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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1908

Page

4

Tombstone Stands as County Seat Despite Relocation Talk

A local piece argues Tombstone remains the county seat, noting surrounding towns like Bisbee Warren Benson and Naco have tussled with the issue but the old court house and Cochise county bar retain influence. The writer says county seat removal efforts are effervescent and inconsequential and Tombstone endures as the permanent focal point.

Tombstone Bisbee Warren Benson Naco Tresceau Red Court House Cochise County Css County

Trust the plain old boy who keeps his word

The text extols trusting a dependable man who honors debts and stays true to family. It urges faith in merchants and local integrity, praising honesty over flashy wealth, and promising success in mining, agriculture, and community enterprise through steadfast character.

Chamber of Commerce Reconsiders Warren Ruling in County

A Bisbee chamber discussion hints at amending resolutions favoring Warren as county seat. Proposed wording would state Tombstone remains the central, healthiest, best drained town with the county rent staying there.

Bisbee Chamber of Commitrce Waren Chamber of Commerce of Mises Warren Tombstone

The Tombstone High School Election Tomorrow

Voter turnout is urged for Tombstone as residents decide whether to sustain a local high school. Supporters argue growth warrants in-town schooling to keep students from needing to go to other cities for advanced studies.

Tombstone

Doings in the District Court Monday May 11

The district court handles civil debt cases from Santa Cruz and related firms in a day of varied actions. Cases include the Sorrel Top Mining Company versus Lewellyn Iron Works, and other firms in Nogales, Tucson, and Los Angeles with matters of embezzlement, debt, and title disputes. Several hearings, demurrers, and pleas are noted, along with divorces and trials set for June.

Jugs Doar Civid Santa Crus Monty Sorrel Top Mining Co Lewellym Iron Works Los Angeles Allurt Strrafeld & Co Turse Koy & Titcomb Nogales Gardiner, Wordwin & Gos Tucson Lew Joe Cima Agatols Brennot Francis Tooth Antonio Giacoletta Secrel Top Mining Company Arizona Consolidated Company Nome Oro Bivins Ngalor Allert Steinfelt Company Roy and Titcomb Lowellye’ Tron Works Company Gairdner, Worthen & Goss Rena Commercial Co Jedganonit Telatary Bibee and Douglas Matt Barts New Meston Mae Seale Bib Warren Linh Ami Cave South A. BR. Exglieh Rosenbarg Benson

Death by Own Action on Mexican Rail Line

A telegraph operator A G Luckett at Naranjor station near Cananea Yaqai River Pacific sent a final note announcing his intent to die by his own hand. After failing to calm him the operator sent a last grim message then shot himself with a Winchester rifle, the next train found Luckett dead. Luckett, a Spanish American War veteran, had suffered from melancholy and believed incurable disease. In other news, A K E Devin resigned as president of Huschnee Water Co and John W Walker was elected to fill the vacancy. David Troxier, Mesa provost, died at his home Saturday.

Sarah D. Puske Birken Mary B. Wood John W. Wood Fred Hedberg Elfrida Hedberg James Hagan Wiliam Murphy Serere Gilmorongei Edward Perrin Rabooomari Nick I Medigovich Panl Vukosavosich Cananea Yaqai River Pacific Jeomes San Blas State of Sinales Mexico A. G. Luckett Lonely Tribe Naranjor Luckett Lockett Philippines Abs Huschnee Water Co A. KE. Devin John W. Walker Walker

Election Next Saturday Athletes and Education Debate

The article discusses a petition urging county action to improve local high school access, arguing boarding high schools drain funds and communities, while a strong case is made for a up to date local high school to better educate youths. It also notes Papago Indians arriving in Tombstone and an athlete from the University of Axium aiming for a military enlistment.

Dedds High School Weking Lim Wong Utter Delio Onter

Costello Seeks Injunction Over Copper Mine Dispute

Martin Costello files for an injunction and damages against Shannon Copper company in district court. He alleges improper mining methods at the Charleston claim causing damage and seeks $90,000 plus costs. hearings set, with an appeal to the Supreme Court. Also, news note: Douglas Indian council to decide on $215,000 tribal funds and related actions, with Judge Dean and Clerk Wilcox appearing.

Martin Costello Jarne Reilly Hen Goodrich Shannon Copper Company Itien Lie Waprems Court Copper Belle Charleston Plaiutusm Lannon Company Pear Dune Uieiisive Ion Stroud Dynglas International Cays Sporteman Park Dongle Oklahoma Mexico Major McLoughlin Whness Congress Thie Council Douglas Bentley Trustesd Sen~sey Fletcher M. Dean Wilcox District Court Bejtore

Conductor Conway Rapidly Recovering After Collision

Conductor Conway, arriving in Tucson from Nogales, sustained injuries on the new line from No gates to Candaea when a train carrying pies collided with a lone engine on a sharp curve. The excursion train slowed enough to avoid serious passenger injuries, but Conway was hurled and seriously hurt. The line stretches about fifteen miles from Nogates to the Cras river south of town.

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Travel and Harbor yet in Turton and Port Territory notes

Thursday’s Daily reports visitors and travelers including Mra A W Howe as an escorted passenger on a train to her pare, Bisbee residents visiting with HM, Rekeeman, and Port duties. Fred Hodbierg the mayor of Jon Lou tours Port business. Through B C Pickering Cambridge University Arizona to mount experimental instruments. J B Bacay and wife head to New York for extended medical courses.

Fred Hodbierg Jon Lou Wat & Tottetong J.B Bacay New York City Relatiser Dees

Germans Order 300 Gila Monsters for Imperial Gardens

The Phoenix Gazette reports Mr. R. Sh. Balke of Phoenix received an order for 300 large Gila monsters from a German firm, a record shipment for the territory. Balke plans to fill it, expects profit, and will source from Sacaton roses and Navajo country, with freight and handling costs cutting profits. Two expeditions, Edwards and Johnson, drive from San Diego to New York and back, ahead of schedule. Arizona students will host a circus on campus in Tucson on Saturday afternoon.

R. Sh. Balke Phoenix Fataine Balke Imperial Empire Mr. Balke Sacston Rosestina Navajy Ty Jother Jean Be Cangat Paswniz Fon Ranger University of Arizona Tucson

Unclear OCR fragment with names and dates

Fragmentary text mentions Dr Hughart and wife, Dr Mart, May 28 events, and upcoming commencement at Stanford and University of Arizona. No coherent incident or report emerges, many garbled phrases and untranslated segments limit clarity or facts.

Prohi Meet and Nominate Delegate at Arizona Convention

The Prohibition party met in Phoenix Center to nominate a delegate to the national platform and elect a vital committee. Frank J. Sibley of Tucson presided. territorial central committee members were named, and J. W. Blakeley of Kingman was chosen as delegate to Congress. The convention adjourned after adopting a platform aligned with Prohibition policies.

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Grafted Road Contract Men Seek Consular Help

About thirty workers and fifteen more at Lamy signed $3000 monthly road building contracts from Vale Parsie to Buenos Ayres, paying $15 to join. They fear an agent of the Chilean government they met in El Paso, Texas, and have asked the American consul at Valparaiso to verify the contracts.

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Mexican government rejects Yaqui demands for privileges

A Meaton City dispatch reports the Mexican government has announced that if the Yaquis surrender unconditionally the chiefs requests for certain privileges will be denied. It is believed this means the Yaqui situation will return to normal and peace negotiations may proceed.

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