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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1906
Page
4
A Phoenix Enterprise summary states railroad experts favor a main line from Benson to Mazatlan via Nace Yaqui river and Alamos with Guadalajra as a Mexi can Central connector. Nogales will not be the main port of entry. the Yaqui river branch may become the main line as construction advances.
The Territorial Prison at Yuma cost $61,602 last year to maintain. Receipts totaled $7,318, per a Board of Control report. Warden Jerry Millay receives praise as the guard force remains the largest expense. per day cost per prisoner is under 42 1/2 cents, and Arizona is cheaper than California. Each released prisoner receives a $5,480 suit of clothes and transport home for 200 miles.
The writ of habeas corpus in Homer Dubois case was granted and returnable Wednesday. Tucson officials oppose the writ, noting Dubois’s punishment and unlikely reoffense while his wife lies ill and his children are cared for by friends.
Professor Halverson, Clifton high school principal, urged the next legislature to fund first year expenses for one student from each county to attend the territorial university after a competitive exam. The Warren townsite, set to rival Hisbee, will be marketed this week as a residence city. Hovland, a leading promoter, says 200 dwellings will be built for mining company workers. Andrew Martin arrived from Tucson and will stay until September.
The district court session was canceled as Judge Doan attended Bubwe, while cases including Heluay vs Hawkins and Canada de Cobre Mg Co v Hughes were in progress. Inspectors will review the disputed Junction property. several motions and demurrers were argued and many cases updated with rulings and upcoming decisions anticipated Friday.
The district court opened today with a motion to quash the habeas corpus writ in the Homer DuBois gambling case from Tucson. After considerable proceeding, the court discussed issues raised by the motion and potential steps forward.
Cochise county board receives a letter from the attorney general outlining that non patented mining claims should be listed on the assessment rolls at actual cash value as personal property with taxes collected accordingly. A Santa Cruz case involving a $300 000 Powers group claim may set a territorial precedent.
The board adjourned to meet tomorrow and has audited most county bills for the past quarter except for district court fee bills in Bisbee and Douglas. District attorney advises auditing them. precincts for fall election numbered 28 with judges and inspectors named. The county surveyor report on St David repairs was accepted and a road from Neco to Lowell was declared a county road.
A late 19th century report warns that empty whiskey barrels pose danger after a blacksmith in Yama pierced a barrel head with a hot iron, causing a blast that injured him. Similar爆 accidents are noted in Florence and Tontatone with barrels igniting, hair singed, and fires spreading through saloons, underscoring warned dangers from barrels and alcohol.
Labor riots and unrest at Cananea copper mines prompt military action. Mexican Military Governor Luis E. Torres secures War Department approval to convert Cananea into a major army garrison in northern Sonora. One thousand Mexican troops to be stationed immediately, with four companies already present increasing to the total.
Kade Flemister sues Lillian Flemister for divorce on desertion grounds, with both residents of Douglas. James Reilly files against Wm Obenforges of Benson to foreclose a Benson property mortgage. Edward Buck and Buck Publishing Co. named in two debt actions by W. M. Hoover, and an appeal from Douglas Justice Court Moline Jewelry Co. versus L. Constance is also on file.
Cantaloupe growers on the south side plan to ship 200 carloads to Chicago this summer. Brayer, arriving from Meas, reports four carloads shipped yesterday and three the day before, with twenty cars daily expected soon. All fruit is consigned to H Woods, a Chicago commission merchant of the Phoenix Enterprise.
The Attorney General met with the board of supervisors outlining tax roll questions. He favored listing only working unpatented mines at a $100 valuation this year to boost future revenue. The discussion covered the Copper Queen tax case, examiner inaccuracies, and possible court actions to recover taxes.
The son of John Escapule narrowly escaped a serious incident at a railroad crossing when Engineer Ed Curtis quickly halted the engine just two feet from a wagon. Had he not acted, the horse and wagon would have been struck and the boy likely injured.
A. Smith, a Commonwealth Mining Company lessee at Pearce, visited the city with his wife. He told Prospector that the mine looks promising with new ore bodies found in the lower workings. The mill runs 60 stamps and tailings are processed by cyanide with excellent returns.
Attorney Ed Flannigan and wife return to Bisbee from the county seat. Various officials and residents including Walter Douglas Harry Haselgren Col Johnson Porter McDonald and others visit Tombstone amid mining business and social rounds. Probate Judge Goodbody returns from Bisbee and reports family illness improving.
County Superintendent J. A. Rockfellow returns from Cochise county trip praising the Dos Cabezas strike at Roberts and Dawson. The Oregon claim shows 9 feet ore width with 15 feet opened down to 5 feet, yielding three car loads of sulphide ore averaging 8 percent copper without sorting. Nearby King of Lead property on Chiri Cahuas promises amillion-dollar outlook under new bond to Marcia King of Tombstone.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a habit cure and rag anode with unclear context. It lacks identifiable people, places, organizations, dates or concrete actions. no verifiable facts emerge beyond a generic health advisory reference.
Friday’s Daily records frequent travel and greetings around Tombstone. Mrs McDonough plans to join Globe, Al Eastwood heads to Salt Lake City, and Tucson attorney Hartenan reports rains moderating temperatures. Tombstone telephone service suffered in an electric storm, and various locals including Ashman, Barr, Bennett, Smith, Hanley, Riggs, Kieke, and Varele are noted with visits, returns, and family ties. Special Agent Carson visits Bisbee and Phoenix on mining claim matters, while Scott White visits from El Paso with ongoing local property interests.
M. M. Sherman of Geneseo Kansas travels to Sonora via Douglas to manage ranch and mining property south of Nucozari. He was a pioneer Arizona citizen and longtime Tombstone school principal. Sherman is brother to Gen MH Sherman of Los Angeles, who commands a large street railway and Phoenix electric car line and water system ownership.
Druggists offer funds if Palo Uin Ment fails to cure piles in six to fifteen days. Possible refund promises with a small charge.
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