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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1907
Page
2
The fragment notes Harriman’s ease of mind and skepticism toward famine reports. It mentions James Hill challenging fuel famine claims and notes Russian officials filing laudatory obituaries with appointment papers in the records division.
A group of professional New York politicians who backed Governor Hughes at the stump now fear they may have to retreat to the woods as the political climate shifts. The shift leaves several figures unsure of their standing and strategy moving forward.
Officials argue the block system is sound but require engineers to be attentive. They suggest hiring engineers who would comply and give proper attention to the signaling.
Senator Beveridge proposes adding many illustrations to his next speech to popularize the Congressional Record. It is noted as odd that the Record would include one of his speeches to boost its appeal.
The speaker lampoons rising demands as a chorus from leaders and officials. A President seeks a larger navy, Congress higher salaries, Chancellor Day favors bigger trusts, Philippine troops demand bigger pistols, Senator Jeff Davis calls for bigger Senate rows, while noting someone wants a smaller something.
Fragmented ad style text promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It touts digestion cures, blood cleansing, and immune fortification. The copy uses health claims and a mail request for a booklet, with references to extracts from medical authorities and a long history of practice.
Arthur F. Statter becomes Assistant Secretary of the U S Treasury after a career as a newspaper man in Walla Walla and private secretary roles in the Senate and Treasury. A Richardson, 37, youngest Delaware senator, and James F. Minturn lead New Jersey reform moves against trusts in ice and coal pricing.
George B. Wilcox district court clerk travels to Tempe to present two proposed measures. One raises district attorney salaries in counties over ten million valuation to 3500 annually. the other funds actual witness expenses in criminal cases with sworn itemized affidavits. Currently witnesses sometimes lose pay or cover costs unless declared indigent.
It is expected the new steel railroad bridge across the Gila river on the Maricopa and Phoenix line will be completed by mid April. The structure will end recurring delays caused by floods, as steel spans are shown to withstand sudden river rises.
Fred Dodge an Arizona pioneer and Wells Fargo official visited Tucson on Saturday to pursue J. J. Sullivan the alleged diamond thief. Sullivan is charged with stealing Wells Fargo money orders in Oklahoma and faces two indictments there. Wells Fargo funded the Phoenix court costs to secure his handover to Oklahoma authorities.
The Twenty fourth Arizona Legislature reconvened in Phoenix after a week recess as committees toured public institutions including Yuma Territorial Prison. Reports urge halting further prison improvements and possibly moving the facility. Few bills were filed yesterday but many are expected today, including mine tax measures and the Bell 3 cent passenger fare bill with uncertain fate in the house.
A Sonora newspaper reports the Cananes Rio Yaqui and Pacifico railway ends at Guadalupe a ranch about 48 kilometers northwest of Navajos near which the Mayo river crossing will occur. A Navajoa front station will be built where the line divides with the main toward Culiacan Mazatlan and Guadalajara, while the branch to Alamos runs via Minas Nueva.
A fragmentary verse piece parodies social fortunes, urging caution with wealth and status. It contrasts praise for riches with mockery for poverty, suggesting crowds shift with capital, and ends with an uncertain, unidentified note.
The Phoenix Republican reports the liquor license bill debate presses early action. A council substitute sets a $9000 yearly license, while Davidson favors $1000. Adjournment hinted at a $500 compromise, but pressure grows for a higher fee, with House members leaning toward a substantial license price between $500 and $1000 a year.
Albert Steinfeld files suit in Tucson against Louis Zeckendorf and Omega Copper for $20,000. He claims ownership of 2000 tons of ore shipped to smelters, valued at $20,000. The Omega mine sits in Helvetia district near Helvetia and Guggenheim properties.
Four trainmen were hurt lightly after a collision on the No gales branch near Patagonia. Engineer Mapes suffered head and shoulder injuries and was taken to Nogales. others continued work. Wreckage cleared after about twelve hours. one engine overturned and a tender damaged on a sharp curve by a stone train headed to Benson and an empty cars train headed for a rock quarry.
A Durango to Monterey News dispatch reports treasure valued at about 4 million dollars found at Corral de Majoma on the Hacienda de El Ois in Nombre de Dios, with 60 soldiers sent to preserve order. Some claim only a cache of old silver bars. others insist the find includes golden images, dole, and a large gold crucifix. A contract between Pompeyo Alcala and Julio Corbero is cited amid bandit legends. Also listed are recent marriage licenses from the probate court: Hatfield and Moore. Bergarar and Boleigh. Acosta and Casares.
Kee Yup, 57, of the Hop Wo Tong, committed death by his own action in Prescott. He hanged himself with a hemp cord in his room after lamenting ill luck and lack of funds to return to the Flowery Kingdom. Captains McClure Forsyth and Lieutenant Forester, with wives, returned from Fort Huachuca to Fort Apache, escorting Dr Lawrence and three privates. A separate matter notes a postponement in the Aztec property sale case, with Charles A Wallace named commissioner and sale set for March 5.
The Globe Silver Belt logs chatter of Phoenix gamblers planning games outside city limits before the legislature adjourns. It notes a Tombstone visitor’s stay on business, cattle shipments from Phoenix, a widow’s death in Tombstone, a search for Fort Huachuca sergeant James Brown missing since February, and a drowning near Verde River while crossing on horseback. plus mining camp notes in Cochise and Dos Cabezas.
A petition circulated in Yuma seeks moving the Territorial Penitentiary to a distant site arguing it would aid progress. Prominent citizens have signed, with real estate men strongly backing the move, while opponents note the annual $48,000 prison expenditure.
D. J. Carter died suddenly in a room at the Palace Hotel. He suffered from heart disease. Mr. Gravener, aged man, died Sunday evening after being moved from Pearce to the county hospital last week. A monument with white flag has been erected on the highest peak near Hardy Camp by the U S geological survey. A government survey of the district is to progress. Crastox.
A. H Emanuel transfers half interest in the Later venor mining claim to B.S. Kaufman for one year with option to buy at 2500. Martin Costello holds the other half. Development planned. Also, Mrs Warrekros and sister were injured when an electric car struck their wagon near Boyle Heights. Otto Geisenhofer sells adjoining lot to school trustees enlarging grounds. A runaway wagon incident near Averion f Finaway. Several papers filed in Cananea stock dispute with Greene. Cananea Co to deliver 10,000 shares once title settled in court.
Excitement grips Bisbee as mine owners move to curb miners efforts by suspending shifts at Copper Queen Calumet and Arizona properties. About one third of district miners have been laid off with a full shutdown feared within a week amid calls for amicable settlement and continued prosperity of Cochise county.
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