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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1908
Page
2
The Tombstone Epitaph reports ongoing county seat relocation talk led by the Chamber of Commerce. Douglas and Bisbee clash over claims, while Tombstone positions to host a pivotal legal and historical contest. observers anticipate a courtroom showdown and regional funding implications.
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a remedy for nervous exhaustion sleeplessness and various ailments. It claims to strengthen nerves improve digestion and restore vitality while warning against misdiagnosis by busy doctors and praising the product as easy to take and beneficial for overall health.
In Chicago at the national committee meeting the Arizona conventions were bypassed and W. Sturgis was named to succeed himself. The Arizona Republicans express astonishment at the pall around Dad Sturgis and wonder how the situation arose.
A Chicago dispatch reports the Arizona contest before the credentials committee led by Temporary Chairman Burrows. Hoval A. Stith, winner at the national level, arrives from Duluth to testify, with Arizona Attorney General Clark set to appear. Governor Kibbey supporters pledge to push the Eight to the convention floor if needed.
A collage of short items reports the 13th anniversary of Bunker Hill in Boston, the second Internation Horse Show opening in London, ships wrecked off Japan with 34 drowned, W Greene’s gold and diver company moving to cheaper rooms, Yale alumnus William Davis Ely dying at 93 in Providence, Frederick B English acquitted in San Francisco on government money charges, Sen Joe Bailey Texas ill and undergoing throat surgery, Jos Parducki of Cleveland’s suicide after returning from a dance, John Haye Hammond to get Utah GOP VP support, Rev George Merrill Colgate president dies at 2 in Hamilton, Panama elections urged to be fair, Rev A A Wiley Alabama entangled in four engrentes pact, and a Hot Springs hotel incident.
The following is a list of letters remaining in general delivery at the tone postoffice for the week ending June 15. Barney Frank Hall Jone Mendoan Ygnacio Miller Mee P Mutan George Nipowi G Taster Ponpor Kilpatrick Mew With When calling for the letters, ask for the advertisement date. Fuasco D Oxamur Postmaster
Chief Bravin and Constable James Kelly avoided death after a midnight confrontation with Meaken Marcello Mender who had just shot a Mexican woman three times. Mender hid under a bed and fired at the officers, wounding several, with a fierce exchange of roughly a dozen shots. The morgue shows bullet holes and blood as the coroner exonerates Bravin and Kelly. the wounded Mexican woman’s condition is serious but not fatal.
A death in Coconino County centers on William Jand with a stomach sample showing strychnine. Sheriff Palliam arrested Charles Holt as investigations continue, linking Holt to the England ranch and the time of Mrs. England’s death while employed there.
The Tombstone hove team trains for the Fourth of July event with strong confidence. Juror Sam Yarnell learns of his mother's death in Ohio. telegram delayed, delivered from Douglas after the funeral date passed. Deputy Rockfellow with his family works near Huachucas for the Huachuca Water Co and will spend a brief time in Miller’s vicinity.
Charles Killips, a miner at Old Dominion in Globe, was bound and gagged and robbed of 35 dollars in a boarding house room on Noftager bill Wednesday eve. He sat with his back to an open door when three doors were left open. He cannot recall details while lying on the floor groaning. a fellow boarder, Jock Eather, entered, lit a lamp, and Killips later reported head pain. His arms and feet were tied with a necktie and a handkerchief was forced into his mouth.
A Mexico City dispatch reports foreign mining firms face anti foreign ownership constraints while a new reform plan sits with President until months later. Critics warn the measure targets heavy taxes on an already taxed industry. Separately Cochise county liquor dealers will receive caps on labeling as new internal revenue rules take effect July 1 classifying liquors as high wines, alcohol, or spirits.
The National Committee report was adopted with no minority and no fight to seat delegates, settling the Arizona contest. A large audience hailed Roosevelt amid crowd noise and Senator Lodge speech, while the convention prepared temporary leadership and adjourned until tomorrow.
Sheep shipments from the territory to Kangve City markets are held at Hutchinson Kansas due to high water on the Kaw and Missouri rivers flooding banks and causing damage. Fifteen doubly deck carloads were shipped from Delhi on Monday by Carroll Bell and Francis, with muttons reported in excellent condition and expected to fetch high prices in Kansas markets as more consignments follow.
Two line item listings for ten dollar each. Second hand electric tan items described as in good order. Advertisement appears under the name Uxene Jim's in Douglas Arona. May refer to a local shop or individual selling household goods.
The autumn maneuvers of the Italian army at Moja showcased their formidable paratrooper units and combat readiness. Reported training aims to expose the troops to rough terrain and rapid deployment, highlighting elite capabilities and strategic drills amid a broader trade and training context.
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