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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1906
Page
2
A Sunday tribute from WM Hattich broadcasting Arizona’s judiciary as upright and honorable. The article defends the bench against slander, praises judges as learned Christian gentlemen, and asserts public faith in justice while condemning unfounded accusations.
An advertisement promotes Cas carets Candy Cathartic tablets stamped C C C. Claims claim to repair digestion liver and bowels while you sleep. States item never sold imbulk and is available at all druggists for 10 cents.
A stocky pitch touts natural stomach and liver tonics using roots such as calrot Que Foot Sumne and Winsloft Mendes to cleanse and invigorate. It claims modern diet and alcohol harm, urges nature based remedies, and touts Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for fatigue, nervousness, and poor nutrition with glycerine as solvent.
A Denver Post item presents a tongue in cheek remedy for post election gloom. The verse urges beating it home and hunting feathers to soothe discontent and bad moods as a humorous morale booster.
The essayist notes eastern scientists and readers discuss the age of North America. It cites the Brooklyn Standard Union on antiquity of the continent, Joaquin Miller’s lines, and recent Nebraska finds. Prof Osborn of Columbia deems Nebraska man the most primitive thinker yet found, with Neanderthal bones as comparison.
The article contrasts European election conflict with American practice, noting that enduring principle is the will of the majority. It asserts that despite intense divisions and heated debates, elections terminate with the majority’s decision and no revolution follows.
Fragmentary notes claim 1895 had none and 1900 saw six million pox cures marketed by Cascarete Castro. The garbled text touts a popular product for digestion and bowel relief, calling it the world’s best remedy amid widespread hype.
A verbose, era voice critique contrasts Mexico’s ancient Aztec heritage with the dawn of American progress. It portrays both idyllic abundance and stark poverty, declaring Mexico slowly waking and ready to join modern development, with praise for Columbia as a model and support from steady allies. FRANK ALEY.
Superintendent C F Philbrook reports new scarlet fever cases in Bisbee prompting noon dismissal of lower grades at Central school. Parents decide on home confinement while authorities fumigate school buildings and prepare further disease-prevention steps.
The Tucson firemen will enter from Tucson to the territorial tournament and leave for Phoenix. The team plans to take 18 men, selected after practice showings. Tucson issues a territory wide challenge, while Tombstone’s recent showing boosts team confidence.
A Las Vegas dispatch reports late returns at Democratic headquarters narrowing Larrazola's lead for delegate, while Chairman Jones claims a 300 vote margin and vows suits in Colfax and Torrance to contest results. Republicans peg Andrews ahead by 221 with Taos disputed and Taos counts under contention.
W M Barker manager of Sonora Bonanza Mining in Bisbee on business tied to a long rumored Guggenheim takeover of the Sonora Bonanza property. Barker refused details, saying the deal would shift control of much of the promoters' stock to stockholders. The Sonora Bonanza is well known in Arizona with many local stockholders.
Reports from Marfa Texas describe a mysterious disease near the border causing panic. Fifteen residents have died in a short span as doctors struggle to diagnose the illness and the State Health Department has been asked for help.
Phelps-Dodge & Co. has formed the Dawson El Paso and Southwestern railroad at Santa Fe. The line runs from Dawson through Las Vegas to Carnes on the El Paso Southwestern in Lincoln county. When completed the firm will own its coal mines smelters and railroads to connect mines and smelters. Freight costs only apply when sending copper to New York.
News notes that the federal government may cover all general election costs in Arizona. Cochise county faces about $8000 in expenses with duplicate claims urged to be filed for reimbursement from a $150,000 federal appropriation. Also mentions local social items and visits in Tombstone and Bisbee.
In Phoenix district court Ex Chief Justice Webster Street charged Chief Justice Kent with being subservient to corporations. The jurist spoke of his lofty aims to render fair trials and the grave implications of widespread distrust. He pondered whether stepping aside might be his duty if the community lacks confidence in the judiciary.
Senator J B Foraker of Ohio may visit Arizona soon as part of a Congressional party with Congressman Tawney The trip aims to tour Territory mines and witness the mineral development drawing attention from loyal Arizonans.
A careful forecast by authorities places Arizona as the second largest copper producer this year, ahead of only one state. With ongoing exploitation, Arizona is expected to lead the nation within a year, confirming long held predictions of it becoming the world’s greatest mining camp.
A historical advertisement promises one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills. It cites F J Cheney Co Toledo as trusted sellers and features endorsements from local wholesale druggists.
Governor Joseph H. Kibbey proclaims November 29, 1906 as Thanksgiving Day in Arizona. The document notes Thanksgiving as an American family festival with roots in pioneers, recognized by churches, and established by law as a holiday to observe prosperity and happiness. The proclamation, dated November 1, 1906, is signed by W. F. Nichols as secretary and bears the territorial seal.
List of remaining general delivery letters for the week ending November 10 1906 at Tombstone post office. Names include Albert Chas Allbright Louie Allen L H Avery Geo W Barneo Klein Bradbury WM Brennan Patrick Brown and many others. Call for above letters with advertisement date and LtCuams.
Arch ie Pybeam and Mary Trapp both of Bisbee joined in marriage today with Pro bate Judge Goodbody officiating. Hoar of the Luod sure and Old Glory Co. left for Goldfield to pursue mining business.
The Yuma Sentinel notes Ed Peck as Arizona’s oldest white resident, arriving in 1853, with two other early settlers in Yuma older by two and four years. Capt. Isaac Polhamus and Hall Hanlon, ages 78 and 82, remain in Yuma, supporting Fort Yuma’s history. Peck’s mining link to the Peck mine is highlighted amid a push for a San Diego to Yuma railroad bond of 5.9 million dollars and potential constitutional changes in Sacramento.
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