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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1907
Page
4
Ab exchange remarks claim sleighs bring joy while autos provoke damage suits as Congress members, after pay hikes, heed the distant classified service refrain. About 200,000 strong, and all voters, the chant echoes upheaval in the political landscape.
Roosevelt appears favored by Republicans across factions with time for reform possible before the next party realignment. The remark suggests broad support within the party and potential changes looming on the horizon.
A prominent Arizona newspaper man visiting as an official inspector at the Phoenix insane asylum was mistaken for a new arrival. The inmate asked why he went crazy. The editor replied he aimed to make money from the newspaper business. The lunatic retorted that he was not crazy, just a plain darnie.
Brownsville faced a sharp political moment as it contemplated a Congressional committee. The remark suggests the city could have avoided turmoil by restraining actions tied to civil unrest and the resulting scrutiny from federal oversight.
The article notes a modus vivendi arrangement granting the Duke of Marlborough an additional $50,000 per year from his estranged American wife. It mentions the heiress pursing a title and hints at the bridegroom's reliability as heir, while observations compare Japanese fleet photos and emphasize borrowed ideas in ships, guns, and training.
A Georgia newspaper recalls a grim quip by an Irishman who was hoisted aboard a rail. He notes that except for the honor of the act he would rather walk, reflecting on the macabre justice of the crowd.
The Dutch have forbade air ships from flying over Holland. Enforcement machinery exists only in theory as not yet prepared to implement the law.
The verdict is hailed worldwide as just, yet the notable achievement lies in Dreyfus declining to use the lecture platform. His stance emphasizes restraint and dignity, reflecting a principled stand beyond mere exoneration.
The article cautions that sensationalists pushing the United States toward war with Japan are detached from the actual location of any potential fighting, noting a vast distance of about 10,000 miles from the theater where hostilities could start.
In Carlisle the Senate presses to abolish the Indian echoe alongside the crack football team, echoing Roosevelt’s push to hit the center hard.
Legislative activity in Arizona focused on bill introductions. Bills would appoint a prison superintendent, empower DA deputies, authorize contract printing, establish a three member railroad commission, regulate dentistry, tax express firms, and set bid rules for supplies. Other measures address peace officer mileage, railroad charges, and mining tax reforms while funds for a territorial auditor and salaries for officials were debated. The council killed the Bell bill on railroads.
The body votes 9 to 8 on a motion to table the will with O Neill Hunt and Weedin voting against. Bell's memorial clears the lower house early in the session. Tax rate set at 1750 miles to Arisona becomes focal point of moralizing discussion.
Murphy of Cochise, known for stern justice as Bisbee justice of the peace, visited Gass Bros cafe in Bisbee. When asked for his order, he quipped a list of offals then advised the waiter to see a doctor, before leaving with ham and eggs for Phoenix Democrat.
The Tiffany turquoise mines in Gleason district Cochise County about 18 miles east of Tombstone are being actively prospected by expert workers. Turquoise, valued for its sky blue color and copper inclusion, is rare and highly sought after on world markets.
In the 1903-06 fiscal year Mexico’s total mineral output is reported in Mexican money as 135,400,083 in silver and 35,613,324 in other minerals. The data cover about 23,000 mining tithes spanning over 600,000 acres, with silver and gold identified as the nation’s greatest wealth.
No new developments at Bisbee. Rumor of 1000 layoffs is untrue though fear persists that more plants may close tomorrow. An Italian man, misreading a holiday, bought a six shooter and fired at the moon after paying a $15 fee amid the confusion.
At the Phoenix meeting of county boards of supervisors Cameron of Coconino county was elected chairman Neil Osborn named secretary and George Purdy Bullard appointed attorney. The group discussed many items and recommended two laws for the legislature including four year terms for county officers and road overseer appointments. A committee of Orme McCarty and Gregg would seek Governor Kibbey to speak to the association.
Bisbee remains unchanged as Copper Queen Spray shaft closes and about a thousand workers have been discharged. Union and non union staff are affected, fewer camp forces stay, and officers fear potential trouble though no major clashes have occurred. Authorities indicate fuel and timber shortages drive broad dismissals by week’s end.
House Bill No. 45 proposes amending Section 65 of chapter 51 from 1905 to require an affidavit before recording any brand or ear mark. The affidavit must declare no copying of a similar brand used in Mexico and no direct interest in any Mexican brand, tangling with customs oversight and cross border equestrian branding.
The New Mexico legislature approved a tax on sleeping car companies operating in the territory. Standard cars valued at 5000 dollars, tourist cars at 1500 dollars, with a tax rate of 1.50 dollars per 109 dollars of value. Half the receipts go to the territory and half to the counties where the company runs.
An old advert claims a reward for catarrh cure with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites testimonials about J Cheney and the firm Watmiso Kienax Manvix. It promotes internal absorption, price ten cents per bottle, and availability from Toledo druggists. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In Yavapai County veterinarians inspect Kirkland and Thompson valleys herds linked to “big jaw.” A. A. Harmon and Dr Norton of Phoenix conduct tests on cattle escaping the disease to determine its nature and seek a cure. Harmon declines to comment on the illness.
Arizona leaders note El Paso moves to secure a $32,000,000 Rockefeller donation for U S educational work and a college endowment. The Cochise County voice urges Arizona to pursue a similar opportunity, urging chamber efforts to explore potential benefits for the state.
Thomas Collins, a 60 year old laborer, fell from a rock car on the trestle at the Colorado crossing into Hood and was swept away instantly. Indian boatmen remain on watch below the dam on the slim chance of saving a faller as the body disappeared momentarily. Last Saturday night another man fell from the upper trestle and landed on drift but survived.
Local hunters urge changing quail season closure to February 1 to protect mating birds and eggs. Veterans say they are finished hunting and favor amending the law rather than risking quail destruction.
The Phoenix Republican reports Governor Kibbey spoke to county supervisors about their duties at a territorial board session. The address was entertaining and instructive, highly appreciated by attendees. The remainder of the session covered current and upcoming bills before the legislature.
The Columbia Opera Co will stage Olivette as its second bill with seats at Head Staters going on sale tomorrow morning. Curtain at 1:15, ticket prices range from 25 cents upward. The last opera company visit to Tombstone occurred in 1890 and a member caused ire that damaged the Occidental Hotel.
From Friday's Daily the Columbia Opera company will present Olivette tonight as a delightful comic opera with a large house expected. The notices cover visitors, court motions, rumors of bigamy warrants, divorce filings, marriage licenses, and local mining and business chatter in Tombstone.
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