Cananea on smuggling charges have been released on bail.
The tail end of a hot summer lingers in Yuma with a stretch of high temperatures. Residents report continued heat and humid conditions as local forecasts hint at gradual relief in coming days.
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