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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1906

Page

4

Several Divorce Cases Filed In District Court

In the past days the district court clerk's office filed multiple civil actions dominated by divorce suits. Susie May Nemick versus Louis A Nemick. George Marty versus Maud Martz. Anteo Lopizich versus Nike Lopizich. Minta Wainwright versus H E Wainwright for desertion. Anna Engel versus William G Engel for failure to provide. An additional suit by Bruce Wyatt as administrator of Chester Wyatt deceased against Bisbee Improvement Co. seeks 5000 dollars for damages related to a fatal on the job accident near Don Luis on August 3. Further action by Joseph Maheim and the Dean Arizona Development Co. against W H Wilson and Belle Wilson seeks to quiet title on Ophir mining claim surface ground.

Clerk of the District Court Susie May Nemick Louis A. Nemick George Marty Ve Maud Martz Douglas Chart Anteo Lopizich Nike Lopizich Minta Wainwright San Simon H E. Wainwright Anna Engel Bisbee William G. Engel Bruce Wyatt Chester Wyatt Bisbee Improvement Co Wyatt Don Luis Joseph Maheim Dean & Arizona Development Co W. H. Wilson Belle Wilson Ophir

President Roosevelt Urges Fair Statehood Vote Observation

Roosevelt writes Governor Kibbey urging observers for Arizona statehood vote to avert criticism. He copies the missive to Governor Hager and stresses witnessing the count to ensure a fair tally. Arizona officials reinforce ballot sanctity and plan joint statehood representation at the count. Also listed are Arizona pension grants to residents including Moore Thayer Rees Gallagher Breeding O'Brien Winsor Levans Matthews.

Arizona Washington Dispatch Moore C. A. Thayer C. Rees Thomas J. Gallagher Hiram Breeding O'Brien Mulford Winsor Henry Levans J. Matthews

Preliminary Hearing Of Forger Rapier

The preliminary hearing for Rapier charged with forging a United States check and obtaining 50 from May Wentworth will be held before Judge Daniel McFarland at 4:90 this afternoon. Cochise county authorities hold him, with secret service agents in Tombstone ready to pursue further charges and arrests linked to a nationwide forged check scheme.

Rapier United States May Wentworth Daniel McFarland Cochise County U.S Hill Tombstone Secret Service Interior Department Sam Roosevelt Globe Albuquerque el Paso Bisbee

J F Cole Buys Troy Manhattan Mine Near Kelvin

J F Cole of Barre Montana with Calumet and four smo Mining interests has purchased the Troy Manhattan Co property near Kelvin. The price is rumored between one and two million dollars with extensive claims and development planned. C C Chapin of Boston will manage the mine, and costly ore-reduction machinery is expected to be installed.

The Phoenix Gazette J. F. Cole Barre Montana Calumet & 4Smo Mining Co Atu Moet Jast Troy Manhattan Co Kelvin Troy-Manhattan Co Eastern Partico Mr. Cole C C Chapin Boston

Condition of Arizona National Banks and Globe mass meeting

An abstract from the comptroller of currency lists Arizona banks with loans and discounts 3 495 965 dollars United States bonds 551 500 dollars lawful money reserve 249 040 dollars legal tender 488 697 dollars capital stock 756 000 dollars surplus 315 705 dollars deposits 5 774 425 dollars and a 17.70 percent reserve ratio. In Globe a mass meeting voted nearly unanimously to pursue incorporation, noting Globe as possibly the largest southwest town not incorporated.

United States Lega Rosrges

Arizonans strike rich ore in Nevada Paradise range

In the Paradise mountains near Duluth Nevada two Bisbee miners grubstaked by F Nichols of Douglas Arizona found rich ore. The pay streak runs about 3 inches wide for 175 feet with values up to 7862 dollars in gold and silver. A separate 4 foot ore body averages 435 per ton. Fifty tons have been sacked awaiting rail transport.

