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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1907
Page
2
Globe claims lead role in the southwest mining boom as Old Dominion’s decline gives way to new management and rising output. Arizona mining districts like Dragoon and Huachucas draw investors, with Tombstone seen as central to a future copper era and a major regional mining hub.
The article extols natural tonics and herbal extracts to restore vitality, praising native roots like Hlark Cherrybark and Queen's Kinstroot. It claims medicines support liver function, blood and nerves, addressing fatigue, poor appetite, and weak vitality. It criticizes synthetic tonics as harmful, urging reliance on Nature for health.
The piece argues Arizona and New Mexico offer ideal germicidal climates attracting health seekers. It urges repurposing Fort Grant Arizona into a national health resort and condemns idle assets. It notes local cattle trade by Miller Lux firms shipping four trainloads to California and lists buyers from Dos Cabezas and Neil Hushman ranches.
Miss Mise Fane Brent, a Nogales resident, is charged by U S Attorney J J B Alexander with importing diamonds without paying duty. The stones worth 856 were seized after authorities in Nogales traced the cross border crossing to Montezuma hotel. The government seeks forfeiture and sale of the gems to recover due duties.
A Missouri editor remarks that the letter E is unfortunate because it is out of cash and forever in debt. A reply notes with humor that E appears at the end of time and the beginning of eternity, is first of everything, and rests in the middle of sleep.
Arizona's prison filling rapidly as new superintendent Captain Thomas Rynning attracts new inmates. Sheriff Lowry, Sheriff Faleneeo, and Deputy Pemberton arrive with additional prisoners from Prescott, Tucson, and Globe, bringing the total to over 360 residents at the Arizona home for the protection of society.
A Thatcher woman identified as Mrs. Mre S. of Thatcher reportedly died Saturday morning after taking a dose of strychnine. She had been suffering from melancholia for about two weeks, and family members had been caring for her to prevent such a tragedy.
Texas miner Tom Borgus seeks to reopen the famed Muerta mine near the Rio Grande border. Mexican workers refuse to return, citing a spirit in the dark shaft. Records in Saltillo note centuries of eerie demonstrations driving abandonment. Borgus hires Mexican labor in New Mexico, but the workforce departs, saying spirits frighten them away.
Tuesday reports from Bisbee describe Kirlew and Ulmon parties visiting from Tombstone, Attorney Frank Hereford visiting and discussing county caves, over 4,000 employed in Globe district, Sam Griffin returning from mining camps in Nevada, and Sheriff White escorting a prisoner to Yuma. A Catholic church robbery, Allen Minstrels arrival, big tent at depot grounds for tonight, and local names Charles Fanning Ex-District Attorney Flannigan and Captain Carlisle noted. Alex Smith visiting Tombstone from Cananea.
From Wednesday's Daily Iseva McParlin daughter of McFarlie of the Pospnce panned by Misa Vinnie Glenn arrived today from Miler Indian Territory. They will remain in Tombstone indefinitely. John Gleeson a county at visitor today shaking hands with many Tomtone friends. WT Bers Insarney Agent of Phoenix visiting Tombstone in the interest of Pacifise Mutual. Mrs Samuel Verran returned to Tisbee today. Win Johnson who has conducted the Tombstone Dairy is to retire and focus on mining interests. A special coal carrying party of W S officials arrived for inspection. The party includes Gene Hawes, Alliphent and fridgemaster F Mayes. The cattle deal of 4000 head on Salt River was consummated Monday by Ken Griffon Brothers and Jacoby of Freem California. Douglas Gray of the El Paso Supplier arrived today and speaks highly of mining Arizona and its industry.
A delegation of Pima chiefs visited the Blade to complain about Sacaton agency water cuts. They claim prior rights to Blackwater dam and water supply, noting the $15,000 pumping plant failed and irrigation shifted from dam to the river. The story reflects on newspapers shaping public thought and destiny.
An amendment to the Swat territory school laws makes attendance compulsory for children aged 6 to 11, requiring at least six months of schooling yearly and entry within two weeks after the school year begins. A misdemeanor with fines from 25 to 100 dollars is established for violations by any person, company, or corporation permitting a child under 14 to be in school during hours without proper excuse.
A committee of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows at Prescott last April seeks a site and plan for a home for widows orphans and indigent members. Funds have accumulated for a commodious institution and several sites across the territory are offered. The cottage plan is favored over a single large building. Tombstone should present its advantages for the home.
The family expresses gratitude to Tombstone residents for kind deeds and prayers during the illness and passing of a beloved wife and sister. They note the community’s compassion softens grief and pray the bereaved find relief as they bow to God’s will.
RK Clark, rare Arizona woman miner, sues Liberty Mining & Smelting in Tucson court claiming election as general manager and damages of 10000 after being barred from the post. Liberty officers counter with allegations of incompetence and misappropriation of funds from quarry and sales, including a 21000 draw and concealment of books. The case draws attention for a woman holding a mine leadership role amid sensational charges.
A Phoenix dispatch reports 12 year old Fred Mecter brought three coyote scalps for a $3 bounty after killing two with a sling and roping another. W Rhoades, now in Black Rock near Fort Thomas, is Graham county’s top hunter with over $250 in bounties last year. Joseph Cluff trapped a female mountain lion on Mont Graham and earned a $20 territory bounty. evidence of kittens appeared, but were not found. The lion measured seven feet from tip to tip.
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