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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1892

Page

3

Petit Larceny At Head Quarters Restaurant

A case in Wilcox on April 18 details a theft at the Head quarters Restaurant where the single waiter served a night meal as the thief grabbed the kitchen money drawer. The drawer held money meal tickets and valuables. A stranger later bought a meal ticket for 20 cents claiming to know the seller. the seller was arrested. The prisoner claimed to have found the ticket and about 50 cents in the yard and was acquitted.

Justice

County Records From Rising Sun and Rincon Districts

County records list numerous residents and locations including Rising Sun Rincon mountains Joan Welsh Victoria Rincon mountains John Welsh Geo Wilson Sunrise Ramsey canyon C 5 Batterman C McHenry G A Metcalf B H Dunshee and Sunset Tevis district Chas Washeim John Kelly Chiricahua Washeim W Wright San Jose Washeim W Wright Alta Washeim H Phillips J Kelly Fairview district L Washeims Netta Watkins Clara Watkins hotel arrivals CochTe Joel Taylor Huachuca J Fox Phoenix Tom Smith Isbee Palace JM Cummings Bisbee Burnan St Lovie 48 Jose Houre L Bodecker Chas Ramon ranch K A Allen Los Angeles J H Bishop Los Angeles JN Kawalski Bisbee LN Sayer Los Angeles Robert Weber Wilcox W D Shaw San Francisco.

Rincon Mountains Joan Welsh Victoria John Welsh Geo Wilson Sunrise Ramsey Canyon Batterman C McHenry G A Metcalf B H Dunshee Chiricahua Chas. Washeim W. Wright San Jose D. Washeim Alta H. Phillips J. Kelly Fairview L.washeims Netta Watkins Clara Watkins L Bodecker Ranch Chas Ramon K A Allen Los Angeles J H Bishop JN Kawalski Bisbee LN Sayer Robert Weber Wilcox W D Shaw San Francisco

Bonanza claim touted for Drum mond Lightning Remedy

The Drum mond Medicine Co touts Lightning Remedy for Rheumatism as a sure cure with a $5 bottle price, offering prepaid express delivery if not on hand. City notes record council bills, fire plug repairs, and a May 9th troop movement to San Carlos.

Maiden Lane New York

Chamber of Commerce Adjourns After Insurance and Policy Debates

The chamber held a regular meeting with several committee reports postponed. Mr. Hopkins of San Francisco proposed a 50 cent per $100 reduction in fire insurance rates, arguing Tombstone’s mining-camp status raised costs despite better protection. Debate included mining-town losses and a disputed custom-house location near the line, while a protest plan against distant magistrates and arrest practices was discussed but shelved. The group adjourned to May 4.

Hopkins Tombstone

Big Mine Sale In California After Tombstone Tale

P W Smith who went broke in Tombstone took over the Brown mine after titles were secured. An English company inspected the property and agreed to a $200000 purchase plus stock in the operating company. Smith remains in charge as extensive reduction works are planned. California earthquakes continue to disrupt central regions.

Bev Cook Mark Smith W. C. Daves Herschal L.N. Sayre Los Angeles Soldiers Holes Tombstone P. W. Smith Lenore St. Elena P.W Lee Brown Adame Smith Adare Steel Wheatly van Horn

Charley McComas believed alive after boynapped years

Fort Scott reports a Monterey boy found living with a Mexican family may be Charley McComas, the alleged kidnapped son of Judge McComas. Uncle E F Ware of this city believes the description matches his nephew. research continues as authorities pursue the clue.

Charley McComan Geronimo Tombstone Silver City Sierra Madra Mountains Mexico Miles Fort Scott Kansas Associated Press Monterey Mex Chas Luna Santa Catarina Monterey E. F. Ware Charley MeComas Judge MeComas Ware Santa Ca Cluerina

Arizona World’s Fair Commissioners authorize $30,000 bond issue

At a Phenix meeting the board of World's Fair commissioners for the territory of Arizona resolved to empower the president and secretary to secure bonds totaling 30000 on the territory's credit. The act under which bonds are issued cited is from the Sixteenth Legislative Assembly. A committee was named to draft rules for county commissioners to work with the territorial board. Named commissioners include Geo F Coats R C Brown and S P Beban.

Phenix Board of World's Fair Commissioners Territory Arizona Sixteenth Legislative Assembly Seid Territory Territory of Board of Territorial Geo. F. Coats R.C. Brown 8. P. Beban

Ice Storage Room for Keg Beer Built by Martin Costello

Martin Costello fills new cold storage rooms with ice to chill keg beer. A two story structure stores twelve tons of ice in the upper level, creating a solid 14 by 14 by 6 foot ice block. A vented floor allows cold air and drippings to reach kegs below, with ice supplied by Southwestern Tea Co. of the city.