Carson City Nevada Paradise Range F Nichola Douglas Tombstone F. Nichols Nevada Investment Company Duluth W. F Hills Dave Fife Bibee Arizona Nichols Goldfield Goldyke Arizona Boys

First Reception By Alpha Club

The Alpha Club held its initial reception in the club rooms with many guests in attendance. The quartet performed selections and a program of instrumental and vocal renditions delighted attendees. Refreshments were served, and dancing continued into the late hours. The club plans more social evenings and aims to add features to rival metropolitan protections.

Alpha Club Alpha Quarttet

Anti Saloon League Organizes In Phoenix

The Phoenix Gazette reports a large turnout at a North Methodist church gathering by the Anti Saloon League. Dr H A Hughes is elected president and Kt E Scull secretary as the group pledges to work purely toward eradicating saloons and allied interests.

Phoenix Anti-Saloon League Phoenix Gazette W. W. Havens League North Methodist Church H. A. Hughes Kt. E. Scull

Cole and Hoatson Named to Greene Board

Thomas F. Coles and Captain James Hoatson will be elected to the board of directors at the annual meeting on October 10. The move follows affiliation efforts by Col. Greene in the Cananea Central deal, signaling stronger Greene Consolidated backing. Coles and Hoatson have supported the property since visiting Greene Consolidated Mines and, with associates, have acquired stock in the open market as a solid investment.

Candy Cathartic and Generic Tablets Ad Copy

An OCR fragment promotes Health for 10 Cents with a livery note and bright eyed claims. It touts Tascards Candy Cathartic and generic tablets, marketed by druggists as safe and never old in bulk, urging secure purchase.

C.C.C

Private Grazing on Public Lands Abolished in Latest Law

Paradise Record notes a recently enacted law abolishes private grazing on government land and orders fences removed. The Slaughter drift fence by John H. Slaughter spans 37 miles, extended to 50 miles with additions. Cattlemen oppose removal due to risk of ticks and quarantine requirements, with a protest filed in Washington.

Paradise Record John H. Slaughter Mexico Slaughter Washington

Arizona Governor Kibbey Urges Fair Polls For Jointists

Governor Kibbey writes to county boards across Arizona urging fair treatment at the polls for jointists. President Roosevelt notes outsiders fear anti jointure efforts may seek to suppress jointist votes. Phoenix leaders dispute claims of planned unfair tactics and call for precautions to prevent post election disputes.

T. F. Wilson State Head League Tucson Kibbey Boards of Supervisors Arizona Roosevelt Heveridge

Big Bunch of New Chinese in Juarez

The El Paso Herald reports about 35 Chinese arriving in Juarez over the Mexican Central in the past two days and still on the other side. It notes hundreds more have come north from interior Mexico since the Rio Grande fell, with some returning south or smuggled into the United States. Immigrant officials watch the boundary closely for possible attempts to slip into the country.

ZI Paso Herald Juarez Mexican Central Sde Mexico Rio Grande United States

Tombstone Faces Possible City Election Void Due to Law Change

Tombstone risks no city election this year as officials failed to issue a required 60 day primary call under a newer law. If no legal remedy is found, incumbents may serve another term to preserve the charter, with the mayor councilmen and police chief potentially affected. The city attorney is Investigating options and the legality of holding an election remains uncertain.

Tombstone

Cananen move and Can Ven Packing Co link

Walter Fife moved to Cananen and is now connected with the Can ven Packing Co. Tombstone visitors included George McGee and wife of Charleston and J S Merrill from St. David noting ranchers’ slow farms yet interest in political events. Misc arrivals and local notices mention coal carload, Sunny Side Rooming House ad, and a circus contingent returning home.

Walter Fife Cananen Canven Packing Co George McGee Charleston Tombstone JS. Merrill St. David Merrill Nates

County Revenues Collected Last Month

County officials report September receipts across offices: Sheriff 3606.55 in licenses and fines with 13422.05 quarter totals. Probate Court 218.05 fees. Recorder 967.40. Assessor 318.89 plus 4650 school taxes. Treasurer 14256.40 receipts with 10982.33 expenditures and a treasury balance of 977240.06 as of September 30.

