Tombstone Epitaph Item Highlights Broad 1897 News
A jumble of notes reports on federal appropriations likely surpassing six billion dollars, evolving public sentiment against bullfights in Mexico, a New York clergyman urging physician assisted death in hopeless cases, and a series of local political and legal curiosities in El Dorado County California. Also mentions a Harlem citizen, a New York court ruling on baby shows, and stock market optimism with rapid territorial development and investment.
Bisbee Gossip Mixes Travel, Spiritualist Tricks and Laundry News
Jon and Chisholm left for Benson while Scott White returned on official business. A traveling medium entertained Bisbee with a materializing performance, fooling several locals including Dr. Farrington before being run out of town. The Warren Laundry Company expands with five bands and a mobile washing service, with downtown offices planned for Marke and Wittig’s shop and Brewery avenue.
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Jon
Chisholm
Benson
Scott White
Yester
Warren Laundy Company
Fairbanks
Marke and Wittig
Brewery Avenue
Papagoes Water Plan Aimed by Delegate Murphy
The Washington Post reports Delegate Murphy of Arizona proposes a plan to civilize the Papagoes by supplying water and guiding settlement. The bill seeks 25000 dollars to purchase Quijotoa well in Pima county and to employ a farmer for land selection and water pumping services. A railroad service disruption prevented a Western paper from arriving.
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Washington Post
Arizona
Murphy
Indian Bureau
Far West
Quijotoa
Pima County
Mormon colonists camp en route to Mexico under Thurber
A caravan of about thirty Mormon settlers led by B. F. Thurber of Richfield Utah camped at St. Joe last Wednesday. The group traveled toward the Republic of Mexico where they plan permanent settlement.
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B. F. Thurber
Richfield
Utah
St. Jobe
Easint
Republic of Mexico
Jebas
Rights of Mezican Citizens to Naturalize Stir Texas Courts
The case questions whether Mezican citizens can naturalize as American citizens under the U S Constitution and whether Olney’s view denies citizenship. The dispute could affect eligibility for many Arizona voters and has drawn attention in federal appeals courts. Star editor W H Weeks, a noted county cattleman, returned from a CCC business trip in Mexico.
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Texas
United States Circuit Court
Olney
United States
Arizona
W. H. Weeks
Mexico
the CCC
Mr. Weeks
New Gold Extraction Method in Western Australia
An alternate mineral extraction method called the ore atomic process is described as a ceaseless operation in West Australia. Gold quartz is crushed and heated in a closed chamber with hydrogen to remove sulphur and oxides, then washed to separate the gold. Frederick Broek arrived today from
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West Australia
Bound Over and Deceased Suspect in Murder Case
Jack Gay is held without bail after a preliminary.exam in the murder of Robt. Hewing on the 23rd. Circumstantial evidence links nearby suspect Guy Foun, though he maintains innocence. The grand jury and further proceedings are anticipated. Also noted is a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm from Mrs. Emily Thorne of Toledo Washington. A 12-year-old girl seeks divorce to return to her district school.
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Jack Gay
Robt
Hewing
Duncan
Guspicion
Guy Foun
Chamberlain
Emily Thorne
Toledo
Wash
Aia
Scheol
Jones Bill Seeks Literacy Test for Arizona Electors
A bill by Hon J N Jones of Cochise proposes an intelligent voting requirement. It would bar any person unable to read or write English from voting, with exceptions for physical disability. The act would permit oral challenges at polls and require reading from the Constitution under inspector direction.
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J. N. Jones
Cochise
Legislative Assembly
Arizons
Perom
Perrom
United States
Election Board
Treident Cleland Reaches Sixty Nine Two Weeks After Term
The note records Treident Cleland turning 69 two weeks after his term ends. It mentions a visitor to the county seat, buzzing among friends, plus brief local notes on funeral rites and mail mishaps. The text also cites mining claims and graphite deposits in Ontario and western U.S. with rising demand.
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Treident Cleland
Thes York
Colonist Seeks Return As Mexican Colony Struggles
James Medeker, once among the Americ an colonists at Topolobampo in the Pacific coast, has arrived in Chihuahua seeking to return to the United States. He says the colony has no means of support and food is scarce. they are 600 miles from a railway and have lost hope of returning home. The government cancelled concessions, leaving colonists without privileges, prompting USA Minister Ransom to be notified of their condition.
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James Medeker
Topolobampo
Chihuahua Doate
United States
Ransom
Distances Table for Cochise County Mileage Fees
The document presents a guide table of distances for Cochise county officials to estimate mileage fees. It lists locations such as Hereford Gchonville Ash Canyon Miller's Canyon Ramsey Canyon Fort Huachuca West Huachuca Charlestos Fairbank Huachuca Siding Hila Ranch Bowie Station San Simon and related routes.
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Cochise County
U.S
Bisbee News Budget of Interesting Items
Bisbee February 4 1897 reports a string of small items. Walter Voit and Win Breckenridge arrive for a short visit to see the sights. Bert Grieble injures his knee and will miss duties for days. Edie Kane dies at Queen lodging house and is buried at Blackburns. Richard Rundle travels to Colorado for three weeks and the AOUW Denver lodge meeting. Mrs Norton dies after illness, family had summered in Santa Monica seeking climate. County law and medical notes touch on a court case and public issues.
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Walter Voit
Win
Breckenridge
Bert Grieble
Richard Rundle
Colorado
Grand Lodge
Denver
Thi Dick
Sime
E.G. Norton
Dea Jin
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