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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1908
Page
2
The fragmentary text notes Booker Washington and Tuskegee needing funding, and mentions Henry Waterson possibly entering the Senate to improve the Congressional Record, implying political impact on education and public records.
Opinion contends that a threatened Chinese uprising stems from proposed giveaways of valuable railroad franchises. The piece derides Chinese as uncultured and lauds American restraint in handling such concessions.
The speaker notes that Governor Hughes acts as if the presidency matters little to him, suggesting a distinct approach to politics. The remark contemplates whether this behavior is strategic or honest, and remarks on how rare such perceived candor is in political life.
The navy department explains that the absence of oil burning boats in the navy stems from a government fear of Standard Oil. The confession is described as remarkable and pitiful.
The ad touts Favorite Prescription as a potent tonic to strengthen the system and aid various ailments. It promotes soothing invigoration, relief from hysteria and nervous distress, and asserts benefits for disorders of the female reproductive system while urging readers to send a card for a postal reply from Buffalo New York to obtain the claimed cure.
A collection of satirical squibs and social commentary from early Chicago press recounts smart talk, marriage quirks, and reform chatter. It notes immigration, Australian views, Taft era politics, labor movements, and electrical industry shifts with a tone of wry humor and topical references.
Percival Lowell of Flagstar warned that Earth’s water may become rarer than gold as deserts spread and Martian life hints emerge. He described polar cap water, dry seas, and peculiar dark lines across Mars indicating possible vegetation amid harsh desert terrain.
The Chinese Masonic Lodge of Tombstone has been initiating candidates from Pearce and Lewis Springs into the order. Ceremonies continue for several days in the King Building on Third and Allen Streets with local lodge members observing. A ring feast will conclude the activities.
A garbled Arizona page notes items from Phoenix Tempe and Mesilla with references to a printer, a man named Thrson, and a cattle theft case involving Colonel Sturges. It mentions the Methodists near Tucson planning an industrial school, a $15 093 building potential, Modern Woodmen dances in Phoenix, and a water bore near Bonnon.
Local officials and residents are cited in a wide array of updates. District Attorney Shelley bins returns from Bisbee on business. Captain Harry Wheeler faces federal testimony in Los Angeles. bankers, constables, and sheriffs pursue legal duties in multiple towns.
Government investigators led by Deanndost and mineral expert Gillett visit Bisbee to study mineral land entries amid rumors of irregularities in mining patent clearances. Grand jury in Tombstone may be convened. past probes by agents reached Tombstone without final conclusions.
Lawrence W Bare, a master shop mechanic with experience in several large operations in the East, seeks a millwright position preferably in south central Arizona. Delivery location Bisheo, Arizona, June 5.
John Ashcroft, a miner for Tombstone Consolidated Company, narrowly escaped a fatal fall yesterday afternoon. While moving toward the ore shoot he slipped, grabbed a timber ten feet down, and was saved from plunging fifty feet by fellow workers. He was treated by Dr. Shan and is recovering with only slight bruises and a small cut.
Mr W A Hendricks sister of the late Frank Bipp, who died here in an accidental shooting, arrived this morning. She will be joined by her husband from Los Angeles this evening as plans progress. The coroner’s jury exonerated Charles Wittig in the accident. Bisbee Episcopal ladies plan a Peddler’s Paradise event.
Tuesday’s Daily notes Frank Bishop’s funeral held in the afternoon at the Catholic church with Rev Father Burns officiating a large crowd following the casket to its resting place. The obituary calls him a young man well liked and mentions an accidental or unfortunate death.
An epitemic of smallpox was found in Benson Arizona in the red light district. A local physician and County Health Board Dr Greene ordered quarantine and personal examination to prevent spread. A Mexican suspect, Montana, was arrested for murder and held in county jail awaiting investigation. No new developments reported in the McGinnis case.
A Mohave bard extols Arizona highlighting high mineral output and top rank in cop per production from the past year. He praises the state’s citrus crops and fruit, sunshine, and broad opportunities, painting Arizona as a land of wealth and promise.
Rebuilding the Constitution known as Old Ironsides progresses toward guns and a new set of replicas. An advertisement touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a century old patent remedy offering relief from poor appetite indigestion constipation and sleeplessness with claims of preventive digestive benefit.
Judge Ja tee Welhorn of the futeral destelea court directed the removal of six commission ers Van Dyke and others to Tombstone. Defendants Mazon Villarent and Hivera, agesteen, secured a 19 day stay to pursue habeas corpus in the federal circuit court of San Frapeisen.
The Congregational church hosts a Friday talk on the Philippine Islands by Mrs Langley who visited remote areas. An evening program of music and refreshments will cost 2 cents. The ladies group meets Thursday at 2 with Mrs Benedict at the parsonage. Rev George A Chatfield preached a strong sermon tonight.
Warning notice states John Gleeron and assigns operate under an option with Leadville Mining Company. Listed lode mining claims include Leadville Gray Mule Copper Bug Western Belle Turquoise King Maid of Sunshine King Colomn Northern Light Head Light Winchester West Side York Town Charleston Kult Vesuvia in Cochise County. Company not responsible for any work debts injuries or obligations contracted by Gleeson and associates. Pearl, Arizona July 22, 1907. First published July 25, 1907.
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