Reliable sources report "big trouble" for "Big Jim" Thompson south of the border. Conflicting stories emerging from the Mexican town of Cananea suggest a new and more deadly wave of violence erupted last week at the Consolidated Copper Company mine. Despite company spokesman and Proprietor Col. William Greene's assurances last month that labor negotiations had reached a favorable conclusion, there are unconfirmed reports of attacks on mine management personnel. One source reported "Big Jim" himself was targeted by miners or local militants. "Big Jim," no stranger to controversy, could not be reached for comment as of the filing of this report. Sources in California indicated the sudden wave of violence in Cananea was captured on film by a newsreel team which happened to be in the area. Although unconfirmed, we have been informed Mr. Alan Dwan intends to release a spectacular newsreel containing never before seen footage of the events in Cananea in local theaters soon. Mexican authorities are reporting the source of the recent violence may be Revolutionary Forces under self-styled "General" Pascal Orozco. We have been unable to confirm these allegations directly as there have been independent reports of Orozco's presence north of the border during the time of the violence at Cananea. Nevertheless, there are increasing rumors of "Orozquistas" activity in and around Cananea. Further attacks and violence are expected, perhaps directly targeting "Big Jim" Thompson and his assets in western Mexico. There have been widespread allegations of exploitation and oppression directed against his empire in western Mexico. Reporting out of Ciudad Juarez indicates General Pascal Orozco and his followers have determined to challenge the stranglehold "Big Jim" Thompson has on the people of Mexico. Whether the recent violent industrial action at the Consolidated Copper Company can be tied directly to Orozco and his followers remains unknown. The question on everyone's mind in Cananea right now is: will the Mexican authorities be able to restore order and guarantee the safety of American citizens and interests?

A powder keg of emotions erupted into violence recently as a number of local mine groups tried unsuccessfully to force Big Jim Thompson into changing some of his less than fair (in the eyes of workers) labor practices. The fuse was lit as Mr. Thompson started speaking to workers outside his Auga Prieta complex in a less then flattering tone . Workers outside his sprawling hacienda started throwing rocks at the mine owner. A near riot ensued and gun shots were exchanged between the workers and members of Big Jim's enforcers. Mr. Thompson himself was involved in the fracas and almost overrun by the mob. Due to the timely assistance of one (Creevis O'Toole) Mr. Thompson avoided a near disaster.
Witnesses clam that members of Thompson's own force shut the gates behind the mine boss and were herd to shout some very colorful epitaphs at the beleaguered and very startled Thompson. A few of the witnesses this reporter spoke to were quoted as hearing "Brown monkeys! I'll show you brown monkeys you candy ass SOB!" With that the gate was slammed shut trapping Thompson and O'Toole outside the complex and putting a wall between them and safety. Thompson and O'Toole were able to shoot their way out of harms way as the unarmed miners were unable to press home their numerical advantage. After more gun play the miners soon became unnerved in the hail of lead produced by Thompson and his comrade.

One of Thompson's men by the name of Stumpy Brennan was killed and it is reported that a friend of Brennan's, a Negro known only as Sammy D was responsible for shutting the gate on Thompson. Rumor has it that Sammy D who was employed as one of Thompson's hired guns has joined the workers and has vowed to rid Mexico of the scourge of oppression and slavery imposed by men like Thompson. Your intrepid reporter will stay on this story and provide up to date coverage of developments as they happen.

Bisbee is A'BUZZ about the mysterious disappearance of respected businessman Johnny Trumane. Trumane dropped from sight without a trace last month under what can only be described as "unusual" circumstances. Despite the efforts of our investigative reporters, we have not been able to discover anything about the strange events surrounding his disappearance. His closest business associates are not talking, but there is an "air of fear" around the various enterprises in his Bisbee business circle. In another unexplained, but not necessarily related, development, well known gambler and former employee of Trumane's, Absinthe Jack, apparently bought Trumane's interest in the popular "Doug Kendrick Goodtime Saloon." Although no formal business contract transferring title of the saloon has been unearthed by our investigative reporters, the name of the saloon has already been changed to the "Sazerac House Saloon" and Absinthe Jack is undeniably "in charge." The Bisbee Lady's Temperance and Suffrage League is reportedly concerned the change in ownership will signal an increase in excessive drinking, violence, gambling, and generally immoral behavior. They consider Trumane to have exerted a moderating influence on the establishment, despite its characterization as a "Goodtime" saloon and some past differences with Trumane over the moral character of some of his female employees. Absinthe Jack refused comment, beyond insisting the "deal is done" and then becoming indignant when asked about his eyesight and behavior in recent weeks. Little is known of Absinthe Jack's background prior to his arrival in Bisbee, although there are some ugly rumors about questionable dealings in Wormwood, Arkansas. Our search for information regarding Trumane's mysterious disappearance continues, although the authorities in Bisbee seem inexplicably unconcerned about it. Could it be that corruption has reared its ugly head in our fair town? The Bisbee Review will not ignore its journalistic responsibilities to the citizens and readers of Bisbee.

