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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1906

Page

4

Can Use Anything in Arizona Territory

Los Angeles Herald reports debate over food preservatives used by traders. Executives from Steinen, Kirehner & Co and Lamb Mallier & Everhardt note most preservative sales go to small dealers and mobile meat wagons. They claim many canned goods are artificially colored and flavored, with boracic acid as a common preservative. though not an active poison, repeated use is not healthy.

Los Angeles Herald Kirehner Steinen, Kirehner & Co Everhardy Lamb, Mallier & Everhardy Palace Preserva Los Angeles Puntry Arizona

Smuggling Mail Cases Under Inquiry By Customs Official

Colonel M H McCord, U S Customs Collector, arrived en route to Florence to review smuggling cases linked to using mail to move dutiable goods across the Mexican border. He declined details on the articles or suspects but noted post office cooperation and a seized quantity of mail at Florence believed to contain smuggled goods.

M. H. McCord United States Customs Florence Tol. McCord Uncle Sam Post Office

Students Bound For Arizona Ride for Territory Work

A group of University of California men, including prominent and clever figures, headed for Arizona last Friday. The party plans six weeks of labor as railroad graders. Rich men's sons and promising students join the crew, with varsity athletes and football grants among them. Ho for Arizona!

San Francisco University of California Arizona

Writ of Habeas Corpus Refused in Douglas Case

The Territory of Arizona seeks bail for Effie Lamb charged with killing William Barnes of Douglas. Judge Dean heard the writ of habeas corpus today, affidavits were presented, and Lamb testified. The court refused the writ and kept the prisoner held without bail. she was returned to her cell.

Territory of Arizona Effie Lamb William Barnes Douglas Dean

New Suits Filed in District Court Against Mining Firms

Walter L Wiley sues Southwestern Smelting & Refining Company for 25000 on ten notes of 2500 each secured by a mortgage on property at enson including Besonsmeler. Empire Smelting predecessor is also sued for 15000. Qvear B Todhunter sues Buckeye Mining to foreclose a 109000 mortgage on near old Fort Bowie to secure bonds issued January 2 1904 with Todhunter as trustee.

Walter L. Wiley Southwestern Smelting & Refining Copany Enson Besonsmeler Empire Smelting Company Southwestern Company Qvear B. Todhunter Buckeye Mining Company Old Fort Bowie Mr. Todhunter L.W. Lawon

More Artesian Wells For the Big Valley

Taylor Frosh returned to his Sulphur Spring Valley home after a long absence. He recalls his circus days in the old lumber yard area and expresses optimism about ranch prospects as several artesian wells are being bored. The Sulphur Springs valley is seen as a potential garden spot with good water prospects.

Taylor Frosh Sulphur Spring Valley Frush Tiughout Allen Streets Frosh Sulphur Springs

Horse Drowns While Attempted River Crossing

A Fort Yuma school horse swam failed across the river when two Indian policemen towed it behind a boat above the ferry crossing. Swift current swept them past the bridge into a whirlpool, and the horse drowned. The animal was part of a large draft pair costing the government four hundred dollars.

Fort Yuma

Old Timer Goes Violently Insane in Bisbee Jail

George Zambarelon, a well known Greek miner and prospector, is in the county jail awaiting trial after a lunacy complaint filed by Constable Doyle. An old timer in Bisbee and area, he recently returned from the Chiricahuas where he had been working claims with a partner.

George Zambarelon Doyle Bisbe Chiricahuas

Arizonans Are Out Of Danger

T. C. Frier and his wife bitten by a skunk report to friends that they have undergone treatment at the Pastner institute in Chicago and are no longer in danger of hydrophobia. E. J. Polmer, also bitten, has returned fully cured. The coyote party in Arizona may howl, but the joint state scheme with New Mexico is dead.

T. C. Frier Pastner Institute Chicago E.j.polmer Arizona New Mexico Coyote Party Hector Tucson

Doings in the District Court June 21

In Bisbee a jury verdict awarded Belle Stargrove 8700 in damages against the city. Vellacott’s damages suit was readied for the jury. Probate case on Mary Gee’s estate heard. E F Hays admitted to practice in the district court. Foreclosure case J H Slaughter v Quiroga to recover 300. Alen v Scott postponed due to illness. US grand jury to arrive Monday. trial jury to follow. Delta Myers Cochise county seeks 95.90 for transcribing testimony from Bisbee inquest cases.

