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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1902
Page
2
Trains will be operating from El Paso to Bisbee and Benson by end of the week as service resumes. Officials expect restored routes to cover these small towns alongside the usual corridor, signaling a return to normal railroad travel in the region.
The El Paso Herald notes two miles of track laid daily on the El Paso Southwestern. Crews are close, planning to connect by week’s end, restoring service from Deming to Benson. Through traffic from El Paso to Benson may be arranged via the Santa Fe line, with passenger service not starting until mid February.
Reports from American Mining News covering Arizona California Wyoming and Mexico indicate copper is not faltering overall with robust production planned aside from a solitary exception United Verde led by Senator W A Clare and linked to Standard Oil influence. Analysts see no alarming disruption as surpluses shrink and orders rise, while traders await a return to normal pricing after December highs.
A chaotic digest from Stampa dated February 5, 1902 reports frequent robberies in the camp. It notes Stampa residents like John Twomeyles, Mer. Locks Waite, George McFarland, Jaws, Charles Hall, and Jo. Callaghan visiting, with various local business and social mentions. Reports of illness, travel between San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara accompany notices of theft, mining activity, and upcoming train service.
A group of prominent capitalists visited the Tombstone region to inspect mines and properties. Leaders included FM Murphy of the Development Co of America and F L Washborne, DM Ferry Jr, and AM Murphy. They viewed Tombstone Con Mine Co holdings, Poland Co properties in Yavapai county, and big copper mines at Bieber and Le Cananea, with plans for rapid progress and potential rail expansions by El Pato & Southwestern and other interests. The party departed for the east after a productive tour.
An article notes a newly built submarine boat for the Rusuma government touted as the world’s fastest. It allegedly can cross the Elastic Ocean in two and a half days, with its speed credited to its unique construction. Also promotes Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a medical elixir.
The Benson Press argues a remedy after a court decision in a mining tax case in Coehiee county. It suggests empowering a territorial board of equalization to regulate mining assessments across the territory and proposes electing a responsive board to prevent mispricing of mining stocks and railway valuations.
A colored man who was quarantined for smallpox near Neco escaped from a tented hospital at night. He had almost recovered, with fresh facial marks, and could be identified. Guards were increased during convalescence, and police searched the area for the escapee who faced robbery charges before the grand jury.
Nebraske City Tribune reports a train accident scattering kindling wood and notes county receipts for lank month reaching 41305, up from 297 last year. Holiday planting urged. Clifton to gain new school building funded by Arisone Copper. Tombstone railway plans, Western Union rate changes, and legal updates on California court ruling.
A garbled Teane era item lists Uncle Sam seeking workers in the Philippines at 75 per year and mentions mobare Indians, a grand fireman dance at Mining Exchange Hall on Feb 2, and Willette Cook heading to Tucson. It notes arrests, thefts, ore trends, and business moves including Cadwell shipments to Douglas, Tombstone visitors Nolan and Hall, probate matters for Judge Bostwick, and J A Collier arriving to inspect Vermont and ArtisansGo mines.
A large load of sapplies for the Gress Western was sent from PB Warnekros store. Work advances on the Great Western Co ard shaft despite copper clamp developments. Three eight hour ebilte are at work on the new eli is contemplated. The money order department averages about 1,010,000 daily. Fors nightly club meets Wednesday with Rev. A. Raney discussing Tuy Caves at Huachuca water office.
PJ Scanlan TF Nilen and JS Kraft secured a bond on the Casey group near the old Silver Camp twelve miles from Wilco. They drilled a tunnel five feet deep and a shaft deeper, finding solid ore at ten feet with a magnificent high grade body. They plan to sink fifty feet and drift to measure its extent.
A brief health note discusses managing constipation with routine care approaches. It emphasizes hydration, fiber intake, and regular activity as first steps, cautions against overuse of laxatives, and suggests consulting a clinician for persistent symptoms.
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