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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1907
Page
2
A miscellany of aphorisms and reflections appears alongside notes on naval wireless telephones and ships. The column cites quotes on life, love, and warning, then shifts to technology noting wireless instruments connect ships with Washington and command structures even in adverse weather.
The Coconino Sun notes Arizona’s desire for admission as one state while remaining a territory if needed. The writer dismisses the Nevada annexation notion as absurd, asserting Arizona’s goal of full statehood despite ongoing tutelage.
An ad style health blurb touts Doctor Pierce medicines as cures for burnful nerves and general weakness. It claims non alcohol and non fermenting formulas, praising the tonics and nervines for strengthening the digestive tract and restoring vigorous health. It references eminent medical authors endorsing the ingredients and warns of pseudo remedies.
The article notes Switzerland celebrating six centuries of independence and imagines a bold flight of fancy about how the United States might respond on the Fourth of July. It frames the milestone as a historic landmark while hinting at cross national comparisons.
Roosevelt and Diaz to resolve Central American complications allow Hague Tribunal to take a long vacation. Authorities in Birmingham warn no recurrence of attacks on Hindoos, suggesting a second attack may not be needed.
The Louisiana, the largest ship on the ocean, completes her first Atlantic crossing and draws 33 feet. The note implies that as ship sizes grow, the need for deep harbors and channels becomes evident, and adds a skeptical jab at trusts and soulless corporations in Texas.
A break in a line caused the local ice plant to shut down for several hours, narrowly averting a larger fire. Police and fire crews investigated the incident as residents watched from nearby streets.
A court ruling relieves a financially distressed individual from an immense $29,342,000 penalty. The decision highlights relief for a poor man facing a punitive sum, underscoring the absence of the stated fine as lasting comfort.
Dr Green of Solomonville recalls Geronimo’s son, then 15 months old, taken from his dead mother after the battle. Adams, who seized the infant, handed him to a Mexican woman near the battlefield. The boy grew up with his foster parent, known as Cubiful Adams, and later joined his adoptive family after Geronimo’s capture.
A plan to raise 100000 to fund a Carmen island salt bed purchase near Guaymas links Tucson and Tombstone figures. Watson Pickerell died of typhoid in Omaha while holding an option on 3500 acres valued at 350000, with 100000 due by October 1. Other notes mention immigration official Chas T Connell’s promotion, a murder trial claim by Annie Wells, Jerome smelter issues, and rising railroad traffic with a new high-ball screw crew on the Hurro ranch.
Reports of a semi official Mexican proposal to reestablish a federally controlled border district along the United States line. The area would mimic the former Zona Libre territory, about sixty miles wide, with mineral concessions in Mexican citizen names. Officials say the move aims to ease migration pressures and curb recent El Paso Nogales scandals.
Territorial items highlight Arizona towns rainfall figures with 27.57 inches reported for active in the year. Counterfeit coin circulation is rising nationwide with a local case noted. Mexico expands rice cultivation, Jerome raises Mexican license to 104. A $10,000 bottling works plant will be erected at Clifton. Santa Cruz County jail holds 37 prisoners, 31 of them Chinese awaiting deportation. The Ar20nilankere Association plans its fourth annual event in Bisbee on November 16 with a large attendance expected.
Boston dispatch reports the United Metals Company still selling copper despite American Metal Company holding the refining and selling contract. Amalgamated Cole-Ryan controls Greene, ignoring American Metal's claims amid looming lawsuits. Stock swaps leave less than 3 percent of Greene Consolidated and Cananea-Central in public hands as about 95 percent has been exchanged for Greene Cananea securities. Robert Joyce, formerly of Tosubstone, says Tucson prospers but Glove camp remains idle with all companies at full labor. Receiver William M. Griffith will pay another 10 percent dividend to Arizona Saving creditors, totaling 50 percent, with about 1250000 returned to creditors.
Probate Judge Geoubedy and a board of physicians ordered two insanity commitments in recent days. Christine Campbell, an orderly patient, suffers delusions of persecution and threats to bury her alive. Her radius change and sudden violence prompted detention. she previously stayed at a Nova Scotia asylum in 1850. Frank Cashman of Lowell was also committed with violent dementia and need for restraint. Timea Le shows manic crises linked to alcohol use.
A reader from the San Bernardino ranch reports a pure white skunk captured by Charles A. Chenoth entangled in alfalfa. It was presented to Mrs. J. H. Slaughter who refused numerous offers to buy it. Found as a kitten, the animal is described as gentle, clean, and strikingly white with pink eyes and paws.
North Butte and Calumet and Arizona directors vote to cut output by 700 tons daily at Calumet and Arizona mines and 500 tons at North Butte. President Briggs cites copper surplus amid improving times and a return to normal levels when demand rises.
Syracuse dispatch reports Women’s Day at the state fair drew about 25 000 spectators as sunshine dried the track. Audu hon Boy and Major Delmar starred with the fastest pacing and trotting mile of the year, shields absent, in a standout day of racing.
Nogales Oasis receives clippings from Alaska papers on John P Chim’s bid for Delegate in Congress. Arizona remembers him as a bold Indian Agent at San Carlos from 1874 to 1877, who helped capture Geronimo, served as Tombstone postmaster and mayor, and later ran newspapers before moving to California.
The article notes US smelting companies lost about 5 million dollars as copper prices plunged from 24 cents to lower levels. Smelters holding multi million pounds of ore faced a rapid market drop, leaving them unable to recoup costs after settlements with producers.
Ralph Sturgis a former Tucson assistant postmaster is a strong Globe postmaster candidate against Charles H. Wilde a veteran mail clerk backed by US Marshal Daniels. Wilde recently returned from Tucson seeking Republican support while Btoreie has backing from National Committeeman W. Star kis. A possible test of strength with the president may occur amid rival endorsements. First Lieut. A C Hochderffer led Arizona marksmen in the Camp Perry shoot. Mr Lucy Spindles arrived from Naco visiting friends.
Henry Fink mentioned as a local figure from hie exp in the Whetatones and a Tombstone visitor from the Barbscomari. Mel Roberts and Ladi Simon Vatley eattleman return from business in the county seat. Surgeons at Globe remove both loss of Clarence Neff after an accident. boy regains consciousness. New daughter born to J Davies in Tombstone. Benson reports a completed ten room adobe for Southern Pacific employees. Jerome and Delta connections with Hi ft Shaw and W. A. Fowler noted. Various business trips and residents: McHenry from Malussia. Mohincom from Pate-Col. Lurow from Deorott. Lt Phillip Sheridan Jr arrives next month. Sheridan Glide dances two steps. Accidents, weather, and rail delays noted. heavy rains persist, September forecast for rainfall ending.
Notice filed in Fearce Arizona July 22 1907 states John Gleeson Douglas Gray and assigns operate under Lentville Mining Company option for lode mining claims led by Leadville Gray Mule Copper Bug Western Pelle Turquoise King Maid of Sunshine King Solomon Northern Light Head light Winchester West side Yorr Joan Charleston Hallamore Vesovias Lilly Cosmopolitan Compro mise Victoria Wonder Mines Cave Troy in Turquoise district Cochise County. Leadville Mining Company disclaims liability for work, debts, injuries, or obligations of Gleeson Gray or assigns. First publication July 25 1907.
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