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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1899

Page

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Local Notes From Bisbee And theater News

Bisbee items report Dee Bisbee J ot ti is 13 in 1839 and Packard visiting from his ranch. Tourists and residents at the Norton include Davis Montreal Chena N Y James Holbrook Tucson and Thos Farmerby Deming. Palace Stables bought by BE Graham Co to consolidate with Tim Griffiths. Gortons Minstrels at Opera House with Ferguson troupe set for McCarthys Mishap. A design exhibition of Willams Bees memorial caps will occur at the Opera House with substitutions due to early departures.

Lis T Davis Montreal Chena N.Y James Holbrook Tucson Thos Famerby, Deming the Norton I-Bee Willams Bees Opera House

Local notices and residents depart and attend events

The Williams family plan a special train departure from Bibee tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Ferguson and family arrive at the Bi bee drug store owner’s residence, remaining for some time. Ferguson and Williams are to be recognized at the Opera House with cup presentations and a queen encore. the town reports cold weather and scarce drunks.

Williams Bibee Merco NA Mattitek Chicago Jlith A E F Williams San Vedra Joan Gra Deaver Norton House Ferguson Bi-bee Yister

Fire at an abandoned sable rekindles, nine youths blamed

An alarm yesterday drew residents to the rear of the Cird Block where an abandoned sable caught fire but was extinguished without damage. Report says nine children with matches started the blaze and several boys were seen nearby hours earlier.

Jury Trial in Sidney Pagoda Case Ends with Damaging Prosecution Evidence

Eyewitness testimony portrays Robertson under attack as Page fires five shots from a pistol at close range. Prosecution says Robertson raised hands as he fell. defense notes Robertson’s debt dispute and Page’s claimed self defense. Defense witness claims Page warned by Buster prior to shooting.

Sidney Pagoda Eloge M.A. Smith AJR Chas Bowman Robertson Page John Smyth San Harvey Clifford Coreal Burts Roberton Barts Chas Krider Robertso A. Girard John Pidwell W. H. Lantz Geo McCarty Geo Vanderman Chas Wild al Staniger Saeffs Buster Robert Ton Burte Donble Grover

Page trial ends defense case as witnesses testify late session

The Page trial defense witnesses continued through the night with testimonies about firearm events after Robertson shot Page. Testimony described guns handled by Page, Robertson, and others, with cross examinations revealing gambling ties and prior accusations. Prosecution rebuttal followed as the defense rested and a late argument was anticipated.

Page Gee Walker Grover Corewall Burts del Rio Chas Dedame Voreysll Pearce Burt Grover Barta Page and Coreyall; Burts Rooertson Leonard Page Orother Booter Robertson Ster Roberton Brother R.E. Brown John Kelap

Page Case Jury Deadlocks Over Verdict

The Page case ended with a hung jury after disputes over evidence and testimony. The jury of twelve stood six for conviction and six for acquittal, prompting discharge and continued trial at the next term with the prisoner held without bail.

Bid Page Land Wiley Morgan Evideres Chas Bowmen Bowman Allen R English Marcus A @mith

Arizona Bills Push Statehood and Resources Expansion

Delegate Wilson has introduced bills in Congress for Arizona statehood and reopening San Carlos Reservation to mining. Other measures include relief for Flagstaff occupants, stockmen and wool growers, grazing rights in forest reserves with two mile buffer from the Grand Canyon, protection of timber, an additional Associate Justice for the Arizona Supreme Court, water pipeline rights of way, and taxes on the Atlantic and Pacific railroad within Arizona. A pending nomination for Wm. Riggs as supervisor draws support in Wilcox area as board delays vacancy.

Wilson Congress San Carlos Flagstaff Arizona Arizons Topmer Grand Canyon Colorado Supreme Court of Arizona Fingstiff, Ariz Alo Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Bante Fe I Road

Death of Annie Kane and town notes from Tombstone

Miss Annie Kane, who died by her own hand, was buried today. M E Conroy of Los Angeles visited Tombstone. The Tombstone Terpsichorean Club moves Christmas night event to Monday. Twenty two county warrants can be redeemed at the treasurer. Page lease completion ends court session with adjournment to July. MD Scribner returned from New Orleans. Southern cotton prices rise with active commerce. A liver kidney stomach and bowels regulator advertised by Tombstone Drug Store. Efforts by Graham County citizens push San Simon waters into one channel toward the Gila to reduce flood damage.

Graham County San Simon Gila Valy Otvom

Arizona War Claims Payable for Spanish War Recruits

Arizona reports that war claims totaling just over 2000 dollars for Rough Riders and Col McGord’s regiment will soon be paid. The claims have waited over a year as the territory finances were arranged to be reimbursed by the federal government. The next legislature may authorize a debt to cover early payments.

