12 May 1907
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1907
Page
1
The Dime Family Theater presents a program including The Dog and the Pipe Rogues Tricks Illustrated Song Scarbghe and The Dog Snatcher with a feature Where the Swanree River Flows.
Feature picture highlights the Thaw-White tragedy with nightly performances and ongoing showings. The page notes performances every evening, inviting audiences to attend.
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules sermons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m with Epworth League activities listed. Catholic, Congregational, and Christian Science congregations announce Sunday services, Sunday school, and midweek gatherings with cordial invitations to all.
A notice advises mothers that relief for sore nipples is possible by applying Chamberlain Salve right after nursing. Wipe clean before the baby feeds. The tip notes many trained nurses use this method and that the product is sold by druggists.
The interstate commerce commission ruled that cotton piece goods must be delivered in Denver for the same price as in San Francisco, promising mountain states equal through rates. Arizona has suffered discrimination as goods travel to San Francisco or Los Angeles, then back, undermining local wholesale and manufacturing. Citizens urged to unite and press the commission for the through rate to lift economic constraints in Arizona.
Lieutenant W. 4. Olds of the Arizona Rangers will lead a detachment into the northern territory to confront horse thieves operating between the Utah line and the Colorado River. Difficult canyon crossings have allowed outlaws to rule the area with little law enforcement until now.
Expending large sums on the Laguna dam near Yuma, transported laborers mostly unreliable, six men brought from Los Angeles cost 350 dollars with only 21 arriving for work. Wayt Teo Manager for New Branch at our business here in Tombstone. Write promptly with references The Morris Wholesale Hons Cincinnati Obin me.
This morning Tombstone public schools athletic team, led by Prof Mc Laurin, departed for Douglas to compete in today’s events. Juniors from Tombstone entered fifty and one hundred yard dashes, running broad jump, high jump, relays, pole vault, shot put, and mile relay. Named athletes include Walter Yoho Frank Sparks Walter Lombardi Americo Pistonetti Ed Simmons Phelomene Galves Victor Corbett Rinaldo Miano Percy Bowden Philomene Gelves.
Attorney General E. L. Clark has returned from Washington where he argued before the supreme court for the territorial board of equalization in the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company case. Colonel Herring of Tucson represented Copper Queen. two-hour cremes were made on behalf of the client. No decision yet rendered.
Hon Steve Roemer, brought from Benson to Tombstone, is at Dr Bacon Hospital for treatment after a fever. Friends hope for a quick recovery as Dr Schell, Tucson optician, tours Tombstone. He leaves for Bisbee tomorrow. Sheriff White and Deputy Ross attend to official business in Nac. Alpha Bixck and Mic May McClintock are Tombstone hello girls for the local telephone company. The line expands. two central stations are in use. Dr Schell will be at the Arlington Hotel Friday through Sunday morning for eye exams and spectacles, remaining two and a half days due to time. Next visit is in October mid-3t.
Tombstone grand jurors Messia Jacklin Hoberts Cook and Howe left for Naco to testify in the Sparrow Branson case and expect to return this evening. The Yuma Examiner reports Otta Wallenwein an Austrian count was killed by officers at Glenn Willows, noting Wallenstein wealth in Bohemia. Republican gains swept Phoenix city election and the municipal water plant purchase passed narrowly. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised for stomach troubles, biliousness, and constipation with 25 cents.
The will of the late Jame Henry Smith, known as Silent Smith, was made public in New York this week. The estate is valued at not more than 25 million dollars.
F A Willard general store manager for F S Wolcott returns from a ten days outing in the Huachuca mountains. He camped in Miller's canyon among song birds and flowers, noting tranquil scenery and streams. He recalls bequeathed legacies to heirs and two New York hospitals. A Tombstone Decoration Day game by Mananea team is announced with a local lineup. He notes wild hogs and hydrophobia among skanks, but did not bring any home as souvenirs.
Mining activity rises in Tombstone with Tombstone Consolidated Mining Co preparing a large pump at the big shaft on the LW foot level and plans to drift to the Contention road. ore shipments continue from upper levels while water is lowered. other firms like Tombstone Gold Silver Copper and Cochise Mining report promising developments and new ground prospects. The Tombstone City Band will perform May 11 with a varied program featuring local and visiting artists.
A reader’s financial advice request led to entrusting 47000 to a stock broker who did not invest. The lord chief justice of England orders Pearson to repay the full amount to the subscriber. The piece questions the severity of judgments on such investment schemes and notes editorial praise of risky opportunities. Also mentions Cananea labor dispute denial and a canvassing eye specialist at the Arlington Hotel offering free tests.
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