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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1906

Page

4

Time of War and Ballot Rights in Arizona Campaign

A discussion urging Democratic values and full citizen participation in the November 6 election. It stresses free speech and an untrammeled ballot, loyalty to statehood discussions with New Mexico, and calls Arizonans to ensure their names are on the Great Register while noting Roosevelt's actions against Standard Oil and railroads.

Democratic Party United States Cochise County Territory Arizona New Mexico

Editor John O Dunbar Seized By Tucson Star Staff

John O Dunbar former Cochise County editor and ardent Arizona defender has shifted to the repertorial staff of Mr Hughes at the Tucson Star. The change foreshadows which journal gains favor as events unfold.

John O. Dunbar Firsm Cochise County Arizon Mr. Hughes Tucson Star

Territorial Unity and Economic Prospects

The text asserts that cooperation with New Mexico is doomed, benefiting Arizona by boosting self-reliance and attracting capital and an influx of citizens. It emphasizes Arizona’s capacity to manage its own affairs and its potential for growth in commerce agriculture and other sectors.

New Mexico Arizona

Pipers Hedge on Statehood as Albuquerque Journal Stays Skeptical

The Albuquerque Journal, praised as New Mexico's strongest paper, remains noncommittal about joint statehood. Many supporters and critics alike show cautious positions while the proposal lingers.

Groundless Reports Of Mexican Uprising

A Clifton dispute claims no armed Mexican movement exists and reports are unfounded. Officials say no force has left Clifton and orders target Mexicans bearing arms only for protection. An American traveler from Sonora warns Americans to avoid Mexico until after September 16.

Willcox Telephone Line Plans Reported in Tombstone

Dra goon rancher Adams, famed for Willcox ties, was in Tombstone on Monday from his Dragoon Summit home. He recently built a line from Benson to breach in the Dragoon area and extend the line to Johnson. He contemplates continuing the route with Willeux, noting the Tombstone Telephone Co. connection and its convenience.

Save Adams Dragoon Tombstone Dragoon Summit Mr. Adams Benson Breech Dragoone Johnson W Willeux Tombstone Telephone Co

Cochise County Cattle Ranges in Excellent Condition

The catile ranges of Cochise county are in excellent condition with no overstocking and ample water. Winter rains promise an early crop of spring grass, boosting cattlemen’s confidence in the outlook.

Catile Cochise County

Proclamation of General Election in Territory of Arizona

The governor proclaims a general election to be held on November 6, 1906, for officers including delegate to Congress, legislature across multiple counties, and local officials. Rewards offered for enforcing Penal Code provisions. Located at Phoenix Capitol with signatures of Governor Josef H. Kinsey and Secretary W F Nicners.

Arizona Congress Pima Santaras Legislative Counci House of Representatives Apache Te Legislane Council Coconine Sol Legtive Council Mohave County Legislative Council Hours of Representatives Navaj City House Representatives Pima County Pinal County House of Liv Santa Cruz County Howe Yow Ales Aounty Board of Supervisors Aid Ponenix Capitel Josefh H. Kinsey Une W.F Nicners Territory of

Revolutionist Stories Doing Much Damage at Cananea Meeting

Frank Riog, returning from Cananea, reports Colonel Kosterlitsky and General Torres aides claim no armed revolu tionists are near Douglas. They say twenty thousand revolutionists could not take the area, and there is no intent. Trade effects are slight, but miners fear development delays as American capital gushes into northern Mexican wealth.

Mexicas Douglas Frank M. Riog Cananese Kosterlinky Rurales Torres Col Kosterlitsky Sreck Mexico

Three New Cochise County School Districts Formed

Superintendent Rockfel low reports three new districts in Cochise County Osborn at Railsford Junction Soldier Holes in Sulphur Spring Valley near Reason and Chircaban near the EP & Wy. Trustees are prepared to erect halls and furnish equipment for starting schools. Classes are planned to begin in early October.

Schoole Rockfellow Osborn Railford Junction Soldier Holes Sulphur Spring Valley Ieason Chircaban Eester

Doings About the Court House and Local Ventures

Two more divorce cases filed in district court this morning from Bishwe and Willcox. Gertrude M. Tildes seeks divorce from Arthur E. Wilden with custody of two minor children. Diniel att seeks divorce from Ethel Hunt in Bisbee on grounds of incompatibility. Articles of incorporation filed for Arizona Mining & Realty Co with W L Musick J F McCourtney W N McCourtney of St Louis as founders. capital stock 1 000 000. principal place Douglas Territory. mining and real estate business planned. A second company, Nacorrt Copper Co, capital 500 000, formed by the same incorporators. Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Co filings from Bisbee residents. Dupli cate assessment rolls near completion. to be finished for comparison. rolls to county treasurer Monday.

Bishwe Willcox Gertrude M. Tildes Seks Arthur E. Wilden Bisbee Diniel Att Ethel Hunt Arizona Mining & Realty Company Yestrday W. L Musick J. F McCourtny W. N. McCourtney St. Louis Missour Douglas Compan Nacorrt Copper Company Recorder's Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company

Majority Pass the Examinations for Teachers

Forty of sixty two applicants who took territorial examinations for teachers passed. Examinations were held September 4 and 5 by county superintendents. The board of examiners, R L Long W H Lee and W W Meeff of Phoenix, announced the successful candidates and Cochise county names appeared in these columns yesterday.

