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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1908
Page
6
A collection of aphoristic lines on conduct, character, sacrifice, and belief. The fragments reflect on happiness, selfishness, education, leisure, and faith, urging moral reflection and inner integrity without explicit narrative or context.
Britain agrees to pay Bandit Rai s100000 as compensation in a dispute over alleged fruit tree and tomato plant peddling schemes linked to Henry and a named individual. The brief note cites the settlement amount and involved parties.
The year ends with notable gains for the Arizona School of Mines and the University of Arizona. Government funding increases the budget by 27,000 for the next final year, enrollment rises beyond last June, and staff expands with three new positions. The article lauds the early territorial policy, the unification of multiple schools into one strong institution, and mentions continued growth and a major steamship company planning a $6,250,000 transatlantic liner project.
The United States grand jury completed its term and was discharged. They filed a new report charging Alemonte against Crowell with embezzlement of 2500 while cashier at Port of Nogales. Sensational developments failed to materialize as tax cases favored the territory. Sullivan and Varadige mining dispute dismissed on plaintive motion.
Eben L Crowell indicted to the U S grand jury on three charges of ceremonial embezzlement arraigned and bond set at 1000 he will plead in April. The writ of habeas corpus for Ignacio Rotergier denied defendant returned to sheriff custody. Rodergais recently arrested on charge of stealing a Loree from John Rock. An order allowed CF Wratt to be freed on own recognizance. Sentence for a misdemeanor being carried. Case entries include tax suits quiet title divorces and notes for substantial sums. Several district cases filed including Gibson Ab Tetenct Co v Cochive County to recover 195 44 disallowed by board of supervisors on tax rate dispute.
Flagstaff leaders faced sharp criticism as the town council urged action against Prof Percival Lowell over the observatory disagreement. The board of trade and citizens voted to mail an explanatory letter to Mr Lowell and condemn council members for acting hastily.
Two Japanese nationals were arrested Monday three miles north of Tucson for immigration violations. Inspectors Meignald Neilson and Murphy say the men crossed from El Paso on February 7 and claim to have walked 260 miles in ten days at about 52 miles daily. Officials doubt the boasting and note prior reports of theft near the border.
The Prost Prospector admits a false claim that O. J. Henkel's wife filed for divorce. Mrs. Henkel has not pursued such action and the error led to unintended attention on Mr. Henkel. The paper apologizes, clarifies the record, and expresses respect for Mr. Henkel and his family.
President Diaz has issued an order requiring all American railroad employees in Mexico to learn to speak Spanish within six months or be discharged. Conductors and engineers say they are too old to learn the language, creating hardship for many workers.
Arizona notes recount the Nogales round house forcing xton engines every twenty four hours with other local items. The piece mentions finds of money on public reads, the opening of the Vance opera house in Mesa costing $75000, and various regional events from Douglas to Tucson.
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The Lee Ang papers recount the arrest in Los Angeles of De J. T. Sloan once of Detroit for alleged fake mining schemes in Arizona. Sloan had led a company running placer properties near Dos Cabezas mountains, 18 miles from Willcox, with locals doubting his profits amid later judgments against the venture.
A trader warns buyers to insist on Genuine Cascarets C tablets stamped C. C. Never buy in bulk as substitutes prove false and fraudulent. He cautions druggists to beware of scammers who replace the product with inferior imitations.
The supervisors approved total claims for the month amounting to 9,657 dollars. Of this, 8,112 dollars came from the general fund, seven from the trodemonption fund, and 1,108 dollars from various items. Payments included board of supervisors 1,108 dollars, county hospital 4 dollars, jail town animals 6 dollars, district court 552 dollars, district attorney 400 dollars, real estate attire 400 dollars, hate court 2 dollars, and other court costs 608 dollars 89. Remaining funds show small payments to FLAK Ip, Hereford, Paradice.
A Maricopa County Commercial Club briefing by manager P A Jones condemns discriminatory pricing. He cites transit and shipping rate examples from New York to Los Angeles, Phoenix, and elsewhere, highlighting cost disparities for goods such as sheeting, blankets, farm implements, corn, clothing, and overalls.
A brief note indicates six million boxes annually in 1900, with the public embracing candy. The text mentions widespread use by druggists and a growing interest in confections, reflecting early 20th century demand and distribution.
The regular term begins next Monday. In Phoania in attendance at the Shiitiers meeting Mire Down and hie shove, Mise Wihers Pheee pines ary to be given at the Red Men's masquerade tomorrow to Dirt prite toy the bret dressed mat. Fort Manehues dance make to be furnished. Mayor Wentworth to Phoenix for Shriners. Douglas man snatged insine in dute. The unfortunate man ime se come one is trying to kill him.
A large audience attended the Armin Stock Company’s engagement at the Schieffelin theater with Caroline Lawernor praised for her “true to life” role and overall stage success. The run was artistically and financially successful, though the text notes the era’s moral tone and audience reaction to performances.
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