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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1908
Page
4
Washington reports a forthcoming 50 million bond issue to refill the rapidly depleting treasury. Treasury receipts lag disbursements by 130,000,000 over sixteen months as Panama Canal costs drain funds. Banks hold 119,535,287 in government money but avoid drawing it to prevent market disruption.
A brief note suggests party members warn fellow Republicans to grab any additional items during a meeting. The message emphasizes taking along extra materials if seen.
The estate of the late John Alexander Dowie is reported to be about 4 million dollars in the red. The note adds that Dowie was renowned for his spectacular financing maneuvers and bluffing in his time.
Election opinions are mixed with disappointment and joy, but defeat is usually short lived. The piece argues politics as a business yields poor financial returns and urges readers to not take election outcomes too seriously.
Treasurer EL Vail received a check for 1080 dollars from the Territorial treasurer. The payment is Pima county's portion of forest reserve receipts. Under national statute the funds are divided equally between the school and road funds.
The Board of Supervisors plans a canvas on the 16th to certify county votes. Early returns show Jobs Koch trailing Jacob Schwerer by a small margin for second on the board, with hopes the final tally may shift after remaining precincts report. Democrats hold Ben Good for council and nominating pages for assembly seats.
Tombstone invites the public to a reception and dance at Gage's Hall in honor of Delegate-Elect Cameron and his wife. Hon Ralph AL Cameron and wife will attend as they visit before returning to Flagstaff. The event marks Arizona's new delegate with a civic celebration and social function.
A Copper Queen furnace was blown in today in Douglas, providing employment for about ten workers. The move comes amid rising copper demand and an upward price trend.
A Tuesday altercation between Ed Parsons and Pred Rowe escalated to a shooting at Government Springs. Parsons and Rowe were injured. Rowe was jailed after Deputy Merritt detained him yesterday. Both men are local residents. witnesses Mrs Bates and Mere Peat reported the incident to the Courier.
The Baptist Association planning a regional gathering with sessions beginning Saturday and ending Monday. Delegates including Bebe, Douglas Glob Solomeuritte, Chilton, Yema, Phenis Tempe, Mega Prescott and others will attend. The assembly centers on Baptist churches in Pu c ents with leaders Ker and TD McCurt overseeing activities.
Early returns indicate Democrats will hold a clear majority in both the Council and Assembly. Chairman Jo Dillion of the Democratic Territorial committee in Prescott announced the anticipated composition, listing Democrats in most districts with a few Republican minority seats.
A clipped trade notice describes daily positive advance news items across the Pacific Coast region including United States and Canada. The notice invites readers to address Press Clipping Dept for more information and lower rates.
A collage of puzzles and word games including cross clues and enigma lists from a historic newspaper page. The text features scattered quotations and trivia items with numbers and letters, plus hints toward social commentary and small ads.
Eva McFarlin of Tombstone married Robert Morton in Yuma. The ceremony was private with close relatives. Morton is a surveyor and assayer, long resident of Yuma, and Eva is the daughter of veteran printer George W. McFarlin. Friends express hearty best wishes for the couple’s future.
The notice compiles regional items including plans for a Phoenix High School singing event in Tempe Normal College, a farewell for a local resident, and updates on the American Automobile Association sanction, the Arin cotton gin project, and the SFP&P Thanksgiving fare. It also notes building prospects in Tucson and a mining boom in the Globe district with brewing plant progress.
A list of court actions shows multiple guilty pleas and sentences in a territorial peniteniary. Thor Morris and Fred Wieland receive two year terms for burglary and counterfeiting respectively. Luther Price gets three years for grand larceny. Several divorces and alimony orders are granted, and various defendants plead not guilty with bail set. A judge considers motions to set aside indictments as hearings continue.
Arizona educators received notice of a four day teachers institute to be held in Tucson next week. Dr David Stary Jordon president of Stanton University will be the chief speaker at the event.
Reports from Sylvanite indicate increasing arrivals from Slyvanite with many claim owners moving in. Several houses and temporary buildings are already in use, and demand for accommodations is easing as camps develop.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Chesey & Co. Toledo advertise reliability after 15 years in business. Testimonials available free. Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to act directly on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. sold by all druggists.
The piece notes Conningham of Bisbee in a yardage event at the Territorial fair and mentions multiple arena entries and a big meet in Elaes this week. It also records a visitation and reception honoring Rev and Mrs Crouch and family at the M. By church. A Milwaukee man reportedly drowned himself after drinking beer.
A fragmented OCR text references Alfred Poulsone and Doug with a delivery offer of 12 per ton, mentions John Glo bomen Willows, and a future Christmas notice in an Arizona paper. The legible parts show vague business and holiday references without clear events or dates.
A longtime newspaper man and press service employee died in Phoenix after a career spanning many years in the field. He served as a field agent and later continued work in journalism circles, with a portion of his career spent in Arizona.
A New York dispatch dated May reports on electoral vote count progress. The item notes figures for Maryland and mentions a date reference, reflecting early results and regional tallies as the vote unfolds.
Dr Milew analysis notes fatigue and nerve strain affecting patients. Ants-Pam Pain researchers report symptoms tied to stress and overwork, urging rest and targeted therapy to ease nervous tension.
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