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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1908
Page
2
A Tombstone era paper notes Mark Smith in a letter praising free speech while reacting to Cochise county politics and Miners Union correspondence. The piece discusses the April 1 delegate primaries, local sentiment, and reflections on the Penrose bill amid a wider Arizona political backdrop.
The bounty law is beginning to tell on the Cochise county exchequer as demands from the board of supervisors rise near $1,000 monthly. The county is being skinned of its wild cats while the treasury is increasingly depleted.
The latest Easter headpiece is dubbed the soul-kise, an intangible sounding name that has sparked discussion. Reports suggest both kinds of hats exist in Arizona.
A dramatic 1930s style editorial complains about unemployment with 2,000,000 men jobless before a presidential election, arguing the nation’s commercial interests are misrepresented by the rhetoric of prosperity.
A man in northern Arizona declares an aim to become king of Servia amid a pattern of self harming actions. Local authorities monitor the case as a possible mental health incident with uncertain regional implications.
A Georgia journal notes Col. John Temple Graves escaped to what was jokingly called the land of mint and honey. The remark suggests a misquote from the phrase land of milk and honey, reflecting lighthearted irony about travel or retreat.
Fragmented OCR text portrays a disputed claim about herbal remedies and patent medicines. It mentions Captain Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Indian knowledge, alleging secret ingredients and cures for nervous debility and female health.
A street scene on Allen Street shows a pocket book trick during April Fool Day. A bystander’s string tug and the nearby Brigade’s merriment prompt the onlookers to realize the prank.
Reports say the strike near Hachita New Mexico was favorable and not alarming while a Paradise man returns with a gold nugget. Southern Pacific stores thirty two carloads of steel rails at Willcox for a Pearce to Douglas extension, citing limited space at Pearce.
Henry P. Williams of the Carolina Savings Bank in Charleston seeks live reptiles for a biological collection. He offers to purchase specimens including green rat snakes white rattlers and horned rattlers from anyone willing to sell with contact details provided for arranging sales or exchanges.
A sensational report touts a nine minute sea voyage from New York to Louies about thirty hours and claims speeds of thirty miles per hour by expert marine engineers after recent experiments with a new style boat. Also promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for stomach liver and bowels, advertising long experience and purification of ingredients for numerous ailments.
John D Spreckles, financier of the California line, traveled via El Paso to Mexico City to obtain a concession from the Mexican government for a fifty mile railroad parallel to the border. He plans to extend from the United States into Mexican soil then return, aiming to tap Imperial Valley resources without affecting existing properties. He expects about ten days stay and predicts near term difficulty in securing the concession.
The property of Eastern Sugar company at Glendale Maricopa county was sold at sheriff sale to Detroit Trust company for 955,552.29 including lands accrued interest and costs of litigation. The bond company may operate the plant next season as a new company is not yet organized to take over the business.
James Stewart, inmate at Yuma penitentiary, was pardoned by Governor Kibbey on Monday due to deteriorating health from consumption and his hospital duties. Convicted December 5, 1901, in Tombstone for a saloon robbery, Stewart earned credits through good conduct and service, but his pardon hinged on physical weakness and rehabilitation prospects.
The Washington Post recalls H F Atharet of Flagatai urging Arizona to seek single statehood with New Mexico and crediting Senator Foraker of Ohio as a strong ally. Speakers praise Foraker’s courage and friendship as Arizona debates admission and statehood timing amid Congress activity.
Bank President Faidleman and ex Cashier Nolan were arrested on charges of mis applying funds at the First National Bank. Bond set at 7590 and 0000. hearings scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. Bank Examiner M D Marshal Jr filed the complaint. Bank Examiner Lakem announced as permanent receiver arriving from Chicago.
Taul deposits of meerschaum located in the upper river valley. One mine lies about 73 miles west of Silver City, another 12 miles northwest of Silver City. David B. Sterrett of the US Geological Survey examined the Bearcreek canyon deposit in Oct 1907. Initial nodular meerschaum shows iron stains and grit. massive material may yield cleaner ore.
Li White, farmer of St. David, receives a 30 horsepower engine to drive an air compressor for irrigation. He plans to expand irrigation to a larger acreage from his wells and expects to plant sweet potato beds, aiming for top awards at a territorial fair.
Two Yaqui Indians appeared before United States Commissioner Bb Williams in extradition proceedings instigated by the Mexican government. One was discharged and three were examined. One man allegedly belonged to the Yaqui band blamed for a massacre of eight Mexicans in the Sahuaripa district of Sonora. deportation orders followed.
A Washington dispatch reports the house committee on mining unanimously but unofficially concurred today on creating a bureau of mines and mining within the interior department. The action signals a formal federal body to oversee mining policy and regulation.
Three new river boats are being built at Parker to transport supplies to mines and properties along the Colorado River. Two boats will operate between Parker and Blythe estate holdings at Ettenberg, about thirty five miles below Parker.
A Tucson dairy used liberal newspaper advertising to win 99 percent of milk buyers in the city. The ad campaign was unique and effective, proving advertising drives business across lines.
The Southern Pacific ends a traffic pact with Nacozari Railway, allowing through Douglas transport of steel rails and construction materials for a southern line from Nacozari toward Guaymas. A Mexican government official says the agreement lasts five years with a plan to reach Guaymas and Mexico City within four years.
Conductor Davey announces after the 25th the E. P. 48. W. will charge 65 cents cash fare for passengers traveling Turbstone to Fairbank without tickets. Regular fare remains 1950 cents with ticket. travelers without a ticket must pay an extra 15 cents when the conductor calls.
Esper Randolph, speaking in Phoenix, stated that within weeks the line between Nogales and Cananea will be connected. The link is a key component of Randolph system coast construction, aiming to connect central Arizona to Sonora railway and the Cananea Yaqui Pacific network.
The Maricopa County Democratic Club adopts a resolution stating it is the sense of Arizona Democrats that William Jennings Bryan should be nominated and elected as president of the United States. The text reflects the party’s backing for Bryan as the national leader for the territory.
Six Arizona Rangers under Captain Harry Wheler scour the northern Cochise and southern Graham counties chasing cattle rustlers. They have followed the trail for a week and expect to be gone about another week. This marks the first rustling case in this territory in nearly two years.
Veterans of the Copper Queen at Histee host a convention to be staged in the territory this year. Chief of Police Pravin announces the bell will ring at 9 p.m. from April to September, with longer hours in summer. A Phoenix hospital death is noted for Roberta, a stranger. Mining talks, tax changes, and license payments engage Tombstone figures as activity rises in the region.
A Colorado decision notes that locators cannot extend the 60 day period for work by altering discovery dates or renewal notices. The rule: a locator may not oust himself via relocation or reentry to avoid delinquency, and forfeiture power rests with proper development. Arizona law allows 90 days.
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