Tombstone stands firm against outsiders in county dispute
In a forceful editorial tone, the piece condemns a county seat removal scheme as unjust and urges Cochise County residents to reject the effort. It argues the plan lacks broad support, vilifies promoters, and frames the issue as a fight for the taxpaying majority against an improper, self serving movement.
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Tombstone
Cochise County
Alon
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade
Destined to Disaster and Oblivion Petition Signatures Reported
The local press notes that signatures for a county seat removal election have been secured, praising the effort while noting some signees acted from superficial motives or form over substance and suggesting broader petitions to curb tobacco chewing or to compel the Board of Supervisors to act.
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Board of Supervisors
Arizona Beans Expected To Do Well This Fall
W A Langthorne, a Rillito dry farmer and railway agent, forecast a good bean crop from thirty scree planted in the Arizonas variety on the Rillito. He noted Arizona beans fetch about $90 per ton wholesale, or four and a half cents per pound, signaling renewed farmer interest in cultivating Arizona beans.
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W. A. Langthorne
No.7
Langthorn
Arizona
Bisbee Couple's Troubled Honeymoon Ends in Separation
A Bisbee couple wed during the week faced a rocky start with the bride leaving the hotel after a rough double harness to Tombstone. The groom celebrated heavily and allegedly abused her on Sunday claiming control. She packed a suitcase and returned to Bieber, while the husband later apologized and sought reconciliation.
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Bieber
Biebee
Bistoe
Himsel
Yaquis Near Peace Talks As Guerrilla War Looms End
A Tucson visitor reports that Yaqui leaders reopen negotiations through their chief. Mexican authorities have not disclosed terms, but talks are expected to end the extended guerrilla warfare in the region within a short time. Local conditions in Sonora remain unsettled as the peace effort proceeds.
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Fosare
Tucson
Sonor
Independent League lines up for Hearst in Arizona
The Phoenix Democrat reports J J Hesly, Arizona committeeman for the dependence party, returned from Bisbee to rally voters for Hearst and Foraker. In Cochise County 700 names were collected to nominate a delegate. A bid to confirm William B Cleary as party candidate for congress stalled as Healy refused details and left Phoenix for Cochise.
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Phoenix Democrat
Hearst
J.J. Hesly
Arizona
Bisbee
Foraker
Healy
Chise County
Congres
Mare Repalans
Cochise
Ubat
Amy Shether
William B Cleary
Congre
Phoenix
Cleary
Roosevelt to Recommend Statehood for New Mexico and Arizona
Governor Corry presented an invitation to the President for the Albaquerque Irrigation congress. President Roosevelt said he would recommend immediate admission of New Mexico and Arizona as separate states in his next message and hopes to sign the bill before leaving office.
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Washington
Corry
Roosevelt
New Mexico
Arizona
McPherson Declares Cure From Hypnosis Reported
William McPherson, who allowed hypnosis by Prof. Rosskop at Schieffelin Toraday night, states he has quit smoking with no desire to smoke. He previously smoked heavily and yesterday’s attempt made him violently sick, supporting the treatment’s claimed success and the mystery surrounding hypnotism.
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William McPherson
Rosskop
Schieffelin
Arizona Republicans Map Shows Key Counties
Arizona Republican papers present the Cameron star and a map locating Cochise in the south and Maricopa in the north. GOP supporters argue they can alter the map more easily than elect Cameron, amid a $7000 advertising push.
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Arizona Republican
Cameron Star
Arizona
Coconine County
Maricopa County
Qarrepublican
Cameron
Fresh Oysters and Fires of the Sea at Machomich Mercantile
Thursday's Daily notes a strong picture program at Machomich Mercantile Coe featuring oysters and sea themes. City visitors include C Corby and WJ Adkins of Haw dhuce, IR Todd a notable commercial man, CB Tarbell en route to Bisbee, A F Stumpf returning from Bisbee, and CS Phillips of Tuccoo visiting. political climate in the copper camp heats with Democrats and Republicans both aiding the event.
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Machomich Mercantile Coe
C Corby
WJ Adkins
Hawdhuce
IR Todd
Tombstone
F Stumpf
Bisbee
CS Phillips
Tuccoo
Tombstone Political Meetings Foster Delegates Plan
Democrats of Tombstone to meet at city hall tomorrow evening to adopt a plan for electing nine delegates to the county convention. Republicans hold a mass meeting tonight and with primaries Saturday, a busy week of political dates looms as townsfolk show keen interest.
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Tombstone
Holy Blazer Receipts Show Quack Stock Dealmade Disclosed
The account details receipts from Holy Blazer stock sales including two dollars seventy five cents, Confederate notes, tobacco, spuds, war charity subscription, burro liniment bottles, and brass watches. Disbursements include auto hire, personnel, and stock trades amid grandiose contracts for a Blazer airship line. Stock withdrawals, odd salaries, and a note about Typhoid afflicting camp follow. Muscat seeks secretary post. Bisbee loses county seat bid.
