This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1899
Page
2
A Phoenix woman laughed loudly at her husband’s tale, nearly dislocating her jaw with affection. Renewed mining and cattle activity promise new life for Tombstone as Dragoons and Huachuens move to the front, signaling surprising changes ahead.
A note asserts Lawton ledgers will pursue Aguinaldo with backing from Chise County experience. It claims experience in trailing Geronimo and capturing him will aid in handling the Filipino leader in a bold pursuit.
The Globe Dorocrat says Boers are adept at containment and questions if they can finish the job as effectively as Uncle Sam did at Santiago. An Arizona paper urges planting eunflowers for cattle feed. Census of Cuba shows 1,427,000 people, down 315,009 since 1887, suggesting Spanish rule caused mass suffering and U S intervention came in time. James Davideau hanged at Austin Texas for murder. he said the penalty was deserved.
The article notes Thanksgiving as a national observance and praises Arizona for its diverse growth. It highlights gratitude for Providence, prosperity from developing resources, and general progress felt by citizens as the state gains attention and returns benefits.
Reports from Bisbee describe visiting names including B A Packard Geo Beattie and Sam High. Local events mention a large colored vaudeville show The Hottest Coon Dizzie next Tuesday and a funeral for WP Long. Weather turns frosty and town notes diverse guests at Norton House and Beeson imagery.
A letter from Pearl Hart's Ohio home reaches her mother detailing the bandit’s wild life and downfall. The note starkly contrasts past public sympathy with the harsh truth now revealed by Arizona papers and reports of Hart's five year penitentiary sentence. A Toledo alert mentions a stock ranch trade near Tombstone.
Nick Metz and Paul Bessler arrived from Albuquerque and head to Copperopolia California to oversee property. Copper Queen Co ham dinner fixed for December 20. A shooting affray at Overlock Broad laughter house left one man shot twice, details unavailable.
Miners from across the territory will enter a drilling contest in Phoenix on December 5 with prizes of 250 dollars for the first double-hand winner, 50 dollars for second, 100 dollars for the first single-hand winner, and 25 dollars for second. Entry fees are 10 dollars for double-hand and 5 for single-hand. prizes funded by entries. Rules govern class divisions, positions drawn first, tool specs, hammer weights, and granite drilling to deepest hole wins first money.
A Philadelphia man, Jono Oliver, suffered severe illness with sunken eyes and back pain. Three doctors gave up, but Electric Bitters improved him after a three week use, proving lifesaving and life restored. Tombetone Drug Store guarantees the remedy.
The court closed its fall Tuc son term with several grant confirmations and rejections. The Camerona San Rateel grant was confirmed for nine league segments, with Don Cameron General Kerrof Pennyelvanis and William Whitney noted as interested. The Babacomari grant claim by R. Perrin et al was confirmed for eight leagues. The Miih an Driscoll Buena Vista grant was confirmed for four leagues on this side of the border. The Hearst Pedro grant was rejected, Agus Prieta grant claim rejected. Sonoite, San Bernardino, and Arivara claims remain to be determined, likely at the next term before February.
Notice to litigants and attorneys with business before the December 1899 term of district court in Tombstone. The first week of the session, beginning December 4, 1899, will be devoted to the hearing of evil by order of the court.
Being in communication with eastern investors desiring to purchase or bond copper and gold prospects pros tors and mine owners are urged to list mines with full particulars of location work done terms. Call at office or descriptions. Your property may suit. W Blackerts Allen St Tombstone Arizona Mexican Neuralgi cure 25 cts Tombstone Drug store.
W A Harwoot departed today for a brief mining trip in the California district.
Four metres of snow fell in Flag til Wednesday morning. Copper mine activity, new superintendent for Golden Queen to arrive soon. Fire at Benson brewery and printing office. restaurant burned. Southern Pacific offers Phoenix Carnival round trip fare. Justice Schuster fines man for abusive language. Court hearing date awaited for larger attendance.
Describes various beverages labeled as tea from different regions. Mangitius uses orchid leaves, Peru uses mate from holly, Sumatra steeps coffee leaves, Abyssinia brews catharduil leaves for strong stimulation, Tasmanians boast over 100 tea leaf varieties, and Tonkinese tea comes from berries leaves woods and tree barks.
There are about 1,500 cycle clubs in England. It is claimed that exertion in running 200 yards surpasses riding four miles. Fall bearings allegedly date to 1700 by John Wyatt. Some French gendarmes will be equipped with bicycles as part of a patrol experiment begun by the late war minister Gen Zurlin Gen before leaving office.
Dr D Ames Washt rgile J T reports Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer after years of ceroula and terrible sores on head and face. The tonic, a popular blood purifier, is praised as best for eczema tetter skin ailments rheum ulcers boils and running sores. Sold for 50 cents with druggist guarantee by Tombstone Drug Store.
A $100 reward is offered by Eocene P. Larrec of Fairbank Arizona for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the July or August 1898 entry to the Conyer ranch house theft of a new harness set. A separate July robbery this year stole provisions and bedding. McDill and Harper of Colorado Springs Colorado handle the reward.
A curio from late 19th century transit pages highlights tire danger and brake debates. It notes road policy for wheelmen in Pennsylvania, imagined bicycle ailments, Arthur Zimmerman returning to racing in 1898, and several brake designs driven by backpedaling or grip-button actions, reflecting era skepticism about cycling safety.
The article surveys famed actresses Della Fox Edna Wallace Hopper Annie Russell Lillian Russell Maude Adams and Olive Redpath noting each star’s photogenic traits and how they respond before the camera. It also notes Baltic shipmasters face fines for Sunday ship washing or painting due to German church calendar rules affecting foreigners.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.