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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1910
Page
2
A fragment from Tombstone Epitaph discusses Sunday forums led by WM Hattich and notes political shifts. It highlights Republicans backing initiative and referendum, Democratic gains, and calls for direct legislation as Arizona moves toward statehood with a favorable constitution.
Authorities in Cananea investigate a bold hold up on Sunday near the town as Cashier Robert and Superintendent A N Hauser of Calumet and Sonora Mining Co. were forced to surrender 2450 dollars by bandits. Eight suspects have been jailed amid the case. A separate tragedy involves Manuela Lucio known as Mexican Nell who killed herself after a failed love affair. W. A. White survives a fall into a well thanks to a drowned horse that kept him afloat. John Nyman of Bisbee, suffering from insanity, bit his tongue to hide a secret and was committed to the territorial asylum.
Territorial items of interest condensed recounts varied events across Arizona towns. It notes curfew discipline in Itisher, a horse accident near Bisbee, a basebal l player cleared of opium suspicion in Bisbee, a sudden death in Ocean Park, a Bow Lewits organization in Phoenix, and multiple incidents from Jerome to Yuma involving crimes, arrests, court actions, and local developments.
A five member Eastern party led by Colonel Pine arrived in Tombstone to meet with Royal Guard Mines officials including Eugene J Deanne and Wm H Welcome. They tour Nevada County properties and praise Tombstone's mining potential while noting Royal Guard lessons on effort and capital. The Evening Enterprise editor Peter Robertson notes its suspension due to market newspaper capacity.
A New York dispatch reports Kuhn Loch & Company sold their El Paso and Southwestern stock to Phelps Dodge, signaling closer ties among rail systems. The move may allow Dr Pearson to pursue a through line from Mexico via Mexico Northwestern and Rock Island to the Atlantic seaboard, as Barnum & Bailey prepare a later month engagement.
Martin Cortello, the Tomistone millionaire, arrives back in the city after a lengthy visit in Angeles. Billy Bakwell, former resident, serves as assistant manager of the Garden hotel at Douglas, amid local activity and upcoming events.
Tombstone's public school opened on Monday morning with fair attendance. Enrollment is expected to increase before October 1. The staff includes principal CW Tisler and teachers Eile N High, Mary E Williamson, LA Stewart, TE Buck, Crowning, M Le Small, F Axtell, Ora Collins, and Fowephine McPhernor for the young Americans.
A Tucson dispatch reports FH Brigtton, editor of the Voice of the People, held in Pima county jail on a Hix warrant charging criminal life. Bond set at $14,000 by James T Willinva Jr of the Turson Citizen and Judge WE Cooper of the Pima county probate court.
County Superintendent H E Stover reports a strong turnout from the recent quarterly teachers examinations in this city. Of 23 applicants, 19 appeared and 4 earned first grade certificates, 14 second grade, and 1 commercial. Names listed include HC Rey Courtland, John A Ellis St David, Lula Clark Douglas Ext., Extilla L Boyd Willcox, among others from Douglas, Pearce, Tombstone, Willcox, Benson, Apache, Light, Webb, and Bisbee.
Reported figures show Democratic delegates by county with Graham Marianpa Pinal Yuma and other counties. Republicans claim seats in several areas including Coconino Navajo Pima and Yavapai with speculations noted for Apache and Santa Cruz. The exact totals remain uncertain with margins described.
Immigration Inspector Brazie took a Mexican detainee from the county jail to Andrade on the California side of the river and admitted him into custody after months of confinement, marking a notable cross border transfer in the case.
The District Court of the 5th Judicial District in Arizona Territory grants a sheriff sale for a judgment against D. P. Greenwood. The property includes Lot One and Lot Two in Cochise County, Towns 28 and 28, Range 20, with proceeds to cover $99.07 plus costs and accruing interest. Sale set for September 1 in front of Cochise County Court House under court order.
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