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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1909
Page
4
The Wickenburg Miner praises Judge Richard E. Sloan as Governor candidate, noting his 80 years in Arizona and 26 years on the bench, presenting him as a high-minded choice preferred by the public over other candidates.
A fragment notes that despite a humorous name the subject avoids trouble by keeping out of the way of the Oklahoma militia. The line implies caution and self preservation amid tense regional activity. No additional context or names are provided.
Willie Whitia is tasked with composing a note to boys offering guidance. The message, while cautiously framed, reflects his cautious stance and suggests care in sharing counsel with Gare. The piece emphasizes thoughtful communication and reliable influence from a young author.
The men who played marbles with Willie Taft and studied law with him are moving toward the White House kitchen door asking if Willie is at home.
A fragmented line suggests Harriman’s associate urges Jamie to verify a claim, stating she would not reveal it unless asked and inviting direct confirmation from the subject. The text hints at a personal inquiry but lacks clear context or identified events.
A Kansas City girl is jailed on a charge accusing her of causing a $4270 shortage in a packing firm’s accounts. She will need an interior lawyer to handle the case.
Dr Clara Scott of Los Angeles warns that in the days to come nobody with brains will kiss because of microbes. She references a church choir dispute and suggests cautious social behavior amid health concerns.
Fellow passengers on the steamship united in declaring he is a good Indian meaning he was companionable and likeable not implying the ex president is in any sense dead.
The forthcoming census, if the Senate adopts the House amended bill, will enumerate the surviving members of the Union and Confederate forces. The number will reach several hundred thousand, reflecting a costly conflict fought by the nation’s youth.
There is no district court session until Saturday when Judge Dean will hear cases from the October term. The grand lodge of JO. C. F. begins its meeting in Tarasov on Monday. Delegates are expected to arrive in Tarasov starting Sunday morning as preparations proceed.
The territorial Railroad commission announced its first general meeting will be held at Ploede on Monday April 19. Secretary McNeie of the Douglas chamber of commerce and mines was informed, and it was stated that subsequent meetings will be on the third Mondays of June August October and December to fulfill the act’s requirement of meetings at least every two months.
Lem You, grand master of the Chinese Free Masons of America, visits Prescott on an official tour of lodges. Accompanied by Jo Get Chin, secretary, the group will travel to Tyrone, El Paso, New Orleans, Washington, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and other major cities, with San Francisco as headquarters.
Gov. Kibbey releases a printed letter criticizing Territorial Secretary and Republican Central Committee Chairman Horard Smith. The missive alleges political scheming and other charges tied to his failure at reappointment. Part of the party endorsed him, while a Washington harmony meeting sidelined him from the gubernatorial contest.
Yaqui Indians are described as pacified and peaceful in Sonora. Milling engineer Jobs G. Writer reports the Supora area quiet with hopes of revival, noting no fear of the Yaqui, who are now cooperating with peace arrangements and working peacefully in mines.
Mia Lola E Glick of Tucson sues the Southern Pacific Company for 12009 alleging permanent health injury and deeply humiliating negligence. She claims failure to issue a Washington ticket for her ill husband after funds were deposited east of the line, forcing her to borrow money and suffer physical distress.
News from the reclamation service indicates no action on the Sri Patra river dam at Charleston as funds are allotted to Arizona. The move dampens local hopes in St. David and along the San Pedro, though engineers say over 10,000 acres could be irrigated from the San Pedro basin. The site sits at Charleston where granite walls allow easy dam construction, but early government attention remains unlikely this year.
Governor Kibbey issues pardons to inmates including James DeRubnan Apache man serving 17 years of a life sentence who will return to familiar land within days. Eugene E Troutellote to restore citizenship after five years for manslaughter in Yuma. Sesue Garcia pardoned due to ill health with two year manslaughter term in Cochise county and current Florence prison.
Washington dispatch notes Assistant Attorney General Oscar Lawler faces daily death threats from letter writers angry at prosecutions of Mgon Villareal and Rivera. Letters hail from many states, with Chicago at the purported center. inspectors hunt culprits as Justice Department pushes for arrests and convictions.
The docket shows Stephenson v Stephenson Williams v Williams and Jones v J oner each granted decrees of divorce. Trenberth v Trenberth Acuna v Acuna and Phillipe v Phillipe appear with varied status. Imaland 23800 bankruptcy discharge petition presented. Hearing ordered before Special Master Daniel Land on April 27 with Rentanian and Samuel moved to continue.
Suit filings include Copper Consolidated Mining versus AA Depreset with an attachment of 154.50. Johanna Pidwell et al v John & Cowan awaiting title to Turquoise mines. Estates orders close Sates A Campbell, grant letters for Dan Zsaines’ estate with April 25 hearing, and sale of personal property ordered. Final discharge for administrator Andrew Hartman in Robert Cagle estate.
