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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1908
Page
2
Arizonans will join national events in Washington next week with Congress. Half a dozen organizations will be in session and the Arizona federal office seeking a contingent will be there.
The piece notes Supreme Court justices nearing retirement show little inclination to resign to accommodate President Roosevelt. It questions why the president does not apply his army “walking test” to the Court and how to resolve the stalemate.
A reflection on Tombstone Arizona describing its geography like a turtle's back that protects the town from floods. The piece notes the swift improvement after rain with people, sun, and birds appearing together, and the flowers rejoicing in gratitude.
An ad extols a herbal remedy labeled Favorite Prescription from Dr. Pierce, claiming it strengthens nerves and tones the female system for marriage and motherhood. It asserts safety, no alcohol, and appeals to expectant mothers and those weakened by bearing children, urging readers to consult Dr. Pierce by letter.
A brief note in wordless language expresses thanks and silent praise for the chief charms as a ceremonial tribute to Tombotone.
The piece argues Tombstone and nearby areas will rival Warren in copper output, noting Tombstone Leadville and surrounding geology. It praises Tombstone’s potential to become the territory’s leading producer, warning readers who claimed Warren domination.
Douglas and Tombstone figures including Deputy County Sheriff Taylor the Arizona Rangers man Luke Short and Constable Hayhurst arrive in Tombstone for district court matters. Editor Shardin Arch Chiebolm and others tour local offices while Col Cheyney and party inspect Imperial Copper Co. and plan stays through Friday.
Treasury secretary may circulate a quart of new gold coins to test public reception. France’s attitude to war with Germany hinges on memories, while a Chicago man’s desertion leads to a brutal beating by his former partner. Congressman Tawney argues tariff revision is uncertain but likely not downward.
Uncle Joseph Cannon has little to say now about his spring proclamation that tariff changes would be minimal. He may recall the talkative parrot and the parable as a reminder of cautions in the debate.
A citizenship hearing notice warns applicants with hearings set before December 15 to appear or lose their applications. Deputy Porter McDonald returns from Fort Juschtica with two Fifth Calvary troopers arrested for killing Greene Cattle Co. cattle near the post. The incident spurs talk of settling losses with payouts as soldiers prepare to depart for California.
A court order fixes Thursday afternoon December 10 for civil jury case settings. Call starts at 1 PM to align bar members with trial dates for this term. Criminal cases delayed. docket clearance uncertain as civil trials may extend to mid January near court adjournment for the supreme court session.
The State Limited will transform into a train made entirely of Pullman cars. Passengers will ride on Pullman tickets. The chair car and the combination car will be discontinued on that date and a baggage car will be added.
A new counterfeit five dollar silver certificate has surfaced per a treasury circular by John E. Wilkie, chief of the Secret Service. The fake imitates the Indian Head series, plate 782, with check letter D and plate numbers tied to W. T. Vernon and Charles H. Trent. The specimen bears the number D47963872 and chief Wilkie says its general appearance is deceptive.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Belcher from Tecumseh Michigan visited Tombstone and praised its climate while staying with Ned Cutting. They toured the Garden City and regretted leaving. Trend has purchased 110 acres south of East Lake Park at Phoenix for shops and stockyards. price unpaid was 28000 dollars.
Arizona mine operators reported to the US Geological Survey that 1907 production valued at 55,511 dollars encompassed gold silver copper lead and zinc with copper accounting for 92 percent. Copper output reached near 12 900 000 pounds valued at 7 000 000 in territory leading the nation. Eleven of thirteen counties reported metal output and eleven smelting plants operated, with several undertakings in Cochise Gila Graham Pima Santa Cruz and Yavapai. The report notes extensive smelting at in-territory plants and some custom work for outside ores.
Report from Tuesday edition notes scant footwear for the balaren of the current reavon. Coyotes killed several men and a dozen dead coyotes were later found nearby. Judge WD Moomconier at Pearce injured his middle finger when a gun misfired while shooting a prowling skunk. medical aid stopped bleeding and no serious complications are expected. Scott White departs for the Huachucas to inspect the Dayton Graham copper property, planning a brief mountain stay before returning to Bisbee to pursue other mining interests. Chicken thieves operate along Salt River vale, shipping fowls to California points for disposition.
The Globe Silver Heritage presents A Tell Boy on Thursday at Sea Place. Johnny and Ella Galvin lead in a lively showcase of music dance and elaborate costumes. The production is briskly paced and draws strong audience applause throughout.
William Tatum, three, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Tatum, accidentally drowned Saturday near his Winslow home. He wandered from his mother and fell into an irrigating ditch within about 100 feet of the residence while she worked nearby. A new nursery is planned in Phoenix.
Roosevelt's stance on Colonel Stewart triggers talk of dangerous precedent and possible exile for generals like Wood or Funston. The column notes the president's volatility and mocks party loyalty versus personal ties, reflecting a partisan era mood.
Receiver Griffith is allowed 16000 and Samuel M. Kingan 15000 for legal services in the Arizona land investment company case. Judge Kent of the Maricopa District Court approved the compensation after a Saturday hearing. The receivership has run about four years, with Griffith handling nearly 200000 for the company and a forthcoming dividend of about 50000, totaling roughly 190000 in five dividends, about 60 percent. The case followed a stockholder demand and venue dispute, with Arizona residents and Tucson as the company’s headquarters.
The Democratic, Republican and Socialist county central committees filed expense statements for the last general election. Socialists spent about nothing, Republicans about 1490 dollars, and Democrats about 5200 dollars, per the board of supervisors clerk.
Secretary Cortelyou submits fiscal year estimates for Arizona with salary changes for the governor and territory secretary, plus legislative and school funding adjustments. The governor’s pay rises to 3500, territory secretary to 2500, and several schools face varied increases and decreases.
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