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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1908
Page
2
Harvard President Elliot turned 74 by riding a bicycle for a mile instead of his usual half mile. In Washington, fifty year army officers protest a required thirty mile horseback ride with no extra charge for the fan and scenery. Arizona and California posters welcome the fleet with a floral greeting by girls and a waving Jackie.
As confidence returns, Arizona mines should naturally benefit along with other businesses and prosper. Even large firms will not readily expand during the prevailing unfavorable financial wave.
A letter laments repeated misaddressing of the author in the Tucson Citizen mailing, noting long receipt of the paper and hoping the mix up is an accident or a jest rather than deliberate action by the office. The writer recalls past satisfaction with being on the exchange list.
The Prostretor asserts it would serve taxpayers better and aid the county's indigent unfortunates, now with greater confidence in its contentions than before, continuing its push to justify its position.
An old style medical ad invites women to learn about a patent remedy for female ailments. It touts secrecy, safety, and painless cures, promising free samples and a discussion with Dr. Proviss about the product’s supposed benefits and ingredients.
The article argues for enlarging the Tombstone hospital and adding ground for inmate self support, but notes local donors land for a poor farm would cost taxpayers greatly to develop and maintain, advocating a compact farm within current holdings to save expenses and burdens on Cochise County taxpayers.
An Atlantic City man ordered by the court to take his wife or face jail chose jail. The same man reportedly once held her hands and kissed her despite her warning she would call for help if he did not stop.
A Chicago man asked a stranger to hold his overcoat as he attacked a fellow rider then found both assailant and stranger gone. The incident suggests the man had not long lived in Chicago. A New York group seeking noise profits aims to limit its work to New York but may expand to involve the Arizona Republicans in the ongoing campaign.
Bisbee postoffice reports 2559 lock boxes rented for the year ending March 31, marking an increase from last year. The city claims the largest number of lock boxes rented in the United States, though free delivery remains unavailable due to its peculiar location.
United States Attorney Alexander will file a suit for 33886.75 against Grand Canyon Lime and Cement of Nelson Arizona for wood unlawfully taken from public lands in northern Arizona. Attorney General Bonaparte directed immediate action with evidence from federal agents. A separate case against the Santa Fe for granting rebates tied to shipments of wood from the same source is noted.
A garbled letter from Sonora Governor Luly Torres asks Armona residents to cooperate with Mexican authorities against Yaqui insurgents. He cites the murder of Santo Nino mine superintendent Baker and warns that Yaqui vengeance may extend to Americans in Sonora, urging Arizonans not to arm Yaqui supporters.
Tombstone enjoys steady progress amid regional activity as local improvements emerge in Tembetone. Plans include a concrete walk, a new North side extension, and a copper smelter shipment growth by Tembetone Consolidated. The copper stake in Emersid is significant, with expected growth and a standard gauge spur likely.
The board of supervisors allowed bills of the justices of the peace with minor reductions to the constables. Administration costs for Bisbee Lowell exceed 5380.55 overall, with Douglas 1206.20 Pittville 776.15 Naco 85.15. Last year's justice court maintenance nears 0 with current trends likely to raise taxes this year.
In the matter of estate of Alphonse Guitard a probate court has filed an appraisement and invoice and issued an order to show cause why the property should not be turned over to the widow.
Yums valley cantaloupe growers report early harvest prospects with expected crop value 47 to 100 percent higher. Murphy may challenge O Neil for congress while Clifton voters push incorporation and oppose water rate hikes. Prescott enjoys April warmth as Breen buys the Coninito Sun and Saccon residents plan a Saeco trip. A Phoenix woman faces discipline for drinking and Mesa adds California pepper trees to city park.
The piece argues Tombstone will prosper by mining, noting untapped resources in the Dragoon district and Torberone Consolidated Mines. It praises progress, foresees Tombstone leading the territory, and expresses wish for neighboring towns to share prosperity. It treats the past as buried while predicting a bright, candid future.
