Local notes and visits in Tombstone and Tucson
A mix of local business updates, travels, and happenings from Tombstone and Tucson. Mentions Martin Coste and Pret Carlevatty, JS Williams of Bitter Drug Store, San Fe system earnings, a teachers exam, Grand Master Wickman Pierce visiting Denver lodges, placer finds on the Colorado River, Tombstone visitors Mr J Schut and wife, Lottie a lumber merchant, and Whitelaw Reid arriving with family to rent houses and occupy a special train car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JS Willams
Bitter
Gether
Wickman Pierce
Denver
Ariene
Tomerone
No.5
Virgin
Lert Rommer
Tucson
Canvess
McKinley
E Whitelaw Reid
Velock Yesterdas
Patrod
Car —Gazette
Riches at Randburg mining in Mexico report
Phenix Republican notes Bob Upton, an original Tombstone locator, strikes rich at Randburg California. Letters claim water pipes and capital could unlock a vast camp. Mexican mining revival in Guaymas and Sonora boosts investment hopes, with optimistic talks of rail links and tariffs shaping future contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix Republican
Bob Upton
Randsburg
Kern ‘County
California
Nick Clark
Ben Goodrich
Los Angeles
William Meloanr
Phenix
Mexico
Phe Repab- Hcan
Guaymas
Sonora
Melzer
Promontory
Minas P
Nered
Amarjialy Wold
Rotenchilde
Hermosillo
Nogales Tive
Calabasie
New Industry Emerges From Petrified Forest Findings
A Chicago firm, Armatrong Abrasive, plans to quarry stone from the Holtrook petrified forest to make grind stones and emery wheels in Chicago. The forest spans a broad area and is now valued for commercial potential. Copper production estimates and new industrial projects are described alongside schooling developments and housing for workers in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holtrook
Armatrong Abraive Company of
Chicago
TG. Lewis
Feree
Railroad Accident Near Huachuca Siding Injures Engineer
A northbound train near Huachuca Siding suffered a serious crash when a side rod slipped, breaking a steam pipe and scalding Engineer Tommy Cleveland and injuring his foot. Dr. Chief on another engine tended the injured. Engineer Martin and Fireman Linder escorted the delayed train to Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juite
Huachuca Siding
Tommy Cleveland
Benson
Cleveland
Chee Fe
Martin
Linder
Bensos
Monetary Union Proposal Aims at Mexico Silver States
A plan in Congress proposes a monetary union of western states and Mexico to allow Mexican dollars to circulate at a fixed ratio. American dollars could be exchanged at Mexican mints for coinage, boosting coin supply and industrial activity to propel western trade with the east and Latin America. A conference of interested states would meet in Denver in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kapsas
Mexico
Denver
Treasure Territory Arizona Mineral Wealth and Rail Links
The Mining Journal notes Arizona has vast mineral wealth but scarce outside capital. It discusses private railroads connecting mines to trunk lines, rising mining potential, and year round production despite remoteness. It cites copper and gold output, iron ore, and general mineral prospects attracting capital and exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Mining Journal
London
Ariz Nnd
New Mexico
Arizcone Copper
Celtic
Elamete
Dover
Ar Tinte
Puna
Heresters South m
Atv
Lowe
Eastern & Topeka and
Santa Fe
Asoatic & Pacific Railroad
Chicago
Middle California
Ariente Bois
Shem
Wiel
America
Political Curiosities From The 1896 Election Returns
The New York World outlines 1896 results showing California and other states shifting votes between McKinley Cleveland and Bryan. It notes Bryan gains over Cleveland in several states while McKinley carries others, alongside unrelated details about Chapultepec and a castle elevator project with hydraulic gear and construction timing.
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New York World
Cleveland
California
Bryan
Clevelat Deezst
McKinley
Ilingis
Illinois
Indiana
Hawa
Harrison
Towa
Makinley
Lowa
Kentucky
Harrie
Michigan
Mcfuuley
Local Happenings at Bisbee Copper Camp
Daily notes from Bisbee recount visits by Masons and locals, a large funeral at Library Hall for Sohn Larson, and travel updates for residents. A hunting party including Smith and Johnson returns from Sonora reporting heavy game but few kills. The column includes a health ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Order
Sohn Larson
Pilace
Meera Smith
McCabe
Johnson
Porter
Wil Meneh
Blewett
Cattlemen urged to order brand advertising in Cochise County
Cattlemen who have not yet ordered their brand advertisement are urged to mark their brand on the provided cut and forward it. A draft postal card or letter should be sent for rate card and address in Cochise County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochise County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Martin Coste
Pret
Carlevatty
Bieter
Randburg
William Melczer
Lake Superior
Asizone
United States
Baldwin Lacomeive Works
We “Glouse Electrice
Elev
Treasure Territory
Xilew
Piaswernic
Allra
Chapultepec Caetle
Bisbee News
Great Copper
Bienen
Dee
Corermncs
Charter Overlook
County Sant
Mra. F.M. McKay
Jas. S. Williame
Baber
U.S
Starmer
Lecas
Frank J. Cheyney
Chosar Sd Co
Slorennis
Soal Hall
Yank J. Cheyney
W.gleas
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Voledo, O
Moricahua Cattle Company
JV Mickers
Hrevdeot
Tombatune
Arif Wen Williams
Vion Peodent
Buber Ant John LL i Shetary
Satur’ “Aruone
Cal Mower
Cochine County
Stettavercom Dorie
Esite Rare Amare Coubiy
Antona
Sepat New Mexia
Ad Secman Co
Texas
Infocnae
Boride
NY DS SI
Ryar
Theys
Sober
Seckton
Linderman
Addis
Whitehead & Hancock
Acderse
Wilcon
Range
Honestoe Valley
Odwee Hiner
San
Cris Grauek
Canyon
H Lockling
Ange
Slaughter
Adres
Tomb Home
San Berrarting
Camle
Aaron
Rocker Range
GEO Shearer
Sores, Drsgvon Range, Roselvile Horse Brands
Tohip
Heyne
Hollenstein
Bisbee _ Range
Mibers Canyon
Bon
Tasos
Activen
Pucker Bangs
Racker Canyon
Japan
M. J. Brandenstein & CO
San Francisco
Evrraru
Kiexer
Tombstone
Sdecitic S
Jacob Shearer
Spring Valley
Overlock
Jacklis
Ce Carey
E. Burlingame
Ie Aomarony
GE ‘Samm
Lowe BA
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