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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1911
Page
2
The Tombstone Epitaph weekly notice lists WM Hattich as editor and proprietor with price references of 8.00 and 1.50. The readable lines indicate a Sunday publication schedule and publishing details.
The Lewandowski ranch near Dowgiss changes hands on a three year lease to Nanney brothers for 20 acres to raise fine boxe and rare chickens for the Arizona market. Reports from Tucson describe strikes, mine activity, and workers, with details on fires, safety, and railroad labor.
Monday’s Daily reports assorted Tombstone and Cochise county items. Prisoner connected to county jail. race preparations near Bubee to Douglas on the new territorial highway. Sheriff White, Alfred Paul linked to mining contracts. attorneys James Lewiv and DL Cunningham attend estate matters and county fair travel. Naturalization papers granted to Francisco Bracomptese and Matthew Smyth. Local political activity and upcoming probate court marriages noted. Inquests filed for Barney Greer and Leona Elmworth. Charles Rey heads to El Paso for the Bestebood Celebration.
A fire at Cochise Company causes damage estimated at two hundred dollars. The incident prompted emergency response and an assessment of structural impact at the site.
A series of probate filings covers estate administration and final discharge actions for Josephine Keenhold George Wo and others. Court orders appoint Mages Murphy and Brohyadere as administrators and appraisers. Notices to creditors and guardianship ongoing.
A Tombstoner party visited the Boquilles Cattle Co and Greene att roundup near Ft Hasahuce yesterday. Over 35 cowboys participated on roundup duty within Democratic circles. The group traveled by automobile without mishap and enjoyed hospitality in the shadow of the wagon.
Associate Justice Fletcher M Doar presides over the Santa Cruz district court October term as twenty one jurors are drawn by the jury commission led by Probate Judge Frank W Goodbody Deputy Court Clerk WE Boggs and Alderman A A Hopkins. Judge Dean postpones grand jury calling from the first date to the 26th with further filing for October 30.
The Territory secretary forwarded nominating papers to county clerks for the primary election. Democratic candidates include D L Cunningham for Supreme Court Judge with equal justice to all. Henry F Ashurst for U S Senator with recall and tariff notes. Eugene Brady O Neil for U S Senator with The Constitution. Ridney P Osborn for Secretary of State with The Constitution. George W PF Hont for Governor with The Constitution adapted to the people.
The text asserts that every Democrat seeking political advancement should have equal, unbiased endorsement opportunities. It promises united support from defeated Democrats for primary victors in the December election and foresees Democratic success.
The recall vote in California showed a strong public mood that mirrors Arizona and reflects prevailing sentiment across the country.
Voters on the rail assess nominees as nominations are filed for many offices. The piece notes uneven fields with some contests seeing single aspirants while others draw multiple contenders. It praises Democratic candidates for ability and character and predicts a strong party ticket in Arizona.
The party notes a surplus of capable men for county nominations and rejects hacks who seek only a salary. It demands conscientious, popular candidates to satisfy the voters and will nominate and elect them.
The message from Californians to Arizona and Taft regarding the recall measure is clear, reflecting long standing sentiment felt in Arizona.
The Cochise Republicans began campaigning on Friday the 13th amid fears of a heavy Democratic vote. Analysts predict December 12 may bring a surge of ballots favoring the Democrats, potentially overwhelming the Republicans.
In a blunt editorial, Phoenix Sun editor Small claims the paper accepts no “small man” status and lashes out at rivals. He asserts a collective victory mindset, criticizing others who may claim bias while defending the paper’s stance and authority.
The Coconino Sun argues voters favor fewer plain laws easy to understand and accountability for all. It notes judges and lawyers disagree, urging return to common sense. Col. HL Pickett of Tombstone campaigns vigorously for the U.S. Senate, modest yet confident in broad reception and possible victory.
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