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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1907
Page
4
The remark reframes hostile language into a restrained battle image, indicating a milder approach than a direct assault. It suggests a strategic action of pushing an adversary away rather than a forceful confrontation, reflecting wartime rhetoric.
The South Dakota Legislature weighs a bill to make "treating" a misdemeanor. The discussion notes similar moves in other states where it remains a mistake, while comparing to Washington D C efforts to abolish a canteen to test Congress’s reaction.
Lieutenant Weary aims a renewed push toward the north pole as Rainbow-chasing is defended as a scientific pursuit. The remark frames a risky expedition strategy and justifies pursuit as part of research.
J Pierpont Morgan is described as likely to suffer greatly under new anti-pass legislation. The financier previously enjoyed free rail transportation, having coverage spanning about 55,000 miles of railroad, a privilege now being limited.
A brief note remarks that wealthy French citizens attempt to evade income taxes and contrasts with past opponents of the American income tax law, expressing cautious hope they will not succeed.
A new trust is organized by the Gould interests opposing the Standard Company. This bold move is described as one of the most daring adventures undertaken by capital in history.
In Kansas the Senate barred representatives of a Kansas City paper from its floor or press gallery last week the New Mexican Legislature served similar notice to Albuquerque Journal reporters. The salons will continue to be exposed amid ongoing access disputes.
The Phoenix Republic reports an anti saloon league meeting in which activists urged two bills in the legislature. One strengthens the local option amendment to require a simple majority. The other seeks a total prohibition of liquor sales in Arizona. Blakely of Mohave county pledged to sponsor both proposals.
Legislative plans in Lille include new rules to regulate mining promotion and reassure outside investors they will be protected while funding development. The measure aims to curb overpromotion, aid meritorious Arizona properties, and reassure financiers despite prior cases of stock sales without valid mining assets.
Col W C Greene of the Greene Gold Silver Company presents total expenditures for the past four months to stockholders. The report lists October 225000, November 1831, December 210485, January 735207, totaling 1283416. He notes an 8 percent cumulative dividend will be paid on March 26 and September 26 each year. Outstanding preferred stock totals 62,?9 shares.
Among ten recent divorce actions six involve individuals from Bisbee and Tombstone. Anna Hopkine of Bisbee seeks annulment from Bennett Hopkins, John Christy and Mary Christy of Bisbee are parties, Frank Harmer and Eula Harmer of Tombstone now Bisbee face separation, B J Judia versus Stella Judia of Solomonville, Margaret Tennett against W M Tennett of Bisbee, and Mary Friedman against Jacob Friedman formerly of Tucson.
A rumor claimed a smallpox outbreak at a Mexican home near the railroad in Tombstone. Police Chief Bravin and City Health Officer Hoghart investigated and found the report baseless with no contagious disease present. city health praised as sound.
Two freight trains were wrecked yesterday on the Southern Pacific. One derailment occurred near Maricopa and another near the New Mexico line. About twenty five cars were in the ditch at the NM site. No fatalities were reported.
A memorial has passed Arizona's legislature and was sent to Washington addressed to President Roosevelt. The interior secretary has ordered removal of all government fences by April, a rule seen as protecting settlers and small stockmen but risking destruction of a boundary fence with Mexico that safeguards cattle from Texas fever. The memorial urges a delay until a livestock sanitary official can investigate and report, with unanimous passage by both houses increasing the likelihood of presidential action.
The Arizona legislature passed several bills including jurore fees to three dollars a day and restrictions on women or minors loitering near saloons, with debates over constitutionality. Other measures set bail procedures, welfare protections for children, probate judge salaries, and city tax powers. A notable item concerns Wheeler, former Flagstaff marshal, claiming the city council denied his salary after his return from Phoenix asylum discharge, prompting a pending suit and public interest.
The probate court lists recently issued licenses: Frank Gardiner of Bisbee to Mrs Rachel Dougherty of El Paso, John Falls to Elisabeth Downing of Bisbee, Richard Johns to Winifred Allison of Lowell, Jobo B Shirley to Etta Marie McVoy of Douglas, George Younger to Mrs Kessler Watson of Douglas, Alejandro Ramos to Gila Jaeinnoda of Bisbee. Also noted are House bills and council bills discussed, including wage liability, death injury definitions, road improvements, and liquor sale debates, with appropriations for Northern Arizona Normal School and territorial auditor.
The Tombstone public schools have returned to a peaceful state after recent unrest stirred by sensational reports. County Superintendent Rockfellow denies any harmful conditions and supports the trustees, who were briefly urged to resign before the petition was withdrawn. Patrons praise the trustees’ loyalty and dedication to the youth.
George H. Vanderwalker dropped dead Wednesday evening at a Tempe neighbor’s residence while visiting friends. He stepped outside, returned, and suddenly collapsed dying within moments. An inquest ruled death due to natural causes. He was about 52, long a Cochise County resident. Vanderwalker was heavily involved in the sheep business and well known across Arizona.
A strong demand for teats for A Messenger Boy at Beach Sisters appears. The company will perform at the Schieffelin next Tuesday night with a parade and a band concert at noon in front of Beach Sisters store. Their orchestra is praised as a most excellent musical organization and the play promises laughter and real specialties. Seats are now selling.
A fragmented 1395 era note highlights Cascarete Candy Cartic's surge in popularity with dubious claims. The text references vast production figures and urges caution with claims, ending with a vague note about druggists. The readable fragments suggest a sweeping marketing claim and a call to hide from unspecified dangers.
James Wolf sues EP & 8 W for 320 claiming cattle killed by defendant's trainer near Lewis Springs. Allen R English represents the plaintiff. Fi Martoan, a Tucson attorney, represents Copper Belle in foreclosure proceedings offering a 0,000 bond to stay the sale pending appeal.
J W Woodroof of Chicago sought news on Grant Wheeler, his rancher brother in law. Wheeler, active in the 1890s, helped rob an express car at Cochite station with Joe George, blowing safes with giant powder and scattering Mexican dollars. Pursued by officers, Wheeler killed himself to avoid capture. much loot is thought buried in the county.
A miner named Tracy was killed and Arizona Ranger Lieutenant Wheeler wounded in a Benson shooting affray this morning. Tracy pursued his former sweetheart and husband from Tucson to Benson, where Wheeler confronted him before Tracy fired. Wheeler returned fire, Tracy died en route to Tucson, and Wheeler was to be moved to Tombstone hospital.
Friday's Daily notes a surge in activity with Mra HR Berndt and Miss Doris Berndt planning to open an art and music studio in Bisbee, both noted as accomplished artists with many Tombstone friends wishing them success. Other items include a Tombstone visitor, a death in Butte Montana, a $50,000 bond delaying a Copper Belle Co sale to April 2, and updates on local mining figures and theatre plans.
Lieut. Wheeler of the Rangers, wounded yesterday at Benson, is resting easily in Tombstone under medical care. Rangers expect to be out soon. Mrs. Harry Wheeler and their son arrived from Naco to be by his bedside.
A party led by President WM Clute Director Granville Pollock and Foreman George Long of the North Bisbee Extension Co arrived Tombstone this afternoon in a car shipped to Fairbank. The trial run was very satisfactory and the party continued to their destination this afternoon.
Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Tombstone and Southern Railroad Company will be held at the company office in Tombstone Cochise County Arizona on Monday April 8 1907 at 3 oclock p m for the election of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may come before such meeting Secretary 4 1L MILLER Tombstone Arizona March 1 1907
W M Elder a renowned drum merchant for Stetnon Preston and Co of Los Angeles appears as a representative at a Tombstone event today.
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