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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1909
Page
4
Taft appoints white man collector of customs at Charleston
Senator Tillman finally won a long fight as President Taft named a white man to the Charleston South Carolina customs post, ending a protracted contest over the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Charleston
8. C
Tillman
California Senate Resolution Urges Asiatic Exclusion Law
The California senate passed a resolution urging Congress to enact an Asiatic exclusion law to remove Japanese and Chinese laborers from the United States, reflecting the era's racial preference and immigration policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Senate
Congress
Former Attorney General Bonaparte Silent on Interviews
Bonaparte says he will not grant interviews. When asked if Roosevelt would stay silent, he quips that if a lion swallows him he would disagree with the lion, signaling sharp, guarded political humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Roosevelt
Uncle Joe Cannon Wins Key House Power But Warned of Overreach
A historic note that Uncle Joe Cannon retained the authority to name committee members in the House. The piece warns that if he secures another similar victory, he could trigger calls for a receiver to oversee or balance power, drawing a Caesar reference to concentrated control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cannon
Caesar of Old
Editor Bets On Signers In Tucson Retention Petition
The Tucson Star quotes editor Kelly implying support for Governor Kibbey’s retention petition. The note suggests the paper will guarantee at least one signer and hints the editor aims to back the Arizona executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kibbey
Tucson
Star
Tucson Star
Kelly
Arizona
The Big Stick Becomes Spice and Canned
The Augusta Chronicle notes a shift in symbolism as the big stick gives way to spice and canned goods, paired with commentary on political promises. The piece contrasts the sturdy image with fatigue in voter expectations and campaign rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Chronicle
Roosevelt Hunting Facts Strained to Avoid Nature Fakes
The prompt asks how to present Roosevelt hunting details without implying nature fakes, seeking a cautious phrasing approach to ensure factual integrity while avoiding sensational or dubious implications.
Cuba Demonstrates Self Government Under Gomez
President Gomez, six weeks in office, faces an insurrection as Cuba asserts autonomy and authority over troubled affairs abroad and at home. The developing leadership grapples with mounting opposition while pursuing policy stability and national resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Gomez
Senators La Follette Tillman on Chautauqua circuit
Senators La Follette and Tillman will earn 25000 each on the Chautauqua circuits this summer. Col Bryan also earns from the same source, amounting to 2100,000. It pays to be better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Tillman
Chautauqua
Col. Bryan
Washington signals soft policy shift with restrained stance
The piece notes reassurance from Washington that the new administration will favor a soft approach and minimize aggressive measures, framing a shift away from forceful tactics. It emphasizes a cautious, diplomatic posture intended to reassure observers.
Senate Hooding By Force, El Paso Herald Says
The El Paso Herald argues against granting statehood without the American people's direct pressure. It contends statehood should not be forced by the Senate and criticizes motives as political rather than just. The piece emphasizes 750000 outraged citizens as a demographic factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
el Paso Herald
Anti-Saloon League Readies Arizona Chapter
The Anti-Saloon League plans active expansion in Arizona and New Mexico with a convention set for April 20 to form the Arizona league. Rev. W. Wy. Mavens resignation as superintendent was accepted as regional leaders organize committees led by Geimayer, W.H. Wiikincon, and Sal Henry to prepare work for the Southwest movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
W. Wy. Mavens
Southwest
Arizona
New Mexico
Geimayer
W.H. Wiikincon
Sal Henry
Arizona League
Progress Report From E. B. Gage On Southwest Mines
Mr. E. B. Gage discusses ongoing mining projects in southern Arizona. He notes steady progress at Tombstone and Consolidated Mines Core, with high expectations for the Southwest’s great ventures. He says Imperial Mine work continues satisfactorily and an earlier smelting-plant expansion at Susco may be undertaken soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B Gage
Winine
Arizona
Tombstone
Consolidated Mines
Imperial
Gage
Susco
Phoenix Republican
Wn Phiestus
Wrek Cone
Arizona Delegate Pushes Public Building Bills in Congress
Delegate Ralph H. Cameron introduced federal building bills for Globe, Douglas, and Nogales totaling 375000 dollars. He also seeks a right of way for the Grand Canyon Scenic Railway over public lands, with station grounds and timber for construction, to be completed within five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph H. Canron
Congress
Globe, Douglas and
Nogales
Cameron
Ad Caneyon Scenic Railway Company
Grand Canyon
Commerce Commission After Railroads
The second day of the Arizona freight rate hearing featured an Interstate Commerce Commission order demanding Santa Fe and Southern Pacific reports of total business earnings for the first week of February 1909. The data aims to compare intra territorial rates and assess burden by station in the Rocky Mountain region to see how coastal and eastern origins affect Arizona shippers. Attorneys sparred over cross‑territorial rates as Los Angeles San Francisco and Texas shippers compete with Arizona industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Examiner Lyon
