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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1900
Page
2
A scattered headlines column discusses Admiral Davey and Gen. Miles seeking the presidency and Bryan’s prospects in Phoenix. It notes sugar production and a trust’s share, plus a Washington court decision and various international war reports. It cites banking debates and silver production figures for 1887–1899 with country rankings.
A fragment from The Giebe Times describes Glebe residents and the Salvation Army aiding locals. It hints at improving conditions, showing the Army’s efforts at starved communities and the public’s response.
The report details two fugitives fleeing from Towbstone after taking four horses from ranches including Frank Yeeger and Walter from Marbecenari. They covered over eighteen miles with several misdirections, avoided capture near Tenbetone, and authorities expect a quick follow up. Several horses bear brands such as Dreaded YB and CBI left thigh.
Bisbee notes detail inmate health and deaths, mine ownership moves, and approaching paydays. Deputies hunt for Tombstone gamblers as officers Graham and Lewis are missing, while crowds listen to talks at Library Hall. The report mentions several residents traveling to Naco, Phoenix, and Hermosillo with local sightings and weather notes.
Bisbee notes indicate Queen's Restaurant is nearing reopening around April 15 under Lom Whitehead and wife, while a strawberry social is planned by the Ladies Aid Society of the M E church for April 12 at the Opera House. Reports mention local Democrats traveling to Phoenix to support W J Bryan and several community updates including health and lodging details.
April 6 1900 meeting minutes show present officials M C Beaton and Joan Montgomery with others. bonds for James Hardin and A Moyes approved. treasurer Wentworth seeks 15 day leave. various claims and allowances audited with some disallowed. adjournment set for April 13. local notes mention jurors, court matters, and community items in Tombstone and surrounding areas.
The article weighs motives in the escape of train robbers, noting doubts about planning and capture prospects. It praises Bravia for his duty amid peril while questioning whether motives were impulsive humanity or a bid for public sympathy and potential pardon.
The Verde Copper Company under W A Clerk reports 43 290 599 pounds of blister copper produced with receipts around 5 775 621 dollars and an average 33 cents per pound. Operating expenses total 1 6 0 246 dollars including construction charges, with net cost after expenses 1 260 688 dollars or three cents per pound.
Authorities and officers pursue three transrobbers led by Bravo Jobin who allegedly split from Alverd and headed toward Mexico. The posse, joined by other deputies, tightens coverage of Porthr News with 119 Crrvo Toten Locas County reported. Frank J. Cheynee of Toledo offers one hundred dollars for each cure claimed by Hall’s Catarrh Cure with sworn affidavit by Alw. Gleason, Notary Public.
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