Belle Stargrove Bisbee Im TF Vellacott Mary Gee E F Hays District Court Pima County Supreme Court of New York J H Slaughter T . Quiroga Alen Scott U 8 Delta Myers Cochise County Justice Courts of Bisbee

Probate appeals and civil cases heard in pro bate court

The pro bate court sustained an order requiring H M Gee to post additional bond and suspended him pending compliance. Davenport and Winsor cases continued for trial. Walter McDaniels allowed release for McDaniels until next grand jury. Payne Schieper vs Searbury continued on cost. Clark vs Hull dismissed without prejudice. Sutter v Doredor awarded attorney fees to defendant but allows suit against administrator for 2000. May Johnson v Johnson granted divorce with child custody to mother. Agnes Reed divorce from William Reed granted. California Fruit Co bankruptcy hearing. subpoena sought. Bostwick vs City Bisbee judgment of 1500 with interest issue saved Bisbee 400. Juries excused for term. bar and calendar urged to set remaining cases. Castelo v Muheim set for August 7.

Mary Gee H. M. Gee Daty Ve Davenport W J Winsor George Humm Walter Frank McDaniels Walter McDaniels Payne & Schieper Lucy C Sear Bury William Reed Agnes Reed California Fruit Co Frm Nogales Hartman Bostwick City Bisbee Defendent Castelo Muheim

Tombstone Sets Team for Douglas Fourth Race Contest

Tombstone will field a team for the home race at Douglas on the Fourth. The team is being organized and securing the first prize is practically settled in advance.

Tombstone Douglas

Arizona Boy Narrowly Escapes Madrid Bombing

Eugenio de Lucas aged 11 months, son of Salvadore de Lucas, hotel proprietor on First street, stood near the king and queen when a Madrid bomb killed seventeen. He moved moments before the blast, receiving only shock, while two speakers he had been talking to were killed. The family recently moved from Spain and runs a thriving business in Douglas.

Douglas Dispatch Arizona Madrid Eugenio de Lucas Salvadore de Lucas First Street Mra. de de Lucas Peri

President Roosevelt May Visit El Paso Tucson in 1907

The dispatch notes Republicans in El Paso expect a royal reception if the president joins his Southern tour. Roosevelt reportedly to attend Oklahoma University commencement and a statehood celebration, with Tucson added to the itinerary per New Mexico delegate W H Bull Andrews. El Paso thus seems certain to host him.

el Paso Texas Dispatch Alrady Roosevelt University of Oklahoma Tucson W. H.bull Andrews Congress New Mexico

From the Divorce Court to the Altar Keeps Record of Marriages

The divorce ledger shows three divorces granted today. Mrs Margaret Hansen, after her decree, wed Joseph Larsen in probate court. C. Hocking, post decree, obtained a marriage license for Miss Weise of Bisbee. Alfred C Knight received a license to marry Grace H Greenwald, a Bisbee resident, with the bride elect from Wakita Oklahoma, and one case sought quiet for a ceremony.

Margaret Hansen Joseph Larsen C. Hocking Weise Bisbee Bsbee Alfred C. Knight Grace H. Greenwald Bisbes Wakits Oklahoma

Cochise County Pleasure Resort plans discussed

The Tucson Citizen notes the Cochise County Pleasure Resort proposal near Lewis Springs. It cites potential for a fine but undrained picnic ground, with El Paso & Southwestern Railway interest to acquire the land and transform it into a multi-day resort drawing visitors from Bisbee Douglas Tombstone and Tucson for day trips.

Lewis Springs Arizona el Paso & Southwesters Bisbee Douglas Tombstone Tucson Tucson Cit

Forest Fire Threatens Magdalena Sonora Village

A forest fire raged for two days near Magdalena Sonora threatening the town and Sierre Pretta mine as volunteers labor to contain it. Watchmen monitored the transmission line between Magdalena and Black Mountain while residents fought the blaze from brush fires blamed on a mountain camp fire.

Forest Gree Magdalena Sonora Sierre Pretta Magdelena Black Mountain Ine

Largest Auction Sale in Arizona History

The Flagstaff area sale of Vail and Black estate holdings, represented by T and Pollock, drew Jerome Meat Company as buyer for 113250 dollars. It included 12000 acres of patented land between Flagstaff and Verde River, possessory rights on additional acreage, seven thousand head of range stock, and ranch equipment. Jerome Meat Company comprises P T Hurley and J Hurley owners of a Phoenix slaughterhouse and market, WH Cox of Jerome market, and Walter Miller, a Jerome capitalist.

Ariza Flagstatf T & Pollock Vail & Black Jerome Meat Company Flagstaff Verde River P T. Hurley J. Hurley Phoenix WH. Cox Jerome Walter Miller Jerome Capitalist

Cananea Riot Highlighted US Investment Protection

Col W C Greene and Scott White traveled through Douglas from Kansas City and Cananea. Greene stated that the Cananea strike is history and emphasized American capital protection in Mexico. He noted that violence in other camps lasts months, but Cananea showed the Mexican government's prompt control and the value of adequate protection for investment.

W. C. Greene Scott White Douglas Kansas City Cananea Greene Republic of Mexico Cripple Creek Idaho Ulinvis Pennayhani American Investmenta Mexico

Arizona oppose joint statehood in upcoming vote

Mr Andrews of New Mexico wagered Delegate McGuire of Oklahoma a suit of clothes that Arizona and New Mexico will vote for joint statehood. Beverige and Andrews expect approval, but the November vote is seen as showing strong Arizona opposition to the jointure and a mis prediction.