Hunt J. E. James Recorder's Office Treasury Gaines

Big Gain For Cochise Production

Copper Queen smelter produced 8 200 000 pounds in September while Calame Arizona output reached about 3 850 000 pounds. Both plants operated at full capacity with Copper Queen using all nine furnaces.

Copper Queen Calame & Arizona

Straws Before the Statehood Wind at New Mexican Convention

At the territorial convention Hon. WT. B Catron, Santa Fe mayor and leading figure, endorsed Andrews for delegate to Congress and predicted Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties would give 2000 majority against joint statehood. He urged party support but opposed joint statehood, saying residents must choose for themselves as in marriage.

Catron Santa Fe Andrews Congress Rio Arriba San Miguel Paos

Santa Fe extends line toward Arizona copper camps

A recent court decision confirms Santa Fe rights through Bex canyon Arizona opening a favorable route to copper camps. Extensions to Globe Clifton and Morenci are reportedly planned soon while Southern Pacific counters with $1500000 in reconstruction of its Gila Valley Globe and Northwestern divisions to compete.

Santa Fe Bexcanyon Arizona Globe, Clifton and Morenci Southern Pacific New Oriebas Nevada Globe Phoenix and Deming Silver City Clifton

Tombstone Gets Favorable Mention in The New York Morning Telegraph

The New York Morning Telegraph, a prominent theatre and sports journal, notes Tombstone as a promising pointer for upcoming attractions. It highlights Tombstone among cities with notable population growth and reports on new electricity installations for stage effects not previously available.

New York Morning Telegraph Theatrical and Sporting Journal Tombstone

Fridays Daily reports varied local activity and elections

Friday's Daily notes Co John Henninger's return from a Grote visit and praise for Globe as a prosperous mining city. Rev Carrol returns from eastern trip and will deliver Episcopal services. Geo B Wilcox leaves for Tempe to visit family. Mrs George Rafferty visits her mother Mrs Jas Critchley in Birbee. Public Examiner Foster travels to Bisbee for county books exam. Primaries set for tomorrow with three tickets in Tombstone and several Bisbee ticket sets. F P Rapier prelim exam bound over for forgery. government to act later. Rapier indicted in New Mexico on two forgery charges. Warren Ohio lawyers attend Tombstone. Black Diamond Mining officials optimistic on recent strike and planned smelter start after ore is processed.

Tombstone Bisbee F. P. Rapier Daniel McFarland Rapier New Mexico Bennett T. M. Sabin Warren Ohio J. Hearn E. A. Kennedy Black Diamond Mining Company Itt

Timely Lines The Everyday Candidate in a Campaign Ode

A poem by B. Sheley in the Phoenix Gazette satirizes a politician who blends with common folk. The speaker notes the candidate’s shabby dress and ubiquitous presence from church to street, praising his generosity while hinting at performative charm ahead of election day.

Bill Jim Stein B. Sheley Phoenix Gazette

Mexican Merchant Killed in Suspected Suicide Near Maricopa

A 24 year old Mexican traveler linked to Ben Heney Co of Fairbank and reportedly brother to Mexican Consul A M Elias of Tucson died after stepping in front of Southern Pacific No 9 near Maricopa on Wednesday evening. The inquiry ruled death by own action with no suicide note found. He was in Maricopa on business for the Ben Heney Company which supplies the Southern Pacific.

Ben Heney Co Fairbank A M. Elias Tucson Maricopa Southern Pacific Wrener Ben Heney Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oyster Bay N. Y Partes Theodore Roosevelt.” “Hon Joseph H. Kibbey, “Governor Kelvin Mines Arizona National Banks Globe Place Cole and Hoatson Greene Board Arizona Justice Bor Mullen of W. C Sunny Side Rooming House Chas, Bowman Borrowdale Joo Robert Harmmer John Henninger Grote John Territy George Rafferty Birbee Jas. Critchley Foster
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