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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1907
Page
4
Governor Curry, returning from a trip with the President, says New Mexico is ripe for statehood as a single state. He argues all New Mexicans will back an enabling act and notes Arizona supports separate statehood, despite joint prospects fading.
Many samples of rocks and minerals are sent to the United States Geological Survey for examination. Visual examinations are described and brief reports prepared for senders. Chemical analysis is limited to scientifically interesting specimens. commercial or private analyses are discouraged by the survey.
A reflection compares personal discovery to a boy on the seashore, finding smoother pebbles or prettier shells while the vast ocean of truth remains undiscovered, attributed to Isaac Newton.
The Roosevelt hunting trip has begun with a single alteration in the character of one game, signaling a shift in tone or outcome while the basic itinerary remains unchanged.
Assignee Fr Harrington reports Dusy dverlock assets will pay about 20 cents on the dollar. Debts include 16,000 against Doey and 12,000 against Kissi, with total resources around 1970184. Of these, 3455.18 are claimed, 40 LIB.OT is doubtful, leaving 122,953.84 as worthless. Lem Overtock proposed advancing 3200 cash to revive the business, with option to withdraw 32000 if failure. Creditors meeting accepted the plan and a reopening is expected soon.
New Texas legislation forces drastic changes to Southern Pacific passenger trains between San Francisco and New Orleans. No 7 and No 1 will end through service to New Orleans, instead terminating at El Paso. The law requires trains run within half an hour of schedule or face cash penalties.
Acting on advice from District Attorney Bullard, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors refused a $39.15 claim from the territorial reform school at Benson for July to September expenses. The new territorial law shifts responsibility for keeping committed children from the county to the territory, excluding certain juvenile cases. the county had previously paid bills, but under the act will not cover costs for girls and boys committed within the district.
The article notes that a raspberry jam brand displays the claim This jam is made of glucore, with artificial webs, and is colored with barmless aniline dyes under the pure food law. It mentions misleading ingredients such as artificial seeds and mae produced substitutes, casting doubt on product quality and labeling.
The piece notes a U S drive to curb obscene mailings after a surge in unsign ed post cards spreading in the United States and Europe. Washington directs postmasters to gather evidence and prosecute senders, amid reports of arrests and inquiries in Arizona California and Lowell involving local officials and alleged frauds.
Fragmented local notices outline diverse items including a territorial convention, postal changes, a purchase of a newspaper, a murder death on a train, a large gold and silver find ten miles south of a reservation, sewer contracts totaling 77 752 dollars, a fatal weapon accident, a driving accident in Tucson, and a plan to add twenty three miles of main lines to the Fountain water works to supply 8 000 000 gallons daily.
Report from Arizona details Standard Trap Company led by Senator Penrose probing Meteor crater east of Flagstaff for meteoric iron. Drills reached 50 feet yielding fine meteorite powder. samples confirmed by government chemists as meteoric iron enriched with nickel. The goal is to obtain iron rivaling battleship armor steel.
Fort Apache in Gila County hosts the new army automobile called the devil wagon. Major Wales receives a vehicle from the East last week. An Apache reportedly reacts with fear spotting the white man’s car. Eduardo Motas Nogales clerk attempted suicide by shooting himself. he will recover. The cause remains unclear.
Mary Zita Mayhew, signing as Mary Mayhew, sues Felix Mayhew in Yuma alleging illegal marriage, seeks annulment and a share of property plus attorney fees. The suit, filed through Street Alurander and Geo D. Christy, claims sensational allegations and promises notable testimony as questions arise over the union from September 16, 1894 and the recent marriage to Care Mellia Romero on August 24.
Arizona coal claimants in Navajo County with Tucson and Safford holders preparing to develop large coal territory. Peter Andarean of Safford opened a vein of superior coal. Eight Tucson associations with four persons each plan to hire many miners to stay on entries until development completes. Work has been ordered to begin immediately.
Two elderly men, Joseph Sheehan and D. W. Carroll, longtime friends separated for years, reunite at a hospital in Tombstone after a decade apart. Carroll visits Sheehan, whose eight-year battle with muscular rheumatism has left him bedridden, and they plan joint treatment at the Hot Springs with hope for improvement through money and care.
An estate valued at several hundred thousand dollars emerges for Mrs Jeanie Lawrence and her sister Mrs Deely as heirs to late Globe Arizona prospector Hichard Welch. Welch, aged forty and once a mule boy turned mine owner, fled New York at thirteen, vanished, then died in Globe in 1901 without a will. Public Administrator handles the estate. New York relatives receive notice of his passing.
Thursday's Daily reports Prof. Mebaurin principal of Tombstone Public School notes an attendance of 504 pupils, a notable rise from last year. Frank K. O'Brien, ex probate judge, attends a board meeting in Benton to inspect the new county bridge near the town, now completed and ready for public use. Arizona Sports Association opens in Douglas with events and talks through three days, including a crack shooting event for the tournament.
The department of the interior of Mexico states there are more than twenty copper producing mines across twenty seven states. Most mines yield only copper, while others extract copper and additional minerals. Estimates place the value near one million in Mexican currency.
Orders from Winchington reach officials to enforce the new law letter by letter. The measure, approved by the president, targets Japanese laborers entering the United States and directs authorities to act with strictness. Large numbers have been traveling via Canada and Mexico, some heading toward Canadian points while others aim for U S destinations.
Arizona Sheriff in eastern production features Macy Arbace, noted actor, in a program titled The Round Up. Florence hosts the event, with prominent Punal county characters and a long time local figure playing a leading role.
A Phoenix dispatch reports Governor Kibney will travel to Vicksburg on October 21 to meet President Roosevelt. The president plans to proceed to Memphis and Nashville after the meeting. Kibney expects to leave Phoenix around October 15 and join other governors with the president after his arrival.
Frida Kock and Rev J M Rich attend services and lay plans for a repaired plate. A missioner from Scranton pursues correspondence. A Tucson visitor, Ostia, is welcomed by friends and will settle at Lyfon Denver. Various locals travel, socialize, and discuss duties at churches, stores, and county offices. Chief Brewin reports arrests of out-of-town visitors and missing items. District Attorney Robertson remains home awaiting court. Governor Ribey’s stance prompts scrutiny of gambling links and a potential attorney general inquiry.
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