Daily recap from Tombstone: local notices and movements
A Monday digest notes A Bauer slaughtering 45 head Feb and Mar, 80 Methodist Sunday scholars, Layton and Parker at Phoenix, and visits by Frank Layton. Mentions Supervisor Nichols, Ben Cook at Los Angeles, Palmer Seamans's jewelry shop, and Easter services. Reports Gulf-area property talks, W H Igo’s labor contract, a Bisbee arrest of Harry Berkowitch, a soldier at Huachuca, and Chas Smith capturing smugglers. Also references Tombstone upholsterer Bucher Gres returning, S C Bagg from Phoenix, redistricting bills, voting on woman suffrage, and penitentiary move proposals.
Supervisors Proceeding Attend Court Fight Over McAllister Claim
Crowds gather at the courthouse as Chairman Perkins and Supervisor Hare look on. J J McAllister and his attorney Mr English demand recognition as supervisor, with district attorney Stable hinting a writ may compel acknowledgment. The board resumes business while the chairman and clerk plan to travel to Phoenix to face the supreme court. The report also notes a fatal stabbing after a drunken quarrel ending in Green fatally wounding Humphrey with a dagger.
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Court House
Perkins
Hare
J. J. McAlhater
English
Stable
Damus
McAllister
Hawke
Eipretfalle
Shieh Brateghir
Ecurtnjeng
Phenix
Supreme Court
Cochise County Presses for US Court Seat at Tombstone
A Cochise County request for recognition seeks a U S district court seat at Tombstone. The county argues its size two large towns and two thirds of district business justify a seat and notes it has received no territorial aid in return. A Washington dispatch mentions Delegate Smith and a candidate Dennis amid a hotel room robbery story.
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Cochise County
Territorial Council
United States
Tombstone
Cochise
U. S
Mark
The
Globe-Democrat
Wrehington
Smith
Anzon Smith
Zona
Dennis
Sixth Avenue
Phenix
Walsh Sisters
A.D. Walsh
Arizona
Randay
Welcone
Sam Wall
Phoenix Gazette
Cleveland
Nogales
Capt
Kelton Fe Geld
Cochee County
Webby
Ahe
Nature's Ally and Legislature Report Dual Focus
Nature's remedy Hostetter's Stomach Bitters praised as a long standing cure and aid against chronic liver issues malaria and debility. Legislature notes last day for bill introductions with Hurley’s railroad commission abolition and county classification bills tabled. two houses in night sessions.
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Jas
Hurley
Railroad Commission
Murdered for Money in Hot Springs
The body of Harry Thornton Jr. was found on a trail by a search party led by Crittenden Thornton. Suspicions point to a robbery gone wrong as pockets were emptied and the body dragged into brush. Thornton reportedly carried several hundred dollars the day before. Police closely follow leads to capture the guilty party.
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Wacox
Harry | Thornton Jr
Crittenden | Thornton
The
Age and
San Petro Tery
Ube
Thornton
Hooke
Hot Springs
Rssing
Young Thornton
Cochise County Board Holds April 3 1893 Meeting
Cochise county board of supervisors met with Perkins and Hare present on April 3 1893 Nichols absent. They approved minutes and notary bond for Sarah I Herring. Road repairs questioned on South Pass side and a county road realignment near Hereford was ordered with petitioners paying change costs. Insurance on the county hospital renewed for three years. Claims approved include J Vickers insurance and J J Patton salary. Board adjourned to April 4 1893 at 9 30 a.m.
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Board of Supervisors
Cochise County
W. K. Perkins
Hare
Nichols
Sarah I. Herring
Perkins
A. Young
Towsbait
South Pass
Kirlew
Bartholomew
Frank Samon
Manuel Simon
Sulphur Spring Valley
Hereford
W. C. Green
B. A. Packard
San Pedro
McClure
Ochoaville
County Hospital
J.V. Vickers
J.J. Patton
Notable Authors and Figures Feature in Obscure Biographic Snippet
The fragment lists Nar Hawke as clerk, mentions Exensus Besser author of Prairie Flower and about fifty other novels, and notes elderly writers Victor Hree and Dumas in contrasting styles. It references LGAR A Por owning a copy of The Bells in Boston valued near Irving’s play fee, and hints at ADA Exnes Barner’s ill health and cessation of literary work.
