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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1908
Page
2
The Tombstone Epitaph urges community duty and patriotic unity after the Fourth. It extols manhood and womanhood, calls for defense of Tombstone’s rights by lawful means, and warns of tetanus risks from July 4 celebrations with blank cartridges cited by the Surgeon General.
A historical critique of women facing medical questions and examinations, praising a non alcoholic remedy labeled Favorite Prescription. The piece claims wide professional endorsements and urges women to demand ingredient knowledge, arguing the remedy cures and strengthens without harm.
A scatter of comments mocks Hetty Green beauty plans a prince, San Francisco boodlers, Pennsylvania contractors, and Kentucky alleged murderers. It notes a looming car shortage with harvest, John Mitchell’s labor vote pull, Honolulu naval receptions, Erie shops shifting to ten hours, and a jab at a grand Fourth. A senator’s eleven hour filibuster fatigue is noted with humor.
eBochs reportedly ran a failed California bank with President Walker guiding loans on a medium’s advice. Bank examiners are investigating despite the occult approach, raising questions about oversight and accountability in the state’s financial sector.
Proclaimed prosperity note cites Chicago surgeon reporting double the appendectomy operations this year. Henry James critiques newspapers for language quality. Report mentions a Hottentot king troubled by beliefs about whiteness. A Utah woman died from a corset being cinched too tightly, crushing her heart.
A general safety note recommends weakening corset strings to reduce risk of injury including cardiac paralysis. The advice highlights potential harm from tight lacing and calls for precautionary adjustments to garment design and use.
Telegraphic advices report the sudden illness and death of Mrs FE Meade at Phoenix. She was mother to Burt Geo and Harry Macia and Mackie Meade of this city, who all hurried to Phoenix for the funeral. No cause given. shock to the bereaved sons. Community sympathy is extended to the family.
The El Paso News notes alleged Mexican revolutionaries detained after a Friday night clash near Las Vacas and a retreat into surrounding mountains. Authorities believe the plot against the Mexican government originated in El Paso with border surveillance tight. Heat waves killed and prostrated dozens from Philadelphia to New York.
Drill record feats include Nogales and Douglas events with Devotas and Gilman posting 389.64 inches and 397.8 inches respectively. Bradsbury McCutt and Grome enter the single jack contests while Mark Page records 19.58 inches as Donitas and Glove Hove teams post times near 27.24 and 28.12 seconds.
Territorial convention set for August at Prescott likely to nominate Marcus A. Smith on the first ballot. Eugene Brady O Neil may be put forward by Maricopa County, otherwise Smith’s name appears to be the sole presentation.
Miss Kate White of Nebraska Flats marries Cowboy William Jackson in Prescott underscoring frontier life. She rode, branded cattle, and trained in steer-tying, joining a ranching partnership as they plan a three month honeymoon before returning to the White ranch.
A war department dispatch orders Colonel Schuyler of Fort Huachuca to the southern Arizona area to assist in suppressing a serious forest fire in the Garces a mal forest, with troops to scene.
City authorities praise the orderly compliance with the fireworks ordinance restricting discharge. No arrests or violations were reported on the designated days.
Tombstone residents discuss upcoming elections with Constable Els and visiting legal figures. Judge WH Stillwell, longtime Cochise County official, visits from Phoenix while renewing local ties. Rain soaks the region and paroled ranges, as 2.C. Simpson and family plan a Sunday return from Los Angeles. A case estate records show $2358.45 sale proceeds with $1298.90 paid to creditors. Jurisdiction reports list casualties from the Foneth celebration, 86 killed and 2650 injured, with more to come. J D Spires sues Shawnee Fire Insurance and Union Assurance for $1250 and unspecified sums. J B Larrabee heads to Douglas on business. Charles Clarke Jr returns to the Dragoons. B Barrowdale expands coal yard capacity amid preparations for summer deliveries.
The board of supervisors adjourned to reconvene as a board of equalization on the 13th. Voter registration will run from now until mid October. Every citizen intending to vote in the county election must register. Expected turnout may exceed 7,000, up from 6,393 two years ago, with many new settlers across towns and valleys.
The table lists current and proposed melon shipping rates in dollars per ton from Phoe six. The reduction is described as of great value to the valley, indicating lower costs for melon shippers and potential market impact.
Judge Tone wrapped up a session after returning from Glote and preparing to move to Phoenix. Key cases included Madison Larkin vs The Co chive Consolidated Co of Paradise for a $21,000 foreclosure. intervenors sought to set aside prior judgment. Judgment for Bank of Bisbee in Prohl & Johnson case. Provident Mutual Building & Loan Association vs AT Luteavich ended with judgment for plaintiff. Court recessed until Monday due to Judge Doan’s Phoenix duties. only one small case heard before recess.
Judge W. H. Stilwell returned to Phoenix after visiting his former home and recalling the founding of Cochise County’s first court in 1830 at the Mining Exchange Hall. He later served as district attorney and held various trusted positions during those stirring times.
At the last meeting of the local order K of P the following officers were elected for the ensuing term C D Gage PC A D Brewster CC B Beach VC A F Stumpf P Geo Kelly M of A J A Cabbell L G The K of P have a large and growing membership here and much interest is taken in their fraternal deliberations.
The Kreuder cup is now with the Douglas Hose team which aims to keep it by winning three consecutive times. They will inscribe their name and the securing date on the cup. The team earned a unique starting device devised by A K Adaison, a semaphore on a pedestal operated by a lever at the wheel center. The lever releases when the wheel moves, starting the watch for the run.
A large audience gathered last night at The Schiefelin test night to view The Scarlet Letter on screen. Critics praised Oscar K. Goll’s rendition of You're the Brightest Star of All My Dreams while noting the plotting and pacing of the film. Tomorrow night’s program promises another strong showing with shows on Tuesday Thursday and Sunday evenings.
The Dragoon Santa Catalina and Santa Rita forests are merged into Coronado National Forest named for Francisco Vázquez de Coronado born 1500 died 1542. The narrative recalls Coronado’s expedition through Sonora and beyond to Cibola and Quivira with notes on his route, climate, and the buffalo plains.
Chicago dispatch reports post office inspectors indicted W. A. Arms and Walter S. Dillon in a case involving the American-Mexico Mining & Development Co. Authorities say the company’s mines in Sierra San Lorenzo Durango Mexico are worthless and that about 350,000 in fictitious dividends were paid to deceive investors. Victims number at least seven hundred.
Senator Beveridge pledges to stop obstructing the arcane single statehood proposal for Arizona and New Mexico. Actress Mary Mannering sues her husband James K. Hac ett amid personal litigation. A railroad wreck in Oakland leaves several people dead in a grim tragedy.
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