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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1901
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text recounts tombstone inscriptions, civic figures, and former census data. Mentions Wel Koows Boo-ow fem of B Maler Co and Yovapsi Jemen, plus rail, hospital, and penitentiary references. Includes references to Herbert Brown and BA Packard as officials and to a 1858 census amid a 1880s context.
A dispute over a $5000 deposit involving Mr WC Greoe of Growne Conrolid et Co and a guarantor pol Ini bh upen bie par. The court ordered the funds transferred to a public saley fond of Nogales Oasis district where the associated properties lie.
An article claims a patent from a renowned Paris medical school offers an infallible smallpox cure. The remedy lists zinc sulfate, digitalis, and water, to be given hourly by spoonfuls, with mixed results and warnings about physician fees.
A dispatch from a U S soldier in the Philippines describes improving health as warfare, disease, and fatigue take toll. He notes leprosy presence among locals, fever and cholera risks, and a comrade dying from illness. He plans to remain if wages rise and enlistment ends in July, writing from Wigan P I with mixed sentiment about staying longer.
Go Coritians recounts of their service in the Philippines with the Arizona contingent returning to Tombstone. George describes veterans foreseeing experiences amid tension as US forces confront Aguinaldo’s insurgents. The regiments faced fever and hardship, with Arizona troops earning credit for steadiness and courage.
The town of Concord Nebraska will be run under the direct authority of Mrs Nation for a year. Carrie Tage will be affected by the changes. Smoking on streets may be prohibited and theater performance reboarded.
Frank J. Cheyney, senior partner of F. J. Cheyney & Co. of Toledo, swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each incurable catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gassion attests the oath. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the system. Sender testimonials available.
El Paso Herald notes rising tension between Southern Pacific and the Phelps Dodge firm as Phelps Dodge plans a new line from Naco to El Paso. The move threatens SP freight flows from Bisbee area mines and may resegment SP’s regional network, despite talks of possible track access. Indicators point to a renewed conflict over routing and control of key freight corridors.
Arizona lawmakers added a revenue bill amendment requiring payment of all taxes before any hearing in court. Taxpayers must settle assessed amounts with the treasury prior to challenging the levy in court, curbing lawsuits to dodge tax payments. The rule applies to individuals firms and corporations, per the Salford Guardian.
Two carloads of mules were sent from El Paso to CUSA over the Southern Pacific last week. The mule trade appears to be shrinking locally while remaining sizable in other regions. The mule supply has been boosted from Arizona New Mexico and Texas.
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