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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1908
Page
4
Sublimity notes the Cochise Stronghold’s enduring presence as a landmark in Tombstone county, arguing it cannot be moved like a roller shipped to Chicago. The piece emphasizes the unlikely transfer of the county seat from Tombstone and defends the landmark’s permanence.
The Chamber of Commerce of Sodtown Cochise County Arizona passes a resolution declaring the Sikologikis moment has arrived to pursue the county seat. It touts access to water land and rail and urges unity in a strong bid, claiming local advantages and vowing determined action.
The press notes the Yaqui subjugation task, once federal, has shifted to Sonora. If Washington could not erase the Yaquis, what fate awaits Sonora’s handling of the matter. The piece suggests no intent to steal Sonora’s assignment.
George Gallen returned to Tombstone today from Sinaloa, eliciting relief among friends who recall fever and unsanitary conditions there. He served in civil engineering and rejoices at the cool Tombstone air, planning to avoid further frosty weather. An El Paso dispatch reports Mexican troops and revolutionists clashing opposite Comstock lately, with two Americans killed and American troops reportedly sent to the scene.
From Fridays Daily Prescott pursues big Labor Day events while arranging a new bridge over the Agua Fria near Prescott County. Treasurer Gaines is bedridden with a sterility illness, recently recovering from a long illness, with friends hoping for a cure. Star Williams becomes single by a court decree, while cases linger in court including Copper Belle Co mortgage foreclosures and related property sales. The docket notes several small matters, including a mortgage dispute, a bankrupt matter, and a reference to a decedent's adjudication.
A wedding in Tombstone unites ten popular residents as Jane and Gib son Shieldon wed at the bride’s uncle’s residence. Rev. Ault officiated. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a honeymoon to Los Angeles and western points. Both are Arizona natives, the bride from Fisgetat and the groom from Safford, with many friends in Tombstone. The bride is a general favorite and the groom, manager of the Tombstone Telephone company. The Prospector offers heartfelt congratulations and best wishes.
Mayor A Wentworth reports Governor Kibbey circular urging attendance at the Irrigation Congress on September 29 in Albuquerque New Mexico. The note notes Tombstone’s potential representation and dry farming in local valleys, stressing the need for a citizen delegation if feasible.
The piece reports on Yaqi disturbances and Mexican and Arizona officials planning military action. It notes U S Court penalties for railway ticket abuses and urges Cochise County Democrats to fund Bryan’s campaign, urging widespread subscriptions to the Democratic fund and denouncing Republican financier influence.
Territorial notes from Arizona markets and events. Tomatoes sell at Yuma retail. A Two Handed Club plans a delegation to Los Angeles. A new theatre will anchor a permanent stock company in Phoenix. The Busy Stiles project collapses. The Moki snake dance is set for Oraiti in August. County caucuses schedule Democratic delegates. Normal students visit the petrified forest pattern. County school age residents total rises. Monarch Mining’s Wickenturg mill starts. a gold bar valued at 2804. Smelter capacity expanded to 3000 tons daily.
Notice is given that the annual stockholders meeting of Ameons and Coporavo Rattnoan Company a Arizona corporation will be held at the office of each company in Taccon Arizona on Tuesday September Set 1905 at Wo'clock am to elect a Board of Directors for the coming year and transact other business. Dated Tucson July 29 190R. CHAS. E. WALKER secretary.
River reports show the lane remains high with crossing only possible at the bridge. Citizens hail the bridge as a vital boon during salt weather and urge completion to ensure continued safe passage.
A satirical piece mocks Tombstone women for not seizing leap year opportunities. It laments procrastination and predicts a coming shift as men vow to ignore the fair population until women face regret and aging consequences.
Under guard of deputy U S marshals and peeval officers fifty three Chinamen arrived in Tucson yesterday on the International train from Nogales. They rode in a private car with barred wine for security and were marched to the county jail to join other Chinese awaiting deportation. Two Chinese ears are prepared to transport the entire squad to San Francisco for eventual shipment to China.
Thursday's Daily mentions Mrs Myers as moritor of Alfred Paul, a Tombstone victror from Douglas, and Lene Lowell. John S Williams returned home from an extended trip east. A local ball game in Tombstone on Sunday offers a $50 prize draw.
Fragmentary note describes Dr Johnson of Bistee planning an elaborate embalming scheme to honor political figures and cultural icons. It envisions placing Geronimo and Booker T Washington as mounted figures in a national museum as a satirical tribute to presidential prestige. The text mixes distorted names and odd phrases, reflecting a mocked, chaotic imagination.
A humorous, antiquated sketch portrays the Tombstone mosquito as a dainty, musical creature that preys on ears and pink toes, avoids contagion like a rare delicacy, and favors home comfort over roaming found in a quirky regional piece.
The article describes General Wardwell and his wife Wardwell facing deportation and quarantine in Tombstone after Mrs Wardwell’s alleged anaesthetic leprosy. Wardwell’s loyalty and years of service are noted, while doctors confirm the illness and express concerns over the family’s fate amid public sympathy and scrutiny.
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