Interstate Commerce Com
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Rocky Mountain
Colon
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Texas
Phoenix
Pang
Territorial Items of Interest Condensed
Word reaches Tempe that Frank Miller son of Curt who wandered with lockjaw in Pasadena while at school is out of danger and improving. Phoenix Trade Board secretary Cowgill received 200 copies of a Sunset Magazine booklet promoting the Valley. Phoenix council cuts city water rates and meters fees. new rate 2 cents. Captain W C Greenway arrives from Kansas City to supervise Cheasing plant construction on S. Co. property. Plant capacity stated as let yards per hour with four months for completion. Tax records show Tucson has certain automobile numbers valued at about 1200 dollars each. Southern Pac beat Quartyre info received on April 0. raisins day to be served free with growers’ compliments as team travels from east to El Paso. No arrangements for Tucson duty yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Greenway Bar
Peexcatt
Kanes City
S Iing Co
Bower Lyn Ork
Ite
Arizona and California Rail Link Extended Plans
Frank M Murphy of Santa Fe Presentt Phoenix and a leading financier says within six months capital of about 2 000 000 will be invested to finish the Parker to Santa Fe main line. He expects construction to resume by fall and foresees a link aiding Phoenix on a transcontinental route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arzona and
California
Parker
Santa Fe
Frank M. Murphy
Santa Fe, Preaentt & Phoenix
Weet
Phoenix Democrat
Phoenix
Arizonan Held Up in Pullman Car in Denver yards
In Denver Colorado a Pullman car in the Rio Grande yards was held up by two highwaymen early today. They robbed six passengers and Conductor Porter while one acted as guard. Mer. X. Th. Haesey of Florence Arizona was among the de privileged. The assailants escaped with $10 and locked victims in a compartment before jumping off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cal
Dispaten
Denver and
Rio Grande
Mer. X. Th. Haesey
W. Griffey
Alta Mining and Smelting Company
Florence
Arizona
Helone
Arizona Gold Strike Sparks Enthusiasm and Claims
Reports describe a rich gold ore discovery in western Arizona drawing thousands of prospectors. Assays are unnecessary as ore values appear evident, with specimens shown in town and across the region. Observers compare the strike to Cripple Creek, forecasting rapid wealth if high yields continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tations
Arizona
Colorado
Rick Shin
Bisbee Rifle Club Prepares for Guard Air Target Show
The Bisbee rifle club plans a competitive air target event on its grounds at Boles in May with participants from the National Guard of Arkansas and regular army observers. Officials say the guard will likely conduct its test hand at that time and the matter has been resolved with no further action planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee Rifle Lab
Boles
National Guard
Ariginns
Regular Army
Gis Aa
Lav
Fifty five Chinese to be deported from San Francisco
Chief Deputy Marshal Willette reports fifty five Chinese destined for deportation with thirty three already en route from El Paso. A train carrying them passed through and more are to be sent to the coast. nine Chinese remain here awaiting transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willette
Condition of Arizona Banks Reported by Comptroller
The February 5 report to the Comptroller of the Currency shows Arizona banks with an average reserve of 21.18 percent, up from 20.85 percent. Loans and discounts declined, gold coin rose from 283,441 to 320,210, lawful from 613,153 to 686,597, and individual deposits increased from 5, S00145 to 80,540.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suga
de Musinue
Sth Ae
Lid Closed Down In Arizona Gambling Law Update
The lid on gambling in Tucson under the Duffy law was raised after the Day substitute, with dice, cards and games not specified in the new measure seen played for money. Pima County DA Dick says the substitute leaves antigambling law largely as before. Cochise county allows drinks to accompany play, Courtland praised as copper camp potential by the Douglas International, but current conditions deter mining workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Duffy
Pima County
Taccom
Cochise County
Tax loophole debated by telegraph and express firms
City tax collectors face a dispute over a new law that exempts wire line and delivery firms from most taxes. Attorneys for the Consolidated company claim only gross earnings are taxed, potentially sparing them city license taxes and local levies in Arizona. The issue, tied to Section 6, hinges on whether the firms’ operations trigger local and county taxes beyond gross income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark
Telegraph & Othe Company
Turson
W. Barnett
Pie Eoix
Barnett
Arizona
Statehood Bill To Be Presented In Regular Session
Congressman Hoseler of Michigan announces during talks with President Taft that a statehood bill will be introduced in the upcoming session. The measure aims to pave the way for Arizona and New Mexico statehood under a new act, with key leadership remaining in the House Committee on Territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hoseler
Viton
Michigan
House
Taft
Southwestern to Have Fine Roadbed
