Prescott and Tombstone Notes From Local Ledger
Regular board of supervisors session and assorted Prescott notes report on residents visitors and events. Mentions Miss Avon Langpasp, De Farrington, and William A Heycock a pioneer of Sie territory. death in Phosalz, a house fire in Prescott, and rising populations in Douglas. Easter services at Episcopal church feature Rev Elliott and Mrs Dr Bedford’s choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
William A Heycock
Sie
Phosalz
Phoesis
Iet
Episcopal Church
Elliott
Bedford
Posersees
Bisbee News Roundup and Theater Picks in Early April 1903
Local notes from Bisbee on April 1 1903 report Mise Ann Langpasple visiting Mrs J W Farrington. Copper Queen hotel sale placement and weight 4800 pounds. Mrs A Bell moved from Opece Lodging house to Douglas General Passenger Agent Stiles of the El Paso and 8 B railway company to be there tomorrow. Also updates on Martin Stiloa recovering, Dennis Curren leaving La Osa stove shop, and Oscar A Trippett visiting for South Bisbee Mining stockholders. Upcoming events include Bisbee Woman's Club card party April 4, and Sir Curtie Comedy company plays at the Opera house with Monroe & Sage. Arrivals at Copper Queen hotel list Edward B Gee and others. The Santa Fe line resumes oil flow sprinkling dust on roadbed across several states. France news touches on Boer losses and Kitchener figures. Easter observance at the Methodist church and generous collection of 7.39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bell
Opece Lodging House
Douglas General
Stiles
el Paso
8. B. Railway Company
Anecdote From Tombstone Trial Recalled In Court
In an old reminiscence from Tombstone, Meary Zuner recalls Jos Goldwater who faced stage robbers in the eighties trial. The judge asked Goldwater to raise both hands as an oath, and he joked that he would hold up both if any robber appeared. The court and jury laughed, but the verdict stood. A later note mentions an early telephone system planned for Tombstone by August and a forthcoming telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meary Zuner
Jos Goldwater
M. Goldwater
Lin
Tomb Stone
Goldwater
Sysin
Pescots
Joly
Tombstone
Tombstone Gossip and Local Developments Brighten Town
Local column reports visitors like Obes Godfrey and Chas Birong from Bisbee, mineral interests around Pearce, and railroad plans to Tombstone by August. It notes stagecoaches freshened up, a new bank building in Douglas, and ongoing mining activity including the Little Jessie and Gold Cliff areas. A tongue in cheek item lampoons a kissing craze amid public health warnings, ending with social gossip about residents and businesses.
Equal Taxation for All Property and Bullion Tax Proposals
The Star urges equal assessment of all property and urges a bullion tax to support Territory finances. It argues mining corporations should pay a fair proportion and be allowed to, to relieve tax burdens on homeowners, farmers, and workers through uniform valuation and equitable policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nbiseod
Mining as a Legitimate Business and Noble Labor
A historic proprieity argues mining as a legitimate and honorable calling with wealth rising from mines. It asserts the miner’s toil breaks barriers and that the industry embodies a universal value, yet it notes the burden carried by labor and the darkness before the blast reveals wealth and responsibility.
Black Diamond Works Nearing Completion at Tombstone
Black Diamond Mining Company and Black Diamond Improvement Company officials visit Tombstone with nephew W L Hearne of Pittsburg Va and Capt Thomas Pidwell of Pearce. Construction advances promise a 200 ton daily operation by June with new ore deposits expanding reserves and 100 men on payroll as housing and the Black Diamond hotel near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Diamond Mining Company
Presid
Black Dismond Improvement Comany
W. L. Hearne
Pittsburg
Thomas Pidwell
Pearce
J. G. Hesroe
Black Diamond
Tai
Tombstone Progress Amid New Rail and Industry Plans
A late 19th century note describes Tombstone's population around 7000 with new furnaces and converters for power, a steel building housing electric equipment, and a plan for railroad extension. Fundraising for a library is promised, with officials pledging private oversight and timely completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H Trea
