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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1907
Page
4
In Death Valley, operators near Scotty’s mine develop a fixation on proximity. If Scotty owned only a tenth of his mines, the Guggenheims would breathe easier, suggesting tension over ownership and control of mining interests in the region.
A remark contrasts mining as potential with the reality that not every surface or hollow suggests a future mine. The statement reflects cautious optimism about ore prospects and the uncertain path from exploration to production.
The passage imagines Admiral Richmond P. Hobson venturing into mining should he foresee war with Japan. After performing the assessment work, the natural next step would be to construct a mining mill, reflecting his fevered anticipation.
A remark on Count Leo Tolstoi’s forecast that the United States would fall faster than Rome, contrasted with Rome’s long decline and the modern era’s steam power, electricity, wireless, telephony, and flying machines.
United States Senator McEnery of Louisiana praises Representative John Sharp Williams as a candidate for the U S Senate in Mississippi, proposing to resign his own seat if Williams moves to Louisiana and wins the Mississippi contest. Governor Vardaman is noted in the discussion.
The El Paso Herald reports relentless mining activity in the territories with ongoing property purchases and financing, and unprecedented forward work, debunking any notion of a dull season.
Report notes the Hague peace conference forbids floating contact mines in warfare. The delegates apparently doubt such mines can avoid harming civilians who supply the materials and funds for the weapons.
Within two years the Krupps have spent 15 million dollars enlarging their gun plant in Germany and increased their force of workmen from 24 000 to 30 000. The Hague Conference may mitigate the horrors of war, but the implements for waging it continue to multiply.
General Daniel Was siljiwitch Dratechowski has been named the military governor of St. Petersburg. The report notes the name resembles biblical Daniel and hints at bearing the lions den ordeal in spirit.
A report claims Mr Bryan and Secretary Taft are conspiring to limit presidential race entries to men weighing at least 225 pounds, a controversial and unverified accusation reflecting factional tensions.
The District Court devoted attention to a quiet title action on mining property with a jury trial. Juries were empaneled. after testimony the plaintiff’s motion to instruct a verdict was granted. A separate case against C L Cummings was heard late. defense counsel were Gilmore and English. Judge Dean set July 27 to hear a motion to dissolve the El Paso and Southwestern injunction against Western Federation pickets amid railroad disruptions nearby.
In the case against C L Cummings the jury found guilty. A similar case against Charles Fredericks was dismissed on the motion of the district attorney. Trial juror M Welsh was dismissed. Schwamm ve Dispatch Publishing Co. libel suit dismissed at defendant’s cost. Territory vs Crane continued. Delehanty estate appeal resulted in instructed verdict for Walter Delehanty. Territory vs Norton & Stewart tax case judgment for county by stipulation. Flanigan v Dean Arizona damages on motion discharged.
In the case Neparapay et al v Mitchell and Hunt the damages action is dismissed as to Finnerty on motion of the plaintiff. Medigovich v McGillvary quiet title called but continued to October with date to be fixed. Provident Mutual Building Assn v Hale and others continued for term. Provident Mutual Building Assn v Pearson granted judgment for plaintiff except as to Tite Guaranty and Trust Co. All trial jurors excused for the term after nearly three months of service. most jurors returned home by 3 PM. Alberto Savedro, a Mexican youth under 16, arrested for burglary at Naco, heard and found incorrigible. Judge Dean committed him to the Industrial School during minority unless discharged earlier by authorities.
In Globe on June 10 an arrest was made of a man matching Tiburcio Mejia’s description in a larceny and embezzlement case. The suspect, held until yesterday, closely resembled Mejia except for age, as Mejia is about 36 while the detainee is likely under 30. Deputy U S Marshal Meyers acted under request from Mexican Vice Consul Arturo M Elias of Tucson.
A brief note states the suspect insisted the arrest stemmed from mistaken identity. Officials declined further comment, but the transcript highlights the defendant’s claim and the ongoing investigation into the incident.
On July 26 the Celebanty estate motion for a new trial was filed and denied while an appeal was noted. Clara Douglas was granted a divorce from Robert Douglas. In the Buford Rapier forgery case bail was set at 2000 dollars. ERB Boblinger v Carmen Copper Co continued to October 12.
Clifton dispatch reports 140 smelting workers demand a 50 cent wage increase. Current pay scales run 2.25 to 3.25 for eight hours. Company refused the raise, workers not tied to the Western Federation of Miners. Mines and concentrators continue operating. other camps report peace. Most workers demanding raise are Mexican nationals.
Report describes a convoy of Doukhobor travelers in two passenger cars via the 8. P. en route to California to form a Russian colony. They are portrayed as agricultural, with hand tilling, long beards, and women in shawls. prior Canadian voyage ended in deaths from exposure.
