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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1908
Page
2
The note claims beer price increases aim to fund prohibition resistance while government demands for Navy War Departments and Pension Bureau appropriations total about half a billion dollars, implying war as a money-saving joke.
Central American states could boost appeal with humor and a plan to cultivate two fine bananas, though only one ripens now. The idea imagines rival crops and witty competition, reflecting regional character and economic humor.
A student of aeronautics predicts balloons will soon carry mail. The note advises rural delivery carriers not to rush into automobiles. It mentions immigrants may enter Canada now if they can afford to provide their own snow house.
The article notes Simon Guggenheim securing a senate seat before Pittsburg figure offered 2 million for Boss Penrose's seat, suggesting Guggenheim's cost was far less. It also mentions spies probing U S defense weak points and a plan to detain any invading party for observation.
It is remarked that the November immigration to the United States reached a notable total, contrasting with 94,621 in the same month last year. The so called panic exhibits many peculiar incidental features within the record.
A garbled 19th century medical notice touts Gobles Medical discovery and Sage remedy as a universal cure for nasal catarrh hoarseness colds and stomach issues. It urges frequent dosing and claims long cures from daily treatments, warning of dramatic results and sudden improvements.
Records show one tenth of all yearly deaths in Pennsylvania from tuberculosis totaling 10 780. The influenza epidemic spreads with sixty eight Atlantic coast deaths and notable impacts on New York and Chicago theater and opera business. Bank clearings rise nationally while New York Boston and Philadelphia see declines. A Collier's note hints at surplus presidential booms for sale as campaigns cycle.
President Roosevelt sent the senate the nomination of John H Page to be territorial secretary. Auditor Page is set to succeed Secretary W F Niebole, a political surprise to many though anticipated by a few. Secretary Nichols declines renomination and will retire to private life at term’s end.
New York astrologer Khaldol, who predicts annually, released 1908 forecasts noting no panic or war, a Western presidential choice for Democrats, a New Yorker for Republicans, April prosperity, heavier crops than 1907, electric advances, Pennsylvania floods, severe southern rainstorms, six grand travelers meeting disaster, three top corporations entering receivership, Japan‑related tensions delaying until 1909, Europe to mourn a crowned death, Manhattan marriages at 35,000 and 700 divorces, New York not burning, Boston not sinking.
Arizona Lodge No 4 K of P installed officers last night D Gage C C RB E Melntyre VC A Brewater P Charles Kreuder M of H EB Berner M of B G W Swain K of R 48 B Beach M of A George Thompson I G 5 Morgan O Afterward a smoker at Kreuder's Dining Room featured Kreuder spread and fraternal talks music impersonated with sociability. large gathering recalled.
California newspaper men and artistes plan a writeup for Caikina syndicate. Douglas railway club aims to educate workers. R H White of Frescott buys an ice plant in Kingman. Benson buys lumber. Vrcl Gus Co Los Angeles to build plant in Tucson. Gold Mining Co near Kingman sold to Geo Atkins. sheriff will redeem property. Williams boasts best homes in small city. New hospital at Flagstaff completed. Douglas Y M C A to install gym. Women’s Club of Douglas forms philanthropic department. Flagstaff Gem buys Arizona Herald printing material. Flagstaff to Camp Verde telephone line. Indian theft at Prescott pound. horses impounded. 16 passenger auto arrives at Castle Creek Springs. Salvation Army expands with new barracks. Phoenix merchants unite against AK-2 rail rates. Hunters bring skunk skins for bounty. board to stop bounties. Horace Kuhnweiler dies at Phoenix. brief romance ending. Many gamblers flee New Mexico after gambling law. $1500 liquor license in Albuquerque closes 18 of 40 saloons. Drowning near Leavenworth. friction at bureau noted. President Roosevelt appoints new Chief Bronson.
A report from Yuma says Southern Pacific overland passengers fish from train windows into Salton Sea. Dining car scraps attract thousands of fish. An early three foot carp sparked a sport growing on trains crossing the trestle, supplying dining cars with fish.