Jay
Cananes Mining
Revue
Greene
Pudeig
Giene
Bisbee
Brearley
Re Morgan
Bisbee Railroad
Borgen
Tan
Ube Railroad
County Recorder’s Recent Work and Mine Transfers
A summary of county recorder activities over the past week lists reliable information on mining deeds between multiple parties including Connell to Zerrer and Davie to Soselsod, plus numerous Proof of Labor and mineral claims. It also notes corporate filings such as the incorporation of Solomon Springs Copper Co and various chattel transfers and a homestead declaration for Randolph and Cleo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Springs Copper Co
Bk-Hy
Mergentha
Lino
Richard Rundle
O Sommerfeld
L Ingram
Ben Goldman
W J Sullivan
H A Morgan
Homestead
Randolph & Cleo, McAlpine Fi
Walker
Benton
Mre
Sophia Walker
Arizona Land Grant Case Decided by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court affirms the private land claims court ruling on the Ban B faeide Valle grant in Arizona. The Cochise County tract, claimed by Pedro Campo, spans thousands of acres near San Pedro, with controversy over exact boundaries and settler occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Supreme Court of the Unives States
Court of Private Land Claims
Faeide Valle
Arisona
Supreme Court
Bret
Theola
Pete
Deere
United States
Cline
Pedro Campu
Cochice
Charlesop
San Pedro Teithe
Val
Lewis Apring
Supreme Court Ie Ae
Uys Greus
fervent speech for liberty in Boer War debate
In the House of Representatives Ian meek Cochran Missouri delivers a fervent critique of the administration policy on the South African war. He denounces the government for trampling international law and aiding the Boers while noting suffering Civilian casualty and urging mercy over cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Ianmeek
Cochran
Missouri
State Department
Great Britain
International
Repub& Companionship
Islamens
Telephone System Projected for Tombstone in 90 Days
Judge WC WeFarland approves a plan to connect Tombstone with the Gija Valley Telephone Co. The project extends to Willeos Cochise and Bisbe with a branch to the living area. Construction begins after city franchise grant and aims to place Tombstone as headquarters. The line will be extended rapidly once authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WC WeFarland
Silomosville
Tes
Gija
Tomiatene
Also Mentioned on This Page
Avon Langpasp
de. Farrington
Tessa
Kitchener
Delarey Gris
Vie
Mor
York City
Mr Rey
Nolde
Juneon House
Prescott
Plaza Decorators
Courier
James Haris
Douglas
Harrie
Epee
H. B. Lansing
Los Angeles
Mr. Lansing
F. A. Goodbody
Cor Townsman
Frank W. Goodbody
Goodbody
Toore
Frank
Kemper
Tombstone Drug Store
Loca'ea Hin
Bloomington
Tediens
Doo
East An & Elt
Aouw Grand Lodge
Ari~ Sone Sud
New Mexico
Bisaxs
Mise Ann Langpasple
Siater
J. W. Farrington
Martin Stiloa
Chicago Keeptal
Dennis Curren
Stovemssombes
la Osa
Spens
Oscar A. Trippett
South Bisbee Mising Company
Bisbee Woman's Club
New Bowel
Mire
A. L. Manahan
Los Av
Curtie Comedy Company
Copper Queen
Edward B. Gee
New York
O. B. Stein
S.A. Parvall
Tucson
John Ford
Packarde
J. W. Abbott
Begois
Texas
Oper Beure
Monroe & Sage
Prisoner of
Enda
Rupert of Meotsan
Santa Fe Company
Arsune
California
Achill
Methoding
Banday
Teendag
Teave
Koasy
Transical Joker
Tia Bee
Obes Godfrey
Chas Birong
Joseph Tasker
Rom Soldiers
Jacklie
Chas
Granville Johuson
Streck Town
Forner
Sixth
Fremont
Tombstone Stage Co
Sew Bank
Balding Will Co
Nlighbor
Pexs
Fombstone
Iron Horse
Phoenix
H. C. Henderson
Anderson
Desgeon
Little Jessie
Tomilse
E. PA. Larries
J. A. Candwick
Fairback
Montezuma
Chatwick
B. H. Robinson
Fairbank and Vombetone
E. P. & Larriek
James Herrick
H. ©. Herrics
Douglas Rancatate
Star
Agsina
Reed
Femry
Wes
Renge
San Peer
Meee Lane
Estedtine
County Recorder's
Connell
WJ Zerrer
Mine L
Davie
L H Soselsod
Mines
TE Hot
Harper Et
DD Miller Et al
Ad Miller
C Phitaburg Dey
Rossel
Cuchise County
Clymer
Whorne
Benator Borsy
Picacag
Califorete
BK Mooker Inforne
Bes
George E Morrell
Yame
Saeed
Hay
Woos
PO -Tomtatowe
Lorae Brand
Sipeas Co
Christlanso
David
Ayer
Dontor
Pouirn
Lowell
Mass
Schuster Prs
Matrehe ‘Tomisten
Omilestone
Abe. Ores
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