The Cananea Herald notes a rush of Japanese into Capones in the past two weeks. Over 1100 Japanese arrived since last Monday, traveling by rail through the United States from El Pato to Naco. They dressed plainly and many appear to have served in the military. a strike force of about twenty men traveled on foot and were led by an officer whom locals saluted at the depot.
An investor alleges a clock built by an Englishman will run for 2000 years with a gold piece powering it and radium cast to electrify it. The maker says it keeps exact time and costs over a thousand dollars to produce.
Flooding from a cloudburst swept away a 6.0 mile section west of the Gila Valley line in Gila county yesterday morning, while 4 miles north of Globe near Fort Thomas the Northern road was washed out. Between Naco and Cananea heavy rain halted Cananea Yaqui River Railroad operations for 24 hours with a shoo fly constructed around the salt track. Gol. W C Greene was delayed 12 hours after being stranded in the wash-out between Delrio and San Jose.
The Dime drew an unusually large crowd last night despite poor weather. Oscar Goll delighted the audience with two illustrated songs and several encore numbers, while Harry Kendall is slated to sing a comedy number in upcoming shows. Manager Howard plans innovations including amateur night and a strong lineup for the regular season starting mid September.
Surveyor General Ingalls approved mineral survey No. 2234 by the Grand Canyon Lime and Cement company comprising twenty claims totaling about 400 acres in an unorganized mining district near the Grand Canyon. The firm is a powerful Los Angeles–based corporation already operating five lime kilns shipping to California and planning markets across Arizona New Mexico and southern California. Assessor Howe returned from Bisbee after adjusting fire losses affecting about $25,000 in assessments. Southern Pacific suffered track damage amounting to several hundred feet east of Red Rock and a small wash near Maricopa added to weather-related impacts.
Notice to all interested parties that John Gleeson Douglas Gray and others operate under an option from the Leadville Mining Company for multiple lode mining claims in the Turquoise district Cochise County Arizona. The Leadville Mining Company will not be liable for any work debts injuries or obligations of the named assignees. First publication July 25 2007.
Col Tom Fitch to travel to San Francisco in October to represent wealthy importers of rake in a federal appeal over duties they allege were unlawfully collected since 1901. Fitch has won prior trials in New York St Louis Cincinnati and Honolulu. If successful the government would refund 40 cents per gallon on about 3,000,000 gallons.
Judge Baker of Phoenia is in the city on legal business connected with the Western Federation injunction case set for Saturday. He toured Hereford by day, noting train infrequency, and was briefly delayed when he woke at Hereford thinking it was Fairbank. Attorneys Cleary Alexander and Flannigan represent the Federation, while Elienwood and Goodrich appear for the Southwestern.
Hilltops led 31 to 29 in the last inning but Al Bowden’s mishandling of a ball allowed Mickey Jobe to score for the Second Ward Star, tying and sealing a 31 to 29 victory. Batteries: Hilltops M Jobe Kavanagh, Stars A Brown Piatonetti Simpson. Umpire Rede Sounders. game time 3 hours 20 minutes.
Thursday’s Daily reports Dr Hitchingert returning from Tucson to address dental needs, Mrs Jo Anderton arriving from Benson, Frank Aley and James Peters visiting Tombstone, and observations on local labor, commerce, and mining activity. Deputy District Attorney Rose and wife back in Douglas. town boasts prize tomatoes from Jobo Hanley, and burro farming planned by Greene Cattle Co. Conductor George Davy praises Governor Curry. court terms adjourn next week.
W L Davis store manager reports steady progress on the Sitrie Mines property at Palnerles. About twenty men are at work with plans to increase as the Exposed Reef mine passes from Elwell Mining Co to the Sitrie Mines company. J N tis, a noted Tucson mining man, is a principal owner and in charge.
Ranger Porter McDonald left yesterday for the vicinity of Mammoth to locate a horse stolen from Wm Blackburn’s camp in the Dragoons around June 21 by a Mexican. Ranger Jel Kidder brought Volney Musgrave, captured by Kidder and Olds, wanted in Texas for horse stealing. A sheriff’s telegram from La Salle County Texas asks to hold Musgrave.
Deputy Sheriff Ned White and James Davie killed two large eagles in the Dragoons. One carcass brought to town measured 7 feet 2 inches wingtip to wingtip. The golden bead variety was noted as a striking specimen.
Napoleon Louis, an inmate of the county jail for sixty days on a misdemeanor, resumed criminal activity after release. He allegedly purloined four dozen eggs from W. P. Miller on Fremont Street. Judge Daniel McFarland fined him 50 dollars or fifty days and sent him back to jail.
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