Spain Mideréand Col. McGords

Officials Proceedings of Cochise County Board Meeting

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors met December 18 with members Kenton, Montgomery, and Barr present. The minutes from October 17 were read and approved. Barr faced charges of unbecoming a peace officer by Pearce citizens. road overseers Samuel Stanton and W. A. Gray presented accounts for 1890 and 1899, with warrants issued for amounts 279 and 60. Deeds of delinquent properties for 1897 were ordered to be deeded to the territory and advertised for listed names including Haflmaster, Pugh, Kabra, Schmidt and McGraw, Garland, and McNally.

Texmsroxs Beard M.C. Kenton Rehairman John Montgomery Supor Barr Englich Pearce Barr Constante Samuel Stanton Benson Road Notics Reed Work Rec Ipte Bill Corrvet W. A. Gray St David Road W. Haflmaster C. W. Pugh Henry Kabra Schmidt & McGraw Frank Garland Chas McNally

Captions Describe Northern Asia Fortification Turmoil

The fragmentary caption mentions northern Asia and a defensive wall with a warning of harsh weather or siege. It hints at sheep and territory and a numeric figure 479, but readable context is limited.

Ill-formed OCR fragment notes missing context

Fragmentary text shows garbled names and numbers. No clear event, people, or places are identifiable to summarize into a coherent news item.

Death of General Lawton Laments Arizona Loss

The country mourns General Lawton a brave and noble hero felled in battle He is noted for his role in pursuing violent Indian fighters on the warpath leaving Arizona to feel the deep sorrow and regret.

General Lawton Arizona Wil Gen Law Jone

Arizona Plans Memorial For Gen Lawton

Arizona citizens praise General Lawton and push to begin a monument honoring his memory. J. C.acher is noted for offering a liberal contribution and the plan should be advanced with broad support.

Arizona Gen Lawton C Chive Uty Bolle Aly

Casualty Totals for British Forces in South Africa War

Compiled figures cover October 15 to December 15 detailing casualties. Killed 772, wounded 2,540, missing and prison 3,105, totaling 6,777. Estimates suggest Borriowes losses may range from 1,100 to 14,000 men.

South Africa bin Fair

Peach varieties tested by Taon Agricultural Station bulletin

The Taon Agricultural Experimental Station bulletin reports on peach varieties tested for heat tolerance and vigor. Desirable types thrived in summer heat while non adapted varieties failed. Varieties from Georgia and California performed better here than many northern-origin peaches.

Agricniiural Experimental Station Taon Georgia California

Patent contests begin against local Triangle and related mines

About two months after Martin Co TeLLo filed a patent on the Triangle Iron and Standard Quartz mines at the land office, Francis A Owens and L C Shattuck opened contest proceedings. W H Brophy Adam Evans and J C Shattuck contest the Triangle mine patent, Emil Marks H R Hanniger and LC Shattuck contest the Standard quartz ming patent. Barnes and Martin act as attorneys.

Martin Cotello Francis A. Owens L. C. Shattuck W. H Brophy Adam Evans J. C. Shattuck Tron Prince Emil Marks H.R. Hanniger LC. Shattuck Barnes and Martin Mil Tucson

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Bisbee Jotti Dee B.A Packard Chester Dunne Deover Harry Flint F. Ovcar Denton Cleveland Bessemer BE Graham & Co Palace Tim Griffith Gorton Opera Barney Ferguson McCarthy God Houve Bienek Corperings Waltz Stusbinger John Sleughter San Bernardino SJ Slack Frank Juineon Texas AW Abell Mesa Scuctinges Th Co Wikine & Wife Benson J Cook Chicholm Conbox Nogales Ray A Eliott Canale Eai Ben Lewis Williams Arce, Des Ale Taniger W. D. Monmopier J.C. Buster Los Angeles Pearoa Steniger Roberteon Yaple Arizona Bills Wm. Riggs Wilcox Resigs Board of Supervisors Thuradig Mike Delaney Jusbee Annie Kane M.E. Conroy F. W. Braun & Co Terpsichorear Club Iostead MD Scribner New Orlean Hoe Tombstone Drug Store el Paso Newe Cochise County J. W. Payne Grand Reef Arivapia Th City Payne New York Iatern Capitalists John W. Mackey Om Wilcox Loidaye Bert Alvord Wilcot Sherif White Myisis Fred Bennett Banquete Barrows and Macen Smith Priner Tombstone California Fig Syrup Company United Satans Ical Proprietory Rem Arigreat Razette Zona John Null Thorsand Om Pani Hostetter Hostetter Company Pittsburgh Toma Intucco
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