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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1910
Page
4
A call urges every Arizona town to establish or strengthen an economic commercial club to boost local resources and drive community growth. The appeal notes the collective benefit of organized business advocacy and shared development efforts across municipalities.
New Mexico convention leaders at Santa Fe decide by majority not to keep official stenographic records of their proceedings. Arizona's convention has not yet issued a firm forecast on its constitution.
Colonel Pickett, a pioneer Tombstone lawyer, is actively promoting his candidacy for the United States Senate in Arizona. He is making a favorable impression across the new state as he campaigns.
Annie Auguste Hughes versus John Franklin Hughes and Clemmie Douthit versus James T Douthit initiate divorce actions. Kasper Hauser appeals from justice court while Adel Stewart et al sue Je Dickey Copper Queen Mining. estate matters include LO Millnese and John M Leteon guardianships. A death and cadaver find near Fair Oaks are reported.
Dr M E Breener, surgeon dentist, resigns after 17 years in Gila Valley to headquarter in Tombstone due to ill health. He brings a full modern practice with low introductory prices and specializes in gold and porcelain work. Office opposite the Tombstone post office.
Territorial items from the Phoenix and Tucson region include prospecting reports near Hercules camp showing a large gold bearing vein with potential for rich surface tonnage. civic groups in Tucson back fundraising for fire fighting equipment. a fatal auto accident involving George S Sinakey and Mra WA Basett. Tucson chamber pledges and civic booster pressure. building activity in Phoenix with $70 000 to $100 000 anticipated permits. leadership changes at Yuroa Enterprise and Consolidated National Bank. citizenship exams in district court. forest reserve range rule revisions. and railway expansion discussions affecting freight rates and a proposed El Paso Southwestern right of way valued at $150 000.
The district court heard a habeas corpus case over a two year old child with custody given to the child’s grandparents. Divorce judgments favored Mrs Kate Morrie. Grand jury panel set for November 38 and trial jury for November 30, with many civil and criminal cases docketed, including about 74 divorce actions. A juvenile case notes a youth committed to the industrial school at Benton.
John Orit a one year old Pima boy was struck in the head by a rock thrown during a quarrel by Jaeat ri a Yuma Indian. He left a skull wound fractured bone and convulsions until surgery. Carr fled and is unlocated suspected heading toward Yuma reservation.
The governor urges that each afternoon of fair week be observed as a holiday to entertain visitors. George A Sener and family stay at Bowie from Giote and have rented the Kelluma property. Sener represents the Mauk Fruit Exchange which will be a major shipping hub in southern Arizona for its extensive fruit business.
Sam Martin and Keo Vogel from Lowell attend court with witnesses. Dick Johnson of the Boynitine Land and Cattle company listed among attendants. Weather described as sweltering. Clerk HE Berner returns from Louisiana trip. Royal Guard company and B.A. Foster in El Paso on business. Cochise county license revenue noted. Buffalo Bill circus show in town collected $125 for license and $20 license fees for Persu and Marion counties. tents and exhibitions rated adequate despite reluctance.
Reports describe U S border inspectors corralling mule smugglers and detaining individuals crossing from Mexico. Local residents fear long time smugglers will shift to other crimes as enforcement increases along the frontier.
Arizona shippers celebrate Interstate Commerce Commission orders requiring Southern Pacific and EP&SW to refund overcharges on cattle sheep hay and other commodities moved from Arizona stations to outside points The decision is expected to enforce correct rates and improve future handling by the railroads.
The Tombstone chapter informs that the American Woman's League will keep an open house in Phoenix during territorial fair week. The Phoenix chapter has rented a house in a central, accessible area to welcome members and friends from across the territory and beyond during the event. The quartered headquarters is at 223 West Monroe Street.
The El Paso fair and Southwestern exposition will feature Dan Patch and Min or Hair, Lucky Maud e and Hedgwood Boy as renowned double harness performers. George Garo and other top harness horses will also be showcased along with a graded program of races on the grounds.
Unclear fragment mentions Cascarete candy and a remedy claim. No verifiable event, person, or organization details to summarize into a factual item.
The Arizona constitutional convention discussed powers of the governor, recall, legislative duties, and statewide prohibition. Proposals included rail and rate reform, open elections, tax and land provisions, legislative apportionment, and corporate liability. Several members introduced measures on religious tolerance, official conduct, and officer creation.
The Cowboy group of gold mines in Cochise County and the vein known as the Cowboy extend along fourteen to thirty inches of width. Athens was sold yesterday by Ge Pierce to an El Paso syndicate including FM Cruzen Gert Jones JA Pollard CL Galloway lo L Vosel and W Harrat for twenty thousand dollars. The new owners will begin development at once with Pollard taking charge. Ores will be shipped to the Copper Queen smelter at Dovezae.
Friday's Dat y Bowmen article notes a grand jury reviewing a feduathione body and planning to complete its final report tomorrow. Miscellaneous items mention meetings, invites, and a winter event with references to Mabel Magee and Gepetal Marae in a scattered line of OCR text.
VM Red Winger of Lowel Voundia Vrachea was ordered committed to the insane asylum today by Victate Judge Goodredy after examination by De Hughart and De Bledsoe. The woman fears assassination and was seen acting quietly at Lowel for home. Officials hope treatment at the asylum will restore her to normal condition.
A fragmented 19th century diary style note describes a man visibly lovesick through distant gaze, shy sighs, and odd steps. The passage details his blue eyes, drooping lashes, and a mood of preoccupation as he may be taking medicine or adjusting diet.
A fragment describes a man whose wife is angry after a back pain incident and his use of a stain on leather furniture. He notes relief after rubbing and a mistaken accusation about a bottle. The text mixes domestic irritation with a minor household mishap and appears as a broken diary or comedic snippet.
The General Land Office issues orders to registers and receivers authorizing advances to the reclamation fund and delaying entry on lands tied to litigation until the Interior Secretary settles unit settlement and water charges and fixes application dates.
Pelagia, the dreaded disease that has filled the graves of southern Arizona for gente and which first appeared in America in the northern states, claimed its first victim in Arizona yesterday. Mrs. Butty Bushee, 48, died at her home of Quality Hill after suffering since last spring and becoming nearly paralyzed in the final days. According to medical science the disease originates from corn.
A decayed text fragment discusses illness arising from exposure to a germ. The passage hints at repeated irritation or contact as a trigger for birth of the disease but lacks clear context, dates, or identifiable entities.
Carpenters win demand for wage increase from 4 to a higher rate effective May 1 after a vote among 171 members. City discussions reveal living costs have risen in recent months, prompting the wage push led by union leaders.
The court yesterday found William Gronsland guilty of violating the local option election law. He was fined $25 or 2 per day in jail, with the judge imposing the sentence after the strict proceedings referenced by the report.
Travelers from Los Angeles San Francisco and New Orleans discuss plans to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal in 1925. The cities claim bragging rights and indicate preparations are underway though details remain undisclosed.
Examinations for Rhodes scholarships were completed at the University in Tucson and sent to Oxford for grading. Leon Strong was the sole university participant this year while Walter Lowtermilk and Fred Spaulding had earlier competed. Lester Disney, attending Oxford, is the current scholarship recipient as faculty reviews the three candidates. Results will not be known for over a month.
Myrtle Howard and Ste. Geo from Fold Gulch were married yesterday at Bowie by Judge Henrich. About forty people attended the ceremony.
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