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Jone Trakeman
Douglas
Rodco
Eas
Dobe
Nick
Jim
Tiew
Bond
Ecente
Duc West
Calashaves
Turiachi
Chinkeille Boad
Muscat
Misplaced titles in public life spark insult and snobbery
A critical piece rails at how men are labeled with honors like Colonel Judge and Reverend, arguing these titles mock the individuals and distort public perception. The author mocks vanity, expense, and social pretenses, suggesting such labels pressure men to perform beyond their means and corrupts genuine character.
Lust for Gold Sparks Desert Prospecting Frenzy
A wild tale from the desert recalls prospector Soho Mola han, famed for pay dirt finds in San Bernardino, Bagdad and elsewhere. He was briefly jailed, described as eccentric, and accused of carrying gold dust in brass shells. Nearby incidents include a murder charge against Funk Caliban in Maricopa County jail, and a Tucson case where a tavern keeper shot a horse. Tucson also plans a baseball tournament with purses totaling $1500.
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San Bernandico
Soho Mol~auhan
Bagdad
Harry Lane
Yuma Sun
Funk Caliban
Maricopa County
Charles Loebs
Tucson
Tombstone Friday Briefs From The Daily
From Friday's Daily in Thenes county cafe for the treasurer's office arrived today from Bisbee occupying an entire Hat car. A large Democratic mass meeting is set for tonight at City Hall to name nine delegates for tomorrow's primary election. Kely, former Copper Queen hotel chief clerk, arrived with the petition to move the county seat from Tombstone to Bieler, containing 1233 signatures but deemed legally faulty. the board of supervisors meets Monday to consider the petition.
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Thenes County
Bisbee
Wil
Henry Swounte Te Vutal
Willeoe
Omther sHorne
Jule Kook
Kely
Copper Queen
Hishes
Tombstone
Bieler
Board of Supervisors
Socialist meeting on corner provokes lively debate
A socialist orator spoke on the corner of Pourth and Allen with a crowded audience. Questions from a preacher from Slexico stirred the crowd as speakers traded pointed remarks. A prominent Democrat answered in clear English, delivering effective democratic principles amidst the noise and rowdy interruptions.
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Pourth
Allen Prier
Slexico
Mexico Mining Tax Delinquencies Reduce Regional Revenue
The mining tax shortfall in Mexico hits property operators hard as many cannot raise funds to pay due taxes. In the Cananes area fourteen properties face delinquency, risking reversion of land to government ownership. Mexico enforces strict mining taxation with ninety day deadlines and fines per thirty days of delay, curbing expected income for Souvre and other states.
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Mexico
Cananes
New bearing plant and garden lemon noted in Arizona
W Miller from Kentucky introduces a fruit called the garden lemon resembling a lemon in size shape and color. It thrives in a garden near Leander Utley place northeast of Phoenix and makes an excellent preserve. Tucson Eagles report grow in membership.
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W. Miller
Vosen'x
Kentucky
Epting
Muller
Leander Utley Place
Phoenix
Local Ball Tournament Campaign Aims for Funding
Manager Daniel A O Donovan and city leaders launched a fundraising drive to finance a ball tournament. They estimate needing over 4000 dollars with $1000 potential from main sponsors, hoping for favorable replies from firms including Globe Pucsin Phoenix Chilton Morenci Tombstone and Canusea.
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Daniel A. O'Donovan
Hise
Globe
Pucsin
Phoenix
Chilton
Rencl
Tombstone
Canusea
Douglas Am
van le
Arizona Teachers to Hold Joint Institute in Tucscon
Preparations are under way for the annual meeting of the Arizona Teachers association and the Joint Territorial Teachers Institute in Tucscon on November 11 12 and 13. County Superintendent Ca Lin expects 30 to 400 visiting teachers to attend the institute and Prof JB Jolly reports strong anticipated representation from every territory county.
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Arizona Teachers’ Association
Taxon
Turron
Convention City
Ca- Lin
JB. Jolly
The
Arizona Teachers Association
Republicans Meet in Tombatore Nominates Ticket
The Republicans of Tombatore held a mass meeting at city hall to nominate a slate for the primaries. The ticket includes AH Gardner, Dr H Sloan, Chas Bowman, Frank Myers, J He Macin, L Wilbur, and J T Kingsbury. Delegates to the city convention named Lou Woolery, Chas Meleren, Gus Baron, George Macis, and John Montgomery to form the fourth ticket.
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Tombatore
AH. Gardner
Dr H. Sloan
Chas, Bowman
Frank Myers
J. He Macin
L. ©. Wilbur
J.T. Kingsbury
Lou Woolery
Chas
Meleren
Gus Baron
George Macis
John Montgomery
Major Silver Producers Lead Output in 1907
The Tombstone Consolidated Silver Company topped production at 454,412 ounces. United Verde followed with 356,038 ounces, and Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company at Bisbee ranked third with 335,723 ounces.
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Tombstone Consolidated Ssines Company
United Verde Company
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company
Bisbew
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