27 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1912
Page
1
Voters face a crowded ballot with presidential electoral tickets and congressional candidates at the top. The ballot lists proposed constitutional amendments including universal suffrage, a referendum on a miners act, and laws governing railroad staffing, locomotive operation, car limits, fare, and semi monthly pay.
The Roll of Honor for Tombstone Primary highlights pupils with perfect attendance and notes tardiness. Listed are students from the first and third/fourth graders, including Beatrice Fred and Jean Doe, with teachers noted as well.
The Supreme court calendar from Cochise County lists cases before the capital city. Case 1258 involves the city of Bisbee and Arizona Insurance Agency with arguments by Frid Sutter and Ed J Flannigar for the city and Geo Hi Neale for the agency. Case 1263 concerns Copper Belle Mining Company of West Virginia appealing from the district court with representation by Bro Goodrich and Geor Neste for the parties.
The accompanying report shows an increase in enrollment of grades over last month. The total enrollment for the month is 16 pupils with 15.25 average belonging and 16 daily attendance. percent attendance remains high. Superintendent Stover notes overall good attendance for October.
Porter McDonald and wife depart for Phoenix to attend a brief funeral. A Tombstone excursion from Cochise will head to Phoenix with many locals listed as attendees. Mia Kiaw leaves for Manila for a two week visit with her daughter. County officials Gilmore and family attend a Phoenix fair, while Mountain States Telephone district manager visits Tombstone for company inspections.
Congregational Sunday School at 10 a m with superintendent EM Reever and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m Rev H A Dex is pastor All are invited. Meron? Sunday School 1009, Epworth League 7 p m. Thevox Ontos Pastor at Horie Sunday school at 10 a m Mrs Wim Cavanagh superintendent Morning service at 8 o clock Benediction after Mass at 7 a m on weekdays Rev Farnex Manx pastor.
Estate matters filed for J P Kennedy Anne Norton and J A Tanner involve guardianship and insane status petitions. Will probating hearing set for E J Oliver and J E Potter orders appoint appraisers and notice to be given. Sorsham Seed for sale listed at EH Keever Feed Store.
The Gallup Independent praises Hon. F. Kochentecher formerly of Gallup as a candidate for mayor of Tombstone Arizona. It notes his past civic service and Democratic support, saying he would lead the city ticket with the same fervor he showed in the county and town.
The Sacred Heart church Indies committee reports a highly enjoyable social dance at Gage Hall last night. The McSparton Jean and Haghart orchestra provided excellent music and the ladies in charge served refreshments. Proceeds go to the church fund with thanks to Tombstone residents for their support.
A Phoenix jury found Louis Beckton guilty of murder in the second degree. Gila County shows 1 562 registered voters to date, with November turnout around 2000 and a 62 increase since. John O Leary of the Pioneers Home lies seriously ill, aged over 80, with paralysis. Patagonia sees a boom as thousands arrive to invest in copper prospects. In Tucson two men face desertion charges under 250 bonds. Prescott begins signature collection for a municipal primary. Skull Valley’s Joe Rudy survives a cow attack. In Flagstaff the new Episcopal church cornerstone is laid. Secretary Fisher comments on a water contract as 1000 cattle valued around 20 000 move from Tuczon.
In Lethbridge Alberta delegates awarded Arizona contestants for fruit corn and other crops. Arizona took fifty awards among seventeen foreign nations and eleven states. Fredericks of Prescott was named vice president of the congress. Morgan of Wilbur was named executive national committeeman.
General Leonard Wood and Secretary of War Stimson arrive at Fort Huachuca for an official inspection tour of the military garrison. The pair, part of a broader Pacific coast voyage, assess post readiness and operations during the morning visit.
Italian inventor Besselo, brought to Arizona for fraud charges, was sentenced by Judge Sloan to eleven months in Yewapa county jail at Prescott. He invented a pipe wrench claimed useful though the model remained rough. A company for manufacture and sale has formed amid promoter literature with misrepresentations about stock blocks in Southern California.
The article previews a feature week at the state fair with top harness horses led by Joe Patchen, a sensational performer winning 13 of 14 starts, amid a claimed era of world class speed and notable arrivals from Winnipeg and Arizona, promising a marquee turf display.
Democrat Earhart secured a Supreme Court contest victory in Santa Cruz County as HK Chenoweth, Republican, had contests rejected by Yuma County Superior Court and then by Arizona's Supreme Court. The ruling affirms Judge Baxter's election outcome despite a narrow county vote.
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