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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1902
Page
1
Fragmented notes describe civic meetings in Bisbee January 29 1002 with references to a town council a missing Queen visit and a new office erection at Do Ben Frankenburg. Mentions of mining firms Tombstone mines American Development Co and Calaveras Plateborg hint at a developing local industry scene.
A fragmentary piece outlines a writer’s era with emphasis on stylistic alliteration. The draft notes a voice that prizes rhythmic phrasing and creative word play, touching on literary trends and the influence of contemporary culture.
A breezy St David correspondence describes vibrant town life and land opportunities in the San Pedro valley. It highlights irrigation, artesian wells, a canal company, and recent developments like a large reservoir project, inviting small investors to settle in the healthy, generous valley.
The Tucson Star highlights a proposed canal from the Gulf of California to the Colorado River near Yuma city. The waterway would enable commerce and irrigation, flood control during high Colorado waters, and irrigation for over five million acres of land, creating a potential inland port and major regional water system.
Reports confirm two additional mild smallpox cases near the school house, Winders and the Carpena girl, prompting a strict local quarantine and school suspension. The city council plans further meetings and vaccination appeals to Tombstone parents as officials work to halt spread.
Local health workers and physicians manned vaccination stations across the city. Volunteers reported high turnout as residents sought preventive shots from multiple providers during the outreach event.
The Bisbee Review critiques the Copper Queen v. Cochine County decision noting defense and county attorney actions show an eye to contingent fees. It praises the Board of Supervisors for aiming for fair taxation while acknowledging possible missteps in assessment methods. An appeal to the Lapeme court will be pursued on behalf of the county.
Paschal R. Smith of Deming reports Bisbee railway line completion by February 10 with progress from both ends. Trains will run from Berr o through Bisbee and Douglas Dermic. Limited work due to injunctions favoring the Southern Pacific and incomplete lines toward El Paso.
Property of leading capitalists expected to visit Tombstone tomorrow to inspect the Tombstone Con Mines Co on a tip of section.
A muddled report alleges Thomas Grindell former clerk to the supreme court seeks position under Ben Daniel with new United Supreme material. The claims mention a trip to Nogales and a plan to dispose of hundreds of stock head as part of alleged arrangements amid uncertainty.
Pressett outlines Phoenix and Jerome model to develop hydro power at Fersil Creek. A 750 foot channel in the southeast corner of the county would access about 1200 inches of water to generate up to 2000 horsepower. Local businessmen push the scheme during winter months.
A Benton meeting debated locating a smelter near the railroad and a public works project. Prominent local figures including Paxton discussed land sites and subscription needs while urging support to secure the project and benefit the region along San Pedro and Gin rivers.
A Chicago Record piece argues for equal rights for women over centuries of male privilege. The Free Press notes a reader story about a burglar scare and a mistaken belief in a revolver at home, ending with a joke about gender roles.
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