The notice warns settlers that desert land entries in Arizona may bring six months to a year of money being tied up due to a law on handling funds. Secretary Ballinger will designate lands open to entry under the 1910 act, and claimants are advised to await guidance before filing payments. Applicants may take up to 640 acres under desert land laws or combine 160 acres of homestead with 160 acres of desert land, with options to later acquire up to 320 acres of the other.
The new bounty law in Arizon off rabbits and coyotes with board discretion for some amounts. Bounties set for coyotes at 82 and a 1 on ekonks. The policy requires presenting the entire hide of most animals, except rabbits whose ears are shown. Lions pumas and wolves each receive a $10 bounty.
A satirical piece outlines a fictional advertiser proposing extreme consumer and service misbehavior. The author imagines absurd hotel and bar policies, including a profiled porter, unconventional cleaning and shows of coercive control, to mock a commercial mindset. The text blends stream of consciousness with social commentary on service norms.
Territorial engineer calls for data on roads work under territorial organizations and urges formation of a coordinating association. Tombstone copies received. He asks officers of all districts to communicate at once with his office.
The Knights of Colambue state council will meet at Grand Canyon Hotel El Toyar starting June 20. M E Cassidy and Attorney R E Morrison arrange a Canyon excursion with a secured rate effective June 18. Arizona hosts councils in Globe Tucson Bisbee Prescott and Phoenix totaling over ten members.
A recently passed statute makes drawing a check on a bank where you have no lands a felony punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary. The law does not treat this as forgery.
A new time aid will take effect Sunday on the K P and 8 W line. The official schedule is not rewired at Tombstone yet but expected to shift departures one hour earlier in the soruing rain and arrivals one hour earlier in the evening. Most of the schedule will remain the same. D Neppy Southern Pacific right of way agent spent yesterday in Tombstone with temporary headquarters. A automobile party led by Col Young Jr Bow and others is en route to Phoenix and has been heard from reaching Tucson in four hours and twelve minutes.
An invitation dance at Gage Hall last evening by the Masons of Tombatoni drew superb attendance. The hall was tastily decorated and the committee spared no expense to ensure a comfortable event. Refreshments pleased guests at intermission and many stayed late savoring the waltzes, leaving with souvenir programs as keepsakes.
A restless night in Tombstone follows a string of shots fired as a moonlit glow over a nearby building spurs a bibulous observer to imagine a blaze. The storm and dawn breezes spread a stream of wireless currents and reactions, leading to a wary morning.
Arizona copper production in March totaled about 27,070,000 pounds, distributed among mines including Copper Queen, Calumet & Arizona, Superior & Pittsburg, United Verde, Old Domin ion, Detroit, Arizona Copper, Shannon Copper, Imperial Copper, and Miscellaneous. The figure compares with 26,054,000 pounds in February, 27,376,000 in January, and 22,842,000 in March.
V R Stiles general passenger agent of the El Paso and Southwestern railroad resigns from his office effective May 1 Following a weeklong conference with General Traffic Manager Mr Schatmacher in Chicago a successor will be announced within a few days
Be es laxative cough syrup advertised as a remedy claiming to relieve symptoms. The ad fragment mentions health claims and product branding with limited readable details.
From Friday's Daily the piece notes a summerlike crowd with straw hats seen about town. Ft Hushuos orchests will visit Tombstone in the afternoon, while local Terprichore enthusiasts plan a Gage Mwi dance tonight. Ladies Aid hosts an afternoon tea, and Mrs Fow of California will discuss Indian schools Thursday. An assessor tax notice warns of a sale of 100 goats near Lowell April 17, owned by Refugio Preciada for unpaid taxes.
Sheriff A A Anderson of Graham county met city officials to discuss evidence in the Roberts murder case of Don Sullivan. Anderson had spent weeks tracing leads across the territory, returning home this morning.
Two intoxicated men, both identified as Sons of Mangana, fought last evening after which one drew a knife, slashing the other on the right cheek. The wounded man was hospitalized. the assailant fled but was later apprehended and will be brought before Justice McFerland for court proceedings.
Mr. OD Applestill visited the city for the Roslyn Pisree Company's ranging date but Manager Warnekros had to cancel due to lack of electric light. No further attractions at the Schieffelin until power is restored.
Representatives from the U S marshal’s Tucson office have spent days in the city compiling juror names from the jury box. The United States grand jury is to convene in Tombstone on the 26th given the upcoming session.
Rumor in Phoenix says Governor Sivan will appoint John Robinson of Prescott as citizen member of the board of control, replacing J. J. Riggs. Riggs denies the move with a smile, noting territorial statutes require the citizen member not share the governor's political faith.
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