Richest Mining Region of This Continent
A brief note praising Arizona as a leading mining region in the continent, highlighting its wealth of mineral resources and significance to the industry.
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1901
Page
2
Arizona Statehood Drive Highlights Rich Mining Resources
The article argues for Arizona to gain statehood, citing vast gold, silver, and copper deposits and strong natural resources. It portrays Arizona as a populous, resourceful region ready for self government and national responsibility. It references a population figure of about 21,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lake
Miving Review
Arizona
Eitete
Etater
United
Suter
Etatehood
Arizons
Riedia
Elf
Territorial Delegates Receive Merited Recognition in Washington
Report from Washington notes territorial delegates receiving committee assignments showing strong support for statehood. South of Arizona and Rodey of New Mexico gain key posts, Flynn of Oklahoma sits on agriculture and public lands, Wilcox of Hawaii on coinage and private land claims, Knox of Massachusetts chairs the Territories committee. Obscure disputes cloud admission prospects with Oklahoma and Indian Territory mutual statehood debate. Court adjourns as Crown matters resume. Southern Pacific expands with transcontinental dining cars. life expectancy reference notes 100 years as extreme age and Albania is mentioned in a telegram about Ismail Hadjo’s age and exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South
Arizona
Mines and Mining
Rodey
New Mexico
Flynn
Oklahoma
Agriculture
Public Lands
Knox
Massachusetts
House Committee On Territories
Ead
Jent
Congress
United States
London
Albania
Ismail Hadjo
Bisbee News Briefs Signal Growth and Crime Notes
Bisbee suffers cold water pipe damage repair delays as plumbers work after a week. Prominent mining men join the International Mineral Association and plan to attend the January 14 1902 meeting at El Paso. Local leaders push incorporation, with signature drives and a board of supervisors review. A botched robbery in Waite's saloon leaves Evans mortally wounded. Other items note postal improvements, library upgrades, and personnel changes. The Mexican Bull Lighters parade and a Christmas day entry plan, plus a Gardner horse win in Douglas, round out the week’s activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
International Mineral Association
el Pass
T. ©. Weight
Bishee-Oregon Gold Mining Company
T. H. Tracey
Pearl Gud Miling Company
W.H. Brophy
Bank of Bisbee
G. E. Tomlinson
Copper Glamce
C.F. Nicwile
Biches. Consolidated Company
Biabe
Board of Supervisors
Binbee
C. A
Douglas
Waite
Evans
December Term Court Convictions In Yuma District
The December term court records show multiple defendants sentenced in Yuma. Manuel Somoza found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon, sentenced to three years. O Rojas convicted of burglary first degree, 2 years. Endiago Ners convicted of burglary first degree, 3 years. Pablo Fuoter convicted of passing a bad check, 2 years. Manuel Flores robbed, 10 years. Armalfa Valencia robbed, 10 years. Jers Gareis robbed, 10 years. Dolores Gallege attacked with intent to murder, 2 years for burglary. Court to render sentences December 21 with Copper Queen Co. v. Corhiee sunt costs and appeal noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manany
Fred Perley
Manuel Somoza
Yuma
Lary
Yume
Pabulino Fuoter
Manu Flores
Yom Armalfa Valencia
Jers Gareis
Rob Ty
Dolores Gallege
T Yume
Copper Queen Co
Corhiee Sunt
Friedmen
The Tombstone Post Office Compensation Increase
The Tombstone Post Office reports a substantial rise in compensation. Officials cite budget adjustments and revised pay scales to reflect higher labor costs and improved service operations.
Late Post Office Appointments Reported in Arizona
Washington dispatches list Phoenix appointments including mail clerk YT Thomas and money order clerk A S Ruby with salary changes for Henry O Connor and Jacob U Siwart. Tombstone post office to become a presidential office in January with postmaster salary rising by 1000 dollars per year. Also commissioned are Irasc L. Bonecutter at Constellation and Stewart E. Cuspiv at Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dipatels
Phoenix
Apia
Tombstone
Irasc L. Bonecutter
Constellation
Stewart E. Cuspiv
Arlington
Court proceedings summarize daily business end of session
The report lists habeas corpus denial for Was Devereux charged with burglary with writ denied and defendant remanded to the sheriff. A divorce decree in Petra Herrera case orders child support of twenty dollars monthly. Commonwealth vs Cochee yields a tax judgment of twenty five thousand dollars. Card cheating deemed larceny. suicide noted as self-inflicted death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Was
Devereuz
Prisoners Sentenced to Penitentiary and Holiday News
Sheriff Lewis and Deputy Howard departed for Yuma to escort six of ten prisoners to the penitentiary. Dr J W Farrington and wife Alma Langpaap arrive from their honeymoon to spend Christmas in Tombstone. The Santa Fe issues a new 128 page Grand Canyon book with illustrations. The Peabody mine near Johnson has closed temporarily. Captain Tevis reported a rich gold strike in the Tevis mining district south of Bowie. Peoria distilleries turned 100000 bushels of corn into whiskey. Services at St Pauls Episcopal Church on Christmas morning at 7:30 presided by Bishop Kendrick. Straw hats remain in evidence in Nogales amid a recent fashion wave. The Peoples Meat Market on Fourth StreetPromotes holiday preparations with Kalamazoo celery and various meats.
Hostetter's Almanac Promises Health Hints for New Year
The Hostetter Co publishes Hostetter's Almanac for 1902 with health tips humorous anecdotes and general information. Sixty employees produce over eighty million copies in multiple languages and the almanac claims proof of Stomach Bitters efficacy. It can be obtained free from druggists or general dealers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Hostetter Co
Pittsburgha
Hosteter
Cheyney Swears Senior Partner of Toledo Firm
Frank J Cheyney declares he is senior partner of Cheyney Co of Toledo Ohio and firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case not cured by a tardh cure. Notary A W Gasleon witnesses this December 6 156. Hall's Catarch Core referenced in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Lear
Frank
Cheyney
Cheyney & Co
Frank J. Cheyney
A. W.gasleon
Notary Publi Hall
F. Joben ZY & CO
Mining Board Actions and County Court Report
The report covers the Commonwealth and County Board of Equalization with editorial notes on a $277 825 property tax raise and specific entries including Silver Ware valued at $200 000 and other claims $50 000. It notes improper additions to the tax roll, cites jurisdiction limits, and records appeals and personnel movements in the county court, school land matters, and local mining and business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notios
Davia
Queen Cas
James F) Davow
Ruby
Cochin
Eles
George KR. Davie
Lewie Davis
Hartnas
Tombstone residents praised as outsiders not forgotten
Report from Tombstone notes business growth at the post office and local firms during the holiday season. Prizes are awarded monthly for a capone contest with Tombstone entrant Mrs. Jorce winning seventh prize. Miners advance at Tombstone Mines Co with levels run and ore bodies encountered as old machinery is overhauled. Company offices on Fifth Street undergo renovation and forecourt activity signals expansion in a region famed for its mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Jorce
Priste
Tombstone Mines Co
Fifth Street
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