Tombstone Epitaph and Fragments of a Prairie Log
A damaged column mixes stray notes on misfortune and pride with political commentary. It mentions a hall of fame vote and personal reflections while forecasting legislature actions and irrigation funding debates. The Arizona Good Templar is praised as a breezy monthly paper edited by O Gibson.
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Arizona Good Templar
Willcox
Grand Lodge of Arizona
Independent
Order of Good Templers
O. Gibson
GO. T
General Eagan Recalled Then Placed on Life Retirement
The aging officer General Eagan who had sparred with General Miles is rehired into service briefly and then placed on the retired list for life, marking a final turn in his career.
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Eagan
Miles
Chicago ministers seek federal action on lynching laws
The Methodist ministers of Chicago plan to ask Congress through the president to enact legislation against lynching. They note strong local sentiment often supports lynchers, making it difficult to indict a community.
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Chicago
Congress
Heartless Mothers Arrested in Infant Death Case
Two women, well known in the county, were arrested on charges tied to the death of an infant found buried near the rock north of town. The physician said the infant died from hunger after exposure. investigators noted no incriminating admissions. Bronxe, December 11, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocke
Prescott Journal Miner
Bisbee Newsnotes Highlight Local Finance and Events
Bisbee residents report $360 contributed to the Galveston fund. Local businesses announce new ventures and arrivals include Diamond opening a dry goods store and Dice Fair expanding into the Schmisdling building. Several incidents are noted from mining matters to a worker losing a hand in an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dice Fair
Extemsive Dry Goode and General Motions
Frenkenburg Bros
Schmisdling
Almanac Promises Health Hints and Anecdotes
A 1901 Hostetter’s Almanac is recommended as a yearly household guide with health tips and stories. Published by the Hostetter Co. of Pittsburg, it is produced for eight million readers in multiple languages. Sixty employees craft the edition for the new year.
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Hostetter
Hostetter Co
Pittsburg
Holland
Famous Case in Arizona Train Hold-Up Jury Impasse
The Downing case draws attention as 180 jurors have been exhausted to free a jury. Conscientious objections to capital punishment hinder selection since the Arizona law fixes death as the penalty. Most jurors disqualify on the penalty clause. 170 examined with only one juror of the required 20 secured. more veniremen awaited as press seeks the final juror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Downing
Arizona
Court Matters in District Court Jury Venire and Dry Robbery Case
The District Court reports excusal of jurors from the master list and two special venires. A trial jury may be secured. several civil actions including Birchfield v Birchfield and Downing cases proceed or are continued. Notarized affidavit promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonial qualifier.
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Obes Ashman
Frank Egle
Wm Watson
Henry Burh
Mike Gibbons
Birchheld
Birchfield
Albert L. Griffith
Ter
Ve. Downing
Downing
Huachuca Items and Local News Snapshot
Local notes report Anthony O'Donnell returning from a California visit and HG Guynn visiting from Bisbee. B Bostwick seeks game in the Whetatones. George Kenneron and Cora Craig wed at Fairbank. Snake Ranch George, a famed southwest figure, has ranching experience of 23 years. Kane couple in Tucson with son Willie for spinal treatment. Dr Fenter advises a surgical operation on the 15th. Little Bill, a bright county child, undergoes an eager operation with friends hoping for the best.
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Anthony O'Donnell
HG Guynn
B Bostwick
George Kenneron
Cora Craig
Fairbank
Thefch
Kennesor
George
Kane
Tucson
Willie
Fenter
Bill
Bose
Westinghouse to Build Mining and Reduction Complex
Mr J F Tener announces Westinghouse intends to acquire the Buena Vista grant of about seven thousand acres on the Sante Cros river. Plans include a Vereon reduction works and smelter with a railway to connect Duquesne mines and Nogsles. Capacity hoped around 590 tons ore daily. Tener to travel to Pittsburgh December 16 to finalize arrangements. Also noted an aged resident David Markham, ninety two, in Graham county. In Tucson city votes Republicans win mayor and council in wards one and two. Democrats carry Russell for Councilman at large, Legarre treasurer, Taylor marshal, Hawke recorder, Flynn assessor.
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J. F. Tener
Duquesne Mining and Reduction Company
George Westinghouse
Pisteborg, Pe
Westinghouse
Buena Vista
Vereon
Sante Cros
Colonial Reduction Works
Duquesne
Reduction
Nogsles
Tener
Pittsburg
Tucson
Russell
Legarre
Taylor
Marshal
Hawke
Flynn
Local Notables Visit as Board Deliberates in Bisbee
Mra F A Sweet arrives from Bisbee with Judge Day absent for Sunday. LG Jackson of Copper Queen store tailors jury duty while Thos Allaire travels from Wilbur to attend Board of Supervisors sessions. Carnegie contributes 50 000 dollars to four institutions totaling 200 000. Thos C Franklin from Los Angeles visits mining interests in Deagoona. Acting Governor Akers seeks return of Accoe Somenza on embezzlement charge. Board prepares to hand affairs to new incoming board in Jen let.
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Toeson
LG Jackson
Shoe Do's
Copper Queen
Tombatove
Thos C Franklin
Los Angeles
Cal
Deagoona
Akers
Gov. Thomas
Colorado
Acoce Somenza
Semenza
Bisbee
Duey
Mattere
Ginal
Affaire
Jen Let
Sea depth and buoyancy facts from ocean geology
A discussion on how sea bottom varies from sand to mud and how water density, pressure, temperature, and salinity affect buoyancy. It notes that a ship weighs more in air than water displaced and cites Prof. Olt Tittman of the coast and geodetic survey. Also an ad mentions Tea Garden syrup by Pacific Coast Syrup Co., San Francisco.
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Tittman
Coast and Geodetic Survey
TEA Garden
Pacific Coast Syrup Co
San Francisco
Official Proceedings of Toxastox Board Meeting
Members present M Benton chairman and Supervisor John Montgomers. Absent Thomas Allaire. Minutes of Nov 24 read and approved. Board audited and allowed claims DW Brown election return from Great Western mine and Walter T Fits justice for St David. November 27 1900 registering 87, tax issue 870 value 258 paid. Tax deed to HG Goodwin for C P Scripture property 1897 1493 1599 upon payment 252.45 and cancellation of tax deeds and certificates to territory. Afternoon routine work and tournament plans noted. Signed M C Bawros Chairman and F Desc as Clerk.
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Toxastox
M. ©. Benton
John Montgomers
Thomas Allaire
DW Brown
Great Western Mine
Walter T Fits
St David
Walter T
HG Goodwin
County of
Cochise
Caid
Turbulent Times and Oddity Fill Tuesday Pages
The issue notes Reverend Eliott arriving from Lisbee to conduct regular Episcopal services through Sunday. Market commentary reports eggs plentiful though quality and price vary, with mentions of stamp taxes on checks telegrams and medicines likely to rise. A joint county institute and teachers’ association meeting is planned for Temper December 17 to 21, expected to be heavily attended. A local tale claims Indian manufacturing in blankets surpasses white crafts. A large tarantula exhibit at the Free Couvsys saloon is described as one of the region’s largest.
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Joint County Institute
Arizyma Teachers’ Association
Covnsys
Jos Goodman
St. David
San Pedro
Wm. King
W. Johneon
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