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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1906
Page
4
Trial proceedings in Douglas focus on Mexican agitators with Vasquez testifying about conspiratorial roles. Espinosa, Martinez held on bonds of 50 dollars. two others, a Jamaican, held at 250 dollars. Immigrant authorities plan return to Tombstone in December.
The Southwest Stockman, Hreader and Feeder reports that a new daily paper will launch in Phoenix this Monday morning called The Das and Its vesion, urging jointure with New Mexico. Rumors claim John O Danka may drive the mayor’s parade. observers doubt his impartiality or pen.
In the district court today Chas Bowman as special administrator of Mary Gee’s estate filed suit against the First National Bank of Fountainstone to recover 11000 on deposit for the estate. Answers were filed in Kiler v. McDonald and Rafalovich et al. OA Duseman, with Kiler v. McDonald seeking a writ of mandate and Rafalovich et al. for an attachment. Two inquest papers arrived, one for slain Mexican Luis Monterdeacs at Dragoon and another for Santos Dillos killed at the Od’erride mine on the 16th. Recent marriage licenses issued include M B Golding to Effie Dunnigen of Douglas, E D Eldrige to Jn Austin, and CC Fineout to Mar-. Civil strife brews among Maui Indians in Arizona, Oraibi tribe. Oraiti tehoul closed due to disturbance, government officials taking measures to prevent clashes.
The Hoard of Regents at the University of Arizona approved the addition of music courses, expanding the 20 or more offerings. C Hoover of Rochester Indiana was elected to lead the new department after recommendations by President Babcock. Hoover, a Rochester Normal University graduate, has trained in vocal and instrumental music and previously led music departments at Carleton College and other posts before taking charge in Tucson.
General Humphrey touring the Southwest says Fort Huachuca may be abandoned and a new fort built nearby to improve water supply and location. He cites an estimated $1,400,000 cost for a new post. Fort Huachuca sits in the Huachuca Mountains about twenty five miles from Tombstone.
Gus Gottschalk reports Shannon mining deal in Tombstone with two year bonds and rights to buy. plan to start development, ship ore to Pearce, with hundreds of miners expected and several properties active. He oversees old Mitcheron property with iron beds carrying gold values around ten dollars per ton and aims to begin ore extraction for shipment to El Paso in the coming week.
An American butcher named Dave Ferchier in Jasrez won a silver mine through a lottery held at the office of the general agent in Juarez after 102 entrants filed denouncement papers. The mine, once believed owned by a company near Ahumada, was found undenounced following a recent survey.
Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot informs Delegate Marcus A Smith that nearly 3000 dollars from forest reserve receipts are allotted to Arizona schools and roads. The 10 percent share of gross receipts for the year ending June 30 1906 is distributed by the Treasury Secretary to benefit public schools and roads in counties with forest reserves. Approximate Arizona contribution for the year is 7976.68 dollars, with potential for growth as reserves expand.
A humorous verse tale recasts Maud Muller and her lover fleeing in a benzine car chased by a preacher and a gray mule. The car stalls as gasoline runs out, the lover dies of heartbreak, and Maud is retrieved by her father. The moral: vote count matters and don’t steal the girl.
A fragmentary list of local comments notes ranchers stacking native grass reserves, Warnekros exhibits, a young Tombstone author, statehood support for Mark Smith, preparations for county fairs and elections, school population gains, upcoming Tombstone Woman's Club fall meetings, prison improvements, and anticipated civic actions. The piece blends political expectations, entertainment notes, and community concerns across Cochise County.
The Goulds and Guggenheims plan a Denver Transcontinental rail line linking Denver to San Diego via Arizona and California with connections to New Mexico and Colorado. Articles of incorporation filed. key holders include William L. Cooper, Chas A. Baldwin, and R.E. Valder. Survey crews active from Denver to Minturn and Roswell, with a third northward option from Roswell. The project targets copper regions and aligns with smelter trust interests along the San Diego waterfront.
Arizona horseman praise Custer a Phoenix based racer that electrified crowds with a 2054 second heat and 202 cm mile time. Reportedly faster than rivals, Custer’s strong westward showing boosts Arizona as a wintering hub and promoter eyes top racing stars to challenge at the territorial fair.
El Paso Herald reporter Sidney Smith, a longtime Tombstone visitor, met with locals during a brief call yesterday. Smith aimed to gather notes on the Mexican unionist and Dix administrations clash for a pen portrait in his paper.
Frank Myers of Consolidated awaits family arrival as El Paso real estate men John Topper and Jo Meer visit Tombstone and Bisbee to inspect the Heretial mine near El Paso. Tucson Citizen notes Wade Jones bitten by a hydraphobia skunk, seeks Pasteur Institute treatment in Chicago if possible. Other items include junior movements, arrivals, and mining business from Bisbee to Tombstone.
A San Pedro era report notes no disorder along the Nogales to El Paso border on September 16. The celebrated revolution failed to appear at Juarez Agua Prieta Cananea and Sogeles with Cananea hosting the largest crowd in city history.
Friday report notes a Mexican paying a $10 fine in Judge McFarland's court for disturbing the peace. Multiple visitors and locals travel through Tombstone including Arthur Gage of Tombstone Consolidated, Colonel Heeting from Tucson, and Chief Justice Kent slated to arrive for a court session. Deputy U.S. Marshal Fred Clark brings two Mexican revolutionists awaiting grand jury action. Circus posters promote Forepaught & Sons Brothers Circus with Tombstone forecast to host a large crowd.
The Socialista of Arizona nominated Joseph D. Cannon for delegate to congress and his name will appear on the official ballot. Cannon won an easy referendum victory over A A Worseley with 108 to 27 votes, and he is a well known Cochise county figure. He is a fluent speaker and will tour the territory with several other speakers to stump for the party.
E B Gage completed a land purchase for 25008 dollars, gaining section 6 township 1 north range 1 east about twelve miles east of Five Pines, near the Phoenix American ostrich farm. Gage is part of a capitalist group that recently bought stock in the Phoenix ostrich venture and plans a large landholding expansion in Kellner's former tract.
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