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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1908

Page

4

Silent men behind great mining revival in Tombstone

The piece lauds E R and Gaze as leaders of a major Tombstone mining rehabilitation, with General Manager W P Staunton praised for skill. It critiques internal GOP politics and the fractional voting issue in Arizona ahead of the Republican National Convention, lamenting the impact on party plans and ballot access.

Tombstone Consolidated Mines E.R Gaze Carlyle Napoleon W.P. Staunton Republicas G O.p Taft Arizona

Busy Court Schedule Opens October Term Cleanup

A busy session before the court outlines a Monday full of general cleanup for the territorial court October term. Tuesday brings the U S trial jury to clean up October term business as the district court convenes and panels a grand jury, followed by ongoing proceedings to term end.

Territorial Court United States Trial District Court Aknee

Another Road for Cochise County Railroad Scheme Filings

Articles of Incorporation filed by J Douglas William Brophy M J Cunningham and Geo Neal to build a Bisbee to Douglas railroad via Tombstone canyon and Forest ranch route. Douglas subscribes 30000. survey already by SP. Engineers suggest route would cut ten miles between Hoole and Bisbee and may affect Warren street car line system.

J. Douglas William Brophy M.j.cunningham Geo. Neal Bisbee Douglas Tombstone Canyon Forest Ranch Pnt Warren Hoogle

Mining Expert Predicts Notable Summer Developments

Fol Nevine visits Leadeille on a surveying trip with Ed a practical mining man. He is very enthusiastic about district conditions and predicts the coming summer will bring remarkable developments in that Joyality.

Fol Nevine Leadeille

Doings in the District Court

The District Court handled multiple matters including a demurrer in Taylor vs EPLSS for alleged ticket rejection in transit. Roemer vs Power saw a decree motion granted in line with a jury verdict. An immigration hearing entertained Otto H Schmidt, Mike Shay, and We Ko Staseresa, who were all admitted as citizens of the republic.

Hatoodat Taylor Ve EPL SS Agamenton UK Sunth Vs. Pitteharg Co Roemer Va Ra Wal Welles Huent Otto H. Schimidt Mike Shay We Ko Staseresa Ghtiour Republic

District Court Adjourns and Citizenship Granted

Tuesday April 14 the Santa Cruz county cases were continued to May 11 by consent. An adjourned October term of the district court finished yesterday with Judge Dean presiding. Jurors will return home to prepare for tomorrow. Henry Sarke was granted letters of final citizenship after Judge Dean upheld a rule then entertained the citizenship matter, noting the applicant misunderstood the rule and incurred expense to attend. Henry, a native of Austria, and his brother John are in Tombstone for a few days.

Santa Cruz County District Court Jess Dean Henry Sarke Henry Austria John Tombstone

Perjury case of T F Brown in district court

In the district coast on Wednesday April 15 the case of T F Brown for perjury connected with the two year old killing of Hanna by Tate in Lowell proceeds with Assistant District Attorney Rose prosecuting and Judge Daniel McFarland defending. Jurors listed include D W Daugherty Harry Rosell and others. the long indictment in Judge Doane's court is noted as possibly the longest. The term ends with jurors excused. previous verdict in Brown case was not guilty and Lara Weldon and Frank Weldon granted a divorce. U S jurors are to meet on the 2het.

T F. Brown Hanna Tate Lowell Rose Daniel McFarland DW Daugherty Harry Rosell W P Spicer Jack Helley EA Carton Wm Kislew LM Parker John Qualls George Thornton J.chambery BD Boates Jobo Keiffer Doan’e J Cpurt T. F. Brown Lara Weldon Frank Weldon Therce U. S

Quiet courts adjourn for jurors amid April return

Thursday brought a quiet session in Judge Deans court with a recess until Monday. Jurors drawn their pay and returned home, as a U S trial jury set for April 17 will hear care cases. A territorial grand jury meeting April 27 is expected to be busy with about sixty seven prisoners tied to pending indictments.

Dean Cmity

Ugly case faces court over alleged insanity and abuse

Court proceedings approach as a woman, held for examination before Probate Judge Goodbody, is described as vulnerable and driven toward ruin by a predatory assailant. Judge Goodbody vows full inquiry to identify the criminal and deliver justice.

Goodbody Goodbedy

Bisbee Visitors Tour Tombstone With Local Notables

Bisbeeites led by Mayor Caven, Judes Hogan, and Johnny Anderson visit Tombstone on court business. Dr Caven’s mayoral win in Dishes by a solid majority is praised. Judge Hagem’s solid J P record noted. Johnny Anderson, longtime figure with Malwin Shattuck and Jones, is described as well connected.

Asiong Tombstone Mayor Caven Judes Hogan Johnny Anderson Bisbee

Wreck Near Benson On Southern Pacific

A broken flange on an old car wheel caused a wreck six miles east of Benson on the Southern Pacific about 6:30 last night. Train No 7 east of the wreck was delayed for hours until the track was cleared. Three oil cars derailed but no further damage occurred. automatic brakes stopped the freight train. Wrecking crew from Tucson removed the wreckage after several hours.

Southern Pacific Benson Tucson

Sues the S P For $10,000 Damages

Henry Svendsen sues the Southern Pacific for ten thousand dollars alleging a brakeman forced him to jump from a moving freight train, injuring his leg and back. The petition, filed yesterday by attorney Worsely, seeks damages for the incident and related injuries.

