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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1907
Page
4
A portress muses on kisses and misfortune in a harsh era of romance and fate. An Eastern Bishop laments late marriages while moral folly and late hours stain the innocent. The heroine who saved a train yields to hardship as public praise fades. John Temple Graves cites Roosevelt and Bryan as the top men, teasing a third with a wry weather joke.
Germany keeps agricultural experts in leading cities across Europe and the Americas. This strategic presence helps promote German farming methods and products abroad, contributing to the wide distribution of goods branded as made in Germany.
A parson questions improving dancing methods and calls it “hugging set to music” as a bad young man jests from the auditorium rear, suggesting they might “eat the music.” The playful exchange captures a tense yet comic moment on stage.
City officials said a man was certified sane enough to face jail after threatening to “clean up the town” of Chicago. The remark sparked debate over public safety and lawful remedy, with some arguing such rhetoric signals deeper unrest while others see suppression of dissent as a danger to free speech.
A cryptic line describes a newly invented illum inated keyhole remaining as elusive as the dark one. It evokes figures returning home with warped legs under a multitude of midnight moons, hinting at a surreal, dreamlike pursuit.
In absence of contradiction, Mrs. Elizabeth Lease's statement that there has been no improvement in men since Adam is accepted as true. Few can recall such distant history.
A quip on temper and reform cites the trouble caused by anger. It recalls the unpleasant episode Mr Harriman faced when he became irate, illustrating how sour mood fails to spur change and cautioning against anger in public life.
Las Vegas New Mexico faces a heated debate over permitting children to skate on city sidewalks. Observers note many adults also skate on and off sidewalks, sparking arguments about public space use and safety.
The editor notes a 20 cent price for a beautiful ciinum kiskil at a charity affair. The line suggests a novelty item offered in oscullatory fashion and appears inexpensive from the vantage point.
A traveling man sues the Southwestern railroad claiming a Cananea train delay caused him to miss a Tucson engagement and loses $5000 plus. He cites an interior department rule requiring trains to hold for 15 minutes to allow foreign connections. Dozens were left behind as the Cananea train failed to connect with the Southwestern departure, prompting potential further suits.
Mozbora of El Zaribah Temple in Arizona showcased vivid uniforms and banners as they moved through Hollenteck in Los Angeles. Spectators, especially Spanish women, watched the colorful regalia with astonishment while bands and yells drew attention to the marching group.
Huachuca Water Company to extend the system within Tombstone as Manager Gardner follows President Davis orders. A recent street addition added five blocks of 3 inch mains and two fire plugs. The Mountain line is being rebuilt with improved facilities to capture mountain water.
Col Epes Randolph head of the Arizona Southern Pure lines states that Southern Pacific will begin work at Pearce on the line to Douglas and Cananes within a short time. Local business contacts suggest work may start within a month. Another report claims Colonel Randolph said Douglas will be purchasing S P tickets by the fore of next year.
A short piece lauds Colonel Epes Randolph and HT. Cory for a cascade dam triumph on the Colorado River near the Salton Sea. It credits their engineering victory with stopping flooding and saving vast investments, while praising the Southern Pacific for backing the project with men, money, and equipment across Mexico, California, and Arizona.
A Sun report from Johns Hopkins University cites England’s Sir William Ramsay claiming a method to produce copper synthetically from sodium, lithium and potassium with radium vapor, yielding copper autophosphate that breaks into metallic copper. Ramsay reportedly will present full details to the Royal Chemical Society in London.
Report from the field notes a new gold strike below town with prospecting by Messra Hamilton and Hoyt. The ore tests show heavy lead content and experts debate whether the substance is true gold or wolfram.
The drawing of trial jurors for the April term was in progress by Deputy Clerk Wilcox Serif White and Probate Judge Goodbody. Fifty names comprise the regular panel, with trials slated from May 22 through the second week in July before civil cases begin. Bond for Delta M Porter was fixed at 3000. she is to return to Globe. Comanche bond set at 100 and Ramon Comanche released. Antoinine Labrada released on recognizance due to health and childcare.
In a U S court decision Quillam Talme an Apache-Mo Indian was found not to have violated the Edmunds law after a test case with Dora Dorchester. The jury accepted the tribal marriage and its divorce as regular. Also a high grade iron ore strike near Mayer Arizona and the new railroad line is reported by Emil Holden Los Angeles activity engineer.
The quiet ceremony by Rev. Arthur J. Benedict joined Mr and Mrs Clyde Wilber yesterday at their First Street home in Tombstone. The couple, from North Heand in the Peninsular State, received gifts including fine glass as friends offered warm congratulations before a rice-sprinkled departure for parts unknown.
A review of April reports shows Sheriff White delivered 40 119 75 to the treasury from license money under new laws. Recorder 1 166 95 Probate Court 379 58 Assessor 640 00 J P Courts 96 00. Treasurer shows 60 917 32 receipts and 47 453 10 expenditures for month. Current county treasury balance 109 892 85.
Local debate in Tucson on May 18 between the University of Arizona and the University of Southern California stirs strong interest as Arizona hope to triumph. Debaters are coached and confident. a victory would boost the Territorial institution. Constable Shropshire of Douglas brings Pedro Mendosa, wanted for murder in Douglas, and a youth named Jones from the reform school, held for grand jury action on burglary.
An advertisement claims Cas Sarets Candy Cathartic tablets labeled C C C restore digestion and liver function while you sleep. The generic drug promises full body renewal and is available from druggists for 100.
Thursday's Daily reports Judge Ben Goodrich returning for a business trip to Tus Von. Lucy King visits Lowell, 8K Williams and wife return to Bisbee, and Chief Brain plans an annual canine license drive. Mrs Wolcott leaves for Los Angeles for daughter Mim Lucy's illness. friends wish her a speedy recovery.
Prof Lawrence McCarty a noted Pythian dramatic instructor of the Knights of Pythias has left Tombstone after weeks of teaching and inspiring younger members. He departs with hopes of future visits and to continue spreading the order's teachings through dramatic presentation of Damon and Pythias.
Friday’s Daily mentions W G Gilmore leaving for Pearer then Globe on business before the United States court. W K Meade departs for Phoenix on legal duties. Joseph Kendall injuries at T C M Co shaft improve with Dr Bacon care. Ellersby returns from Sonora mining trip. Rev Riteh back from Los Angeles resumes M E duties. E F Grindell visits for I C School business. Miss Kate Martinez, Benson, stays in city. T B Warren, Tucson, on business. Thomas Randolph, 47, dies of pneumonia at county hospital. Barbell heads to Santa Ana for family visit. Allen R Engish to Phoenix as civil case witness. County board to pursue mineral exhibit for territorial fair. Cochise not represented at last legislature. Sheriff Jack White and deputy Will White arrive to subpoena Cochise witnesses. White, former Baalo mine miner, prominent local figure.
Cochise County Press reports last Sunday’s powerful wind storm in San Pedro Valley, with St David structures and chicken coops damaged, a 30 by 80 foot shed twisted and moved thirty feet, trees uprooted, and chicken coops blown into another field as winds lashed the valley.
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