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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1908
Page
2
King Edward expressed shock at certain singing heard during a recent visit to a music hall. He is described as one of the world’s nicest and most lovable old gentlemen. James R. Keene is reported to have won $300,000 on the turf, and the note clarifies he did not win by betting on other men’s ponies.
The remark suggests President Roosevelt intended to pressure major companies by signaling a turn in water usage policy. The statement implies executive scrutiny would force corporations to limit water consumption through heightened oversight.
The remark contemplates how resistance would intensify if peoples described as Moors were given modern firearms, contrasting obsolete weapons with future “shooting irons” amid advancing civilization.
The passage notes how terms vary by locale, with a violent “race war” in San Francisco described as a “disturb ance” in Vancouver, illustrating language’s shifting shades and the power of phrasing across places.
Within the last year John D. Rockefeller was found to have contributed to relief for about 2000 of New York’s poorest residents. This charitable act is suggested to offset a substantial fine.
A remark suggests raising the price of foreign titled husbands to seven percent, noting that American women hold 900 million in such marriages while the return flow of gold remains small.
It took 65 million dollars in clear ing house certificates to meet the demand for currency throughout the country during the late flurry.
An advertisement-like text markets Golden Medical Discovery claiming to treat a wide range of ailments from heartburn and belching to dizziness and poor appetite. It lists native forest plants such as Golden Seal root and Black Cherrybark, promoting strengtheners and tonics with claimed nonhabit forming properties.
Northwestern law class hears James Hamil ton Lewis denounce woman witnesses and perjury with satirical lines about voting rights. The column notes jests about navy strength, wealth, milk, music techs, and legal cases including Thaw and Heinze, reflecting era attitudes and humor.
A humorous report recalls Judge Daniel McFarland presiding over a diverse Arizona court. A Mexican couple married yesterday faced rapid mishap as the groom drank, received a ten day fine, and the bride faced widowhood for the period. An appeal is implied through Attorney McFarland, who can dissolve the knot with legal injunction.
Two divorce cases filed recently. Sarah J Williams of Douglas seeks a decree from D A Williams. They share substantial community property including the Grove saloon in Douglas valued at 10000, property in Fort Arthur and Beaumont Texas valued at 20000, cash in Douglas banks, mining stock, and Mexico interests. They were married in Tombstone in August 1905. Myrtle E Eiting of Biabee petitions separation from Martin Eiting. They have a four year old daughter and the plaintiff asks for custody and separation terms.
Governor Kibbey sets Friday February 7 as a legal Arbor Day holiday for Cochise Gila Graham Maricopa Pima Pinal Santa Cruz and Yuma counties. Proclamation urges public and private observance with tree planting and landscaping to promote forest and orchard growth and improve grounds. Schools are encouraged to lead exercises while individuals are urged to participate in planting trees and shrubs.
The Indies of Tombstone stage a Leap Year dance on February 14 with a fortune telling booth offering proposals and fortunes promising long happiness. A Benson report notes AA McGinnis death under investigation with friends unsure if suicide or accident. Tucson rifle team of four challenges the territory for a territorial championship by money.
A Tucson man touts yawning as healthy while Prescott Elks install a $400 memorial tablet for departed brothers. Jerome sees William Thomas arrested for burglaries on January 7. Ash Fork reports two youths jailed six months for stealing oranges from a box car.
Chas A Wallace once undersheriff under Stewart Hunt is named assistant license clerk of Los Angeles after leading a civil service exam. Several applicants competed, and Wallace ranked first in the test and received the position.
Immigration officers along the Mexican boundary have orders to watch for forged passports held by Japanese attempting to enter the United States from Mexico. Captain Webb's men will increase vigilance and scrutinize Jap passports with social care after a forged document was found by a El Paso port investigator. Government offices believe attempts will be made to use forged passports at all ports of entry along the boundary.
Following Los Angeles example the Christian Temperance Union ladies in El Paso form a soup house to feed idle men. A city council committee approved 50 dollars per month for three months with additional donations aiding the effort.
E B Moore of Sulphur Springs Cattle Co and W H Neel of Isham Neel 4 Bar ranch travel to Denver for the National Live Stock Association convention. They expect eight to ten Arizona stockmen from the county to attend, including A A Packard J J Riggs and J Vickers. A key feature will be the national livestock show in Denver next week with about fifty Arizona members anticipated.
Rex M. MacEwan sues Dean-Arizona Mining Co. for 15000 claiming crippling injuries after stepping on a mine cage and being dropped to the 1100-foot level, breaking a knee cap and becoming unable to work. Attorney E. J. Flanigan represents him. The Tucson Chamber of Commerce notes a Master Mechanic seeks millwright work in South Central Arizona with delivery by Lawrence W. Baxe.
A. A. Dudley of Douglas visited for tax sales business in town. Hereford guest Max Axford hosted H Javeklin for a duck hunting trip. Frank Smith returned from Douglas and El Paso to resume the Tombstone run. John Callaghan of Denver inquiries for his father, a former bricklayer at Canavea, and about his late mother leaving five children. Frank Mather, a Yaqui, in Nogales jail on murder-plot charges. Copper stock advances boost wealth for several townsfolk amid a market slump. General Manager Wyatt left for El Paso on company business. Max Axford reports fair range conditions near Hereford. Sam Bailey of Safford marries his sister-in-law to defeat lawyers in estate dispute. Creditors petition for bankruptcy review in Brown Store case. several claims listed. Paine, Webber & Co. judgment against Copper Belle Mining Co. filed. minority stockholders may seek action to sell property. Martin Costello foreclosure on mining property under appeal to Supreme Court. Benson advices sheriff to watch for Van Lean, wanted for robbery. he escaped Benson jail and later train escape. Sheriff sales of Douglas back taxes yield brisk bids. Bisbee property also sold. Purchasers receive certificates. nine months to deed. redemption on payment of 10 percent interest.
Wednesday's Dail yon reports Steve Roemer in town on a business trip for Benson to meet Mrs Krouder returning from a visit to her Kansas home. Deputy Sheriff Bennett of Fairbank attends city on official business. WG Berry of Naco in town to discuss use of Naco property for delinquent taxes. Mrs. Fred W Shelly and two children arrive from Pasadena to reside here. The Tombstone Womans Club invites members to a social at Cochise Club rooms Thursday night. Miss McGehee's music pupils give a recital Friday at the Congregational Church. A German instructor seeks to form night classes in Spanish bookkeeping and stenography with Mr Swanwick assisting. The supreme court mandamus orders Treasurer Gaines to sue Copper Queen Co for back taxes from 1901. filing deadline February 20. Sneed and son visit Big Springs, Texas to oversee a new branch store. Frank Smith returns from Douglas after visiting friends. Laura Irwin reported ill at Irwin ranch. Gilmore & Williams dissolve. Williams retires and opens new offices. Col Pickett returns from Phoenix after supreme court session. court calendar lengthy with many important cases. Cochise attorneys attended at the territorial capitol. Fisk of Wells Fargo & Co learns of Rowell's death at Vesadena. Rowell, longtime Wells Fargo employee, praised by colleagues. he had visited Tombstone years ago as guest of M. D. Scribner. Champ Clark predicts Bryan will be the next Democratic presidential nominee.
Notice to John Gleeson and Dougise Gray and assigns working lode mining claims in Turquoise district Cochise Arizona. Leadville Mining Company will not be responsible for work done debts injuries or obligations by Gleeson Gray and assigns. Leadville Mining Co. president Howses. Pearce Arizona July 23 1907. First publication July 25 1907.
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