Thaw case and coin designs prompt public curiosity
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1907
Page
2
Harriman's Rail Takeover Seen as Creamy Winter Joke
The remark frames Harriman's explanation for seizing control of a railroad to block speculative interests as one of the season's top humorous lines, characterizing the move as a lighthearted, ironic jab at financial maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Harriman
New York Man Marries Woman Who Speaks No English
A New York man who cannot speak German has married a woman who cannot speak English. They plan to use sign language to manage lively quarrels without disturbing neighbors while they are together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West First To Recognize This Fact? Growth Seen as Settled
The Denver Mining Record questions why the West should not be the first to acknowledge this truth. It notes the West’s late but steady appreciation, not from reluctance but from a natural, gradual growth that makes the change seem settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Texas man flees after swindling partners in New York hotel
A Texas man who swindled his associates out of a sizable sum waited for them at his hotel door in New York, then vanished along a long cyanide route. The remark hints at treatment of refractory propositions by cyanide, a paradox with dangerous implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New York
Timber magnate vanishes in California millionaire rise
A timber king disappears in California and is later found to rival Rockefeller in wealth. Since his secretary claimed he is worth 500 million, towns across the region now compete to claim proximity to the enigmatic magnate and his vast fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Rockefeller
John
Woman's Trials and a Patent Remedy Ad
An old advertisement discusses a woman's trials linked to bearing children and promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female illnesses and infertility. It touts widespread endorsements and claims of restoring health, urging readers to trust the remedy for improving household well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terwil
Chide
de Pierce
Jor
Houehold
Axel Romavaito
Lowalids
Utelo
N.Y
Pieron
Eures
Small investor drives Western growth and development
The article argues the small investor remains essential to the West's progress, supplying capital and development for natural resources, with Nevada's boom cited as driven largely by small investors. It notes that while wealthy syndicates exist, they are fewer and less impactful than publicly floated ventures, and lessees play a supporting role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
Minny
West
Nevada
Schwab
Yellow backs reach ten dollar denomination authorized
The new ten dollar yellow back notes, authorized by the last Congress, will enter general circulation. Previously only twenty dollar or higher gold certificates appeared in everyday transactions, making small deals costly. The change may make gold seem cheaper to the poor man, though his finances may not noticeably improve.
Race leaders invite support for Senator Foraker in South
Negroes in Mississippi and Louisiana urge their race to join a movement backing Senator Foraker’s presidential bid. In the South, backers of the Ohio senator face disqualification due to statute limits on voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Louisiana
Senator Foraker
Ohio
United States
South
Aspiration for Higher Life Elevates Individuals and Nations
The passage asserts that striving for something higher in life spurs better conditions for all humanity, transforming individuals into better men and citizens and expanding the nation's greatness. It highlights personal uplift as a catalyst for societal progress and collective improvement.
Experiment Station Plans Much Work at Yuma
The United States agricultural experiment station at Yuma will plant cotton and sorghum to study moisture needs, with forest trees and rubber and coffee plants among crops. TH. Kearney and D. B. Schofield will visit to review progress. equipment from Washington will aid moisture experiments under Professor Forbes in Tucson, with a Towpe farm also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Agricultural Experiment Station
Yum
TH. Kearney
Chage
Cotton Selection Department
Washington
Schofield
Western Agricultural Extension
Yuma
Aragons
Forbes
Tucson
Towpe
No Work on Dam Until Summer
John Cline of Roosevelt told a Democrat reporter that the Tonto dam construction cannot resume before summer. He cited the Roosevelt tunnel’s small capacity for winter river flow and excessive water, saying a cofferdam would not help contractors. He expects work to start after spring floods when river levels recede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cline
Roosevelt
Phoenix
Tonto
Florida Concedes Tucson's First City Claim
The Florida Star piece argues Tucson, Arizona, predates St. Augustine as the first permanent U.S. settlement. An old vellum document from Ferdinand and Isabella, countersigned by the Mexican viceroy and General Coronado, is cited to suggest Tucson founded in 1561, with St. Augustine merely a later claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Calla
Florida
Tucson
Arizona
San Augustine
Ferdinand and Isabella
Mexico
Coronado
St. Augustine
United States
Arizons
Territorial High School Oratorical Contest Winners
A large Tempe Normal School crowd watched the territory high schools speak. Judges Doran Bailey and Cleveland chose Nellie Hunt of Bisbee as first prize and Harold Thomas of Jerome as second for fluent speaking prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tempe
Doran
Bailey
Cleveland
Nellie
Hunt
Bisbee
Harold Thomas
Jerome
Saint Patrick Ball Dazzles Patrons At Gage Hall
Protection Hose Co No 3 celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a grand ball at Gage Hall. A large, stylish crowd enjoyed Prof Joyce's orchestra, Kreuder Dining Room, and a flawless banquet. Judge Daniel McParland acted as doorkeeper and guest of honor, marking the event a memory for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage Hall
