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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1906
Page
4
The piece warns of unsettling post election sentiments and a risk of rising discontent as wealth gaps widen. It critiques a powerful press and demagogues stirring unrest, notes heavy immigration, and urges Congress to reform immigration laws and support railroad expansion to diffuse tensions.
A Kentucky woman struck her husband after he did not pay his county paper subscription despite her having supplied the money. She urged editors to purchase a gold-mounted club for use on the brute when needed, reflecting strong female outrage at the missed payment.
Chicago's Bar Association submits proof that the judiciary of the town is, in some instances, about on a par with the sandbaggers, and nobody seems at all surprised. Not go in Arizona. The Justices of the Arizona Supreme Court are all right.
An exchange plays with a sharp remark about anger and timing. The quip cautions that counting to a thousand while enraged would give the opponent a chance to escape.
The verse laments the idle leader who speaks but does not act while others labor. It questions who will be remembered when such shirkers die, contrasting him with active workers who stay unsung and unswept in the last age.
Liverymen and horse owners in Arizona advised to stock up on hay due to looming scarcity across the territory. George Buxton of the Boston Smith company, Bisbee, warns hay prices may rise higher than ever as crops were poor and shipments from Phoenix have halted, pressing ranchers and dealers.
Prescott hears mining expert A J Doran condemn mining risk in southern California districts near Death Valley as uneconomic under current costs. He notes scarce water, high freight, and hay prices, yet cites the Skiddoo mine as potentially excellent if ore grade justifies the vast operating and transport expenses.
John McGroart a Southern California poet of merit has been asked to supply a suitable poem for the Bucky O Neil Monument committee of Prescott Arizona at the invitation of Judge E Sloan chairman of the committee.
A Methodist preacher as governor would trigger an old-fashioned revival across Colorado’s mining manufacturing and agricultural sectors, boosting confidence and reform across the economy and communities.
An Eastern observer criticizes the Democratic party for having too many eccentric statesmen, noting the trait is not unique to the party as other groups may share the same breed.
Captain Thomas Rynning arrived in Phoenix from Douglas to address the Arizona Cattle Growers' association session. He is expected to defend the Arizona Ranger force against charges from the northern territory, explaining the force's purpose and benefits as part of the territory’s police system.
The city of Globe loses its city status and becomes part of Gila County after a ruling by Judge Nave. A petition circulates to reincorporate Globe, with plans for it to regain city status soon. Multiple neighboring towns had municipal classifications in the past.
The line guard house will be removed after officials George Black and Earl Grizzel announced all customs business must move to the customs house in Douglas. Two line riders will operate the line, guiding anyone nearby to the customs house for transactions.
Senator McCarren and Senator Reynolds, along with other New York figures, proceed to Phoenix to attend to Hon. J. T. Stoddard. They will tour Stoddard’s mining property in Yavapai County after visiting Phoenix. Reynolds is president of the Metropolitan Jockey Club of New York and a Stoddard partner in mining ventures. The party includes members tied to Arizona mines and copper interests.
Mitchell Mining company that entered Globe district recently plans a smelter for Canons Properties ores. The firm, after acquiring multiple claim groups near Globe, intends to erect a reduction facility to process the rich ore.
The Uniform Divorce Law lists six valid causes including felony, bigamy, desertion, habitual drunkenness and intolerable cruelty. State legislatures are urged to set residence periods. Delegates including many governors attended the Philadelphia congress where incompatibility of temper failed as a proper cause. Intolerable cruelty is defined as actual physical cruelty.
Tombstone will be represented at the third annual convention of the Arizona Bankers association in Phoenix at the Hotel Adams. Reports from officers and committees will open the deliberations followed by papers on Bank Advertising by W. W. Jones of Phoenix Systems by Newman Essick of Los Angeles Bank Examinations by Hon. John H. Page Arizona bank comptroller Attendance will include Cashier T. R. Prandt of the First National Bank of Tombstone.
Col. W. C. Greene, president of Cananea Consolidated Copper, returned to Cananea from Tucson after consulting Col. Epes Randolph of the Southern Pacific about extending the line from Guaymas to Cananea and then to Pearce. Randolph had previously stated the road would reach Pearce, supporting a likely through extension.
