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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1909
Page
2
An editorial urges a strong, informed local delegation to the Dry Farming Congress at Billings Montana in late October. It argues practical benefits come from sharing experiences and reporting progress in agricultural science to inspire Arizona's development and national growth.
A remark notes that paying ten cents for a registered letter yields no real difference if it still brings money from home. The statement emphasizes the futility of small postal costs in altering financial outcomes.
An article in the Pacific Monthly September issue by Jon L. Cowan discusses statehood and Senate representation, noting Arizona and New Mexico merits, New England population versus senators, and a critique of the Aldrich tariff. It reports zinc price trends rising to 5.90 and a domestic supply outlook with Mexican zinc blocked by tariffs.
The Tucson Citizen reports a novel election rule forcing candidates to withdraw only by court or party action after a signed petition. The provision could conscript modest citizens and business leaders into the race, aligning with the old idea that the office chooses the man rather than vice versa.
Arizona prepares for the census with Frankiin F owle of Globs compiling data. The piece hints at revealing regional resources and populations, contrasting fanciful stereotypes with anticipated demographic and economic changes across the state.
The sporting world centers on Courtland as J T Hazard of Courtland, top Arizona catch as catch can wrestler, defeats amateur R W Gann of Bisbee twice in twenty two minutes. Gann asserts Hazard is the hardest handicap faced. both plan training together and may meet anyone in their weight class. Hazard has recent losses and upcoming challenges, with other wrestlers testing him in Courtland.
Indications point to a creditable poultry display at the Territorial Fair with Superintendent C. B. Wood prioritizing quality over quantity. The exhibit should feature a tight collection of closey birds, aiming for high quality rather than the expansive displays of prior years in Arizona.
A list of officials from Democrats and Republicans named by Governor Sloan to serve as Nations Committeemen and territorial leaders. Two Pullman cars will carry the pins and members of the presidential party from Arizona through Phoenix and Grand Canyon to New Mexico, with accommodations provided en route.
Two Schenectady women write to the Arizona Territory government seeking suitable husbands among cattlemen and miners. They request a discreet correspondence table and specify men should be medium height, smooth shaved, dark, with no wealth requirement. Names and addresses are withheld to avoid embarrassment, while urging interested parties to contact the livestock sanitary commission for details.
Mrs O Laughlin departs Tambotone for Los Angeles to enter the Woman's Home for the rest of her days. A resident for over twenty five years she nears 75, frail yet active, leaving many here with regret. Mrs Kiaw accompanies her to Benson for the journey.
Secretary MO Bicknell of the Arizona Railroad Commission sends petitions to mine and branch railroads proposing universal reductions in freight rates. The commission notes inconsistent livestock pricing and argues a district tariff would standardize rates, boost the livestock industry, and benefit carriers statewide.
A former Tombstone resident, linked to early gambling scenes in Silver City and Lake Wales, is traced from Valley NM in the 1880s. He ran a roulette wheel and faro in the Bridal Chamber steer mine era and later worked in El Paso and New York with sporting men before amassing a fortune at the Howsle in recent years.
The coming season will start about December 3 with Mr Kent presenting a comedy satire on prohibition titled A Dry Town. Kent previously starred in Rattles two seasons ago and will tour the South with the production, aiming to spark imagination during the hot prohibition debate.
The Sante Fe director DP Cheney and Frack Murphy of 8 FP & P travel in a private car and will reach the territory today or tomorrow to join Taft’s presidential train after it leaves Yuma. A L Mason of Beton and Governor RE Sloan are identified as Cheney and Mason’s associates in New Mexico concerns, with interest in Mangas Copper near Burro Mountain, 12 miles SW of Silver City, Grant County, a deal over 2 million dollars closed with Phelpa-Todge in New York. experts foresee great future for the property. The piece also mentions other oddities and a brief, unclear cigar.
The Gila area plans include opening about 30,000 acres for cultivation under several projects. Major efforts at Cite Bend aim to reclaim 150,000 acres via the Wolti dam, while South Gila could convert 20,000 desert acres to farmland. Private Archeron Canal seeks 4,000 acres, and Noonas aims to irrigate over 8,000 acres with renewed litigation near Arlington and Millett Dunn ranches signaling progress toward development.
B Adams, 32, accused of defrauding Elks members across Mississippi California Texas and Oklahoma. He was arrested in Tombstone after eluding authorities in Arkansas and Louisiana following a string of bogus checks and Elk card misuse. Adams, expelled from the Elks last month, faces likely exposure to penitentiary actions.
President William Howard Taft will arrive at the Grand Canyon tomorrow and be met by a guard detail from four valley National Guard companies. The soldiers will keep admirers orderly and prevent anyone from pushing the chief executive over the rim of the world’s greatest natural wonder.
Notice of the annual stockholders meeting of the Phenix and Eastern Railroad of Dany to be held in Tucson Arizona on November 17 1909 at 8 00 pm to elect a board of directors and conduct company business. transfer of stock closes November 2 1909 and reopens December 2 1909 with secretary Chas F Walker signed October 1909 in Tucson Arizona.
WA Fego of Deagoon visits Tombstone today. Mes J Holland and Miss Kilian Holland return from California. Harley of Tonititone opens 9 new restaurants and a loan in Miss Edna Nevin visiting Miss Lavoan Adameon at Dangina returns home. Courtland reports social business. Superintendent Reed of Copper Belle at Gigeson is a Tombstone victor today. Reed and wife return from coast and Seattle fair.
W.8 Wilton of Vickshure returns from Phoenix seeking manufacturing for his auto wheel with a steel core and non expanding steel tire. The wheel uses a steel axle with rubber and steel layers for spring and durability. He claims ore discoveries near Vickeburg and envisions unique automated wheels surpassing current devices.
The Ari fina Power company plans to extend transmission lines to Prescott within the current month amid preparations for a large and varied poultry exhibit in Phoenix this fall at the state fair.
The Tombstone chapter of the American Women's League reports strong interest in establishing a Chapter Home. Junior-Secretary Frank Abril notes many inquiries and enrollments while a $2500 funding goal is anticipated. Site merits are being evaluated for a potential meeting and convention ball venue.
At the Florence territorial facility, on the last Sunday morning, almost all inmates expressed a wish for organized Bible study. Acting chaplain Rev Allen Kennedy will arrange provisions to begin the program.
Notice states stockholders of the Aravsite Canyon Railroad Company will meet at the company's Tucson Arizona offices on Wednesday November 17 1899 at 12 00 noon to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and handle other business. Transfer of stock requests close November 2 4 and remain until December 2 1908. Dated Tucson October 9 1909 Secretary CHAS F WALKER.
Public notice states that the undersigned owners have bonded several mining claims Geronimo Lite de Jap Little Hope Homestake and Headlight in the Turquoise Mining District Ochise County Arizona to W C Humphry of Douglas on June 10 1902. They disavow responsibility for any labor supplies or aid provided during the term. Signed by C Humphrey or D W B aows A Brown dated form 1 199.
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