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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1908
Page
2
The column laments Republican infighting in Maricopa and Gila counties, condemns factional strife and a waning party in Arizona. It notes immigration shifts and Pacific fleet curiosities, while urging consideration of county land purchase for inmate health and economy. The piece closes with ironic quotes about decline.
The piece notes that the United States has long paid Cuba's freight costs and predicts that a third request for American aid would not receive the same leniency, implying scrutiny of future financial support by the Cuban authorities.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery and All Healing Balm Vein as cures for ulcers and disease. It promotes Dr Pierce’s products with claims of complete ingredient lists and sworn attestations, urging purchase for health benefits and liver and bowel regulation.
A Bisbee editor praises the new Bisbee Tribune, noting Mc Farlin and Gould’s honest professionalism. The paper is described as highly presentable and expected to be a strong force in advertising the county’s resources and a factor for good in politics.
A meeting of Tombstone Consolidated Mines stakeholders yesterday carried great significance for the town. The outcome signals renewed confidence and potential boosts to all local industries that underpin bread and butter for the community.
The passage praises bold, farsighted citizens at a meeting and hopes they will recognize handsome rewards from expansion efforts. It asserts virtue brings its own reward and true excellence attracts prosperity, while cautioning that fortune favors firm, clear guidance to secure rightful appointments and progress.
The territorial Democratic Convention is called to meet in the City of Tue on Thursday May 25 at eleven o clock for selecting six delegates and six alternates to represent the Territory of Ancona at the National Democratic convention in Denver on July 7 or May 1908. The territory total representation is 230 delegates with feuds noted among some delegates and a well attended preliminary meeting.
A Phoenix woman Bertha Smith age 23 wandered nude in New York City after father's death. She carried a Bible and pledge, was hospitalized, claimed to seek heaven. Report notes she had lived with a friend, studied dentistry, and inherited money. Local church officials arranged care and police involvement.
Senator W A Clark owner of the Lake road United Verde mine and other enterprises hires C C Thornton of Flagstaff to map routes for a new railroad connecting Salt Lake through Jerome to southern Arizona via the Salt River Valley. Clark plans a Jerome visit within two weeks with his partner and two heirs, signaling active railroad interests in the state.
Jack White of Cochise and Miss Daisy Kaler, a popular Phoenix girl, quietly wed at 4 pm at the bride’s mother's residence in Phoenix. Probate Judge Phillips performed the ceremony. The couple, childhood sweethearts, plan a summer honeymoon to California with only intimate friends in attendance.
Manager Sheldon Ijams of the Tombstone Telephone Co shows a rare five dollar counterfeit bill found in town. In the moment of excitement the bill circulated and yesterday could have been passed to anyone. The article notes the error of hindsight after the bill’s exposure.
Local investors and executives gathered as Tombstone Consolidated Mines Company executives Frank Murphy of Averion Development Company attended in private car. The meeting reviewed mineral reserves and expansion plans including sinking the 10th level and starting at Emersld to develop copper and other resources for the Tombstone region.
Editor Kirk of the Bisbee Miner notes ongoing Republican dissensions as factions refuse to share spoils. He laments the lack of unity despite pleas for mediation and a common cause, praising Kirk as a fine fellow while criticizing internal divisions and distribution disputes.
The new steel bridge over the St Peter River at Fairbank nears completion after nearly four years of construction. The substantial structure spans the river with long approaches, designed to reduce flood impact. Painters work on the frame as the team finishes the project.
The Iris Company books include Murray and Mack in a new play, Ralph See to All on the Quiet, a music comedy Hane and Nix with a 25 person chorus, The Girl of the Sunny South, West Minstrels, and Cupid at Vassar. Verotetone aims to lift shows next season. Rev Father Burne plans religious outreach work.
An automobile party traveling from Douglas to Los Angeles arrived in Tombstone yesterday as part of a longer coastward journey. The group includes Ei, Pirtle, Dr. Hickrans, C. C. Ellis, and Dr. Shine of Bisbee. They planned a four day stop, hoped to join later, and expected to continue toward Yoran with a 24 hour jump on today's program.
Huschucs Siding April 1. Henry W. Els of Benson visits Fort Huachuca and reports many actions will be discharged in sixty days and depart eastward. Southwestern at Charleston will carry most. Babacumari and West Mua chuca cattlemen plan a new independent cattle association this spring to manage grazing. Beef contract let to E A Towren & Co of Bitter with bid at 5.04 per hundred. highest bid 9.5 per hundred.
The Voius Examiner reports a Colorado company operates quicksilver mines 12 miles north of Quartzette. The furnace line capacity is 30 tons with five condensers. Ore occurs as red sulplite with mercury and bright red crystals, yielding gold and silver values after mercury treatment. Richest ore ran up to 200 to 900 per ton, averaging lower due to processing.
The divorce mill is not grinding regularly this term. The court notes few divorces this week, despite the usual summer surge. Judges have faced a backlong of matrimony cases, showing the season’s irregular pattern and the impact of disappointment and misadventure on couples seeking dissolution.
A fragmented report covers court matters and local figures. Attorney Fred Sutter arrived from Bisbee for court issues while Rev Bealik and others attended services. The piece notes a court ruling on a tax payment, a rail line matter, and concerns raised by Probate Judge Gulledge about delinquent provisions.
Report of rival Republican conventions across Maricopa Cochise and Gila counties with two delegate sets chosen. Contested credentials could spark a rump gathering led by JC Adams if Kibby followers lose seats, possibly holding a separate convention in Tucson and sending delegates to Chicago.
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