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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented old newspaper fragment voices strong opinions on county seat relocation and urban rivals, contrasting Tombstone with Courtland, Gleeon, and Douglas. It mocks costly moves and typhoid fears while praising local taxpayers and a major San Francisco mayoral endorsement by the Star.
A statement from a noted healer Schlatter denies reports of his death. He insists the pronouncement is unfounded and urges calm while signaling continued work and public presence.
The Globe Silver Belt suggests Frank M. Murphy may win a Senate seat if Democrats secure a majority in the new Arizona legislature. It notes Republican papers are quiet and hints that statehood and legislative issues are still unsettled, while calling Murphy a strong potential senator.
Mexico suffers chili crop failure, reducing concarne production. outlook grim for fall supply and prices as producers warn of tighter markets and higher costs.
A garbled report describes Jo. Rapaport suffer a hemorrhage after a dispute over an alleged debt. The text mentions Center Street Phoenix and Fayette Jenks in Tucson with a bullet passing through someone, but details are unclear.
List of suit filings in district court over several days includes actions for divorce, quiet title cases in Turquoise mining district, and foreclosures. Debtors TW Maloney and others face creditors like Longville Mining Co, Provident Mates B & L, with details noting mortgage foreclosures and associated attorney fees.
A nostalgic 1900s sketch praises Cochise County towns like Tombstone Courtland and Bisbee as mining booms expand. It highlights Copper Queen and Arizona Mining investment, Southern Pacific and EP & 5W rail access, and Tombstone mines about to increase output with new pumping capacity. Stone City may rebound as a household name.
FM Sheehy of Boston arrives in Arizona to examine ruins left by prehistoric races. He plans excursions from Bisbee to El Pan and into Mexico then Central and South America to survey ancient sites and mines.
Reported by Col Murphy in Sante Fe and Tombstone, plans advance for large scale operations reclaiming the district. New pumps and an air compressor set to arrive by Wednesday, with Arisema and Deep Water Gulf proposals eyed to boost Arizona industry and canal access.
Today two heavy shipments of machinery arrived for the T C M Co at the Pampa site including a firetenement care and air compressor. The equipment forms part of Prescott’s 800 level project with more units expected in the next two to three weeks. The gear was moved to the big shaft at the cool copper works and initial assembly began. The plant, once complete, will be the largest pumping and air compressor facility in Arizona near Mesa.
Stockholders are warned the annual meeting of Pacnix and Eastern Railroad Company will be held at the company offices in Tucson Arizona on Wednesday November 17 190? at 2:00 p.m. to elect directors for the ensuing year and conduct business. Transfer books will be open November 2 and close December 2 1907. Dated Tucson Arizona October 30 1907. Walker Secretary
The president will ride a tall coal black saddle horse trained by Mr Ale at Fort Hoachuca. The horse, over 15 hands high and noted for strength, is prepared by a famed horseman to showcase presidential equestrian display for the Washington visit with Miss Allen’s approval.
A San Francisco defendant, J A Benson, faces trial on one indictment after a grand jury returned multiple charges of fraud. Edward B Perrin, linked to the same case, had a related indictment but was released, claiming no conspiracy existed. Judge De Haven ruled that further action rests with the district attorney.
Judge Kent ruled in RL Mayes v Phoenix that the Open Front ordinance overstepped city power by directing architecture and interior limits for storefront displays. The ruling voided the measure which banned certain furniture and obstructed interior views, noting no charter provision directly addressed liquor or front alterations.
A Denver woman known as a mining promoter was convicted after victims faced deceptive claims of wealth and promised returns from Nevada property. Prosecutors say she lured poor and desperate women with promises of giant dividends, while planning similar schemes in Arizona. Authorities search for an escapee from a territorial police incident and local shops adjust schedules amid labor unrest.
A Phoenix region roundup reports on Salt River Valley activity including a dispute over a drainage project through orange groves, a banquet for Phoenix High football, a disappearance case, mail-box robberies near Mona, and a county engineer appointment. It notes a Derby at the fair, a prize for tasting pests, grand jury inquiries into minors, a Silver mining shipment, a derailment near Arena, and public auctions in Parker townsite with tax records.
An advertisement for Ayer’s Pills Liver Pills from JC AverCo of Lowell Massachusetts asserts the product does not stimulate and offers a steady gain like a strong tonic. It urges consulting a doctor, noting sixty years of sales and endorsement by physicians.
Tombstone faces a week of county board meetings and schoolteacher conferences as delegations depart for Proe Mix to attend the Peachers' session and observe the big fair. Percival of Lowell Observatory notes a change in planetary news distribution to Kiel Germany with Lowell as the new center. Mrs Si Bryant Gleeson visits Tombstone, staying with Mrs Job Marden.
An automobile accident halted the journey of the Geeson nine en route to the city. The wreck trapped two men before rescue, preventing the game with the Revenues from being played. No serious injuries were reported.
A historic notation states Frank J OBrien was indicted by the Toma County grand jury on two counts for alleged embezzlement during his handling of monies involving Phoe nix Tuc-on and Nogales.
The American Woman's League chapter works quietly to meet building requirements for a chapter house. The Indiana chapter seeks larger membership to fund a handsome club home that will attract townspeople and host events for members and visitors. Local representatives say information is available and activities for children may be organized. September and October contributions reach about $30,001 in value.
The Aravata Canyon Railway Company will hold a meeting at its Tucson Arizona offices on November 1 at 12 40 noon to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business. the meeting will be closed for verification and reconvened until December 1, 1909. Tucson Arizona dated this month day of February 1909. Signed Has B Walker.
Public notice states that the undersigned have bonded the Geronimo Little Hope Homestake and Headligeh mining claims in the Tarquive Mining District Cochise County Arizona to W C Humphry. The bondors will not be responsible for labor shipments or other expenses contracted or furnished during the bond term. Dated June 10, 1999.
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