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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1897
Page
3
Fragmented local notices recount mining activity near Tombstone with a sample from Harqua district and a sugar beet plant plan. It notes court decisions about state funds and a water system, plus schooling, an ancient burial urn discovery, and an advertisement for a medical salve. The chaotic clippings reflect early 20th century Arizona reportage.
In a Phenix Herald report McKinley weighs candidates for Arizona’s governorship. The piece recounts Colonel McCord and others, including Penrose and Evans, vying for the post, with Gov. B J Franklin ultimately selected after a heated contending scene.
A case filed in Phoenix seeks to curb personal property taxes on horse drawn carriages and other taxed items. G. Medgeon sues Frank Luke, county assessor, over $225 in assessed taxes tied to Spaulding Manufacturing carts moved into the county, with arguments about origins and ownership of the taxed property.
The Saint minister of war discloses the movement of troops to quell insurrections in Cuba and the Philippines. Estimates claim Spain has sent large numbers of generals and officers since the war began while heavy losses are noted for both Spanish and Cuban sides. The report mentions vast deployed forces and ongoing military actions across key theaters, with references to multiple locations and dates.
In the county report, T C Reynolds and partners begin stock shipments while I M Humphrey’s shipment from Don Lu sold for 16.50 at the pens. The piece also notes widespread tonic claims for stomach aid and other ailments, pushing patent medicines and Arizona mining fever as capital pours into the territory with new rail and ore prospects.
Cattlemen are invited to have their brands engraved for the Brand Department of the Bararia. Cattlemen in Cochise County may mark their brand on the above cut and forward to the office. Credit is stated as good. Send a postal card or letter for rate cards and address. Evirars & Kicker.
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