This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1906
Page
2
The Prospector editorial calls a decisive fall election to settle the statehood issue. It urges voters to defeat the Hessian onslaught and elect lawmakers and county officials aligned with Arizona interests, praising Cochise County as ready to do the right thing and urging other regions to follow.
An historical pitch argues for natural remedies to restore health through plant extracts such as Golden Seal root and Black Cherry bark. It promotes K Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a safe tonic for stomach and liver troubles, claiming superior nutrition and vitality from herbal tonics.
Nine delegates were chosen to the County Democratic Convention at Benson as fears rose over a proposed policy. Alien KR English urged that the Tombstone Democracy support single statehood for Arizona and Marcus A Smith for delegate to Congress, urging that no loyal men be sent to the Territorial Convention at Bisbee on September 6.
The Prospector reports that big mining and transport firms claim only honest action by Arizona's lawmakers can end mine taxation conflicts. Colonel Wm Herring, representing Phelps Dodge, says a bullion tax law, modeled on Montana Idaho Colorado Utah, could end vexatious county and territorial tax litigation.
The man known as Three Fingered Jack who took part in the Morenci insurrection about six years ago died in Yuma prison last Sunday. He was serving a ten year sentence and the cause of death is not known.
The Nogates Oasis notes Mark Smith once defended the Wham robbers over twenty years ago. It also highlights his recent defense of Arizona against an alliance with New Mexico and states he will be returned to Washington as the territory’s representative.
A fragmented 18th century note highlights a handmade silver watch from 157 England era and praises Hostetter’s Stomach Eaters as a superior medicine for a range of ailments. It claims strong effectiveness and urges readers to try the product to see its benefits.
Work is progressing rapidly on the $50,000 Indian School at Lespp twenty four miles northwest of here. When completed the building will accommodate one hundred pupils for the Arizona Indian School project reported by the Winslow Mail.
In Tucson, Frank Sutherland and a companion suspected a fuel leak in a car at night and struck a match to inspect it. An explosion followed, burning the woodwork and forcing both to flee. Loss estimated at 250 dollars. remedy and refund details unclear.
The United States census reports the average American earns about $850 annually. This figure reflects typical earnings across the nation, highlighting income disparities and the economic conditions of the period.
The Tombstone celebration committee outlines plans for a labor day parade and firemen tournament with two bands including the 25th regimental band. Excursions on the 3d promise large crowds, special trains, and automobile races. Local committees handle décor, prizes, and events while officials praise street improvements and anticipate strong turnout.
A severe thunderstorm struck near Skal Valley when lightning struck the Sats Fe Prescott & Phoenix bridge. Fire damaged the structure so badly that all traffic was halted for sixteen hours.
In the probate court a dispute over the estate of Patsy Delahanty, deceased, arose from a bankrupt debtor in Dublin seeking to claim a portion of the patrimony for creditors. The case, contested by Allen and English for Delahanty and Gitson for foreign interests, concluded with Judge Goodbody taking the matter under advisement.
Prof T H Kearney of the agricultural department notes strong progress at Arizona experiment stations. Sea Island cotton shows excellent quality and promising yields as bells open. Scofield will head the Yuma station with scientific oversight and full facilities to conduct systematic trials including cotton varieties and new desert forage crops.
Two U S adventurers allegedly carried out a graft at Llanos de Oro entering the camp they claimed to have seen Yaqui Indians nearby They offered guard and scout services to watch for Indians and were employed by Nogales Oasisanys spending a week armed The plan included securing horses with General Manager Mackay advancing 1000 to purchase mounts and outfits The men left to find horses and are reportedly still seeking suitable animals
Walter Coger in charge of drilling for the St David Artesian Water company has left for St David to resume work on the sinking well. A carload of ten inch casing has arrived and work will be pushed to completion. Supt O Mackey returned from the coast on Saturday and is now at St David.
The fragmentary OCR notes two keeps at a location named Te he Aarne. No clear event, date, or organization readable. Further text needed for a precise card.
Letter from Delgote Andrews of New Mexico to the Muntriet Court Geo. B. Wilcox discusses hoodwinked officials and appeals for explanation. Andrews asks for insight into arson and includes a president picture for distribution if wanted.
Attorney Dy Cannngham and wife return from Alabama. Frank Roberts of Chicago examines Old Guard property and will remain several days. Sheriff Pacheco offers a $50 reward for Carillo F Randall who broke jail. Marriage licenses issued to Juan Saubex and Maria Gen tiles of Bowie. Prentico Kam eet and Marimino Macid of Cananea. W Wicker of Tombstone Mines Co. and family return from a month away. Landers family move to Tombstone from the ranch. President Ijams of Tombstone Telephone Co. visits Graham county. Max True returns to Benson. Gee Henry ill with slowness and confined to his room.
A 1906 Arizona letter from Geo B Wilcox rejects joint statehood with New Mexico, arguing Arizona would lose its institutions and urging Arizona voters to decide their own fate on November 6. He notes Roosevelt’s support but claims misinformed views and insists on separate eligibility to vote on jointure while forecasting Arizona will resist annexation.
A renowned Arizona attorney told a class of young lawyers that he uses a tiered charging approach. He takes a strong retainer up front, charges a refresher for follow ups, a reminder for changes, and a finisher after the case ends to sustain his livelihood.
Three Solomonville youths, Caster Gonzales and Carrona, fled Beng on Monday evening from the Territorial Industrial School. Carona, a veteran escaper, marks the fifth escape from the facility. The boys, about 16, vanished as a freight train headed toward Tucson was near. Guards found them in Henson within minutes, prompting worry over potential recapture and the school’s reform focus amid ongoing controversy.
Governor Joseph H. Kibbey issues a proclamation designating Monday September 3, 1906 as labor's holiday in Arizona. The act references the June 38 1894 federal law establishing the first Monday in September as a public holiday and asks residents to observe with fitting celebration and dignity.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.