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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1899
Page
2
Vice President reiterates a plan to base the regular army on population with one soldier per 1000 inhabitants Congress to act today. The piece citesArizona statehood hopes with Representative Wilson expected to press claims. In other items a Denver Post note mentions a Rossville Kio woman dying after filing for divorce.
A Connecticut farmer notes male and female pumpkins and asserts only the females are good for pies. Persistent British reports in South Africa claim General Joubert’s death, but accuracy remains doubtful. The text mocks overstatement and dismisses certain claims.
A New York man pursues a month long court claim over sunshine entering a neighbor’s window. He built a light screen across his lot to curb the glare until rent is paid. Graham County seeks a government experimental agricultural station within its borders for scientific work.
A H Hackney, longtime Globe editor and manager of the Arizona Silver Belt, died Monday at age 25? years after a career spanning Silver City and the frontier. His death prompts closures of duel houses and is noted for his role in early mineral discoveries and frontier journalism in New Mexico and Arizona.
The Bisbee area reports shipments of cattle to California, building booms in Naco, and a busy social scene with fairs, church events, and court visits. Notable mentions include arrests tied to the Cobre Grande dispute, preparations for a commercial bank, and the death of Mrs. W. Greene in Los Angeles.
The notice announces the death of Mrs. Greene following illness and a trip to Los Angeles for treatment. It mentions her husband and three children left in sorrow, and lists Opera House events with dates from December 12 to December 22 including Miles McCarthy in Dear Hearts of Ireland and a Masquerade Ball.
The Tucson Land Court rules on a batch of Mexican grants totaling 609 009 acres with 57 003 approved and 552 000 reverting to the government. Decisions name Ignacio de Babroomari Robert Perrin Agus Prieta Santiago Anna Administrator San Pedro All Cattle Co Maris Santisma Buenavista and San Rafael dela Zanja with several affirmations rejections and dissents noted by Justices Fuller Murray.
The Secret Service uncovers another group of counterfeiters and seizes a large quantity of bogus bills. They note imitation items target high value goods like Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters, which claim to treat indigestion and boost vitality. Beware of counterfeiters when buying.
Gr Peterson arrives from the Hun chucas with native copper ore samples sourced from bison in Post Canyon. The ore quality is high and ongoing development at his mines reveals substantial quantities of this copper ore.
A longhorn steer owned by Captain J M Doble near San Antonio will go to the Paris Exposition. The 5 year old, 1709 pound animal stands 38 inches tall and is fed on cactus and mesquite. George McHardy, assistant live stock superintendent, will oversee the exhibit alongside a tiny mule born on a Las Ranch. Both will ship from San Antonio within days.
The Jerome Hustler carries a satirical notice by Joe B Henry justice of the peace offering matchmaking and rental services under the line ten days or ten dollars. It lists his varied occupations and a Hull avenue address, while other items note teaching certificate exams in Cochise county and a new confectionery store opening at Fly's photograph gallery.
A town report notes various events from Phoenix and nearby include a statehood meeting in Povenis during Carnival, court figures visiting, and social happenings. It mentions El Paso Times reporting copper ore shipments from Arizona districts, local officials, and a growing Helvetia camp with about 500 residents and multiple businesses.
Hotels prosper amid court season as eastern mail delays persist. Henry Danker and Misses Alma and Anos Langpaap head to California for holidays. Mexico cattle imports dip with 3 560 head last month. Arizona trade grows via Nogales shipments to Cuba. Wyatt Earp arrives in Seattle to expand business ventures. Augustin Chacon eludes pursuers after jail break. Congress mine ore finds may boost value by 1 million. San Ansel o steer roping records set. Phoenix beats Tucson 8 0 3 in baseball. Sunday games end 11 to 10 in favor of Tucson. Scott Waite resignation rumors denied. White remains in office.
A reward is offered for information leading to arrests and convictions of those who broke into the Conyer ranch house in July or August 1298 and stole a new harness set. A second theft on July 10 of this year involved provisions and bed dine. Evuktye P. A. Lareiev, Fairbank, Anz. Offers 25 da for gold silver and copper minerals. Mailing envelopes free. McDill and Harper, Colorado Springs, CO.
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