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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1907
Page
2
Publication listing editor William Hattich offers a weekly issue with humorous quips on life and society. Items critique pride, vanity, and ambition while noting Mexico plans a larger navy and a 100th independence anniversary proposal for massive government spending in 900 cities.
Admiral Dewey states that while Japan seeks peace and the United States also desires it, nothing would cement cordial relations better than a naval police demonstration on the Pacific. He notes his peace views are consistently practical.
A farm wife explains how a foul stomach taints the body like churn tainting butter and endorses Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Beet to cleanse the stomach and blood. The ad claims the medicine cures pimples eruptions sores and open humors by removing taints from the digestive system. It lists stomach distress and tiredness as signs and promises strong health from the remedy.
A 1907 newspaper column citesMexico's 1847 Diaz visit to Chapultepec Castle and contrasts it with modern growth. It cites a Commerce and Labor department report detailing 36 757 strikes and 1 546 lockouts from 1881 to 1905, with 6 728 044 strikers and 716 231 locked out. It notes 9 529 434 out of work, 90 percent male dependents, and foresees rural migration easing urban clerical demand. It ends with assorted witty quotes on law, uniforms, poverty, and political commentary.
The territorial auditor reports the 1907 figures by county, showing Navajo and Apache regions with no producing mines. It lists the territory's total assessed valuation and gross output across all mines, noting no producing mines in those areas.
A complaint filed in El Paso accuses the El Paso and Southwestern railroad of violating the safety appliance act. It cites a 1907 incident from Grey Creek Colorado to Douglas Arizona where a coke car had broken lockpin and uncoupling lever, and a damaged grab iron at one end. The railroad previously faced similar charges in Tymatatone and Poap.
Tombstone A C defeated Bisbee 7 to 2 as Phebe Francis Crable claimed another scalp. Arthur Jones and Wooten starred in dazzling defense and timely hitting. Saunders, Reiss, Brown, Jones and Murphy led a standout fielding display, while Bisbee’s Flannigan and Dugan challenged but were thwarted by local grit.
The Phelps-Dodge copper interests list Indiana-Sonora Copper Mining shares on the market with a nominal NY quote of 97 8 10 and no reported trades. The seven year old corporation in West Vi 190 has 5 million dollars in capital, 500000 shares authorized, 370000 outstanding. Also, Juan Anavisce was struck by lightning while bricklaying in Portville, dying instantly. a companion nearby received a severe shock but will recover. Minor storm damage reported in Bisbee residences.
Maude Fealy Sherwin declares she wishes her clandestine marriage to Hugo Sherwin annulled if possible and will not see him for a year. She says the marriage was never consummated and consented to the ceremony only if kept secret for two years. The former Arizona resident Sherman plans to demand her return.
Government charges Duquesne Mining and Smelting with importing Mexican labor to work in its mines at Duquesne Santa Cruz county after 20 Mexicans were arrested by an immigration inspector at Lochiel and sent to Nogales for hearings. If upheld the company may face deportations and an extradition bid for Colney Musgrave lapsed in county jail pending sheriff arrival.
Juan Mendoza suffers severe injuries after a lightning strike during a storm near Southern Heights while driving home from the Pima mining district. The blast felled his mule team, left him unconscious, and burned his clothing and body. He lies at his home as rescuers assess the damage.
The Immigration Bureau adds three ports to Arizona's entry points under a new law effective immediately. Existing ports Nogales, Douglas, and Naco are joined by Lochiel, Aros Ranch, and Crowley’s Wells, establishing mandatory pass-through sites for aliens seeking legal status and naturalization papers.
Lieutenant William Olds of the Arizona Rangers prepares a month to six week trek through northern Arizona toward Utah. Four rangers will accompany him under his command. Three travel through Coconino county and two through Mohave county as they pursue fugitives believed to be hiding in the mountains.
Tuesday notes list George Edwards of Douglas visiting the county seat, editor White of Cochise County Frese from Benton, and W K Meade returning from California. Mrs Fisk’s mother suffered a runaway accident in Ventura with injuries, while various locals depart for Globe Cananea and Los Angeles.
A daily roundup records Chas Bowman and JN Gaines heading to Bisbee on a brief business trip, HH Witon of Los Angeles visiting Tombstone for real estate interests, Mr Wilson pursuing mines in Sonora and Chiricahons, Euster White leaving for Bisbee, Harry Hanacom awaiting commission to open Warren post office, Avetin Brows traveling to Toledo for extended visit, Father Meurer visiting Tombstone parish, Judge Doan and wife headed to Imperial for extended family visit, several marriage licenses filed in probate court, and Mees Fisk and her mother receiving good news after a car accident жил.
Notice declares John Gleeson Douglas Gray and assigns operate under Leadville Mining Company option in multiple lode claims in the Turquoise mining district Cochise Arizona. Company will not be responsible for work debts injuries or obligations by Gleeson and Gray. Leadville Mining Co Wa Howes president Pearce Arizona July 22 1907 first publication July 26 1907.
An odd distractive snippet touts a dreamlike pill and its effects with bold claims about digestion and liver health. It mentions a stamped label C C C and a warning about bulk buying while suggesting pharmacist availability for purchase.
A scientist is cited saying the sun is cooling, while the Phoenix Democrat notes the claim as a mistake. The report also mentions a recent rise in mercury levels and comments on Arizona’s working days, suggesting the piece blends fringe science with local weather lore.
Manager J W Bennie of Shannon Copper Co said in Tucson that three of four furnaces at Arizona Copper Co smelter are operating as before despite a ten day wage strike by Mexican workers seeking higher pay. Bennie was en route to Los Angeles.
J. H. Sniffin of Globe receives five days in jail after remarking I guess the court has as much contempt for me as I have for it in Judge Nave's courtroom. Sniffin, previously disbarred for two years, faced another punishment as the judge noted the term does not expire until next December.
Notice is hereby given that the annual stockholders meeting of the Arizona & Colorado Railroad Company will be held at the office of the Corporation in Tucson Arizona on Tuesday September 3 1907 for electing a Board of Directors and for other business. Dated at Tucson Arizona this 10th day of August 1907 Cun Eb Wankex Secretary.
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