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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1908

Page

2

Worthless Claims and Congressional Scraps in 1890s Bulletin

The Solemnville Bulletin critiques the International American on county seat petitions, cites S. W. Price v. Board of Supervisors and a denied writ of mandamus. It notes Washington morning calls, a New York woman’s club with $8,000, sausage study timing, Mikado Cannon’s fair conduct, and questions about naval funding and deficiency bills.

Douglas International Solemnville Bulletin Dean S. W. Price Board of Supervisors

Theatres Seek Merrier Widower Hats for Men

A witty quip notes the only way for men to outdo the merry widower hats at theatres is to invent even merrier widowers, reflecting playful audience banter about stage fashion and manners.

The Story of a Medicine Gedical Discovery Overview

A fragmented 19th century advertisement recounts a medicine named Golden Medical Discovery. It claims purveyed ingredients like Gulden Azo and Dr Pierce’s formulation, marketed as a cure for weak stomach indigestion biliousness and liver disorders. It promises safety and efficacy with postal orders and warns against overuse.

Piarce America Dr. Pierce

Arizona Supreme Court Admits Several To Bar

The Arizona supreme court held a short morning session, admitting several applicants to the bar including Keamer Ling, Fred W. Nelson, W. Mullen, G. F. Humbert, Alfred Ruiz, E. W. Miller, and Eduardo Ramirez who was given thirty days to file a new bond after a bond man died. Rehearing arguments were scheduled for cases such as Goodrich v. Delehanty and Norman v. Helm with oral arguments noted.

Arizona Supreme Court Keamer Ling Apache County Fred W. Nelson Navajo W. MH. Mullen Coconino G.F. Humbert Cochise Alfred Ruiz Apache E. W. Miller Maricopa Eduardo Ramirez Nogales Supreme Court Joodrich Ve. Delehanty Norman Ve. Helm Hankins Se Helm

Pullman Mud Bath Disaster On The Phoenix Train

A Phoenix dispatch reports a sleeper from Phoenix to Los Angeles became mired in a water hole near Maricopa. Muddy from end to end, the car required twelve hours of hard work to be lifted back onto the rails. Railroad men and a superintendent led a crew to rescue the Pullman, finishing just before Phoenix departure.

Phoenix Los Angeles Maricopa Angele

Barbacomi Grant and Colonel Greene Disputed Private Car Attachment

Dr E B Perrin attached Col W C Greene’s private car in San Luis Obispo Cal last Friday to force payment of a 10000 note tied to rent of Barbacomi grant cases in Cochise and Santa Cruz counties. Perrin claims an agreement to sell the grant for 112000 with title clear of squatters, while Greene leased the land for 5009 annually during title proceedings.

E. B. Perrin Col W.C. Greene San Luis Obiepo Cal Greene Perrin Cochice Santa Cruz Calavacar Colonel Greene Greer

Indians Receive $215 000 From Uncle Sam

Clerk of the Court Geo B Wilcox and Court Reporter John Walker rel...ved tonight from Cousins where they were officially called to suest the negotiations of the United States government with the Kickapoo Indians. The conclussion yester day at the Slaughter ranch finds 157 Indians encamped. They received a total of $218,000 or about $1 310 each. Seventy three Indians were from Mexico and eighty four from Oklahoma. The Mexican Indians will use the money to purchase reservation. the remainder will be invested in United States government bonds.

Geo. B. Wilcox John Walker Tnet Coustins United States Slaughter Ranch Mexico Oklahoma

Examination of Teachers to Be Held June 1

The quarterly teachers examination will take place June 1 and 2 in the county courthouse under County School Superintendent Rockfellow. It is the second such examination this year, with another planned in September. Many applicants are expected, and successful candidates will likely secure teaching positions in country districts as a result.

County Court House Rockfellow

Homesick Chinese Fear Deportation Movement

Chinese residents report an organized effort among Chinese nationals to linger in the United States. They believe the country will tire of spending on deportations and long imprisonments. Many Chinese have crossed into Arizona, counting on eventual removal but preferring the journey back to the Orient over prolonged detention.

United States Thie Orient Arizona

Employment Agencies to Furnish Laborers

Cananés dispatch states that starting the 20th of the month an employment company specializing in Mexican labor will send several thousand workers to the camp. The workers will include miners and machinists with wages not exceeding 2.59 Mexican money. The move suggests Greene Cananea Co may hire few Americans at mines concentrator and related operations.

Cananés Greene Conanen Co

Baseball and Health Esteemed by a Broad Public

Our National Game and Hostetter's Bitters are extolled for widespread appeal and health benefits. The text claims baseball unites classes in physical exercise and lauds the tonic for curing headaches digestion and various ailments, noting fifty four years of use and broad trust among Americans.

