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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1907
Page
2
Mrs Helen Gould has been accorded the honors of a general officer of the United States army by the officers and enlisted men at Fort Leavenworth. This is the first compliment of the kind ever offered to a woman in this country. A note on teens of subscription values appears.
A collection of quips on life and society from a Chicago era writer. Observations range from philosophy of prominence and apologies to photography, luck, and public figures. The tone echoes humorous civic satire with comments on manners, media, politics, and everyday absurdities.
Eastern reports indicate about 200 million pounds of copper surplus are rapidly diminishing as exports surge and major buyers hunt for material. Some financial papers claim the surplus is nearly exhausted, a claim tied to curtailment effects in Montana and Arizona. Meanwhile, plans progress for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle in 1909 to highlight Alaskan resources and Pacific trade. The Jamestown landing anniversary underscores evolving American enterprise from Jamestown to future global reach.
Advertorial note extols a prize fight knockout and promotes Dr. Pierce medical discoveries. Claims stomach weakness is vulnerable and presents a booklet detailing ingredients for remedies, including catarrh relief, without alcohol. Offers free mailing of the booklet from Dr. Pierce’s address in New York.
An application filed in U S district court seeks appointment of a receiver for the Consolidated Arizona Smelting Company and the Arizona Smelting Company at Humbert Arizona on behalf of Frank L. Crocker of New York. He alleges the firms are insolvent and assets are in a d r a t k state due to attached holdings in Arizona. The matter was placed under advisement.
A prospectors ration package for six months lists 252 pounds and 4 ounces total weight. Items include flour 120 pounds, beans 25 pounds, bacon or east pork 25 pounds, sugar 22 pounds, coffee 5 pounds, tea 2 pounds, pepper 4 pounds, rice 20 pounds, dried fruit 29 pounds, and corn meal 5 pounds. Two separate fires in one night damaged the Nelson home in Prescott to the extent of $1100.
A well dressed man swapped a $20 bill for silver in a Tucson drug store. He placed money in an envelope with a special delivery stamp and later claimed a short change. He left with $10 cash and no stamps. police were alerted after clerks found only two pieces of paper in the envelope.
Mohave county witnesses a major mining transaction as Armour, Pullmans and other Chicago financiers acquire mines near Signal from a twelve-claim group. The price is reported around the million-dollar mark and marks the era's largest mining deal in the county.
Dan Pateh started to challenge his 1 55 record at Phoenix yesterday as conditions and pacer looked favorable but finished the mile in 1 57 3 4. The early pace split was 1 93 4 at the first quarter and 5S If at the half with Wild Bill winning the 214 trot and Delilah taking the 2 08 pace with Bystander, the Phoenix horse second.
Postmasters plan a territorial league meeting in Phoenix on November 14 to organize this association. Postmaster McClintock of Phoenix sought a week of absence for all Arizona postmasters, and Hitchcock approved five days for Arizona postmasters to attend the gathering.
Notice is given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Gila Valley Globe & Northern Railway Company will be held at the company offices in Tucson on Wednesday December 4 1907 at 2 00 p m for the election of a Board of Directors and for other business as may come before the meeting Dated Tucson Arizona November 1907 CHAS E WALKER Secretary
Phoenix Democrat reports the territorial teachers institute opened with a parade of Arizona educators as 300 teachers registered, aiming for about 400 this week, breaking the 1906 record of 234. The event began with a formal opening program and notable speakers.
HM Shelley who runs the Eighty Five Mine four miles from Lordeburg faces a strict Sunday closing law. The rule, tied to New Mexico statute and oil enforcement, requires mining operations to pause on Sundays. Two weeks ago an officer informed Shotley he must stop Sunday work and operate on a six day scale.
A bridge 12 miles from Nogales on the Southern Pacific Nogales branch was wrecked when a steam shovel and two caravans toppled into the Santa Fe river. The bridge suffered severe damage and will be rebuilt, halting traffic for about 13 hours after heavy rains caused a river rise and washout. No trainmen were aboard the wrecked cars.
The government seeks about 1 million pounds of copper for wire cable to transmit power from Roosevelt Dam to an auxiliary pumping station along the canal in Arizona. Bids were sent to Washington via E. T. Perkins. The cable requirement covers a double circuit over sixty miles with an estimated value near 150,000 dollars.
The Schieffelin hosts a rare upcoming show with the touring Gret-clase company presenting Rattler, promising quality entertainment after a sparse season. Orange packers operate in Phoenix, A E McKensie again officiates Iris theatre at Rie bee, and over 275 tons of hay have been cut in Sulphur Springs valley.
Resellen describes reconig of the old frigate Constitution known as Old Tronsides with new weaponry and exact duplicates. The piece extols Hoatester’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for appetite loss weak nerves and sleep trouble claiming long standing popularity and health benefits.
The Tombstone column notes Daniel McParland arrives in Tombstone with legal matters for Justice Attorney Frank Doan of Richardson & Doan. Deputy Sheriff E P Elle brings a prisoner from Naco. Teachers depart for Phoenix for the institute. McLaurin and Butler organize Tombstone events. Local society chronicles Mrs Gage and daughter Erhel to Los Angeles, Robert Treman visiting from Biatee, and many others touring the fair. Arizona Masonry advances with a new council and Grow named orator. Arizona Bishop confirms a large Tombstone Catholic class, while Governor Kibtey proclaims half holidays for Phoenix merchants. A Douglas wedding and a Phoenix attestation complete the day.
Wm Lee visits from Fitzsurge Arigonk Co. mines in Charleston as the firm closes for now, with plans to resume soon. Phoenix completes a library building and drafts Andrew Carnegie for final payment of $5 000. Marriages recorded in probate court include Valente Soto and conception Ohnesorgan of Benson, Elmer Thompson and Anna Met Neil of Douglas, Carl Norden and Hazeltine Tong of Hisemoss. Rev. Father Meyer returns from Histo after a sprint to catch the train, drawing laughs. JA Newberry departs for Meadville camp after brief stay. a prominent Pythian, he may tour the territory. Jack Lanahan charged in Lowell incident, arrested here and taken by Deputy Bauer. Herman Still in town from Bishoe. Lew Woolery and wife to Phoenix for the Fair. 1907 deemed a year without Spring, per Mississippi dispute over profanity ruling Go to Hell not profane for a 12-year-old in Ross Stafford case. Dan Sullivan and James Williams held to grand jury for theft from a box car. W. D. Bell to launch a Democratic paper in Phoenix. Tombstone Buy Posting Association dissolves. Oscar Goll dissolves rights and assets.
Warning notice states John Gleeson Dongle Gray and assigns operate in Leadville area Cochise County Arizona under numerous town names. Leads ville Mining Co disclaims responsibility for work debts injuries or obligations by Gleeson Gray and assigns on said lode mining claims. By Wa Howes Provident at Pearce Arizona. First published July 25 1907.
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