Martin Costello Southwestern Tea Co

O'Brien and Sullivan Bound Over After Burglaries

O'Brien and Sullivan appeared before Justice Johnston for a final hearing and were bound over to appear before the grand jury charged with robbing a Poliman car at Bowie a few weeks ago.

O'Brien Sullivan Justice Johnston Poliman Bowie

Bisbee Notes Report Of Lynch Law Debate And Local Happenings

April 19 column notes arrivals from Nogales JLN Jones J G Perry and Wm Hughes. A body found south of Station 0 Juan Flores former custom house employee head severed no murderer found. L L A says Lynch law never justifiable. Sheriff Kelton friendly Judge Rawlins travels to Oaxaca Charlie Clawson promises toughs for pay Territory vs Farley juries verdict not guilty Territory vs Fred Worthington dismissed. Two Mexicans paid $21 to school fund. Miss Mary Fife leaves for California after farewell at Lewis Williams home. Triton and Wolcott mocked by local politicos.

Juan Flores Wm. Heyn Custom House Station $0

Arizona governors in tumult over four year term

Arizoxa has had three governors in two years with one expected to serve a four year term. The piece notes Arizona as a land of wonders.

Arizoxa Arizona

Governor Murray Poised for Balance of Wolfley's Term

The text suggests Governor Murray will serve the remainder of Wolfley’s term. It cites an old saying about first becoming last, using a proverb to illustrate political succession and continuity in leadership.

Govesnor Murray Gov. Wolfley

Republicans Rebuke Free Coinage Views in East West Dems Align

The text reports Republicans in the East rebuking free coinage sentiment while Democrats in the West gather against Republican senators Stewart Teller and Wolcott, indicating cross-regional political contention.

Stewart Teller Wolcott

Tur appoints Murphy as acting governor of the territory

President Tur names Secretary Murphy as governor in an acting capacity. Murphy has demonstrated capability in managing territorial affairs and the name change brings a modest salary increase.

Tur Murphy

Marx Sarre Faces Acute Gold Clause Dilemma

The article notes Marx Sarre stands between inserting a gold clause in the funding bill and opposing the lawful money clause. It suggests failure to include the gold clause could kill the funding act and opposing the lawful money clause casts him as a "gold bag," making the situation less humorous for a delegate.

Marx Sarre

Tombstone City Clears Bonds and Plans Debt Free Future

The Tombstone city council wiped out the last outstanding bond by resolution. Officials say Tombstone may be the strongest debt position in Arizona, with about $15,000 in warrants for long‑standing debts. In five years the city aims to be entirely debt free and has paid cash for city needs for eighteen months, reducing obligations.

Hascuen Water Co Second Fremont Nat Hawke B.C. Tichenor Old Cemetery Second and Premont Arizona Tombstone

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Wilcox News Sunset Tevis Chas, Washeim, John Kelly cochTe Joel Taylor Huachuca J Fox Tom Smith Isbee Palace JM Cummings Burnan St Lovie Jose Houre Bydow Frederick Chet Co Kohler Huachuca Water Co San Carlos Husebuca Lieut Winn Hosehucs J.W Vickers Willcox Albert Hulbrook Lottie Wood Tucson T.m.&m. Co Alex Morrison Kb. W. Wood Judge Reilly North Carolina Bauer B. W. Hales Imures Sonora Frank Broad A.N. Cohn John Prinderville M. T. Williams Wwn Tonday California San Juan Capistrano Chas Overlock Henry Cook Dunn Ube Chiricahua Mountains Kelton Pasqual Negro Saloon Justice Alvord A. Went Fairbank Horn & Pendleton School of Mines Assay Laboratories United States J. B. Anguis Justice Perrin Constable Broad Charley McComas Allen Solomonville Frank Moore H.T. Richards Ollas Benson Joan Estalupe Julian Laselle Kibbey Globe A. A. Castaneda Oakes Murphy Henry Ewart Miller Hermosillo Magdalena Ares Altar Gasymas Advertiser Dos Cabezas Huschuca Grand Central Fairbank Stage Road Long Branch Station Boston Mill Ranch John Williams Florez Heyn San Pablo Gomenez Flores Pacific Japan Gusymas Puerto Angel Jln. Jones J.G. Perry Wm. Hughes The W.E. Rawlins Oxaca Charlie Clawson Farley Fred Worthington Perrin Mary Fife Lewis Williams Triton Colorado Accidert Pat Ce iTis Perfec Boi oSoy Rherine Ormeraee Ees Fensevandy Hottie Guarantia
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