Phoenix Wave Te Cochise County

Arizona Troops Move Toward Huachuca Amid Mexican Agitation

Reports from Arizona describe troops along the border near Huachuca as Mexican revolutionists are arrested in Doughs Nogales. U.S. Attorney Alexander says most detainees will face trials for neutrality violations or be deported, with few likely to be shot. Officials warn rumors of a large armed force are unfounded while six Mexicans with arms travel from Clifton for a prospecting trip.

Doughs and Nogales Arizona Alexa Diaz Acros Sonora Snd Alexander Enterprise Twck United Sates Yuma Naco Douglas St Attoney St. Louis St Louis Arma Agente St. Luis Douglas and Ume Revolutionary Houglas Salcido Mexico Fe Huachuca Cananes Morenci Clifton Cananea

Col Stedman Retires From U S Army at Fort Huachuca

Col. C A Stedman commander of the 5th U S cavalry with headquarters at Fort Huachuca retires after years of active service in the United States and abroad. He aided during the summer forest fires at Fort Huachuca and is succeeded by Col. Schuyler of the 2nd cavalry.

C A. Stedman 5Th U 8. Cavalry Fort Huachuca Col. Stedman U. 8. Army Col. Schuyler 2Nd Cavalry

Daily sees many traveling officials and mining men

W Foster public examiner left for Bisbee on business. Judge Rolly in Tucson on legal matters. Gage of Tombstone Celebrated Mines Co to the Lies path reretory. Maddern to Cornwall England for months visiting family. Fitch reports Pearce camp prosperous. Fleming to Cananea for Greene Copper. Rafferty to return from Venture. Mrs Alfred visiting her parents. Shourds visited from Bieber. Osthoff back from Bisbee. Clifton Worth of Bisbee visiting Tombstone. Holmes of Albuquerque and Weinstein of San Francisco registered at Arcade. Jack Clifford in town from Gleason. operations expected soon. Larsen to Cananea for several days. Anderson to Naco en route to Cananea. Melgeen and Martin to Tucson for University studies. Chalmers from Phoenix here on business. Elder of Los Angeles on short trip. Meade reports Swisshelm mining progress. Coger of St David Artesian Well Co states 12 inch well at 630 feet with hard clay delaying progress.

W. ©. Foster Public Examiner Bisbee James Rolly Tucson Jack Clifford Gleason Jack Larsen Cananes Walter Coger St David

Roving Notables and Legal Happenings in County Town

Friday’s Daily records Joe Sutherland and August Zeller Jett scouting eastern Arizona county for a group of claims owned by the latter. D.P. Hickey recovers from typhoid and Mrs. Pink Murray returns from San Pedro trip. Atttorney Thomas Thanette aids here on legal business. Probate Judge Goodbody reports Tom Bell’s death at the insane asylum. PW Marx and Maria Eare wed in Douglas. Marion Thomas leaves for Yuma after two weeks with relatives. William Harrison heads to Globe to settle, while William McPherson heads to Los Angeles for Harvard Military School. George Shearer departs for Los Angeles to enter school. A New York mining party, with Mr Casey of Copper Belle, arrives then departs for camp. William Ritchie funeral draws many friends. Allen Ro English delivers graveside address. Louis owley of Douglas marries Bees Mobile of Douglas with parental consent. DA Flannigan plans to take murder case to Nogales and warns 40–50 witnesses will travel. Douglas sees another divorce filing Rutherford Andrew Weuchope v Lizzie Mildred Wauchope, alleging prior Texas divorce and remarriage. Two county hospital deaths reported: Steven Richter and Vicente Soto. L.8. Arnold appointed court stenographer at Tucson, replacing W. F. Cooper.

Douglas Barbee Butt Rutherford Andrew Weuchope Lizzie Mildred Wauchope Dalal el Paso Texas Steven Richter Lowell Vicente Soto

Attorneys Preparing For Immediate Action On County Raises

Attorneys for large mining firms press for certified copies of board of equalization proceedings to challenge territorial raises on Cochise county’s tax rolls. Otto Henkle of Bisbee was ordered committed to the asylum after probate court examination, deemed dangerous with violent tendencies and threats to kill and burn property. He will be transported to Phoenix tonight.

Clerk Howe Board of Equalization Regrdl Territorial Board of Equalization Cochise County District Court Supreme Court Otto Henkle Bisbee Phoenix Sheriff Hunt

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Roosevelt Standard Oil Ateven Billy Ooper Albuqueque A Clifton Coneul Romero Phoenix Price Maza St Louie Alexandrates Unitedtates John Doe Ar Sona Offierre 9 Foundation Arana Ariene Huachuca E. B. Gage Tombstone Concelirated Mines Co Nhurt Lemen Maddern Cornwall England Henry Fitch Pearce Hle Chas. Fleming Greene Copper Company Harry Rafferty Venture Californa Alfred George W. Swain Wm. Shourds Bieber L. A. Osthoff Clifton Woth of F.j.holmes Albuquerque B. Weinstein San Francisco Arcade Hotel J. Anderson Walter Melgeen Andrew Martin The University D. F. Chalmers Gi. Elder Los Angeles W.k Meade Swisshelms Joe Sutherland August Zeller D.P. Hickey Pink Murray San Pedro Thomas Thanette Tiabee A.J. Balmforth L. Lorensten Paradise FP. W. Hoar Chiricanna Development Co Geo. Shearer Goodbady Territorial Insane Asylum Tom Bell Bell PW. Marx Maria Eare Goodbedy Trobate Arse Marion Thomas Evering Wm. Harrison Globe William McPherson Harvard Military School Gallon New York William Ritchie Allen Ro English Louis *Owley Bees Mobile Flannigan Negsles Henry Sauvage Amos Stone Henry Savage L.8. Arnold W. F. Cooper
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