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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1906
Page
4
The Territorial Democratic Convention in Bisbee endorses Marcus A. Smith for re nomination and argues Arizonans favor single statehood. The Prospector praises his integrity and leadership, stating he will win the race for the people amid GOP critics.
Government plans a radical shift in ore assay methods. Local border assayers and the El Paso neutral smelter assay positions will be abolished. A central government assay office will be established in Chicago, with samples sent there for analysis.
A San Antonio dispatch reports a band of about fifty Apache Indians traveling from the Indian Territory to Sabinas, Mexico to take up farming. The group includes men women and children dressed in gaudy colors with rainbow dresses and heavy jewelry, illustrating a tribe from Arizona that has resisted civilization since the opening of the Indian Territory.
Cochise County Arizona August 20 1906 the board completed the 1906 equalization and set the total taxable property value at 10 182 280 07 for taxation at 75 cents per 100. The levy funds include General Fund School Fund Interest on bonds and other county needs with district add ons for Douglas Willcox and Marcus districts to pay school bond interest. Dissent noted by Sheriff Rigg on bond levy. Recess taken until 7 30 p.m.
The Bisbee conventions endorse a Democrat Mark as delegate candidate and Republican William Cooper as the opposing delegate nominee. Both parties affirm their selections for the forthcoming political contest.
In Pisure Arizona on August 6 delegates from both parties filled the city for territorial conventions. Democratic leaders touted Smith for president and Lang or Adaire for speakers. Republicans favored W F Cooper for Congress, with disputes over unseated Yuma and Navajo delegates and a push to block joint statehood with New Mexico.
A historical call to unite across party lines in Arizona, praising Marcus A. Smith for his leadership in Congress and denouncing federal efforts to merge Arizona with New Mexico. The statement commends Smith as a beacon of integrity and urges residents to reaffirm patriotism and support for his continued service.
The Territorial Democratic Convention at Bisbee drew Cochise County's leading figures including Allen R. English Steve Roe mer and B A Packard with Col H L Pickett absent for a legal busy schedule The party touted democracy and a potential address for Mark Smith to seek Arizona's congressional seat Ample security measures were ordered due to border tensions and agitators from Nogales Mexico with deputies Rangers and Mexican cavalry arriving for guard duty The situation resembled Cananea unrest as agitators spread discontent among mine workers while authorities moved key prisoners to Tucson for safety and probable trial
From Thursday's Daily Tombstone reports an Ingrippe outbreak while County Recorder Frank Hare travels to Bisbee. Visiting Los Angeles ladies Miss Marion Gortaman and Helen Imory enjoy a stay with the Mises Eve and Lucy Wolcott, with a Huachucas outing planned. County Treasurer J N Gaines heads to Bisbee to mingle with territorial politicians as delegates ALK English C A Wallace and W G Gilmore depart for the Bisbee democratic convention. About twenty Mexicans leave for Huachuca mountains to work in a wood camp for Frank Juergen under Fort Huachuca contract.
Several new cases filed in the district court clerk's office are dominated by divorce actions. Notable entries include Chas Fish seeking a divorce from Ella Fish over desertion, Joan Kirby filing against Mary F Kirby for desertion, and Jan M Ralton suing Essie Ralfeon for divorce. Also listed are Kalar versus C A McDonald over a venue change in Bisbee justice court and other civil actions including damages claimed by John Zamerlven et al against Albert Heill for 700, alongside fraud and unrevealed grounds. The filings come from Bisbee and nearby locales.
El Paso merchants plan a promotional excursion through Arizona and New Mexico. A chartered special train would carry a El Paso trade exhibit, a band, and business catalogs at each stop to boost the city’s commerce and attract individual merchants to extend their trade.
Friday's Daily reports the Tombstone group attending the democratic convention, greeted with enthusiasm and a grad ovation for Mark Sed Cutting and Francis Crable. Two months in Michigan mean they will return soon amid local notices of real estate demand and high rents.
Sheriff's office reports a fatal shooting at Dragoon Summit where a Mexican man, unnamed, attacked train crew with a Bowie knife. Freight Conductor Yancey fired in self defense, killing the aggressor. inquest returns a verdict of justifiable homicide.
Washington correspondent reports on Arizona topics including interior department practice permits for Eleanor Machbir of Safford, pensions granted to Hartwell Burns Van Sickle, a Tucson tool patent for John V. Terry, rural letter carriers for Phoenix, and a discontinued Arizona post office with mail routed to Douglas. The text covers railway rate law impacts on students and teachers, minister half fares, and clergy permit requirements from Chicago.
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