Bisbee News Briefs From April 10 1901 Local Notes
Bisbee activity and travel notes include Ed Wet returning to California after weeks away, Hickam ending a five week Elvenix visit, Rev Mutfest planning home leave, and local interviews of candy merchants. Also a Naco masquerade ball, a court case against Frestoo Fletcher with a judgment for the defendant, and Bisbee Bisbee club lineup for an April 14 game. A Mexican man named Gennaro Ardon was found severely injured and later died in jail. Reports from Tombstone and nearby towns cover weather, cattle quarantines, and business trips to Los Angeles.
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Gennaro Ardon
Galen
Asher Thomas
Kiwash
Tombstone Mines Revival Seen by Mr Gage Interview
A Phosrecton reporter details Mr Gage's optimistic view of Tombstone’s mining future. The plan centers on a Flora Morrison area four compartment shaft, modern pumping capacity up to 2,000 gpm under pressure, and potential total 2.5 million gallons daily handling. Officials expect $100,000 in machinery this year and railroad feasibility as a practical need.
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Sidente
Tombstone
EB Gage
Maxmeth
Phosrecton
Gage
Flora Morrison
Leisting
Congress
Grand Central
Contention
Mediaciem
Preaswt
Mr Gage
W A Drake
P & Pbr
Board of Supervisors in Tombstone Approves Prison Transport Reform
Minutes from Tombstone Arizona Territory dated April 10 1901 show the Cochise County Board of Supervisors discussing and approving a new policy to reduce county expenses by transporting prisoners only to designated branch jails or the county jail, with specifics on custody and mileage. The record lists members, motions, and numerous claims reviewed during adjournments and recesses.
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Tamb-tooe
Ty Reat
Tombstone
Nesrer Point
Belim
Teveb Jal
Branch County
Boars
AUS P.m
Standeas
Toom
R. York
P. J. Delehanty
Geo. B. Keay
John S Merrill
Constable
Tragedy Echoes As Jury Replaces Death With Life
Report from Burns shows Mrs Burne murdered by Constable Alexander at Yuma. Prosecution pressed for death, but jury returned life sentence. Following verdict, Alexander left the courtroom and reportedly died shortly after, igniting fear and further outrage among mourners and family.
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Yuma
Mra. Burne
Rieter
Mra
M.C. Becta
Tomers
Alexander
Yoma
Turnel
Incoherent muse hints at Cabas and Mapeburian query
Fragmentary lines mix language play and unclear questions about two things Cabas and Mapeburian roles. The text reads as a stream of words rather than a coherent report or event. No identifiable people or organizations are clearly stated.
Denver Republican challenges Padterson libel suit claim
The Denver Republican challenges Senator Padterson to bring a libel suit and resist the assertion that the democratic bore of Colorado is responsible for the recent party trouble in Denver.
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Denver Republican
Padterson
Democratic Bore
Colorado
Denver
Curzon Wires From Sim's Bag on Army Increase
Lord Curzon notes an army increase is necessary. General Kitchener likely believes the empire facing South Africa will bring a millennium of security. The telegram from Sim’s bag frames imperial policy through military expansion and South Africa issues.
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Curzon
Sim
Kitchener
South Arica
Unclear: Bloomington Woman Seeks Divorce Over $1
Fragmentary text indicates a Bloomington woman, eight years into a divorce from her husband, who is associated with a dollar amount. The source is garbled and lacks clear names or concrete events.
Testimony on Atrocities in China by Allied Soldiers
Eyewitness accounts describe cumulative atrocities in China allegedly committed by allied soldiers. Claims include Western and vindictive crimes unmatched by prior waves, amid religious fanaticism and spurious sectarian tensions.
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China
Downing gets 10 years for U S mail interference
William Downing was sentenced to ten years after conviction for interfering with U S mail in the Cochise hold-up. In Tucson court he broke down and said he bears no ill will toward the judge or prosecutors, but called his accusers bitter enemies and vowed to remember them to his dying day. A Swiss engineer reports a railroad brake that can stop a train from 25 miles per hour within eight yards.
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Wm. Downing
U. S
Cochise
Tucson
Esme
Birth Notices From Fairbacks And Contention
The record notes births to the wives of James Merrick at Fairbacks on April 6 and to the wife of Thos Gribble at Contention on April 3, including the newborn daughters.
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Haxace
Fairbacks
James Merrick
Aonintesis
Contention
Thos, Gribble
Still More Counterfeiting Seized by Secret Service
The Secret Service uncovers another band of counterfeiters and confiscates a large batch of bogus currency. The article highlights the forged Hostetter’s Bitters as a favored target for sanitizing counterfeit plots, claiming the product restores digestion and vitality while warning readers to beware of pretenders in the market.
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Scret
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Bisbee Joptings
Bisage
oorrEninos
Ed Wet
fem @ cia
Californ
Hickam
Fem
Elvenix
Mutfest
Wm. Murphy
Geotal
Frome Torre Weeke Vieis
California
Naco
Bisbee Young Folke
Taubstooe
Womdt
Whi Key Faar
Tam Geert
Howl Machine
Bundey
Moudey
Bisbee Club
Tueson
Loper
Ecatouer
Ser
Patcher
Morgan
Sist Bare
Tehsney
Tare
Gibbs
Harker
Thurd Bare
Bhdeer
Heid
Tromey
Fild
Doran
Bisbee
Willim
Brausx
Correnxca
Fred Fuse
Tombetowe
Iil
Bealto
B. A. Packard
Los Angeles
Chae, Burke
Goss
G. Gates
Turkey Tack Cattle Company
Senora
Lew
Nogales
Sac Bernardino
J. H. Blangister
Lenore
MR. Gage
Outine
Colossal
Phoenix
Snd
the Board of Superisors Cochins County
T. Pom
R. Yous
Janne F. Duxens
Coshman
Clerk
Bimanuel
Feee District Court
Manuel Gallod
Willcor
Pomingues
Willcos
Moers
Willcox
Charles Hoy
Privera Bonrom
George B Wilker
Kans
Ed Barrington
Eaw Dunbar
Otto Gatsenhofer
Prioners
Amizons
South Eastern Agt
Gorge
Meiker
Feer
Johason
Powell Corby
Guara
Benson
William Ghlliam
Coostabie Fer
Benson Ist
Wien
Johnson
JJ Roberteon
Frau Thureday
Dolly
Eiss Milling Exchange
Bamting
Dre
Bencon
Copper Queen Consolidated
Bening Co
Biebee
Scott White
Gleriff
James F Dexcax
Kuat
Hastile
AW Howe
Hirbee
Hiellensteid
Fred Fuss
Bistes
Sr Cimia
Rneagerate
Thos Turner
Santa Crus
Mr Dardee
Teanemes
Thos A Bunith
Huschuca Water Co
Pacson
U.S
Wasea Ja
Triy
Presvoit
Uong Asiastion
Terune
Suorif Alexander
Akron
WB Harte
Congrese Imine
AH Wieo
Johneon Tea
Mr Win
Peabody
Beerprone Op Eteus
Detriet
Brent U Terk
G. Co
Phyexian
Sid
Chas Meigis
Barnietl & Hoard
Phosnitt
Alphonso B Mmib
Ysius
Colorado River
Same Point
Gulf of California
Mexico
Rbalt
Will Serdly
King
Tan Bes
Globe
Board of Supervisore
Pinal County
Meek
Waited
Hatel
Serinary
Tucton
Mining Exchange Hall
Mies Willette Cook
Prias
Abe
Yuan
Eia Wilieton
Illiame
Bloomington
Dowsing
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