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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1908
Page
2
A fragment recalls a new aeroplane in Chattanooga that fell fifty feet with no serious injuries to the aviator. It muses on women’s suffrage and political outcomes, and mentions the Tombstone watchword and long wireless spans between San Francisco, Hawaii, and Marconi stations.
A harsh editorial remark accuses a man who rejects the recent political verdict of lacking Democratic spirit. The speaker suggests strong social repercussions for dissent, warning against quiet or cheerful nonacceptance of the outcome.
A fragment reflecting on election defeat and Democratic identity. The speaker rejects dwelling on reasons and affirms acceptance of the majority’s outcome, urging perseverance and unity in the party.
Leading writers and teachers of various medical schools strongly endorse Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic catarrhal stomach disorders and liver complaints. They claim it benefits bronchial and lung diseases with severe coughs, and highlight roots like Black Cherry, Mandrake, and Queen's Root as key remedies, noting glycerine extract provides safe, reliable aid without habit forming drugs.
The Tombstone Consolidated voices calm acceptance after a decisive result. It praises Mark Smith as a unifying leader and urges prosperity for the Dragoon Leadville Gleeson Huachuca Whetstone Johnson districts, urging labor and investment while celebrating majority rule.
The piece compares capital to a timid infant gaining certainty and stepping forward with confidence. It envisions capital seeking strong assurances of safety and support as it expands, likening its bold advance to Magellan leaving the straits and a hobo entering a tombstone camp.
The piece extols the hammer as a symbol of revival after years of mining decline in Tombstone. It contrasts former idle mills and shuttered shafts with today’s productive blast and renewed commerce, praising the honest effort that fuels recovery and prosperity.
Local report notes an allegation involving a Pots operation and improper actions by an individual named Ant-Pue Fay Tyee. Details are limited, with no official charges confirmed in the fragment.
Governor Kibbey names ten Arizona delegates for the American Mining Congress meeting in Pittsburg beginning December 2. Delegates include Walter Douglas Bisbee Norman Carmichael Clifton Charles E B Mills Morenci Horal A Smith Bisbee Will L Clark Jerome W F Breanton Tombstone W Bennie Clifton Frank M Murphy Prescott Frank Powers Harehawk M H McCarthy Globe.
W. H. Cole, chief engineer of the government Indian service, returned to Los Angeles after a three month tour of inspection in Arizona. He praised the work for Indian wards and noted Congress has provided liberal annual appropriations totaling about 1,000,000 dollars. He said the aim is to grant every Indian in the country a land tract with water for irrigation.
The Cochise County Teachers Institute will convene in Tombstone for a three day session on November 23 24 and 25 County School Superintendent JA Rockfellow leads the effort with about 150 teachers expected to attend A program is being prepared with topics to be discussed by pedagogues Eminent speakers include Prof Y Gillan of Milwaukee editor of the Western School Journal who will visit on a western tour and deliver an address Tombstone will extend a hearty welcome to the visitors and an engaging institute is anticipated.
Secretary Cowgill of the Phoenix Board of Trade calls a meeting of Arizona’s commercial organizations this week to discuss forming a territorial body aimed at advancing the territory as it moves toward statehood.
The first hose team race of the territorial fair was held yesterday. The event was hotly contested and Douglas finished in second place behind the winner.
Roy Kashenshue piloted the airship from the fair grounds to downtown and back, a five mile loop lasting about fifteen minutes. It marked Arizona's first airship flight, drawing huge crowds as the craft circled the Gazette office and returned to the start. Engineer George Duester accompanied Kashenshue on this historic morning undertaking.
Editor Henning of the Winslow Mail comments on finishing second in an election and jokes that the editor was elected to stay home. He notes defeat is not as bitter as expected and vows to keep a steady smile despite the outcome.
Legal notices report injunctions and judgments across numerous suits including debt attachments and divorces. Major estate actions settle distributions and guardianships. Mining news notes Cop per Queen and C A Co bond options on Brown group adjoining Great Western mines with a $50 000 bond and payments through 1910, hinting at Mineral excitement near Tombstone.
An El Paso dispatch reports a hearing before Special Commissioner Lamb in the case of the Maricopa County Commercial club of Phormi Arizona against Wells Fargo Express. The session began at 19 o'clock and may conclude tomorrow, with multiple company officers and Phoenix area representatives present. Santa Fe interests and Commercial club officials attend as parties to the proceedings.
The First Baptist church of Bisbee receives a gift of one thousand dollars from Copper Queen Consolidated Mining toward its new modern church edifice. The project is described as costing in the neighborhood of five thousand dollars.
About thirty five to forty Arizona bankers from key towns gather in Bisbee for the annual convention to be attended by every territory bank. Attendees also include representatives from Los Angeles and El Paso banks.
H. S. Corbett driving a Stoddard Dayton car won the Tucson to Phoenix race. He posted the fastest time from Tempe to Phoenix, covering the distance in 22 minutes. Four cars arrived at Tempe with perfect scores.
Semi official time records show a 454 mile Los Angeles to Phoenix road race with Franklin possibly winning if not for getting lost. President Ballard indicated changes may come after final records. Phoenix citizens prep for visitors as streets are decorated and new lodging and dining options open.
Phos Allaire and wife visit Wilcox as former supervisor. Mrs Earl Reed leaves for Douglas to visit parents. Supervisor-elect Jacob Scheer and wife arrive. Mrs J J Jalsco returns from Oklahoma City. Clerk Geo B Wilcox and wife depart for Phoenix to attend the Fair’s final days.
Cashier Brandt of the First National bank received a letter warning about a Spanish swindle targeting U S residents. The letter cites a so called minor heir scam, explains methods, and asks local papers to publish to prevent victims and reclaim funds. Names cited include A M A and messengers F Lopez and others.
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