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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1908

Page

4

Bits From The Nation And World In Briefs

The revision board touts selling skills while the Interior Department notes 5163.52 total coal lands reserved for public use. Canada, Mexico and Cuba issue reports and plans. Nashville eyes migrants via a German tool, and the fleet incident hints at a possible attack investigation. Navy manpower nears full strength as debates over statehood for Upper Michigan continue. Marriages between American heiresses and foreign nobles rise, and a San Diego wireless station reports a Cuba coast message whose path remains uncertain.

San Diego Cal Cuba

County Poer Farm Site Discussed by Board of Supervisors

The board of supervisors debated securing a site for a county hospital at Warren Ranch near Peet Hitter. A plan by A Braith and S B) proposes 40 acres, with the county to pay water value and build hospital structures costing up to 18 million. Water rights and wells, tanks, and daily supply of 2000 gallons are outlined, with land gifted in exchange. Merits of other sites on the San Pedro between Charleston and Far Bank are also under review.

Cochive Warren Ranch Board of Supervssors Ty Hf Braith Warren Place Imig Evuke Trolloh Warren Co Hue Toston San Pedro Charleston Far Bank Jonel Greene

Copper Queen Tax Suit Again

The Copper Queen tax suit dominates the legal scene as the Territory seeks back taxes from 1901 totaling about 120,059.55 with accrued costs and interest. The case, filed by Tax Attorney W. G. Gilmore and Pickett Bowmanne, is headed for the courts and likely the U S Supreme Court, with major local officials steering the defense. The matter could reshape Cochise County and Territory tax jurisprudence, drawing in prominent firms and regional leaders.

Territory of Arizona Nallow M. Gaines Cochien Copperqueen Consolidated Mining Co Fundamenites Cochise County Moore Ariliwr Cochise W.G. Gilmore Pickett & Bowmanne U S. Supreme Court W. G Gillmore Charien Bowman

Important Strike at Leadville Near Gleeson Reported

News of an important strike near Leadville by Gleeson reaches Tombstone today. Leadville is bonded to the C A, and reports say a copper deposit has been uncovered that will lead to taking over the property. The group is valuable and much development occurred over the past year.

Leadville Gleeson Tombstone C. A

Supervisors Plan Next Meeting and County Actions

The board of supervisors adjourned to meet again on the first Monday in March. County Treasurer Gaines was granted a sixty day leave. W.4. Gilmore was reappointed as tax attorney. Sheriff White reported the Benson branch jail in bad shape and ordered steps to sheet iron the facility to deter escapes. Several appointees were named for districts and an overseer was appointed for the northern Gleeson district. A Gra ham county communication about fee refusals was received and the board affirmed resistance to certain payments. The Warren Ranch proposal for a poor farm and HT Fisher’s bid to sell 640 acres at Howton for a poor farm were discussed. Personal tax refund requests filed by several taxpayers were disallowed.

Board of Supervisors Maret Gaines Gilmore White Benson John Clinton Hereford Bud Snow Jilcox Armitage Benwon Mossey Tarailee Gleeson C.M. Renaud Graham County Warren Ranch Fisher Howton Mi

Mee dee Walp Returns From Viet with Lowell Visit

Mee dee Walp came back today with friend Lowell from a viet expedition. Supervisors Inges aul McCabe returned to their teapeetion homes as the board completed labor and events. Sherrid White is at Tucson for business, Armin Stock Co. consults at Flavh's dragators tomorrow morning, Elric al Seton chair seat visit. Bilioht expresses interest in toler about the bine son district and says consul able inning work contemplated this year.

Inges Aul McCabe Tucson Elric al Seton Bilioht Toler Bine Son

Valentine Day News And Social Roundup In Tombstone

A scattered Tombstone chronicle describes Valentine Day events, dances, social notices, and local visits. Alice English at Adacue Hotel Phoenix and Lawyer McFarland in Tombstone attendances are noted. The Leap Year Dance at Gree Wall promises young ladies guiding gallants, while court cases, property disputes, and local business impacts are briefly mentioned along with rail and court activity.