George W. Sain, owner of the Empire property ten miles from Tombstone toward Cochise Stronghold, reports a gold silver copper proposition. The shaft runs 70 feet deep into a large vein. Ore averages around $53. The project appears exceptionally promising.
In a morning session at the probate court office Benjeman M. Vega of Bistee gained permission to wed Geronimo Vallarial, while L. Merrie of Bistee secured a license to wed Agnes Keen, reflecting a quiet day for marriage records.
Deputy Owen E B Murphy returns from Leadville with copper specimens from the Casey property bonded by Calumet and Arizona. Crystals sparkle with azurite as the district appears surface rich. Casey joins Leadville within fifty yards of the old shaft, with a new shaft already started. Great Western to resume development near the former wealth site. Leadville steels expected to become a major producer as 100 tons daily move from Copper Belle at Gleeson to the railroad for shipment.
A humorous local note mocks county officials guarding against impostors in the board of supervisors. It mentions Supervisor Rowan inspecting a cat hide with a reading glass and hints at a hidden conspiracy involving cats, cash, and public relief funds, while defending Mayor Wentworth and his cat refuge.
The planned well at Benson failed as casing stuck near the 790 foot depth, forcing a pull and restart. Contractor F.O. Mackey faces losses from abandoning the depth goal, delaying the Industrial school's hoped-for water supply. Also notes dubious Ranger Kidder tragedy updates and a Mexican bandit suspect’s personal effects sent to a California mother.
Arthur Gage, secretary for several groups, notes upcoming annual and regular meetings. The Tom's Consolidated Mines will meet at their offices to discuss operations and plans, including Emerald shipment and smelter arrangements. On April 4 Southern Arizona Smelting, April 6 Imperial Copper, April 6 Tombstone Consolidated Mines, and railroad directors meet as scheduled.
Solonmorville dispatch reports one gas tank exploded during preparations for a magic lantern exhibit at the courthouse. Gonzales, a co owner, suffered a severe leg injury while windows lights plaster doors and ceiling were damaged. Court renovations needed before the next term. Others shaken but unharmed.
The board orders new bids for construction of the detention hospital after deeming the original notice defective for not stating the appropriation amount. Funding to be shared with Douglas up to 3000 dollars. Bids will be opened May 5. Board audits quarterly accounts as a modified proposal from the Fisher place on the river offers buildings for 15000 and ground adjoining the hospital for 1000. Action deferred.
Sheriff reports 180 active saloon and liquor licenses in Cochise County all for one year. Many expire April 1st with renewals adding over $20,000 since April 1 plus daily renewals. Auto license fee is 9.00 parable in advance and dropouts are few per tally at the sheriff's office.
A fragmentary Wednesday page notes a juror from Benson serving county duties, a Special Mission in Tombstone, and assorted visitors including Frank Reyes in Bisbee and C G Crook. It cites an Industrial Worker estimate of 6,700,000 employed in the U S, and reports three earthquake shocks felt in Douglas with tremors reaching Nogales and Fronteras in Mexico.
Mexican trade data for 1907 show Mexico importing far more sewing machines from the United States than steam engines agricultural implements or automobiles. Sewing machines value 41 475 262 pesos and shoes 3 325 684 pesos, with steam engines 495 410 pesos and agricultural meat 41 639 058 pesos. Typewriters imported total 721 000 dollars.
Florence Blade reports a large male musk hog captured in Arizona hills after approaching trapper Gundwnor. The hog, with about four inch tusks, charged the trapper and was killed with a bullet.
Yaqui detainees at Nogales request habeas corpus relief while facing extradition on charges tied to a Yaqui group that killed several Mexicans after capturing seventeen men at Rancho el Cabrera. Two Yaqui suspects are in jail, identified by Mexican witnesses. A hearing is set for April 11 in Nogales.
In the matter of the estate of Charles Densend the administrator has made a return on the part of the estate in Benson.
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