Biskee Jottings and Local Notices Mixes Fires, Weddings, and Wealth
A rough jumble notes incidents and events: a gasoline stove explosion near a fire last night, injuries at a mine, and a hospital case. There are wedding plans of Moteau and Leonia and travel notes to California. A new mining company forms in Mexico with a 7500 share capital. A New York healer is fined for misrepresentation after selling “divine magnetism” products. Local business updates include a jeweler, a laundry opening, and town officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen St
Boglieh Jewerizer
Frank Conley
Te’t
Taccon
Rathbone Sisters
Thelisi
Caste Kok
Jobo
Benson
NM. Jones
Qaren
Scott White
Turner White
Tombstone
Incepte
Overick Crothers
Biterers
Sir Harris
Henry Welen
Frank Venilieton
Merion
San Francisco Mining and Mining Company
Tile of New Corporation
Birber
Acre
Mexico
Hermoville
Civectore
MJ Consingham
BJ Oreilly
Jota Neegle
Charles Shater
John’ Nelite
Ttack
Divine
Franscis Troth
New York
Divine Magnesien
Raven Ments
Azsia
Prize Story Contest Encourages Tombstone Children
The Poorrkciok announces a prize contest for best children stories from Tombstone. A disinterested committee will judge originality and grammar, with no subject restrictions beyond suitable content. Winners will be published in the paper for holiday fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poorrkciok
Presisc
Inom
Tombstone
Tk Semctos
Grammer
Arizona
Railroad Change at Nogales route under Randolph control
The N M and A line shifted under Superintendent Randolph on August 11 1900. The Sonoita bridges were replaced with seven water bridges and stone arches, tracks upgraded to Southern Pacific standards, and patrol gangs continuing improvements. A new Patagonia station cost at least 1000 dollars, Crittenden station near the line was abandoned, a Nogales to Washington Camp wagon road should finish in about 15 days at an expense of 500 dollars. The grade rises seven to five percent from Nogales 865 feet to Washington Camp 1100 feet, 19 miles apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Southern Pacific Railway
Beacon Nogales
Siete Oe
Randolph
Tucson
Sonoita
Southern Pacific
Patagonia
Crittenden
Washington Camp
Washiton Camp
Official Proceedings Form Turquoise Judicial Precinct in Turquoise
The Board of Supervisors of Cochise County Arizona Territory held a special meeting August 15 1900 to form Turquoise Judicial Precinct No 12 including Townships 19 20 21 in ranges 24 QS and 26 East and appoint Lew A Briggs as Justice of the Peace and A F Gresdon as Constable. J J Robertson was appointed Constable for Willcox Precinct. Bonds and oaths to be filed.
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Oflice
Board of Supervisors
Cochine County
Arizona Territory
Toniisto
Board of Supervisore
Pelpose
Turquoise
Eaid
Turquois
Turquoise Judicial Precinct
A Briggs
Willcox
J. J. Robertson
Willcox Judicial Precinct
JJ Robertson
Forest Reserves Plan From Interior Dept Investigator
Special agent Holsinger, based in Tucson, returns from a month long tour of Sacramentos, Capitan and White mountains to assess forest reserves in the region. He recommends creating reserves covering about a quarter million acres and proposing a four township national park near White Mountains and the valley. He plans further investigations before congress considers an act, then heads west to continue inquiries.
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el Paso Times Caye
SJ Hole Singer
Interior Department
Iand
Tucson
Yeatenlay
Sacramentos
Capitan
White Mountains
Dave Will
White
Ostober
Holsinger
Larent Valey
Orndorff Yeaterday
Vite
New Merco
Arizona
Tombstone News Briefs From Huachucas And Far Towns
Thursday report from Tombstone notes Ben Whiston visiting from the Huachucas, growth tied to city building and loan firms, and a two story house moved for a lodging project at the new ramp. Storm winds, bird specimens collected, and rains reported along the foothills. Tombstone residents arrive for future homes. a large water works cost and plan to bring water from twenty miles out. A Mexican circus faced high winds. bear hunting party returns with pelt but mystery over the bear’s demise lingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les and
Law
Jones Woolery
Henry Dunker
Chas Langpasp
Andy Garrett
Chiricabaus
Brain
Arizona Coal Gorge Clickett Sees Phoenix Mining Potential
Tombstone miner Clickett arrived in Phoenix from San Carlos reservation and reports the western coal belts, 25 by 15 miles, yield a high quality coal. A Pennsylvania firm has boarded several properties to prepare extensive exploitation, with Clickett owning prospects on the California side of the Colorado River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clickett
Tombstone
Phoenix
San Carlos
Pennsylvania
Sae
Chokett
California
Colorado
Geartte
Form of reprieve in Halderman brothers case
The presidential warrant of reprieve for Thomas and William Halderman arrives at the office of the governor. The document grants a delay of execution to Friday October fifth, 1900, citing executive clemency and authorizing the stay of punishment in the murder case tried in the territorial court of Arizona. Signed in Washington on August eighth, under William McKinley and Attorney General John W. Attorney General.
