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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1899
Page
2
A fragment notes Mr. Carnegie's library philanthropy with public benevolence and expected gifts totaling at least 2,000,000, including a share for Arizona. It mentions Cuba peace, a murder charge in Las Vegas, and varied opinions on myths and conflicts, all in dated tones.
The editorial urges united effort among factions to bring Arizona into a cooperative status with other states. It appeals to brethren to set aside differences and pull together for this aim during the current legislative session.
The Prescott Miner reports the second Arizona Legislative Assembly met in Prescott on December 1855. Henry A Bigelow was elected president of the council and Lemuel S Giles named speaker of the house.
The Times Herald notes a prize fighter killed in the ring on Thursday night in Coventr. The man who landed the blow is identified as the killer, while commentary laments long years in mines do not shield against accidents. The piece also mentions ongoing concerns about miners' safety and industry dangers.
Correnniar John H Slaughter visits Bisbee from Tucson. Ben Williams and Lewis Williams with family plan departure next Thursday. Rev Dr Eastmas travels to Nogales to officiate at Episcopal church services. Fair closes after three nights of success. race results expected to be sizable. Red Men honor George Washington on his 100th death anniversary with services. Grave desecration noted at Mrs WC Greene's burial site. investigation planned upon Mr Greene's return from the Cananeas. Marriage of Frank Graff and Della Burr reported. ceremony at the bride's sister Mrs Vic Stiles home conducted by Rev Dr Eastman. Ben Williams receives a memorial pure gold cup from Copper Queen staff. Cup designed by Tiffany Co of New York and presented by Copper Queen department heads.
notices of Gorton's Famous Minstrels performance on Tuesday the 19th at Bessemer. expect large attendance. Also mentions local church services, masquerade ball, travel plans of residents, lectures by English and German poets, upcoming play McCarthy's Musnake with Barney Ferguson, and copper company hotel project plans in Bessemer.
A force of expert copper miners led by Mr Jack Stewart arrived from Clifton to the Oregon mine where sinking to reach the 100 foot level is underway. Locals report strong stock interest and several companies, including Consolided Mines, are pushing multiple properties. Freighted timbers arrive from Willcox and road work to Lacy City begins. new buildings are planned and ore shipments flow from several mines.
The Secret Service uncovered another gang of counterfeiters and seized a large quantity of fake currency. The notice warns buyers to beware of imitations of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a popular remedy claimed to ease indigestion and restore vitality.
The trial of Wiley Morgan for the murder of John Dun can concluded with a second degree verdict. Prosecution by District Attorney Land, followed by brief addresses from S A D Upton and Hazzard, defense argument by Hreford, and Judge Barnes, led to the jury recommending mercy after a thirty minute sum.
A garbled slice of town chatter reports visitors from Bisbee to Tucson, New Year events, shipping in Phoenix, and local meetings. It mentions tiremen’s New Year hail, Orange exports, a livestock association, and miners’ activities. The piece references the Globe Times and mining correspondence from San Francisco, with a stray dental advert and Hall’s Catarrh Cure notice.
Tuesday’s Daily reports Iria's forecast of ed session for Friday and Barrows receiving visitors as Mr. Barrow recovers. It notes Williams’ future railroad expansion, the Wiley Morgan murder verdict with mercy recommendation, and Miss Annie Kane’s suicide attempt after discharge from an asylum. It also advertises Frank Leslie’s Popular Monthly and related art, literature, and subscription offers.
A reward of 8100 is offered by Evenne P. A. Lannier of Fairbank Arizona for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone who entered the Conyer ranch house around July or August 1298 and stole a new harness set. A second theft occurred around July this year with stolen provisions and bedding.
A table shows unreserved lands in Arizona and other mountain states at year end. It also lists irrigation areas totaling 74 million acres across the region with Arizona at 7.9 million and Wyoming at 9.0 million. Miscellaneous notes reference local editorials and Christmas services in Globe Tombstone and Guaymas.
The California College of Dental Surgery advertises seeking a dean and invites inquiries. It lists contact points including Cor Larkin and Me Al' Uster Ses and A D Gleaven D D S, Parrott ia Francisco California, and requests responses or applications.
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