Southwestern plans a major rail tie upgrade totaling about 1 009 000 ties to retie the line from Tucumseh to Bunson. Ties are arriving now, with 286 000 to the western division and 125 000 to the eastern division already dispatched. An additional 400 000 will be sent to the east towards Dalart, and further shipments to El Paso for distribution to the two main lines are expected to arrive within the next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumesh
Bunson
Eavay
Dalart
el Paro
el Paso
Ian
Mexican Reclamation Service Canal Survey in Sonora
An engineering team of 25 men under General Baltazar Coe surveyed 60 miles of a canal parallel to a river along mesa lands in Sonora to gauge irrigation potential from Laguna dam at the Mexican boundary. A second survey will map irrigable land along the river banks, but high river hills halted work until flood season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re 2
Soners
Laguna Dam
Gener Baltazar Coe
Sonora
Laguos
Congress Consolidated Shipment From Congress Mine
The Congress Consolidated Co through Prescott NI Bank shipped a camload of concentrates from the Congress mine to the El Paso smelters this week. The consignment is valued at $6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Consolidated Co
Prescott NI Bank
Congress Mine
el Paso Amelters
Prominent Visitors Tour Tombstone’s Historic City Streets
Thursday’s Baby notes John Taoomey wife and family trestetey from Binhew on brief K visit. Sir and Mire Tasomey from Tomtstonites, M. Holmes of Courtland Telestione Co. county seat visitor from Bisbee. Dr L Baker with Eugene Baker and Mea 0 L Tombstone visitors from Fe Husehuea. The party found much to interest the historic city, viewing its landmarks and early day associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taoomey
Binhew
Sir
Mire
Trina
M. Holmes
Courtland
Telestione Co
Bisbee
Holmer Ie
L. Baker
Eugene Baker
Mea
Fe Husehuea
Histor
Railroads Reach Into Courtland Inching Toward Camp
The Southers Pane finished grading to Courtland and will place track within a few hundred yards of sac camp tomorrow. Survey toward Gleeson is under way and grading appears imminent. Brush is cleared toward Gleesa. Mexico & Colorado crews push camps at work in rock requiring months to finish. Courtland camp track extends three miles from Douglas with telegraph poles along the right of way. Southern Pacific is believed to resume grading and track laying southward but plans to strike Divugiaa or Naco remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Sac
Gleeson
Gleesa
Mexico & Colorado
Douglas
Southern Pacific
Divugiaa
Naco
Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight in Arizona Letters
A flood of letters from anxious parents reports many missing youths suspected to be in Arizona. One letter from a mother describes her son Thomas Stanley McKenna known as Jack Raymond, last seen February, possibly traveling under an assumed name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Sintinda
Chicago
Cieago
Worrtain
Tomb— Stone
Ninae Tobaccs
Thomas Stanley McKenna
Jack Raymond
Ned
Tom
Arizona Indian Holds Many Records
Lewis Tewanima of the Carlisle Indian School is described as the fastest amateur at distances from ten to twenty miles. The piece notes his victories on board floors and roads, attributes his speed to Moki heritage, and places his home in Moki land within Arizona. It references the tribe’s long residence in Arizona and historical arrival by Spaniards fifty years after Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Tewanima
Carlisle
Arizona
Moki Land
America
Retired couple and officials linked to local events in Bisbee
John Bellomey and wife retired to Bisbee after a brief visit with friends. Attorney W. G. Gilmore traveled for business to Douglas. A trustee election to fill Joseph McPherson’s vacancy will be held tomorrow at the high school. All eligible voters, including parents of students, may participate. Mr. McPherson is the only candidate named so far. Mrs. Cerie A Click was in Tombstone today visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bellomey
Bisbee
Joseph McPheron
Scholahold
McPherson
Courts Transactions Chronicle Of Suit Filings And Appointments
Suit numbers 5600 5601 2602 2605 list various actions in debt injunction and estate matters. Named parties include The City of neve C L Cummings M F Bane Doug las Copper Belle Mining Co John Glereon Anna Artheon Jacques Arditeon Joseph Ht Moore Laura N Barleon Henry Kempf E Lauterback with appointments of Jonathan Bar lon as administrator and hearings set for April 3 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copper Belle Mint Ingompany
John Glereon
Welion
Chance
Turquoise
Mary P Barrow m
Bertie Tilot
Anna Artheon
Jacques Arditeon
Joseph Ht
Minta Moore
Notorious Horse Thief is Bound for Prison
Sheriff Woods of Navajo County Arizona and Deputy Sheriff Garrett of Grant County New Mexico arrived in the city with Lee Smith the horse thief captured days ago near St. Johns Arizona by Apache County posse. Smith is charged with stealing several horses from the LC Ranch near Silver City last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Sherif Woods
Navajo County
Arizona
Sherif Garrett
Grant County
New Mexico
Lee Smith
St. Jalne
Ariz
Erib
Apache County
Silver City
Accidental Explosion at T I Co Plant
An explosion occurred in the Tombstone improvement company's boiler room yesterday after a damper failed and gas formed and ignited. Engineer W J Stark sustained facial and hand burns but is able to report the incident. Dr. Bacon treated his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone Improvement Company
W. J. Stark
Dr. Bacon
Mr Stark
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