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Halderman
William Halferman
William McKintey
United States of Ameries
Thomas Halderman
Mm Halderman
Department of Justice
City of
Washington
United States
Willias McKixter
Joux W
Arizonan Rejects Nome Hardship Calls in Letter
A Phoenix reader published in the Republican quotes David Turner once a court house plate gardener now in Nome. He describes a terrible scene with stampedes, 5000 registered for transport back to the states, and widespread hunger. Turner plans to return to Phoenix this fall. A friend of Billy Blankenship in Nome confirms danger and warns Arizonans to stay within territorial bounds. CE Johnson of Los Angeles visits Tombstone on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix
Republican
David Turner
Court House Plate
Nome
United States
Turner
Mr Turner
Phoenix
Billy Blankenship
Blankenship
Dong
Alzona
Mr. Blankenship
Arizona and California stock promotion schemes illustrated
An observer notes Arizona corporate laws foster many ske stock ventures across states while California oil promoters exploit tax laws to form varied oil companies. They entice the public with promises of refunds if stock prices rise over months, a money back scheme used by stock fakers in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
California
China Faces Large National Debt Report
A fragmented report notes China’s debt reportedly reaching 520000 with most due in 1943. It denies rumors about Li Hang Chang and references a stalled procession and ticket prices dropping to five cents. The piece hints at waning public interest in a major exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
England Faces Hard Task to Silence Oum Me
England acknowledges a difficult tack to silence Oum Me rather than waste more ammunition. Lord Roberts may opt for a gentler approach to coaxing a resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lord Roberts
Prospect for Profitable Mining Investment Shines
A bold notice extols Ariaona and a promising opportunity in the mining sector. It invites investors to engage with confidence, suggesting robust prospects and favorable terms from a reputable source named Hetrict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariaona
Diplomatic tensions over trust in Chinese negotiations
The remark states that the Chinese show disregard for truth and oath when personal interests are involved, causing difficulties in ongoing diplomatic talks with that government.
Reconstruction of a Disputed Republican Policy Issue
A fragmented report notes a Republican stance once torn by joyless free silver debates now seeks revival. The piece hints at internal conflict, with Democrats rallying behind a revived liberal agenda and Republicans facing renewed pressure from a shifting electorate.
Arizona lawyer releases shark after coast fishing catch
An Arizona attorney, noted for his coastal outing, calmly released a shark after catching it. The incident reflected a sense of common fellowship and respect for marine life during a routine fishing day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yume Sun
Common Fellowship
Aperd
Arizona Wonder Ice Caves Supply Flagstaff
Ice famine in Flagstaff eased by ice from caves southwest of town. Ice is very hard and slow to melt, an apparent marvel of nature. Cave ice may not be profitably transported but could attract enterprising citizens. Also notes contest for children in local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbank
Hebbing
F M Likes
Chas Labrose
Flagstaf
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Eitseem
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Thomas N
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Boird
Persnant
Memtera
Benton
John Mont
New Mexico
Ben Whiston
Huach Sas
Tucasa
Daing
Turqidie
Fain
Willard
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San Pedro
Stephen Lamas
Eset
Tombs
Lamar
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Third St
Ben Heney
Aringe
Chas
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Nir
Heney
Bisbee
Mr. Meney
Scott
Thos Vaughn
Mr Vaughn
Tom
Wo Berner
S.C
Kingwan
Kingman Miner
Harry Shormater
Dave Shoemaker
Walter
PH Glark
Copper Bullion Mg Co
Clark
Copper Bullion Co
John
China Boy
Lushan
Boglich
Chinaboy
Koreshanity
Chicago
Cyrus Teed
Teed
Massachusette
India School
McCowan
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Weto
Round Valley
Covelo
Arizona Coal
Arizona Field
Halderman Brothers
CE Johnson
Los Angelo
Li Hang Chang
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Flagstaff
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