Ireland
St. Patrick
Protection
Co. No. 3
Protection Hose Co. No
Joyce
Kreuder
Mate Kreuder
Jstable
Daniel McParland
Protection Hose Co
Want County Officials to Hold Four Years
The Prescott Courier argues a four year term for county officials would save election costs for individuals and counties. It supports four year terms if it does not extend current incumbents and warns against any apparent office grab. The measure could attract more capable candidates while reducing taxes and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Prescott Courier
T A C Versus Emerald Team Baseball Classic
A vivid recap of a Saturday baseball duel between T A C and Emerald, a first to five wins match that opened with scoreless innings. Crable and Brown sparked offense with a two bagger and multiple runs as Emerald matched T A C in a tight contest. Details include hits, errors, and an attendance noted at about ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A.C
Emerald
Crabte
Irvin
Brown
Huachuca
Igbout
Pearson
Yoho
Peason
Davie
A. Jones
Yuma Indians Clash With Papagos Over Brisk Reservation Strike
The Yuma Indians strike for $1.75 daily prompting a government response. Reclamation workers were replaced by Cocopabsa Papages, ancient rivals, on the sacred reserve as tensions rose. One Yuma faction then returned to work at $1.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reclamation Service
Railways of America and Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
The piece notes the vast US rail network with 200000 miles of main track and growth in the Southwest. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal cure for poor appetite indigestion dyspepsia and related ailments claiming widespread health benefits and a purity guarantee on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statutcs
United States
Local items mention Bisbee visitors and business trips
Tuesday notes Ben Bounds visiting Tombstone with others leaving for Tucson and Nevada. Cummings returns from Phoenix. Doan party heads back to Tucson. A mining venture is planned in Tyson's Wells country with a large reservoir for placer gold. The Prescott Courier hints at political rumors involving Governor Kibbe and Col. Joint Statehood Ainaworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott Courier
Sir
Theodore the First
Kitbey
Statehood Ainaworth
Eain
Arizona
Mart Post Gap
Dome Rock
Yama San
Something New In Electricity
John Walker, a court reporter, is planning to install a new electric phonograph system in his office to streamline court reporting. The 80 volume workload necessitates the setup, which records shorthand notes to phonograph, then typed and shaved for reuse, allowing a full typewritten report by the next court convening. Once the courthouse is wired, the system will operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
Buy and Try a Box Tonight
Readers urged to purchase Cascarets Candy for a trial experience. The short promo emphasizes trying a box to judge its effects, with casual encouragement to buy without indicating additional details or outcomes.
Local Notes From Huachuca Area and Benson
General Manager A HM Distoimer returns from Tucson on business. Claud Craig visits from Princeton Co. reports rich ore at Huachucas property. Judge Dean and wife depart for Phoenix for supreme court. JA McGinnia heads to San Diego to recuperate. Two McPherson horses caused a wild runaway on Allen street. Allen R English returns from Tucson on legal business. SJ Entriken reports flourishing conditions in Johnson. Cochise County Press editor White visits Tombstone. Benson booster note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A HM. Distoimer
The
Huachuca Water Co
Tucson
Claud Craig
Princeton Co
Huachucas
McPherson
Jelestriane
Allen Street
Allen R English
SJ Entriken
Johnson
White
Cochise
Mexican Millionaire Offers $10,000 For Mexican Regiment
A Mexican distributor of arms proposes to fund and maintain a Mexican army unit to drive the Indians from the region. President Diaz would approve if all officers are Spanish era officers and only Mexicans serve. Pedro Alvarado seeks inclusion of Arizona men and non Mexican officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Pedro Alvarado
Paral
Diaz
War Department
Alvarado
Alvarado Bss
Arizona Frontieramen
Yuqaia
Famous Author Schultz Visits Phoenix Arizona
J W Schultz a prominent American magazine writer and author of My Life as an Indian was in Phoenix Saturday. Schultz, noted student of Indian customs, centers his literary work on Indigenous life and details experiences among Blackfeet in Montana Wyoming and possibly Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Schultz
America
Phoenix
Mr. Schultz
Montens
Wyoming
Dabo
Arizona cattle shipment cases threaten railroads
United States District Attorney Lawler in Los Angeles filed complaints against the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads accusing cruelty to livestock under federal law. Seven counts against Santa Fe and two against Southern Pacific charge keeping cattle on cars 39 to 54 hours without care. Law requires unloading after every 28 hours of travel for a five hour rest. Phoenix report notes 60 year old prosecutor William A. Wilson killed by accidental explosion near Goddard station. left hand lost and stomach damaged. no family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Attorney
Lawler
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Arizona
Ruede
Phoenix
William A. Wilson
Tce
Seebing Mile
Goddard Station
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WCST
Patrick
Tombstone A
the Railways of America
Cacupien
Ben Bounds
AH Gardner
Harry Houseo
Wm Riggs
St David
CL. Cummings
Secretary of State
McQuarters Plumbing & Machine Company
Hillaboro
Frank Doan
Judge Doan
Tombstone
Huachuca Mountains
Republican Council
Wom Bennett
Fairbank
Douglas Ray
Heredall Mining Company
el Paso
George Howard
L! Dougls Jare
Vimeing Fri U
Chase Creek
W. E. Span
Washiton
P. J. Bennett
Clifton Herald
Clifton
Bennett
Graham County Advocate
Dean
Supreme Court
JA McGinnia
San Diego
Cal
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