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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1907
Page
2
The piece notes artesian wells and irrigation boosting Arizona alfalfa while warning against panic over production statistics. It mentions Lusitania and Mauretania in a quip about owners, and the Congressional Record resuming publication as a source of humor and public notice.
An article discusses Japan planning an Atlantic trip for its fleet while eastern cities are urged to stay calm. It recalls mysterious lights seen near Cape Cod during the Spanish War that remain unexplained.
The article notes Revel the Frenchman begins a second global trek but contrasts his expected advertising haul with Weston’s prolific publicity from a Maine to Chicago stroll. Weston’s naming and coverage are highlighted as a benchmark for publicity success.
Senator McLaurin introduces a bill allowing owners of one or more bales of cotton to deposit in a Treasury designated depository and receive notes up to 70 percent of the cotton value. He asks why not include alfalfa wheat garden seed walnuts and needlework.
An ad extols Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription as a cure for long standing female ailments affecting nerves digestion and reproductive organs. It claims to regulate the system and prevent need for surgery while offering confidential correspondence and free samples.
A collage of aphorisms and quips on money power gender and society. It mentions a Miss Cyattaniakow and Mr Frinchinowicksy wedding in Connecticut and notes the New York Evening Post reader query about pie faced mutt while riffing on U S coinage and the Mexico Poopacatepetl volcano sale.
The El Paso Herald cites Roosevelt urging concise public messages and clear thinking. It notes Arizona and New Mexico mobilizing supporters in Washington, planning 100 residents each in January to press territorial claims, and calls for unity on national honor and decency amid 600000 Americans facing constitutional rights violations.
Arizona to send two delegates to the next Republican national convention in Chicago with four delegates at large and two for each representative as specified in the official call. The plan also includes two delegates from the District of Columbia and two each from Alaska Porto Rico the Philippine Islands and territories.
Governor Kibbey has received 500 copies of a 1907 interior department report to mail to residents who request it. Due to limited supply, early requests will be favored. County Surveyor Gus A Streitz notes Maricopa Yavapai Pima Yuma Mohave and Coconino await Secretary Garfield's decision on boundary longitudinal lines affecting several county disputes.
A wide array of brief items from the American West era covers legal, political, and social happenings. Reports include perjury cases, protests against lawyers, blizzards and economic shifts, trials and trials dates, naval movements, California shipping, Goldfield unrest and troop presence, mine disasters, library activity, local crime, saloon counts, labor disputes, and local court actions across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and nearby regions.
A new Catholic school is planned for Douglas under the Ursuline Sisters with Father Gheldert aiding. Sisters from the Tinsuline Order recently arrived and steps were taken to start a small operation at the earliest possible date, promising a credit to the city and a strong community future.
Over the past week Lieutenant Herman Preston and a detachment from Ft. Huachuca have camped opposite the Peck livery stable. They conduct a thorough topo graphical survey along the international boundary, mapping roads landmarks and trails for military use.
The board notes Sheriff White collected 17 155 for old law licenses and 53 215 under new rules. 170 saloon licenses and about 20 wholesale licenses exist. The new 300 yearly license did not reduce saloons. Total sheriff revenues reach 57 422 79. Amessor Howe reports 29 878 26 total revenue, with 24 002 50 from school taxes, largest ever for the item.
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co testifies under oath that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath was sworn December 4, 1888 before A W Greason. The notice mentions internal use and blood system action. The text also notes currency outlook and a reference to Wm R Coyne of St Louis.
Three prisoners were taken to Yuma this evening. They are Billy Williams, sentenced to seven years for robbery at Lowell. Tommy Taylor sentenced to two years for escaping jail at Lowell in 1905. Joaquin Garcia sentenced to five years for robbery at Douglas.
Willis T. Morgan, a sergeant from Rural Route 1, recalls serving in Cuba and the Philippines. He tried Better New Discovery for consumption and lung disease after two years in each theater, praising its advertised cures. Sold by druggists for 60 cents and one dollar, with a trial offer mentioned.
More men reported for work in the mines and mill of the Consolidated company today than any day since reopening. Fifty strike-breakers are expected today from Arizona as the plant resumes full operation.
Wednesday notes Colonel Win Herring arrived from Tucson on district court business and is a welcome visitor to Tombstone. Henry Street of the Quillias Land & Cattle Co. returned to the ranch after a county seat trip. Attorney C B Ellerbe left for Phoenix on professional matters. Dam comments on cattle and settlers. Cortelyou denies undue political activity. Safford schools won prizes at the territorial fair. Tombstone secured four prizes and local mine operators plan payments as conditions improve.
In Arizona Tombstone hails Paul B Warnekros as a pioneer merchant who boosted Cochise County resources through generous support to public enterprises. He runs a business for over 25 years and is praised for his charitable spirit while staying modest about his impact. A Christmas greeting to patrons appears in today’s paper.
Dr Hughart at the county hospital performed leg amputation on Henry Lamb who arrived from Benson after a freight trampling incident. One leg was removed immediately at Benson and a second amputation followed to save his life. Both legs were severed below the knee.
Warning notice to John Gleeson and Douglas Gray and assigns operating under option given by Leadville Mining Company for listed lode mining claims in Turq a mining district Cochise Arizona. Leadville Mining Company will not be responsible for work done injuries or other obligations of Gleeson and Gray and their assigns. Pearce Arizona July 28 with first publication July 25 1907.
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