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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1902
Page
1
A pugnacious mix of misread facts discusses Inprava as a state with a public school and Dr LFC Garvin as Rhode Island’s governor elect the first outright taxer. It notes chiropodists predict toe desuetude and vermin, Indiana brand beverages, and a tight legislative agenda with no time for anti trust measures or a statehood bill before holidays.
The Indianapolis Sentinel accuses Indiana of widespread corruption and vote buying at elections, asserting thousands of votes are bought per vote. It notes Senator Beveridge’s senate seat is secured by such votes while he attacks New Mexico and Arizona as unfit for statehood.
A reaper seeks confirmation that lead pencils are sold to foreign dealers at half the price charged to American buyers. The figures come from Dixon Pencil Company catalogues, a member of the quartet that dominates the U.S. pencil trade.
Attorney Wilcox tried to stagger President Mitchell with the assertion that miners demands would add 12 million dollars to mine running expenses, but Mitchell countered that such an increase would cap at about 35 cents per ton.
An advertisement touts Dostetter's Almanac 4 to your health with testimonials and anecdotes. It claims the publication contains engaging reading material and a pronation of valuable descrip tions, highlighting its touted health benefits and assorted content.
A newly perfected organization in Tombstone has secured a concession of 20 090 petinencias in the Alter Sonora placer district known as tobe Cienege and Bonacze placers. The firm plans operations in Ronrre state and reports from the Mexican government note royalty payments of 85 million dollars for 1803 to 1810. Officers include O B Steen president Austin F Barow vice president John W Critchlow Edward Draper secretary and treasurer H E Conlon Scot White Scott Whaley Allen R English De Recardo Johnson. William Critchlow of San Francisco recently visited the company holdings in Sonora and predicts great riches. The company is incorporated for 10 million dollars with 1 000 000 shares at 10 dollars par.
The court convened as usual with juries selected for multiple cases including Johnson charged with assault with deadly weapon and Romero charged with burglary. Verdicts of guilty were returned in the Johnson assault case and the Romero burglary case with sentences to be determined, while Lopes faced grand larceny charges with a jury list drawn for trial. Judge Barnes departed to Tucson after prosecution work on the Morgen case and was served with a copy of the commons in a Maricopa district case.
Jack Mitcheson reports an attempt on his life and partner OConner near the Auguss Gold camp. A loaded powder charge and fuse were found at the camp, with parties later intoxicated and failing to ignite it. If exploded, Mitcheson and companion would have been killed. An officer-led inquiry proceeds as Peter Hoot and other figures visit Nogales.
Deputy Gillis of Neco city attends court on business while locals travel for court duties and mining ventures. Witnesses, clerks, and visitors arrive from Bisbee and Oakland. A grand larceny charge is recorded as Constable Doyle processes Juan Castillo. Col. Sobieski delivers a well attended Methodists talk, Mike Welch reports rich ore near Stockton, and a whist party at the Bontor home features elegant prizes and a lively crowd.
Jerry Sullives has returned from Bisbee after visiting friends. Mrs Maggie Reinbold traveled from Bisbee to the district court. Heroes of Bisbees arrived for a case with Territory of Peter Hessen. F B Austin plans a subdivision on Fifth and Safford streets and will leave soon. Hodes acts as manager of the telephone exchange during Sharkey's absence. Joe Camptel, formerly a Cop Onahatt engineer, came from Bisbee after leaving here. Mesare Yeple and Moreno donated 53 volumes to the Pormightly Ola library. Vale plans a library acquisition as the collection continues to grow.
The McCandish case yields new affidavits and identification linking a man to the murder near Douglas last March. Mrs McCandish aims to secure life insurance from the AOUW Lodge and the Maccabees, plans to remain for minor matters before returning to California. Additional notes arise as investigators prepare an inquiry by Auesherds, with reports of visiting figures from Miller d& Sox and other local actions.
In Cochise County a district court suit seeks to quiet title to the Campu grant San Rafael De Valle on the San Pedro. The case names Santiago Amira administrator and trustee for Frank Ely and others against Camp and heirs, with many La Pedro settlers as defendants. The matter involves thousands of acres, tied to earlier land court confirmations and subsequent transfers, and a likely major hearing next term. Also noted are local business and personal items including Lazwire Bromo-Quinine ads and brief mentions of El Paso Smelting and a wallet loss by Al Noyes with reward offered.
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