"What do we want with the corrupting influence of cruel Papist Blood Sports in Silver City?" That's what a number of civic minded groups are asking in the wake of news there is a plan afoot to bring bull fighting to Silver City. Recent reports of a proposal by Ron "The Cape" McGraw to build a new state-of-the-art bull ring have prompted outrage in a number of the more respectable quarters of Silver City society. Ethel Falwell of the Women's Christian Abstinence League of Silver City asked publicly whether the introduction of such a violent and undeniably foreign spectacle would corrupt the children of Silver City and open the door to a more general decline in spiritual and moral values. "Such has already been the experience," she stated, "in those 'societies' to our south and in the Mediterranean Region." Pointing to the already dangerous impact on traditional American Protestant values by recent waves of immigrants from various "Old World" countries, she suggested it was unlikely Mr. McGraw's family hailed from Ulster. Similar concerns over the proposed enterprise were voiced by Filbert Goodfellow, chairman of the fledgling and sometimes controversial Silver City Society for Kindness to Animals. Goodfellow pointed to the cruel nature of bull fighting and the perverse effect it works upon the human spirit. He opined it would be a short step indeed from bull fighting to bear baiting and from there to the barbarous excesses of bare-knuckle boxing. Of great concern was the general insensitivity to violence and brutality engendered by repeated exposure of the young to such blood spectacles. City leaders, while refusing to comment directly on discussions with "The Cape" McGraw, were quick to point out development of the first bull ring north of the border could attract outside investment and become a source of much needed capital for Silver City. They opined there were already significant segments of the citizenry who venture south of the border to witness bull fighting and take much needed currency with them in the process. Not only that, they reasoned a modern bull ring facility could be used for other more civicaly beneficial events such as revival meetings and children's concerts. The city fathers also pointed to the potential civilizing influence of a civicaly regulated bull fighting enterprise. If the scourge of bull fighting is already undeniably with us, why not regulate it to minimize the worst excesses and generate public income for worthy programs such as public schooling and blood sport addiction recovery programs? They did express some concerns over the morally ambiguous nature of the tight pants sported by McGraw.

The 20th Century has definitely arrived in Douglas and there's something "BIG" in the air around town these days! It seems recent revolutionary achievements in manned flight have caught hold of the American imagination and Douglas is not immune to the excitement. The new aerodrome in Douglas is now home to a lighter-than-air balloon known as a "dirigible." The massive airship is one of a new generation of balloons designed for powered untethered flight, allowing aerial navigation. The aviators at Douglas are pretty tightlipped about their new enterprise and have revealed little about their airship, beyond a prepared statement that "lighter-than-air ships, and particularly 'dirigibles,' are the future of 'commercial aviation' and will someday carry passengers and heavy cargo thousands of miles, spanning oceans and connecting continents." Although the details of the Douglas "dirigible" remain shrouded in apparent secrecy, it is possible the airship is similar to those being experimented with by the US Army Signal Corps' aeronautical division. Noted aviator and balloonist, Thomas Scott Baldwin, was commissioned to design and produce the Army's first airship, for indeed they use this nautical characterization, in 1907. The first such craft, designated SC-1, was delivered to the Signal Corps in 1908 and is reportedly a great success. The Bisbee Review has learned LC-1 is 96ft. Long and 19 1/2ft. In diameter. The non-rigid balloon, or gas bag, of rubberized fabric holds some 20,000 cu.ft. Of gas, providing the lift for the ship.

What makes it a "dirigible" and not a balloon is the long rectangular trellis girder suspended beneath the gas bag. This girder or "car," as this is where the crew is carried, carries a 20 hp. internal combustion engine designed by Mr. Glenn Curtis of New York. The engine permits aerial navigation at speeds up to 20 m.p.h. We have learned "unofficially" that the dirigible is capable of up to 500lb. Of"disposable" lift. Exactly what this means remains unclear, but our Army sources were very enthusiastic about this feature of the airship.

While the debate over the relative merits of lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air craft (balloons and dirigibles versus aeroplanes) continues, there is no question that the future of man is now in the air as well as on the land and sea. In Germany this year, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin's Airship Company "Luftschiffbau" reportedly opened the first "commercial air transport service." The Imperial German Army and Navy are both pursuing aggressive experimentation with lighter-than-air airships, popularly known there as Zeppelins. Ironically, Count von Zeppelin reportedly received the inspiration for his airship initiatives by observing US Army, civilian-operated tethered observation balloons while serving as a Prussian Military Attache during our Civil War. The aviation industry is young and untried. Nevertheless, there are clearly opportunities for investors with vision. This very year alone, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, already so successful in the new field of automobile tire manufacture, entered the aviation industry by making available domestically produced rubber-impregnated fabric products and resins to aircraft manufacturers. We are entering an era where new technologies can make anything happen and new sources of wealth are limited only by the imagination! Why, there has even been talk of airships serving as airborne camera platforms for the new moving picture industry!

In a recent appearance at the Mexico City Opera, President and General Porifirio Diaz proclaimed his 'complete satisfaction thus far' with operations of the Federal Army in Chihuahua state. He added that any 'retrograde movements were of a decidedly minor nature' and that he was supremely confident in the eventual defeat and complete eradication of the 'so called constitutionalists' centered around Ciudad Juarez. He further added that the 'constant and uncivilized depredations of his loyal citizens at the hands of these sweaty and ill mannered ruffians, led by a well know alcoholic under the command an unmanly vegetarian' will soon be coming to an end. Later, during the intermission of the same performance, an apparently overworked, tired and thus bleary eyed General Huerta dramatically swore a solemn oath to personally destroy the 'evil, ungrateful rebels' with only a single regiment of cavalry that he would personally lead north from Ciudad Chihuahua.

Once again, The Bisbee Review wishes to extend a full and formal apology for some of the recent inaccuracies in the stories by WA Pffankuch. Mr. Pffankuch assures our readers that further incidents will not occur in the future.

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