Henry Svendsen Southern Pacific Company

Prohibition Campaign Sees Surge in Voter Registrations

The Phoenix Gazette reports a surge in new registrations for the local option election, with about 1000 names expected on the supplemental register filed by County Recorder Leonard between now and the May 0 election date. Roughly 60 registrations come from Phoenix precincts as factions debate turnout and the impact on city rules. Justice Tohnitoe notes many first time voters over twenty-one, remarking on the unusual surge.

Phoenix Gazette Comaty Leonard Bow Phoenix Justice Tohneteoe

Markets in Witty Exchange Prompting Market Whimsy

A playful exchange on markets lists varied items with ironic notes. The editor asks about markets and a witty clerk replies that demand shifts across items like youth, coffee, eggs, whisky, onions, and boots, while prices drift upward and downward. The spoof highlights fluctuating sentiment in a bustling exchange.

Territorial Old Settlers' Association movement gains steam

A plan to form a Territorial Old Settlers' Association across Arizona is advancing. County societies would form first, then unite during fair week in Phoenix to establish a permanent body. Maricopa County already has an Old Settlers' group and supports a territorial framework to preserve history, assist needy elders, and honor pioneers through proper funerals and burials.

Oldettlers’ Association Wep Arizona Phenix Maricopa County Old Settlers’ Association Ie Ove Tion

Former Tombstoner William Shaw Dies in Parker Arizona

William Shaw, 63, formerly head of the Herobal and Old Guard properties in Tombstone district, died last week in Parker Arizona after a battle with consumption. His death brings sorrow to Tombstone friends. He leaves a wife. a son survived.

William Shaw Herobal Old Guard Parker Ariadne Hie Derawe Tucson

Democratic Central Committee Calls May Meeting In Douglas

Democratic Central Committee to meet in Douglas on Monday May 4 to plan selecting forty delegates from the county for the territorial convention in Tucson May 28 and to choose six delegates and six alternates for the Democratic National Convention in Denver. The committee roster includes representatives from Tombstone Fort Huachuca Benson Naco Douglas and other towns with Dr W A Greene listed among Douglas members.

W. A. Greene Douglas Tucsom Denver Tombstone Sam Iarrett al Rulph John Rock M. Gaines C. Wallace Fort Huschuca Charles Lantererbanks Z. W. Morrison St. David A. J. Busby Paradise Brown Glexson B. W. Moore Benson H. K. Street Poe's Tres Alamos W.C San Simon Ovcar Roberts J Riggs Biebee J 5 Taylor FA Sutter J4 Waleb James Leteon WB Kelly RJ Henderson A T Sowle Barton BJ O'Keiley J M O'Connell Pearce Joe Bignon

Yuma County Delegation Sets Democratic Delegates

Yuma County proposes to be the first Arizona county to name six delegates and six alternates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver on July 7. The county central committee urged delegates to back William Jennings Bryan and promote his endorsement at the Tucson convention.

Yuma County Arizona Tucson Denver Yuma William Jennings Repntatione Bryan

Republicans Rally For Territorial Convention Delegates

The piece notes a lively Republican contest with several named candidates including Col. Sturges, W. J. Kirkpatsick, Ben Heney, and U.S. Marshal Daniels seeking petitions. It mentions the Tombstone delegation traveling to Tucson to participate in the territorial Republican convention ahead of the Chicago national convention, and adds family visits of local figures with a rural Arizona setting.

Cunsumerman Col. Sturges W. J. Kirkpatsick Ben Heney U.S Daniels J.C. Adams Isaac Stoddard Phoenia C I. McReynolds Mike Cassidy Biebee Tucson Tombstone A. H Gardeer Matt Hoar H. F. Berner Chicago United States

Local notes on travel and society from Tombstone daily

Thursday's Daily reports guests and residents traveling to Los Angeles and California for holidays including Sheriff White and wife Dr H Hoghart and wife Dr P B Sloan, Mrs Brown, H terms, and a San Francisco visit. It notes railroad progress near Nogales and personnel appointments in Washington with ties to Tombstone society.

Tombstone Los Angelo Bidemore

Territorial items condensed continued from Phoenix

The item outlines assorted Phoenix area notes including basetball excursion plans, local appointments, and county boundary talks. It mentions Wickentarg and Clifton seeking incorporation, A&C railroad area agitation, county redrawing proposals involving Yume Mehare Maricopa and Vaeapai, a new Phoenix city directory, and gold ore finds near Parker spurring field activity. Also reports on legal cases, immigration proceedings, Silver Bell mining district, and local mishaps and labor notes from Yuma and Bisbee.

Carteson Wickentarg Clifton A&c Yume Mehare Maricopa Vaeapai

Local Items and Distant Travels Reported in Prescott

The column notes Frank Byrd the Pittleville school headless for a trip to the county frontier, Col M Pekett departing for Teceur, and others such as Lech Brown and Jos Streeter in various ventures. Mentions of Nell Warnekros and Dottiou visiting Los Angeles, parish business, and a range of mining plans near Paradine, Ramsey canyon, and Butte-Arizona, plus a patent rotary engine novelty and Indiana governor candidate Thomas K Marshall touring Prescot.

Gur National Game and Patent Remedy Claims

An OCR fragment touts Gur National Game as a universal exercise for all classes and praises Hoveterter's Bitters for curing many ailments. It describes a long list of health issues allegedly relieved including stomach, heart, kidney troubles, and sleeplessness, promising a guarantee of purity.

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