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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1901
Page
2
An Africa South region negotiates a new loan of 250000 dollars while London notes a 19th century quip about equipment. A South African front faces social changes and a board of trade forms to manage reforms. An Ohio man is jailed for a railroad incident as investigators examine the railway bed at the time.
The article notes a delay in Aguinside's peace proclamation amid price increases. It references the Chicago Tribune highlighting that during Gret eleven days of April about five and a half million dollars funded educational institutions. It mocks concerns about a coffin trust, urging calm like an orthodox corpse.
A Minneapolis paper notes agitation over a primary election law and argues that if the people have a right to vote they also have a right to nominate. The remark highlights the tension between voter rights and party nomination processes.
Chinese parties have long enjoyed reputation as the most intricate in the world and the indemnity puzzle upa on which the representatives of the powers at Pekin are working seems to be the most intricate of them all.
A reflective piece urges residents to express faith in their town’s future and advocate its advantages as a place to live. It argues outsiders hesitate to settle where locals stay by habit, not by choice, and praises civic resolve to improve communal life.
The Bundry-closers announce the Briffsho exhibition grounds will close on the Sabbath along with the Lovie show. The measure restricts recreation for workers unable to enjoy other days and may push them to shopping venues instead of the exposition.
A Williams News quotation critiques readers who ignore ads yet borrow the paper eagerly. It argues many won t support publishers through subscription or work and notes the irony of a paper praised for vitality being used to benefit the borrower.
The article discusses the Holland submarine boat capable of underwater travel to approach warships and detonate explosives without surfacing. It praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic and remedy for stomach, liver, and blood issues, claiming it strengthens and prevents illness.
Bisbee notes report a flourishing theatrical company preparing for a troop appearance next week. Arizona volunteers return from the Philippines, with several boys expected home soon. Local business changes and civic activities are described, including Odd Fellows visits, a new opera house, and a tongue in cheek lawyer joke.
In Bisbee on April 22 1901 Wm Murphy a wall known line rider and customs official will depart for a trip to his old San Diego home then San Francisco and other California points. Meanwhile foundation work starts on the Nortoo Jobaron building in Tombstone canyon with a bid anticipated for securing the post office. Constable Doyle hauls Vidal Barilla to Tombstone for a ninety day sentence following an assault on a countryman.
Douglas notes detail rapid growth with new buildings and remodellings, permanent settlers like George Burr from Benson, and plans for the Old hotel completion. Mentions Sheriff Del Lewis investigating a shooting affray, new businesses by P Sandoval Co and Ashton Maloney, and arrivals at the Brunswick hotel. Officers and merchants from Bisbee Globe and San Francisco are active, with several locals planning shops, stock, and transportation improvements.
The Kuble theatrical company arrives this evening to begin a week of performances at the Opera House. De Clarke of the Greene Consolidated company was in town with supplies for his camp. A new A. and S. E. railroad timetable takes effect Thursday April 25 with first class passenger service. Train departs Bisbee 6:45 a.m. for Benson 8:45 a.m. Returns Benson 11:00 a.m. The Western mail and express arrive, reducing running time to Benson by forty five minutes and the return by one hour.
Deputy Moore pursues two suspects after a shooting incident in the region. Town arrivals include E G Ord of Bee Bee and others visiting merchants. Reports cover railroad matters, hotel construction, road inspection, and a fatal hospital admission. A broad mix of local commerce, travel, and law actions characterize this update from Gleeson and nearby locales.
The article notes early site grading for a new shaft frame and foundation with most hoisting machinery on the ground. It mentions delayed big shaft work awaiting timber and equipment arrival and describes plans to sink the shaft with a four compartment car. A man sues for divorce claiming his wife played poker with him.
The item mix notes Charcoal delivery plans near Fort Huachuca, a cattleman of Mineon, and shooting rumors in Tombstone. It reports on Dr. Tarbell’s return, editorials on home goods vs foreign stores, miners preparing in Groom Creek and Hassayampa, Papago Indians encamped near Phoenix, and Arizona legislative activity. It also covers land filings near Yuma, key copper mines, a potential smelter in southern Arizona, and freight congestion at Benson with railroad expansion efforts.
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