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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1907
Page
4
A reminiscence on Tombstone Arizona villagers and lovers of the pioneer era. The speaker recalls old prospector heroes, loyal friends, and the town’s early days while noting that many have passed away. The piece honors brave pioneers and their memory from Tombstone in 1907.
The Phoenix Republican reports persistent rumors of a possible transfer of the Phoenix and Eastern railroad property to the Southern Pacific system. It notes activity by Southern Pacific at Winkleman on an Ariscoa and Baatero line extension, possibly to serve Saddle Mountain Mining. Whether this signals an agreed arrangement or broader operations remains unclear to observers.
A fragmented old guide describes a ritual for entering a newspaper office. It outlines approaching three steps to gain access, addressing the editor, and presenting a ten dollar payment with a specific exchange phrase, ending with a receipt for the obligation.
The Thaw jury, out 38 hours, reported no prospect of a verdict. Judge Fitsg ersid discharged the jury as results showed 6 for conviction and 6 for acquittal. A retrial is probable next month.
The Tombstone Minstrels delivered a bright, well received third annual performance at the Schieffelin theater. Led by Prof Ed Joyce and manager Arlie Gardner, the program featured parodies, musical acts, and the striking "Alice, the Girl in the Red Dress" with Ed Irwin.
Francisco Martinez was sentenced to ten years and will serve at the territorial prison wherever located in Arizona. Judge Nave ruled the term reads as serving in the territorial prison now or hereafter, guiding future sentences.
Reports from Bisbee indicate most mines continue operations with reduced force. Union claims of 2500 striking workers clash with management statements of smaller numbers, while a union bulletin urges support and a return to work.
A. Overlock of Douglas, back from Tucson, reports Colonel Randolph of Southern Pacific declares plans to extend the Yaqui river railroad to Douglas with a main line at Pearce. A branch to the timber tract is also proposed with mills in operation, plus freight warehouses at Agua Prieta and Nogales.
Clay McGonigall roped and tied a steer in twenty one and a half seconds to claim the world championship title at Doug las. He tied his own record and set multiple swift times across the contest, with Ed Echols and John Glenn close seconds. The event marked a rapid improvement for roping in Arizona and the Southwest.
One of Governor Pardee's last acts before retirement was appointing Lewie E Aubury as state mineralogist of California. Aubury, first appointed by Governor Gage on April 23, 1901, has held the post since, now extended to April 1909. He improved the department, pushed legislation against illegitimate mining companies, and erected desert guide posts. Aubury also introduced the cyanide ore treatment method in Arizona.
Prominent Phoenix merchants led by B A Packard Dwight B Heard move to form a freight data group in Phoenix to pressure the commerce commission to investigate Arizona railroad rates. If no action, a delegate will go to Washington to push a probe. funds of several thousand dollars will back the campaign. Packard claims shippers will contribute. he cites heavy freight burdens on Arizona business.
The Postal Telegraph Co will discontinue its Phoenix office on the 1th of the present month and Western Union will take over the line to Ash Fork on that date. The move follows a Santa Fe Western Union contract to parallel all Postal lines with joint use. Phoenix may be without a Postal office for about two months as a Bisbee to Phoenix line is being erected via Globe and will later reach Ash Fork via Castle Hot Springs.
Four carloads of Japanese workers, totaling about 250, arrived at Magdalena under contract to work at the La Brisea mines run by Col. Greene. Citizens gathered to view the workers amid concerns over native labor shortages in Sonora and broader Mexico.
A tourist traveling toward Phoenix dropped a grip containing 4500 dollars at Ash Fork. He later boarded a freight to Cedar Glade, found the grip open on arrival, and recovered the full amount. The incident underscores caution for travelers in Arizona.
From Thursday's Daily Misa Helen West left today for Bisbee to visit her sister Chas Gerdis arrives from the Hua chucas where he owns valuable mining property Attorney A. Merritt is over from Bisbee on legal business Mrs Jos Bost visiting Tombstone Kende arriving from Black Diamond yesterday J E Kennedy of Black Diamond was in Tombstone today returning to the mines Mrs Samuel Johnson is ill with tonsillitis Judge Daniel McFarland officiated at a wedding between Joao Ybarra and Enriqueta Gamboa residents of Tombstone and their camer being Joao Ybarra and Enriqueta Gamboa.
Tombstone Consolidated Mines Co. stockholders met at the company offices. Officers were re elected for the coming term and reports showed progress. An amendment to increase bonded indebtedness to 5,000,000 was adopted to enable improvements and future growth. The company aims to place its properties among Arizona’s largest producers.
A new regulation raises coal freight rates in Tombstone with a $2.50 per ton tax hike. The change moves away from a long standing special rate, allowing railroads to collect an extra charge across traffic. Local residents seek to restore the former rate while prices rise immediately.
El Paso dispatch reports Col William Greene, former head of Consolidated Copper in Cananea, plans to settle in El Paso, negotiating with a local real estate firm to buy a residence. He aims to retire from active life, devote time to stock farms, and recently secured a deal for fifty thousand head of sheep for Sierra Madre Stock Company.
From Friday's Daily comes notice that on Sunday next in April Bishop Kendrick will preach at St Pa church in the morning and evening at 11 and 7:30 p.m. Eugene Larrieu, private secretary to Joe Bush, arrived today from Turner with rheumatism and will seek treatment. Douglas Gray, El Paso smelters’ ore purchasing agent, is in the city on company business. De Koons and Attorney Chas Bowman left today for Pearce. President E B Gage and Vice President HM Robinson of the T C M Co left for Imperial on a holdings inspection. District Attorney Shelley returned from Bisbee on office business. Ex-District Attorney Thomas Ganin is in the city from Globe. Fr Youngas plans a visit to Benson with a gold brick from La Vantia mine after 11 hours of concentrator work. 48 ounces recovered plus concentrates weighing 8590 pounds worth 75 dollars per ton.
A New York capitalist tied to Greene interests says Cleveland Dodge's election to the Greene Cananea board will secure cheaper lumber for Phelps Dodge. He notes annual lumber costs of 2 to 3 million and argues Greene Cananea can obtain better terms through Sierra Madre ownership, while Col. Greene retains control of Sierra Madre and the mill gears toward El Paso operations.
The Winslow area braces for a busy sheep season with Bly leading ten shearers to corrals south of Winslow. About 7,500 head are expected at this site and 150,000 to 200,000 sheep will be shorn in the vicinity over the next thirty days, marking the start of a major Arizona season.
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