This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1907
Page
4
A collection of pithy sayings and social observations. The passages mock vanity gossip and flirtation while offering blunt aphorisms on finance, marriage, self image, effort, and publicity with a wry ironic tone.
The current peace congress is dated by the seizure of Korea and the bombardment of the Moroctatis, reflecting aggressive actions linked to the conference.
The piece argues that labor will command good wages for years, fueling ongoing prosperity. It notes Taft will have traveled about 150000 miles, serving as a leading observer in the Cabinet, and reports Worcester library banning Hortio Alger Jr works for being untruthful and sensational, calling for removal of titles like Monte Cristo and Mother Goose from shelves.
Lieutenant Peary promotes expeditions to the North Pole during a summer lull, suggesting the region will host future resorts. He envisions the aurora borealis used to enhance comforts and attractions, turning imagination into a cash flow as subscriptions roll in.
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Bisbee to Dave Johnson and Helgins Coderberg, both residents of Bisbee.
The Holbrook Argus notes a strange rain shower event in Snowflake Arizona where small fish were seen on dry ground after a shower. Mrs A B Fish, operator of the government telegraph office and post mistress, collected five fish for observation while they remained alive in rain water. Townspeople reported seeing fish scattered around the area shortly after the rain.
Article by L Graton reports U.S. copper production at 1.47 pounds per capita, up about 2 percent from 1905 and a new record. Output split by states where copper was mined, with Michigan contributing refined lake copper and blister copper.
A Globe Mineral Union official stated there is no foundation to rumors of strikes circulating for the past two to three weeks. He preferred not to be quoted but expressed confidence there would be no labor trouble in Globe in the near future.
Nora Mae Broyles of Douglas and John B. Stillman, first white child born in Birbee, were married in Severance Kansas last Wednesday August 7. They plan to return to Douglas in September and be at home after September 15. The groom is known in Tombstone where he spent his early school days and has many friends offering felicitations.
Mrs. Andrew Svergel of Bellevue Kentucky seeks to rekindle love with her husband after accusing him of mistreatment. Judge Weber proposes a one year separation to allow reflection and potential reconciliation. Mrs Svergel agrees claiming a “trial divorce” may settle marital troubles.
The report from Superintendent B. J. Long of public instruction outlines year end figures for Arizona schools. It covers pupil counts by age group, native and foreign birth statuses, public and high school enrollment, attendance, daily averages, and enrollment percentages. It also lists numbers of school districts, new school houses, and counts of teachers by certification, plus average salaries. The year shows about 3,000 more pupils and 74 more female teachers, with a slight drop in male teachers.
The Connecticut Times recalls Geronimo as a complex figure amid criticism of his parade presence in Washington and cites long imprisonment and forgiveness. It notes public fascination with his past, and records by the Society of Pioneers of Arizona and Tucson Citizen on killings attributed to his band during 1869 to 1870 and 1856 to 1862. It also covers Frank M. Murphy expressing alarm about American business prospects and a wider distrust of political and corporate behavior.
President Roosevelt hosts luncheon with Ormsby McHarg and discusses New Mexico investigations. McHarg expects new suits against land and timber interests, while Currys administration backs federal-territorial cooperation to straighten tangled affairs. Judge Sloan rules on Coconino tax case. Grand Canyon branch exemption ends with Santa Fe takeover. likely appeal.
The territorial board of equalization in Phoenix fixed the territorial tax rate for the year at one hundred dollars valuation of the assessed property. The total assessment exceeds last year by over $15,000,000 and now stands near $900,000,000. The rate remains the same as last year despite funds required for moving the territorial prison and repairs to public institutions. The board earlier voted to reassess patented non producing mines in Cochise County at $100 per claim, versus higher valuations in other counties.
A Phoenix meeting gathered officials and politicians including P. H. Hitchcock W S Sturges J A Smith Major McClintock Governor Kibey and others. The event linked to a Santa Fe caucus with Garfield Hitchcock and Taft interests shaping Arizona’s path to the national convention. Roosevelt is said to want aligned delegates.
In Cochise county a common sight is Judge Daniel McFarland presiding over marriages as locals and Mexican visitors seek his nuptial knot. Citizens admire his portrait as an emblem of union, while couples travel to Tombstone from Cananea to wed, praising the judge and his image.
Dee Thomas, charged with killing his brother, was released from the county jail on $3000 bail secured by Anderson & Cull and JH Mosher. The Bisbee justice court later set bail at $3000 and ordered he may remain in Tombstone until court sessions begin.
Public service notice warns customers to insist on Genuine Cascarets Cona Iathartic tablets stamped C C. Do not buy in bulk. Fraudulent substitutes may be offered by untrustworthy druggists. Alert readers to beware of counterfeit products and illegitimate sellers.
Thursday's Yuma Sentinel reports Councilman Pete Munson fell ill from ptomaine poisoning after eating panned beans. Bisbee’s La Mar Dramatic Club plans two nights of shows at the Schieffen with Crawford’s drama and Nugget Nell, followed by Little Buckshot. Also noted are travel, business, and mining updates including Col. Young visiting Tombstone to inspect Great Western Mining Co holdings and discuss resumption of operations in Gleeson, plus a lightning incident injuring Paul DuBand and a growing motion picture industry with thousands of theatres nationwide.
WC Humphrey, a Phoenix resident, left for Tacson HC Wilson this morning. A group of armed individuals headed toward the Incan mountains to secure a mysterious tear in the area, with authorities alerted after a bear sighting on a mountain peak. Local stock and millinery goods go on sale for thirty days regardless of content.
A man named Paul Deland in Arizona reports being struck by lightning during a storm while driving a wagon. He escaped with burns and numb sensations, slowly recovering, while officials describe nearby lightning damage and unusual electrical effects around town including a hole in the ground behind the hospital. No other injuries were noted among residents or officials.
Buck, an Arizona native once linked to Cochise county, faces a probable hanging in Los Angeles after the California Supreme Court appears to withhold a new hearing. He previously led a murder case at Grove and was jailed in Yuma. A prior insanity plea failed as the high court’s ruling stood.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.