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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1906
Page
4
Citizens in Tombstone rally behind two competing tickets in a municipal contest. The piece urges voters to support a mayor and councilmen who will push modern improvements and public welfare, while praising those who participate and warning against public apathy.
A Denver Mining Reporter observes reopening mining activity and rising prices for gold silver lead and zinc as Colorado residents develop new mines and attract capital. Irrigation advances and farmland demand rise, with a call to unite for opportunity and fair treatment for all.
Produce dealers in the Salt River Valley fret over definition as the question of bushel size or standard sparks debate among buyers and sellers. The dispute centers on measurement practices affecting prices and market fairness.
The New York World reports Tammany Hall near rebellion against Mr Hearst and questions why Mr Hughes lacks a friend to push Tammany toward action.
Henry H. Rogers, vice president of Standard Oil, urges Hearst’s defeat and believes public reaction will mark him as a strong choice for election.
City officials ordered a city election after a special council and mass meeting in Tombstone. Attorney General Clark’s opinion cited a petition route for ballot placement similar to C. F. Ainsworth. Four voting places reduced to one central polling site at City Hall with Sam Johnson as inspector and H S Ross plus J H Sneed as judges.
Several petitions in favor of aspirants to municipal office are in circulation. One slate backs the present administration with re election for Mayor A Wentworth and council members in all wards. A second ticket lists J D Machomich mayor and county councilors in multiple wards with George Bravin as Chief of Police. A third petition promotes Roger Saunders in the Fourth ward and H S Rose in the First ward amid expected lively contest.
The Southern Pacific expects control of the Colorado River within ten days as work to redirect it toward Salton Sea nears completion. Engineers dump thousands of tons of rock into the dam, and water already flows toward the Gulf of California, signaling the project’s progress toward ending the Salton Sea era.
The note urges entries by November 5 for the Territorial Fair with delivery to the fair grounds by Friday or up to Monday November 12. Poultry exhibits must be in by November 10 with premiums awarded November 12. New breeds added in cattle and horse departments. grand livestock parade scheduled November 12 at 10 am.
A Phoenix dispatch reports the Federal grand jury returned indictments against W. B. Lount and the People’s Ice and Fuel Co as an ice trust P. T. Hurley H J Tribolet and the Phoenix Wholesale Meat and Produce Co as a meat trust H P Demand H W Ryder the Domand Lumber Co the Valley Lumber Co and the T W Chamberlain Lumber Co as a timber trust Judge Kent set a deadline for appearance by Thursday warning that a process would be issued if they did not appear.
The funeral of John Gehl was held this afternoon under the auspices of the I.C.C. Res. Benedict officiating. A Tombstone pioneer since 1878, he endured frontier life’s vicissitudes and his long Arizona career was marked by busy, industrious work. Many friends regret his death.
A Washington dispatch to the Los Angeles Times says the Secretary of the Interior has authorized the Reclamation Service to buy 5000 barrels of cement on the open market for the Yuma irrigation project. The cement must not set too quickly in high heat.
Pensions have been granted to Arizonans including Sarah E Seymond Elizabeth Plamridge A L Winson W N Eckart N Balsbury F E Evans Richard Rockefeller Albert Gathell Moeritt Clark J W Reid George Atkinson and others with amounts ranging from 8 to 30 dollars.
Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim to cure four common colds in a single day. Box labels bear E W Grove signatures and offer a refund if no cure is achieved. Price listed as 25 cents per box.
The grand jury returned indictments including Alejandro Chavez for assault with intent to commit murder and B Baster for perjury from last Campbell murder trial. Other defendants faced burglary grand larceny and robbery charges in Bisbee Tombstone Douglas Paradine and related cases. The Wm Lee v Lucy Lee divorce proceeding granted custody to the plaintiff. Arraignments occurred at 4 pm with pleas entered within the statutory period.
Multiple civil and criminal matters listed in Cochise County where Gaines and Goodale face delinquent tax briefs, Hall and Hall divorce decree noted, several cases set for November dates, dismissals and demurrers recorded, and grand jury actions including burglary and assault counts. A Texas native, Maurice McKelligan, admitted to practice before the district court.
Mrs A Drew a respected Cochise county pioneer and mother of the Drew brothers of Pearce died at Pearce on Friday at age 78. She passed away surrounded by two sorrowing children and is mourned by many friends with her burial set for the following day.
Read of Uncle Josh Perkins trio at Schieffelin Hall October 30 31 and November 1 and a citizens ticket in town. The Machine Club to receive election returns November 6. Campaign passions described as ginger with cigars and hot air bets. Plans for a park in Tombstone and a large hotel to draw tourists. No clear party lines with Citizens and Independent tickets.
The governor released letters citing President Roosevelt and directing election officials to name trustworthy voters in each precinct who favor joint statehood to observe ballot counts. If no such voter exists, officials should report the fact so advocates can be given a chance to watch the count.
Attorney Parsons of Douglin was in the city today. Schiefeling Hall reserved seats for this season will be sold at the Beach Sisters Confectionery. Seats for Uncle Josh Perkins will be on sale Saturday at 9 a.m. Witnesses in the Lamb murder case from Douglas appeared before the grand jury this afternoon. Mrs EJ Burke left for Bisbee for a short visit before returning to Mowry camp. Western Engine company prepares a notable Territorial Fair exhibit using denatured alcohol. A Tucson dispatch reports a well known citizen says Salcido and other revolutionists deported to Hermosillo were executed, despite official denial. Tombstone pioneer Joho Gabi found dead at his home after a night illness. coroner's inquest to follow.
Mr A E Davis president of Huachuca Water travels to New York to finalize dealings for the Pontiac Oxford and Northern Railroad in which he controls. Upon return he aims to build a Tombstone or Lewis Springs bottling plant as a future project with a one million gallon reservoir and expanded water service to Bisbee while testing carbonate enhancements to compete with leading brands.
The Nogales Oasis claims New Mexico leads Arizona by large margins in farms, livestock, land and values. Critics call the statement unreasonable arguing Arizona tax values total $63,000,009 while New Mexico shows $48,000,000, implying the 80 percent claim is false.
Lewie Hunt from Bisbee arrives for a basin trip as Assistant Cashier H A Schwarts testifies as grand jury witness. Mrs Ed Cain attends her father John Gahly's funeral. Constable Shropshire reports Democratic majorities in Dough precincts. HP Newton visits Tombstone for court work. Our Mark and Democratic candidates plan a Schiefelins Hall rally Wednesday. Frank Harrington returns from Bisbee district business. W G Moore from Glescon notes mining activity. T F Spaulding visits for court business. Uncle Jodi Perkins set for Schieffelins Hall next Thursday. Seate tickets go on sale at Beach Sisters tomorrow at 9 o clock.
W B Kelly editor of the Bisbee Review appeared in Tombstone today as a witness before the grand jury. His name had been forged on a check for thirty dollars, a novice error versus the potential for fifty thousand if wired. The grand jury scene is described with sharp censure of the forger.
Assistant U S Attorney Jones was in the city on district court business over the removal of United States prisoners James Lemon and wife from Tombstone to Solomonville. Lemon and wife were arrested in the Rapier case. Grand juries in Solomarillo and the territory are reportedly indicting Lemon, wife, and Rapier.
A Los Angeles dispatch reports Governor Don Rafael Yzabal of Sonora denies fleeing the country and denies he has been removed from office. He says he is in Los Angeles for rest and remains in office in accord with President Diaz. He acknowledges a call to answer charges over allowing American militia to cross the border at Cañasca.
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