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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1907
Page
2
In old days the poem recalls cold nights and nature's tune while noting California prune crops are in bad shape. Boarding house keepers grow anxious as days pass with worsening conditions across the region.
Carrie Nation vows to reform Pittsburg, aiming to curb vice. A Philadelphia physician urges parents to feed children green fruit, though most families do not need urging as business remains dull.
The public favors government intervention to break up big trusts, comparing tobacco to beef ice and coal trusts. Women saving to pay grocers’ bills see the need for stronger measures and urge action sooner on this economic consolidation.
Lawyer Darrow nominates Harry Orchard for president of the Ananias Club while a Connecticut paper debates school annex ideas. The column juggles jokes on temper, farming gear, a Canadian shooting incident, Dixie authorship, immigration head taxes, Mars canals, and a 800 member Elks brass band gathering.
In four years forty four deaths from accidental explosions have occurred on American battleships, and the record in some foreign navies is worse. Warships ought to be made safer as well as bigger.
Sir Thomas Lipton plans another attempt to win the yachting cup. Though the trophy has eluded him, he remains unmatched in promoting the cup that cheers but does not inebriate.
Japan signals it will not boycott American goods, unless forced to buy in a clearer market. Officials indicate a preference for a market that is more transparent, even if it offers fewer advantages, underscoring cautious economic posture.
An advert claim states Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription strengthens the system, eases nervous exhaustion, and aids childbirth. It urges women to seek knowledge of foods and medicines, cites headaches, pelvic pains, and menstrual distress, and offers postal order details from Battle Creek NY.
In Nogales authorities jailed customs broker A Campillo for false importation statements causing large duty losses. He received nine years and a $3000 fine. A and J Pima, who led the office, drew two years and $300 fines each. C Ramirez’s similar case awaits decision amid a pending extradition settlement for his brother Eduardo Ramirez, on $25000 bond awaiting appeal.
A Bisbee shooting ends in the death of Southard Thomas at the hands of his brother Dee Thomas after a misunderstanding aimed at a different man Walter Hubbard. The Tombstone family and town express deep grief as details surface in Dee Thomas’s statement and Hubbard’s denial.
A Tombstone audience packed The Dime last night for a third-time picture and a magnet act featuring singer Jack Coy with encores for cornet solo by Professor Miller and a swinging club act by Mr GH Abbott. Coy sang the illustrated song Afterwards with a full rich voice, while Prof Dolan's piano accompaniment drew praise. Tonight the program changes to featuring Master Earle Simpson, the boy tenor of Tombstone.
A British inventor built a clock claimed to run 2000 years powered by a small gold piece electrified with radium. It supposedly keeps accurate time but costs about one thousand dollars to make. Also featured is Looe tetter's Bitters praised as a remedy for numerous ailments and sold with a guarantee under the Pure Drug Act of June 30, 1906.
The Arizona territorial administration seeks 111,180.37 with interest and penalties from the Copper Queen Mining Co alleging back taxes from 1901. Pleadings claim Cochise County raised valuations for patented mines and merchandise and set combined tax rates, with a total due of 122,657.09 after a partial payment of 14,133.12 in 1901.
Deputy U S Marshal Foster arrived in the city from Douglas with a prisoner held on a smuggling charge. Attorneys Ellinwood and Cleary returned to Bisbee this afternoon. Mrs G H Abbott and child departed for Hanover New Mexico to visit friends and relatives for an indefinite period. President Rawlings of the Bisbee Miners Union returned to the copper camp after a short stay in the county seat. AG Sharkey left for California after a few days in town. City Attorney Charles Bowman returned from the Johnson camp on professional business. New mileage books for the Southern Pacific lines will be issued soon for sale. Adamson master mechanic of the Copper Queen smelters is in Tombstone with his wife, returning from a coast trip. They will stay several days as guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Nevin.
H W Averill and R H M Ingram, Southern Pacific officials, return to Tucson after road tour. They say planners will haul sixty cars daily from El Paso to Deming for delivery to El Paso & Southwestern, then return to El Paso. The plan aims to ease the heavy freight strain on the Southwestern system.
Geo A Eyler of Cumberland Maryland recounts how his baby girl aged several months suffered throat illness and two doctors gave up. After four bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds she recovered fully. The medicine promises relief for coughs and colds with a nickel and a dollar guaranteed bottle free.
At the regular meeting the board of directors was elected: Arthur Gage, Sam Garrett, Al Raph, Bert Macia, and Wm. King. The team will practice every evening this week, with a game Saturday against a nine from the mines. The Bisbee team will be here next Sunday.
A lightning strike during last evening storm followed an electric wire into F. N. Wolcott’s store in Tombstone igniting woodwork above the office door. The small blaze was put out before damage. a gas leak spread the fire to woodwork. The incident occurred early, preventing a major conflagration.
The depth of the Salton sink lies below sea level at 268 feet. Mount San Jacinto rises about 12 000 feet above sea level, with its eastern base in the sink making it the highest sheer rise of a mountainside in the United States when water is absent.
An 19th century advertisement claims deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation caused by catarrh can be cured. It asserts local applications fail and promises one hundred dollars for any deafness case caused by catarrh that cannot be cured, inviting readers to request free circulars from Toledo Ohio.
Wednesday’s Mra G Ws deft the morning for Douglas on a visit to her daughter Mrs A Paul. Sadie Cowan has recovered from fever and friends delight in her return. D L Cunningham and wife left for Gayles Alabama to visit and plan to attend Jamestown Exposition. AK Adamson and wife left for Douglas after a stay with Ed Neving. Judge James Reilly departed for an extended trip to California. A baby girl born to Chief of Police Bravin brings joy to the department. Butte Arizona mine in Huachucas reports copper ore and tunnel work pushed with Burleigh drills. Deputy County School Superintendent Robinson returned from El Paso. Mrs M Soyer visited husband. Miss Lottie Hubercane from Bisbee will stay a fortnight.
The Maricopa County board, led by Chairman Orme, fears the bounty program could fall under private control as July records show 7253 jackrabbit scalps bought and $49025 paid in coin for scalps. Men risk wages and hardware costs as they trap rabbits with rifles, wire, and nets, raising calls to hire labor instead.
A new townsite has been staked out between Tombstone and Bisbee about nine miles from Lewis Springs near the Bisbee Extension and the Modern mines. If confirmed, the townsite will be placed on the market and strong indications suggest both actions will be completed.
Notice to readers that John Gleeson and Douglas Gray and assigns operate listed lode mining claims in Turquoise district Cochise Arizona under option from Leadville Mining Company. Company not responsible for work, debts, injuries, or obligations by Gleeson and Gray and their assignees. Pearce Arizona dated July 22 1907 with first publication July 25 1907.
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