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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1897
Page
2
Fragmented clippings discuss Arizona politics, US president power, copper industry growth, gubernatorial intrigues, and Cochise County figures. Mentions McKinley Penrose Roosevelts era, Arizona statehood, and Queen Victoria era debt context with scattered names such as Penrose Packard Jones and Cochise.
Free samples of Dr King s New Life Pills are advertised with a promise of gentle action and relief from constipation headaches malaria and liver troubles. The ad claims the pills are vegetable and nondeleterious with invigorating effects and lists price 25 cents a box. Sold by local druggists in Tombstone and Bisbee. Total sales figure appears as a stray line.
Bisbee residents traveled this morning with several heading home near Person and nearby areas. Geo Matthew continued east to San Diego for studies while in the east, with family near Birbre. J.J. Patton may move to other county areas soon and not return to Bisbee for some time. Vallots and others expect to stay in town for a couple of weeks as boxing and athletic clubs form underOl Huy Chock as trainer. A social gathering at Jack Wickstrom’s residence brought a lively evening with music, humor, and romantic chatter about Matrimonial Intentions, promising a bright, festive period ahead.
April 3 1807 Breez notes W B Brown Phoenix business manager of Herwl wariu town leaves for several days to field work. Packard departs for Los Angeles then returns. Lead travels on business to Nepales. Denver visitor Mr Ademelele canvasses for Industrial Building and Lean Aser. Local chatter on Banquet and public trust remark follows. mentions Wilkins Priteford and Louis. McFarlin heads to Yaqui gold fields Mexico. mining fever described with colorful flair.
A distortedOCR item mentions a healer and a person named Jin Barnes connected with a Silver Rieg mine. It notes a trip to Aguas Calientes for a great seat of San Marcor and references a wife and milliematre. Details are fragmented and names partially unreadable.
A funeral is announced for Lenore who faced many fortunes and misfortunes. The service will be held tomorrow at 2 pm in the County Court church. Family and friends recall her resilience and strength through hardships.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Park EB, AGL, and Governor WelIy presenting something to mayor or Mice of eit veyor-general ne Mie. Also mentions a newspaper man asking about what you know and a doctor visit with unclear dialogue.
The article outlines Sax Dinco-Thomas Fuich’s bid for governor, highlighting his winter residence in Coronece Benen Lone and legal ambitions in the territory. It notes prominent regional figures Campbell and Fiteix as major contenders, and mentions Chandler of New Hamyphi labeling Fitch as Washington’s ally amid a tense political scene.
Fragment describes a group crossing a river under cover of night with obstruction and a gas blast. The text mentions a jury, a clerk, and a person named I C Kettlewell returning to Tombstone.
A garbled OCR style report references years and places such as New York and California. It mentions market and weather notes, rapid metal or ore production phrases, and scattered names like A.W. Howe and Caliboruss. Overall, it reads as a fragmented historical almanac snippet with little coherent narrative.
A fragment suggests discussions on climate policy with quotes around a returning figure and plans for a March date. The text references Nevada, experts, and a potential meeting or hearing. It mentions pilots, beneficial fleets, and maritime terms in a stylized, garbled OCR format.
A movement seeks a ten year parole for Lawrence Lemon, once a leading merchant in Tempe and joined by lawyers and judges, to pardon convict Thomas She met Har shaw. The petition, dated in Tempe and filed with authorities, is now with the governor for consideration.
In Bisbee on March 1 1897 a large, diverse audience gathered at the Waldorf to show strong backing for reelecting B A Packard and M Jones to the Territorial Council. Speakers urged unity and asserted the pair would uphold pledges, framing the assembly as a decisive show of local confidence amid recent legislative efforts. The event featured remarks by Hon. M Jeuss and was seen as bolstering Bisbee's standing in regional politics. The Chisieshas Cattle Co roundup begins April 1 at Slaughter Camp, with the Evie Cattle Company starting April 6 at Keeim Sul and Spring Valley.
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