United States Hostetter Ely

Was Acquainted With Famous Murderers

Jemes Helmer recounts meeting Ma Gasness the La Porte murderess as a child about eighteen. He recalls the Vaulen family and a Pauleen father, a traveling performer in Norway, and notes he was nine when last saw the theatrical family.

Jemes Helmer Res Ma Gasness la Portes Pauleen Norway Mr. Helmer Vaulen Nt of Phoe

Republican Territorial Committee to Meet in Phoenix

A meeting was issued yesterday in Phoenix by Vice Chairman E A Haggett of Prescott. The gathering on Friday May 22 seeks a vote by central committee members on the stance regarding the two Arizona delegations to the Republican national convention.

Republican Territorial Committee Phoenix E. A. Haggett Prescott Central Committee Arizona

Peace Treaty Near End of Yaqui Conflict in Sonora

Hermosillo reports a general move toward peace as Yaqui bands seek to sign a treaty with the Mexican government. Officials say deportations to Yucatan will not occur and mining may revive in Yaqui regions. A separate Tombstone burglary targets The People's Store on Allen and Fifth Streets, breaking the display window and stealing goods, with about $50–$100 estimated loss and an ongoing police hunt.

Hermosillo Sonora Tombstone Allen and Filth Kelly Fifth Street Peoples Heavin

Large hotel project at Gravite Reef planned

Four movements push to build a sizeable hotel on Gravite Reef along with a pleasure and health resort. Phoenix capital backs the undertaking and drives the effort.

Gravite Reef Phoenix Capital Thendertaking

Prohibition Rumor About Tombstone Temple Bar Saloon

A Durham letter describes a supposed advertisement for Honest Saloon Keeper at The Temple Bar Saloon in Tombstone. The story is described as a myth, with claims of a prohibitionist campaign and an election on the 28th, but the saloon itself is said not to exist.

Fotice Bravin Durham N.C Temple Bar Tombstone

Senatorial Omnibus Bill Passes the House

A Washington dispatch reports the House passed the Senatorial omnibus bill authorizing bonds for Mohave County to build a courthouse and jail. It also allows Phoenix to issue bonds for refinancing indebtedness and funds for a courthouse and jail in Yuma Saint Johns Road District No 1 and Maricopa City. Committee members Sturgis meets with Republican leaders in conference.

Washington House Mohaxe County Phoenix Yuma Saint John's Road District No. 1 Maricopa City Sturgis

President Names Customs Collector for Arizona District

A Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt nominated Don O Keefe of Nogales Arizona to be the collector of the customs for the district of Arizona with headquarters in Nogales. The nomination is seen as a victory for Governor Joseph H Kilbey as O Keefe was the governor's pick for the post vacated by the death of Col Myron H McCord several weeks ago.

Washington Roosevelt Don O' Keefe Nogales Ariz District of Arizona O'Keefe Joseph H. Kilbey Arizona O' Keese Myron H. McCord

Attest an Arizona Agreement Officials Travel to Ranch

Clerk of the United States Court George B. Wilcox and Court Reporter John Walker traveled yesterday to a San Bernardino ranch to act in official capacity at a council of Indians. The government has allotted $21 to the Indians and the testimony will be recorded while the clerk closes the papers with his seal after signing.

United States Court George B. Wilcox John Walker San Bernardino Ranch Council of the Indians

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Toledo Firm Promise

State of Onto City Toledo Local Covstr Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co doing business in Toledo county and state offers one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn before a notary A W Gleason December 6 1686 includes testimonials note.

Onto Toleno Frank J Cheney Atd F J. Cheney & Co Toledo Hall Fuasx J. Cheser

Arizona Schools Shine as Nation's Best in U S

Delegate Marcus A. Smith argues Arizona leads the country in education and literacy. He cites compulsory schooling, high teacher pay, technical focus, and low illiteracy among whites, plus adoption of dry farming and future rainfall hopes as solutions.

Speculations on Water Co Mortgage Filing and Franchise

Speculation follows the suit to foreclose the Huachuca Water Co mortgage of over 1200000 by former President Davie. Comment cites possible fear of plant shutdown and piping water to Bisbee to circumvent city franchise terms, while noting previous injunctions and court confirmations.

Huachuca Water Co Davie Bisbee Pickett & Bow Dean Ditrict Inter Eupreme Lesen Tombstone

Mixed Telegrams From Tombstone and Arizona Mining News

Wednesday notes from Tombstone tell of business visitors and mining prospects in Sonora and Cananea. Reports include Cananea operations resuming within thirty days, ore shipments rising, and a planned shift to crude oil for Cananea operations. Local court activity includes a four-offender lineup and marriages. Also mentioned: University of Arizona commence June 3, and a Norfolk and Western wreck injuring twelve passengers near Sardina Virginia.

Norfolk & Western Sardina

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