At the annual meeting of the Congregational church of Tombstone reports showed prosperity with debts paid and the parsonage improved at several hundred dollars. Plans are under way for an additional rear room to serve as Sunday school and social space.
George Dixon former champion pugilist dies in the alcohol ward of Belleville hospital after a pro tracted debauch. Over 125000 men unemployed in New York and emergency funds may be called for.
A district court awarded 272,229 to Paine Webber & Co against Copper Belle Mining Co. The suit, tied to a note secured by a York financial house, seeks payment. Stay of execution granted for 30 days. minority stockholders may seek to overturn the judgment. The Copper Belt Mining Co. has a history of lawsuits and Gleason mines yielded substantial ore in the past.
The board of supervisors compromised the matter of securing the right of way for widening the county road between Ristee and Lowell and will pay Mr Hanson the sum of 91500. The strip of land now being secured will complete the electric road between Warren and Bisbee, and the grading contract for this strip will be let by the board.
A mail pouch with hundreds of opened letters was found last Sunday afternoon in a dense mesquite area about two miles from Tucson. The bag’s slip shows it arrived in Tucson on No. 3 between November 17 and 19, 1906, meaning it was stolen over a year ago.
The Cochise Club elected new officers last evening HVE Berner president C Elerbe vice President Filo Wilcox treasurer Charlee Brown secretary The club plans social innovations as it grows and its rooms were tendered to the Womans Club of Tombstone for their regular meeting and future use.
A Tucoon report notes a pending deal for the Meade mines in the Swisehel mountains owned by WK Meade and Toccon councilman Bee Heney. Negotiations offer $550,000 for 60 percent interest. J. J. Hubbard of Western Mines Development Co. confirmed the offer was refused. Geologists have examined the property and deem it valuable.
An error in press material said there would be pictures at the ball last night. Tonight The Schieffelin opens with good films. For the rest of the week pictures will be shown tonight Wednesday Friday and Saturday.
Local page notes numerous visitors including Jeff Long of Naco and Henry Peyatt on short trips, Albert DeSalles heading to Pistee for months, and Wm Roth and W A Greene handling cattle and health board business. A new eleven pound baby girl born to Mrs George Rafferty is reported, with both mother and child healthy. Colonel Tom Fitch travels from Tucson on district court business. Cochise Club meets tonight to elect officers. John Reilly returns home from Fort Huachuca. L R White, the Sweet Potato King, plans to rebuild after a residence fire. George B Wilcox to Phoenix for several weeks’ real estate work.
A meeting of the local order of Knights of Pything at Castle Hall this evening Tuesday at 7 p.m. will install officers. Afterward a smoker is planned. All members and visiting Knights are invited. A good attendance and pleasant time is anticipated.
County contracts awarded with Hughart & Bishop securing hospital duties and meals for prisoners. Indigent burial and annual care contracts go to named bidders, county printing to Willcox News, and a mix of papers winning various items. Chicago trial reveals comptroller allowed excessive loans by national banks.
Local notes list arrivals from Nogales Bisbee and Bisbee business trips. Names include Miss Mary Parker Attorney George Neal Sheriff Jack White John E McIntyre T A Cox S A Merritt Colonel Tom Fitchman Charles Donald Nichols Page Roosevelt nomination context Michael Cassidy Sturges Leadville property John Gleason Shannon company shipment Charles Reay J D Perkinton August Geisler Tom Bennett and Abe Keut in county jail changes with administration in San Francisco.
Notice names John Gleeron and Dougisa Gray with assigns operating claims Leadville Gray Mule Copper Bug Western Belle Turquoise King Maid of Sunshine King Solomon Northern Light Head Light Winchester West Side York town Charleston Baltimore Veauvius Lilly Cosmopolitan Compromise Victoria Wonder Miami More Cave Troy in Cochise Arizona. Leadville Mining Co disclaims responsibility for any work debts injuries or other obligations by Gleeson and Gray and assigns. Published July 25 1907 with first publication July 25 1907.
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