McFarland Grasham County Gree Wall Dronsine Lidiee Tombstind

Lease of Indian mineral lands debated in Congress

A pending bill to lease all mineral lands within Arizona Indian reservations provokes action by Governor Kibbey and Commissioner Leupp. The measure seeks revenue for Indian communities while potentially opening 100 square miles to prospectors previously restricted by law. President Roosevelt's proclamation aided the push, with petitions to Interior Secretary Garfield urging redress.

Congress Kibbey Francise Leupp Roosevelt Colorado Garfield Goveror Kibbey Kiley Iz. Leupp Hich Arizona

Phoenix Will Be the Mecca for Noble Pilgrimage

Messages sent to members of the Temple of the Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine announce Phoenix as the pilgrimage mecca for nobles and novices. A procession is planned for February 20 in the capital city.

Kent Decruit Tenet Phoenix Nothces Meabers E Zaritah Armona Mecca

Bisbee Citizen Murder Mystery Stirs Town

Bisbee citizen George McDonald aged about 40 was found murdered near Bakerville Lot last night. Five injuries noted including two neck wounds and a wrist shot. robbers took about 20 to 30 dollars from him. Authorities suspect Mexican involvement. McDonald belonged to the Masonic lodge and will be buried. A Chicago railroad receiver was mentioned in other notes alongside Indiana political commentary.

George McDonald Bakerville McDonald Maronic Lodge

Unclear Text Fragment About Regional Observations

Fragmentary note mentions energy or activity in the southern territory and reports easy winds in northern Avia, with no specific events, dates, or identifiable entities to confirm. The passage lacks coherent facts suitable for a full news item.

Avia

Young Folks Valentine Party at Mrs Tracy’s Annex

Lena Trey and Edna Peake hosted a Valentine party for a group at the annex of Mrs Tracy. Music and refreshments were served. Attendees included Juanita Westervelt, Grace Mill, Mary Kries, Kial Walker, Evan Jolhaun, Grant Warner, Douglas Heller, Margie Saver maker, Arthur Veradt, Jeanettes Jones, Olive Simpson, and others.

St. Valentine Lena Trey Edna Peake Pilaymatiy Mra Fi Tracy Annex Muisic Juanita Glyde Westervelt Med York Grace Mill Mary Kries Kial Walker Evan Jolhaun Grant Warener Douglas Heller Margie Savermaker Arthur Veradt Jeanetts Jones Bury Faison Nora Meal Mildred Loand Mil Etta Saunders Jobe Olive Simpson

Bisbee Miner Insists William Muir Committed

William Muir of Higher was brought to the asylum by Deputy Shyrite Porter McDonald and Sack O’Loughlin after collapsing from a brain injury months earlier. Described as powerful and weighing around 200 pounds, he has shown intermittent violent behavior. While jailed here he opened and broke the wrist restraints, and he has two brothers living in Bisbee.

William Muir Higher Porter McDonald O'Loughlin Muir Bithee Dibew Siiler

Growth of Catholic Churches in Arizona Diocese Report

The official Catholic Directory published in Milwaukee shows a large rise in Arizona Catholic sites. In the Tucson diocese the Catholic population grows to 48,500 with 36 clergy and 52 parishes plus seven parochial schools, seven hundred plus children attending, and five charitable institutions, indicating a notable two year increase. a Pythian Sisters lodge is planned at Tempe.

Milwaukee Tucson Arizona

Uncle Sam Again After E P and S W

The government has filed a district court suit in El Paso against El Paso and Southern for $700 seeking damages over defective safety devices on a car or cars. The petition alleges brakes and couplers were inoperative due to leaks and faulty equipment, causing safety concerns.

Distriet el Paco el Paso & Southern Tativoad Sailroad

Arizona Unions Giving Their Aid Tie Printers' Unions of Arizona

In a period of labor activity the Pypigraphical Union urged support across districts to aid printers in Arizona. The appeal called for action to secure opportunities and duties for members, aiming to advance labor benefits and access within the state.

Arizona Java Uorough Mertati

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Artaula Waites Anid Cui Arizona Dambery B. Wilcox

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