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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1908
Page
2
A collage of remarks on a swindle involving a man named Leming, political asides on Admiral Melyide and the U S navy, looming presidential odds of Sixteen to One, and various mini-essays on economics, Panama Canal width, Hayti, and other terse opinions.
Headlines note optimism about early resumption of a stalled upgrade and ongoing stability in copper markets. Analysts say many properties can stay profitable at current prices if long term certainty returns, with capital in desolated towns and warehouses kept as stocks and assets.
Fragmentary clipping notes unfulfilled support claims from the Socialist Party of Arizona and Western Federation of Miners, with reference to promises not materializing. The passage is incomplete and lacks coherent context or identifiable actions.
Territorial items of interest cover legal extradition a prisoner from the United States and Mexico, border tension and court battles. It notes arizona public issues like overcrowded schools, new appointments, mining ventures, and local disturbances. The piece includes community events, crime notes, and civic developments across towns with multiple named individuals and organizations.
Wednesday Daily notes Treasurer Gaines improving daily amid a spill of rumors and a weak market. In Greaterville Pinch City, pupils arrive intoxicated to school and board of supervisors notified. Bisbee’s well known van tours the territory while Korstatone vivitar and Mr Smith gain recognition as leading citizens. Attorney S. E. Haseard of Bisbee visits Tombstone for board business ahead of arifle shoot. Waslington’s birthday noted on Temperance Eve. Yuma report claims 400 eligible men and Florence counters. Milligan’s penitentiary history cited with Mrs Milligan aiding rescue. Tucson oil and light famine eased by rail, lemons on display at Santa Rita Hotel grown in Yuma County.
Report describes Governor Torres directing Mexican troops to pursue Yaqui fighters from Hermosillo toward Cres, establishing a new operations center in Indiva, the former Sonora capital along the Sonora River, as authorities seek extermination or subdual. The Citizen cites arrivals from Hermosillo via international train, noting prior population and proximity to Yaqui attacks.
An advertisement from Detroit Michigan touts Uberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming to restore appetite, aid digestion, and provide pleasant bowel movements. The offer includes 25 cent price and trial samples, with Mr J H Seita cited as a user.
San Francisco dispatch reports an upcoming state railroad commission investigation into tailrosting rebates. Assistant Attorney General Benjamin Valay notes 4,000 rebating cases built against the Southern Pacific. If convictions occur and the maximum $4,000 penalty per case is imposed, the railroad would face $800,000 in fines. The probe stems from October closures at a prior hearing led by Bron K. Lane of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Nogales cashier L Crowell of the U S customs house was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of 2.50. He appeared before U S Commissioner F Williams, was held on 5000 bond, and jailed in Santa Cruz awaiting grand jury action. Crowell, a 13 year old, has lived in the town three years and moved in high social circles.
Warning notice concerns Geeson Dov John iie Gray and assigns under an option from Lextville Mining Company. It lists numerous mining claims in Turquoise mining district Cochise County Arizona and asserts rights over work performed or contracted by War Geen and Gray. Published Pearce Argona July 22 1907. First publication July 25 1907.
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