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Exensus Besser
Victor Hree
Dumas
Lgar A. Por
Boston
Irving
Mit
Ada
Ghostly Gunfire At Mexican Mill Sparks Curious Tale
Thirteen shots were fired at a supposed ghost near a mill where Mexican night workers reported hauntings. The event ended without fatalities, while witnesses debated whether the spectacle was a fright tactic to scare workers, not a real menace. The piece also notes Tombstone society events and local political chatter.
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Ate Hove
Old Bellboys of San Francisco Long in Years
The Examiner notes San Francisco’s oldest bellboys are past fifty with three men still in service. Nicholas Wynne retired rich from investments. Herman Gratchen and Milly Starts remain active at major hotels. Their histories span Chicago to the Lick, Territorials, and the Grand.
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San Francisco
Nicholas Wynne
Herman Gratchen
Genad
Milly
Lick
Billy
Herman
Micdaoe
Marke Twein
Merman
Mississippi
Andrew Johnson
St. Louis
Keokuk
Tom McKay
Chicago
Tremont House
Michigan Avenue
Grand
Great Plains
United States
Farmyard Oddities and Animal Feats Across the Nation
A collection of quirky farm and animal anecdotes from across the country. Reports include a Georgia barnyard with mixed fowl, a Deposit dog guarding a pocketful of cash, two cows in Sault Ste. Marie climbing stairs, a Marshall game chicken performing tricks, Nero impersonations during a Rome turning, and a North Haven fish that allegedly barked and fell into a stream.
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Georgia
D. Waniseax
Deposit
Mich
Rome
Feta
North Haven
Personal Notes Highlight Enduring Local Figures
Manx Drsast, sister of the novelist, is an avid bicycle rider enjoying a thirty or forty mile spin with a companion. De Oscoon of Cohanset Massachusetts has served as pastor for fifty years after Harvard Divinity School. John E Wasurxatos, congress representative from Tennessee, is a descendant of the Father of His Country and among the state’s wealthiest young men.
War News and Political Notes From the Era
Reports detail New Mexico governance delays and appointments, Treasury officials named, aNew Year building fire at 2nd Ave and 89th Street caused by W Duke Co factory, insured for 400000. Senate debate on western state appointments continues, Curtin Cartie tipped for assistant treasury secretary, Monte Carlo receipts surge with 205 franc per share dividend declared.
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2Nd Ave
Usth Street
W. Duke and So Co
Asa Arette
American Tobacco Co
James B. Joss
Duke
Nice
Monte Carlo
advertised remedy for skin symptoms in Philadelphia
Piles lytic symptoms with intense itching and stinging worse at night. If untreated, ulcers and bleeding may form. Swayne Ointment claims to stop itching and bleeding heal ulcers and remove tumors. Available from druggists or by mail for 60 cents from Dr. Gwayne & Son, Philadelphia.
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Swayne
Dr. Gwayne & Son
Philadelphia
Old Patent Remedy Promises Cure for Consumption
An advertisement touts a radical cure for consumption bronchitis and lung ailments by a retired physician. It offers a free rewrite in German French or English and invites readers to request by mail with a stamped reply and return address in Rochester.
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Rochester
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A. Bauer
Methodist Sunday School
Frank Layton
Phooix
Ls Angeles
Cantaniae
Virginia Water
Benson
Presbyter
Ben Cook
St. Hilda's Hall
Los Angeles
Palmer Seanans
Pheniz
Methodist
Sanday Sly
Jo Tarker
Phornix
Harqua Hala
W. H. Igo
Fleming
Phoenix
Harry Berkowitch
Bisbee
Levi Strauss & Co
Palmer Seamans
Rowdy
Lemon
Fort Grant
Young Lemon
Buck
Huachuca
Dunean
Chas Smith
Justice Duncan
Bucher Gres
Oriental
C. Bagg
Prescott
Humphey
Humphrey
Green
AL Report
Board of Supery
Attest
Nar Hawke
Annie
New York
Duncan
Benson the Cae Sale
OLD Bellboys
Europe
Switzerland
Chamber of Deputies
Cmt
Reformatory and
Hixetos
New Mexico
Lotrary
Srepeters
Waris
California
Geney
Ihie Grentent
St. Lenin
Treacury
Treasury
J. HL. Eokele
Mlincie Comptralter «Arreney
J. F. Meline
Columbia
TS. Farrow
South Carolina
Department
Brawley Pennsylvani
Willen
Florida
Trementy
Vassarox
Senate
Herald
Wm. F. Curtin Cartie
Stearns City
Mithe Treasury
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