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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1906
Page
2
The Mining Review of Prescott calls for accurate public information on mining resources and development in Arizona. It criticizes both exaggeration and reticence and argues that disclosure benefits stockholders and the public, urging transparency from mine superintendents about ore discoveries and property developments.
A string of opinionated quips touches Cuba’s influence under Uncle Sam, Texas suing oil interests, and Arizona Republicans mobilizing for November 7. The piece mocks lazy voters, calls for registration, and notes Taft’s Cuba trip logistics while lampooning spellbinders and campaign theatrics.
The passage notes Mr Bills who led Zion with six votes in opposing Voliva, who had 1,911 votes, and parallels Billy Cooper and General Ainsworth aiming to defeat Mark Smith for Congress.
A fragment discusses patent medicines, praising Dr. Pierce of Buffalo for disclosing ingredients and stressing that his preparations contain no alcohol or narcotics. It notes the use of chemically refined Helorin or Bycorine and lists components like Goldenseal, Black Cherry Bark, and Bloodroot as part of Golden Medical Discoveries, amid concerns about habit forming drugs.
The ludderless craft Mer ger appears adrift after parting its cable this week. A phantom ship is claimed, with Captain Hugher and Mate Bird missing due to lack of compass. General Ainsworth’s cargo of hope may arrive too late to ease a congested market.
A citizen proclaims authority to register, promising truth and protection against libel suits. An empire insists that no investigation will threaten Olive, asserting assurance of safety and tolerance.
The passage notes Americans and Britons show no rush for simplified spelling beyond habit, with emphasis on the Roosey It approach and force of routine. It frames the trend as inertia rather than initiative among the public.
A lone criminal evades capture by shedding none and adopting no disguise, roaming globally until returning to surrender as himself. The ruse baffles the investigators who fail to see through the familiar facade.
A New York girl stenographer has filed bankruptcy showing 68000 in liabilities and no assets. The filing is complicated by the fact she acted as her father's agent in the matter.
A distorted OCR item suggests Senator Beveridge plans a Cuba invasion force of 50,000 troops to “protect” the island. The piece claims Arizonans should feel grateful they can guard themselves at the polls against Beveridge machinations.
The Tucson Daily Citizen notes public enthusiasm for candidate C F Ainsworth while predicting a sequence of severe weather events including rain snow blizzards cyclones typhoons earthquakes and landslides that may unsettle his campaign mood.
The Tucson Daily Citizen mockingly forecasts a long reflection for General C. F. Ainsworth after his November defeat, predicting his future as a political wreck while noting the uncertain fate of joint statehood and critiquing public perception of Maud and her "hee haw" influence.
The News Herald of Congress Junction argues that federal action could constrain prominent Arizona figures and warns voters to back Mark Smith, stating he has shown merit and should be sent to Washington.
The column surveys civic aims and forecasts in Tombstone. It notes police efficiency under Chief Bravin, hints at mayoral aspirants, local issues on street lighting, and a clash of territorial ties with New Mexico. It mentions the Alpha Club’s potential Cochise Club rename and a Haverly's Minstrels season.
Recess session of District Court led by Chief Justice Kent reviewed citizenship applications as 26 county residents sought naturalization under the new law effective November first. The court admitted numerous applicants after examinations and character witnesses, with Meade vs. oral reeng payment to be considered tomorrow alongside Scribner Meade cases.
In Tur sdat district court Chief Justice Kent presided over W K Meadove M D Scroner quiet title action. Kingan Wright Tucson counsel plaintiff and P Miller defendant’s counsel. With trial deferred, heating moved to Maricopa County for later review. Next case W K Meade Cochise County vs York board of supervisors et al involves 750 surplus Bisbee Review copies and a request for county reimbursement of 1,000 after deductions for leak detection. Krogan Wright Tucson spar with Ben Goodrich for Consolidated Printing Co. and no decision reached as press time.
After remarks by counsel WK Meade for Chise ownty ve. vs Thos York et al the judge took the matter under advisement. Yesterday a batch of aliens was admitted to citizenship including Stewart Grant Petr Eddy Mike J Donnely.
From Wednesday's Daily, T. Bothkin, the Johnson mining man, returned to that camp yesterday after two days' stay on business for his company. Catherine Callow of Bisbee visited Tombstone on business before the district court. Nick Novile, Bisbee merchant, chased bands with Tombstone rounds today. Mrs. Pink Murray left this morning for Cananes. D. L. Cunningham and wife departed for Bisbee for a short visit where he was called on business.
In the O Laughlin vs O Laughlin case a decree was ordered for the plaintiff on grounds of nonsupport. Judge Dean, returning from Caltoroim, opened court and presided over citizenship applications for Stefen M Vucovich, Garo A Vucovich, Yako A Medin, ona Bugin, Victor M Koginovich, Shev Olson, and J J O Langtai. An October grand jury in Santa Cruz county will be drawn, with the trial jury set for November 8. Judge Kent returned home. the district court term will be drawn to Phoenix, with the trial jury to report by November 19. In another divorce case, McCabe versus McCabe, a decree was granted for the plaintiff.
The Phoenix Gazette reports Salt River Valley fast horse Bystander excelled in Cleveland with heats of 2:10 and 2:08. He outpaced a field of nineteen, securing a $10,000 purse as an outstanding endurance performer bred and trained locally.
Arizona ranks high in mineral production and shows a male population advantage of about 20 000. The 1909 census details voting age whites Indians Mongolians and negroes, with counts for divorced widows widowers and married men. Territory area and county subdivision noted along with campaign itinerary through Cochise and Pima counties.
George Land of Peare reports camp activity steady with Commonwealth company employing the usual crew and the mull and cyanide plant in full operation. Wm Leggett, transfer man of Cansnes, crossed through en route to Los Angeles. Mrs J H Clancy, sister of Charles Slowe, returned to San Francisco after weeks here. J H Beaton of Bisbee attended probate court business regarding his late wife estate. Mrs Alfred Paul and daughter returned to Douglas after a brief visit with G W Swain family. Ex Probate Judge C R Bostwick visited Tombstone from Naco. A marriage of interest to Comstownites occurred in El Paso on the 19th between Maud Machomich and Frank Cummings Jr, who plan to settle in Pasadena.
Report from Johnson camp notes early railroad work from Dragoon Summit to the camp and rush to finish a five mile road. At the camp, renewed mine development ships more ore than ever. the Johnson Development Co led by Kirkfart sinks a 200 foot double shaft with ore body to be reached in 100 feet. Peabody mine directed by H J Clifford ships regularly to Copper smelters. The Parca property bonded to Douglas Gray and F H Hartman for immediate development by four men. Empire Co extends 500 feet to connect shipments. Arizona Michigan shaft down 100 feet near ore. Arizona Consolidated under S T Butrek in ships to El Paso. Frank Merrill, ex Tombstone, acts as mine superintendent amid Hale McCormick’s absence, noted only as his daughter’s name in Neosho Mo.
Homer Dubois paid the city 154 dollars toward a 300 day sentence at one dollar per day after serving 146 days. The 300 dollar fine equaled 300 days for violating the liquor selling ordinance by selling liquor without a license. He also served time for gambling violations.
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