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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1908
Page
2
A Cuban editor killed another in a sensational incident. The report notes Cuba’s reaction and hints at broader tensions among editors. A New Yorker named Grouch is linked to death by his own action, suggesting a grim personal motive driven by his own bitterness.
The fragment notes Miss Lil lian Russell considering a quiet weekend by the sea. The text reflects a single, personal plan about a modest seaside excursion rather than a formal event or engagement.
An Iowa cook has inherited 60 000 dollars. Even with the amount, it seems unlikely the family can show her any deference.
A Phoenix man criticizes optimism while revealing a hypocritical stance as he buys his mother in law five pounds of candy weekly. The remark contrasts public sentiment with personal conduct, hinting at a broader social critique.
A Hungarian inventor creates a device capable of transmitting 40,000 words per hour over the telephone yet questions arise about finding a woman capable of speaking at that rate. The paradox highlights the challenge of matching such rapid transmission with equally swift human articulation.
The government has ruled that all imitation whiskey must be labeled, signaling awareness that a large number of credulous individuals remain susceptible to misleading products in the country.
A brief excerpt notes that politics produces odd alliances and vows about ownership. It mentions an upcoming autobiography by Mr. Rockfellow, who aims to set the record straight in a self portrait the public has yet to obtain.
A garbled ad segment touts Square Deal as a patent remedy for a wide range of ailments. It references medicinal roots, ferment extracts, and tonic properties claimed to soothe digestion, appetite issues, and stomach and bowel discomfort. The text pitches universal cures for catarrh and chronic coughs, though readability is poor and specifics are unclear.
In Bisbee and surrounding areas resistance grows as promoters push for county seat removal. The writer imagines a grand mobilization but cites lack of outside aid and local fatigue over a taxed region facing potential financial burdens and a looming bonus.
The text notes Mr Harriman has given at least one or two speeches since emerging from the podium but does not show any declaration that he plans to wait until the day after the election to begin work.
A humorous verse skims social change and longing as a town eyeing progress in a moving court house. It winks at love, a bald groom, a schoolgirl bride, and evolving domestic roles, then pivots to a quack remedy claim for Chamberlin’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with Henry Price promotion.
A Phoenix dispatch reports Republican leaders plot to place a Cochise County man in a Phoenix land office job to sway delegate votes. They tout HK Berner as potential register while Cochise gains a federal post. Details include local officials McCabe and Higgs, and Cameron’s vote aims. Also obituary notes Judge Webster Street, longtime Arizona chief justice, died in Los Angeles after paralysis.
Announcement of the death of Richard Rule at El Paso from brain congestion follows a life spent as a pioneer journalist in Arizona. He edited Tombstone’s Epitaph, later served as treasury inspector in El Paso for eight years, then moved to Mexico before returning home. He was 50, leaving a wife and two children in Carlsbad New Mexico.
The Sharpe Elliott Manufacturing company leads a carload of bluing manufactured in El Paso for the Copper Queen company at Bisbee. It is billed as the first complete carload of bluing ever shipped from El Paso and possibly the first into Arizona from any city.
Franklin Ryan a Fifth Cavalry trooper attached to Bat troop Huachuca was arrested at 485 Commercial Street by Patrolman Hagenbaugh after being found in the act of ransacking a house. Officers recovered photographs a small bankable sum of money and silver toiletry items hidden in his shirt. He was intoxicated at arrest and the decision on prosecution or transfer to his troop commander waspending.
Arthur Gooding, a science teacher in Bisbee public schools, was bitten by a rattlesnake while handling three large rattlers for a photograph. He attempted to relocate one serpent from the stand near the flag pole and received two venomous bites on his right leg.
Duplicate rolls for 1908 completed by Clerk Berner and assistants show the valuation of property classes and the total taxes to be collected. Total property value stands at 1,257,069.34 with taxes amounting to 450,215.09. The raise in patented mines for territorial purposes is 516,833.61, with territorial tax on mine raise totaling 4,171.
Arizona politics stir as Col W Greene and allies warn that failing to send Delegate Smith to Congress could delay statehood and risk joint statehood. Greene notes a Republican delegate could force party line, urging Phoenix readers to consider welfare amid recent health recovery and travel.
Local observers discuss Senator Foraker's potential Arizona visit and no firm plans exist yet. J. E. Morrison of Bisbee plans street speeches on Socialism while Captain Kelton tours en route to Courtland. Warnekros block gains paint, Hoval Smith reports waning Democratic strength, primaries set for Saturday as campaigns warm up.
Col Stewart, involved in a war department dispute noted for its peculiar phases, must report to Washington to appear before a retiring board. A Fort Huachuca board found him physically unable to endure officer endurance tests for his age, stirring public and army interest.
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Bert Freeman returned last evening from Cananea where he sent to visit Col Greene. He stated that the cur nel is still far from being a well man and is still under medical care. He cannot talk or transact business and is very nervous. It is expected that absolute rest and quiet will aid his recovery as Greens, Judge Fu Lis in Can ad in attending to all business matters in which Greene is interested.
Arizona accelerates land surveying as a $20,000 annual allotment nears exhaustion with more funds expected to cover months ahead. The process requires three or more settlers to apply before a townsite survey can be ordered, signaling rapid home-building on public lands. Wong Fat dies at age 95 in a culturally styled obituary reflecting on longevity and immortality.
The excerpt urges staying cool during the heated political campaign while noting Arizona is portrayed as a leading productive area of the world regardless of election outcomes.
Pusty defeats De Mier in a tense anti pain bout as fans watch the flin ee tee Ot match unfold with strategic exchanges and a decisive finish indicating a clear winner.
At the Schieffelin Theater last night Professor Kosskopf demonstrated strong hypnotic powers with feats including a rock-breaker act performed by a frail girl. Miss Lucile Rankin, a Tombstone resident, was placed in a trance to be shown at Rock's store window before returning to the theater for the finale.
Professor Roeskopf staged a second hypnotism and mind reading act at Lehmfelin with Miss Lucily Rankin in trance. She woke on stage amid applause after a hypnotic sleep and a red light luncheon was served. The night showcased the bending of a long shaft with weights while the audience aided, ending with the troupe traveling west with Miss Rankin.
A cautious political note states that Republican observers may find some comfort in Maine election results as the GOP peers at the statewide returns. The remark underscores a pattern of guarded optimism amid developing tallies and party dynamics.
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