Andrews New Mexico McGuire Oklahoma Arizona Beverige Beveridge

Bisbee Social Roundup Includes Visitors and Moves

Thursday notices list Dr Thomas Winde Tombstone youth home handshake tour from San Francisco to Dallas. Former Treasurer J Gaines returns home after weeks with father in Tombstone. Lane of Paradise, Callahan ex antler sheriff, and others visit town for meetings, deals, or summer plans. Several residents attend court, travel to Los Angeles, or depart east for vacations.

Thomas Winde Tombstone San Francisco Dallas Texas J Gaines Hir Im Tlinom

Bettering Present Conditions For Railroad Men At Nogales

Superintendent Joseph Temple plans a meeting at Nogales to settle arrangements to post bonds for railroad workers held liable after accidents. The move aims to allow continued employment pending Mexican court review, avoiding jail detentions. Engineer C. Young, recently in charge during a fatal accident, is expected to be released soon.

Sonora G YR. P Nogales Joseph Temple Bislee Temple Naco Mico Young

Always Has a Kind Word For Arizona Herald Opinion

The Los Angeles Herald praises Arizona as a true friend while welcoming Oklahoma into a regional sisterhood. It questions if Arizona and New Mexico will share in a future division and warns that the region may be split, echoing the familiar phrase divided we stand, united we fall.

Los Angeles Herald Arizona Oklahoma New Mexico

Card of Thanks for Tombstone Friends

We thank Tombstone friends for kindness shown during our mother’s illness and death. While keenly feeling the loss of our best friend on earth, we are grateful for the consideration and generous sympathy extended to us in our bereavement.

Sud

Salaries of Arizona presidential postmasters raised

The Bisbee Miner lists postmaster salaries in Arizona increasing from 2000 to 2700 at Bisbee 1500 to 1900 at Chilton 1400 to 1500 at Mees 2500 to 2900 at Phoenix and 170 to 1000 at Yuma amid howler figures and stray town names. The notice also mentions the upcoming marriage of Misa Cloyd Thom of Bisbee to G Ho Colbe of Vananes on June 27, with details of Tormbetene origin and Basco de Vananca ties.

Arizona Bisbee Chilton Mees Phoenix Tucon Yuna Misa Cloyd Thom G. Ho Colbe Vananes Yang Tormbetene

Oil Found Near Phoenix in Heldeat Valley Drilling Update

Molyenon Yavepai Oil Mining Company reports drilling eight miles west of Del Rio near Phoenix has reached 500 feet with hard capping passed. Drill located in red shale emitting oil scent and pockets of gas causing water to boil. Oil sand encountered. sample sent to Mr Mulgenon. Indications for striking off considered very strong.

Molyenon Yavepai Heldeat Valley del Rio Phoenix Mulgenon

Governments on the Lookout for Cross Border Drug Traffic

Officials in the United States and Mexico, including War Secret Service personnel, are closely monitoring drug and weapon smuggling operations. Information from Sonora shows large quantities moving from Bee Bee and Douglas to Yaqui emissaries for supply to fighting bands in the interior.

United States Sonora Aris Biebee Dougle Ithe State

Carter Plan for November Statehood Vote

The plan preserves that in November New Mexico will elect sixty six delegates and Arizona forty four to a joint statehood convention to decide whether Arizona and New Mexico should be admitted as one state. Vote favors proceed, vote against halts.

New Mexico Arizona

Sensational Report To Be Fled At Board Meeting

Supervisor Riggs arrives as Bowen and Taylor are excused this evening for a special board meeting to consider attending the joint board meeting at Phoenix on the 27th. The Territorial Examiner Foster report will be filed with the board by District Attorney Flannigar and released tonight. No charges of alleged shortcomings of county officials are reported to be in the Examiner's report. The document is awaited with interest.

Riggs Bowen Taylor Boards of Supervisors Phoenix Territorial Foster Flannigar

El Paso & Southwestern Hospital Opened at Dawson NM

The El Paso and Southwestern completes a new Dawson hospital for care of the system's workers north of El Paso. Dr. FE Shine, head of the Pheto-Dodge medical staff, officially inspected the facility.

el Paso & Southwestern Dawson N. M FE Shine Pheto-Dotge Medical Ata el Paso

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Arizona Territory Big Valley Jone Cochise County Pleasure Resort Mr. Andrews E M. Clancy Fourth St Parton Callahan Sherif Lewis Hiebec Larrien Paradise Chas Wallace Charley Valwo Ie Winnie Thvenie Slaughter San Bernardin Rne M. Marquard Nucusari Lillian Melgron East Raymond Henderson E. P. & S. W. Hospital
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