Cochise County drillers including Page brothers Tarr Yockey Lyons King Pickens Bradshaw Mclver Baggin and others gather at the fair for single and double handed rock drilling contests with Tom Devine in charge.
Frank Mason, manager of the Greene Cattle company, said in Tucson a few days ago that without rain the cattle on the Cochise ranges will suffer and great losses will occur within weeks.
Postal cards made of leather are now treated as merchandise and sent to the dead letter office unless a two cent stamp is affixed. The Post Office Department enacted this rule, and senders of leather cards as souvenirs may wonder why delivery failed.
The territorial legislature will feature checks between party lines as Democrats secure council seats in Maricopa Pinal Gila Cochise Mohave and Republicans win seats in Coconino Yavapai Apache Navajo Graham Pima Yuma. Assembly Democrats include Maricopa Yavapai Mohave Navajo Gila Santa Cruz Cochise Coconino and others, while Republicans take Yuma Pima Yavapai Apache Graham and more, final party allocations listed.
A lively verse extols Arizona as a western land of gold and copper riches. It champions single statehood and loyalty, praising the rock ribbed mountains and residents who vow to remain true to Arizona despite external orders or influence.
James Kenney returned from Chicago after treatment at the Pasteur Institute for hydrophobia bite from a skunk near his cattle ranch eighteen miles from medical help. He and a cowpuncher used improvised bandages, then rode to Bisbee and sought care, later flying to Chicago on his own advice. doctors deem him cured.
From Friday's Daily Frank Paula was an outgoing passenger this morning for Bisteo on a brief business visit. Matt Moore, pioneer Cochise county stage driver, visited Tombstone from Paradise, home of the Paradise Rodeo stage line. Three divorce suits filed: Susan Cole vs Wm Cole, Williane vs Frank W, Clara C Clark vs F P Clark. In probate court Mre Dora Kasper ordered committed to Phoenix asylum. 61 year old woman hallucinates being pursued and wanders from Paradise home, son serving forest rangers, hoped medical treatment may help, son accompanied her to Phoenix.
A. F. Banta reports from Phoenix Gazette that eight miles east of Winkleman a two foot vein of high grade coal has been uncovered. Workmen sink a shaft to gauge the extent as mining activity and eastern capital flow into the area increase excitement.
The El Paso News reports a letter from Gussie Holloway of Pecksburg Indiana seeking to meet a cow-boy from El Paso. She describes herself as almost sixteen and asks the postmaster to introduce her to a plain gentleman among Mr. Smiths cow-boy friends. Letter dated November 9 1906.
A blast at a lime quarry near Douglas yesterday killed two Americans and six Mexicans, with several workers injured. Six boxes of Giant powder were loaded. as tamping occurred a spark ignited the charge. Victims include Victor Shill and Sam Steele. Bishop Merrill and R. Mackay toured St. David. They head irrigation plans for a deep artesian well, aiming 750 feet and a potential 400 gallons per minute flow that could spur further wells.
Thursday items report Attorney Watson of Longh and others on legal business in the county seat George C Black and eastern mining men visit to inspect property near Charleston George Fink comes in from Whetstone mountains Williams returns from Benson on mining business A minstrel parade set for the 28th seats go on sale next Monday at Beach Sisters No reservations before the sale Ships of local life include a grippe epidemic demand for housing outpaced by supply prominent wedding planned this month.
R R Richardson sold the Herdshell sod Flux mining properties near Patagonia in Santa Cruz county to Los Angeles and San Francisco parties for a substantial sum. Ores are lead silver with gold values. shipments have gone to El Paso smelters. The sale closes a bond from months ago with two prepayments. Richardson gains stock in the new corporation, with Ben Heney and Francis J Heney joining its board.
Notice to stockholders of the annual meeting at the company's Tucson offices on Wednesday December 9th 1906 at 7 PM to elect directors for the coming year and transact business as needed. Secretary Cnns E Walter Tucson October 31 1908.
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