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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1900
Page
2
A chaotic report recalls a Chisage woman’s marriage, public unrest, and calls for a ranger force to quell trouble across the territory. It notes sensational portraits and a Cleveland police incident involving a woman firing at a streetcar duster, while praising a society girl’s pistol handling.
The Bisbee News Company announces a new editor known for cookie and sensational writing. The change promises lively editorials and strong coverage of Bisbee and Cochise County. The notice also advertises provocative travel writing and a historical regional edition.
In April 1610, Scott Weathersby a 4 Mramite miner was shot and killed by a Mexican named Jesus Goreia at Duherun Camp over gambling. Deputized men from nearby camps hunt the ten Messonus accused, with officers tracking through rough terrain as they pursue the suspects toward Klondike Camp.
Bisbee notes detail a busy day with Sheriff Scott Witte, Joanie Quion, and others arriving. J W Wallace named Deputy Assessor. local mine leaders and store managers visit. A Rockwell mine fire destroys machinery. New England Kitchen opened. city paper change to Cochise Review announced. burglaries and births reported. hotel plans and arrivals wrap the day.
The twentieth legislature of Arizoma enacted a poll tax requirement for registration to vote. Officials may not register unless applicants show a poll tax receipt. Exemptions apply by law. violations carry fines up to 108 dollars or county jail time. A territorial meeting will be held in Phoenix under the Phoenix Gem Club auspices.
Noble figure from Pooenis expresses desire to see Cal W. Bryan and to comfort an ailing Arizona woman. Bryan visits the bedside, offering kindness and hope from the good Book as the crowd applauds and praises his compassionate leadership.
Report from Sheriff’s office states Scott Weathersby was murdered by two Mexicans near Rumelville in Jonesonville. Suspects named as arcia and an unknown fled after the killing. A posse formed at Jobavwnville pressed the chase. no word on capture. Weathersby, a miner, owned a wolframite claim. motive unclear though a card game dispute is rumored.
Star reporter quotes John J Ingalls criticizing Dewey as a presidential candidate. He argues Dewey never fully recovered from Manila, calls him ignorant of politics and duties, and predicts he will not receive votes in any convention. Ingalls urges a course in civics and political literacy instead.
The article notes Thos Pidwel from Posrve and visitors from Booktine, jurors from Tow stone returning from Tucson, plus dances at Mining Exchange Hall. It mentions Roy Eastway at Easter services, Chattman as a visitor from Dae Cabrrus, and a county seat welcome for Mr Chatt sia slwaye. The Tombstone Juniors lose to Fairbank with errors cited and a planned rematch to regain laurels.
A scrambled but readable set of early 20th century Arizona community updates mentions ongoing work on a new depot for the New Mesion & Arizona railway at Pengonia and a Democratic Central Committee meeting slated for May 2 at Bibee. Reports touch on arrivals, health moves, and a trial in Solomonville with Apache Kid’s sister as a witness, plus a Mexican man wounded by gunfire and hospitalized after a jaw injury.
Turquoise statements claim 10 gave himself up after being pressed. he says Gibbons threatened him and, drunk, suddenly attacked with a knife and fired. Gibbons was booted and Durand pulled him away. Durand then surrendered. Jury summons planned. Durand is a miner. case under investigation. A second note cites Hall's Catarrh Cure sworn by Frank J. Cheney. advertisement appears with unrelated political opinions.
An essay extols wireless telegraphy as revolutionary but a critic counters with praise for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters. The tonic is claimed to cure dyspepsia indigestion malaria and constipation, with a warning to obtain the genuine bottle bearing a Private Revenue Stamp.
All persons working on or furnishing supplies for the Holmes group of mines are notified that the owners hold the properties free of any debts contracted on them. The mines in the Turquois mining district Cochise County Arizona include the Hadght Leadville Copper Bug West Side Western Belle Northern Light Grey Mule and Turquois King and are bonded to C. M. Roberts War Hotel Henry Kron W. A. Storf rick April 14 1909.
A reward of 100 dollars is offered to any person who will furnish evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone who entered the Conyer ranch house around July or August 1848 and stole a new harness set. A second reward covers thefts around July 16 this year of provisions and beddin[e].
A large brown horse with a white left hind foot and no brands was found at a ranch in Contentium. Owner may claim by proving title and paying pasture bill. Contact Chadwick at Fairbank.
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