23 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1902
Page
1
A mix of notices from Naco and Bisbee describe a planned fraternal gathering at the hall, a reported attempted hold up, a stabbing, burglary, and theft incidents. Mentions include arrivals from Oakland and Tucson, a ground breaking for a Presbyterian church, and a crowded event anticipated February 2 1902 with various local figures and businesses referenced.
A Chicago dispatch dated February 17 reports Rock Island Railway leaders including President White Island and Vice President Par leaving in a special car for El Paso. Officials gave no purpose for the trip nor denial, fueling talk of a pending coast related project and upcoming announcements about planes in development.
A garbled historical ad claims a free trial of Wainwright's Tobacco Cure from San Simos and warns against poisonous base. The fragment mentions curing "Senter" and "Sead" with confusions around names and locations.
Our Fairbank correspondence notes arrivals and departures, local real estate talk, and plans for the railroad line. Mentions Mr Pesquire from Hermosillo, Col GerG McGoo recovering from illness, and Finley Merrick returning to Douiaetoder. Also reports on talking machines, a flood tale, council action, 1962 prospects, and the death of Mrs McClintock near San Francisco with interment in Phoenix.
Two Arkansas editors clash over a wording dispute centered on a phrase pair of twine. One argues the term twins implies no persons, while the other insists a pair of twine refers to four individuals in the contention about the phrasing.
An engineer recalls a trio of men near the Maricopa rail line who hoodwinked a drunk Irishman, taking his money and leaving him handcuffed in a box car. The incident follows news that Grant Bros. secured a contract to build sixteen miles of railroad into the Bradshaw mountains with a June 1 completion target.
The United States pays about six times more in pensions than any other nation with a next budget of over 26 million francs and Germany near 23 million. Great Britain and Russia show smaller yet significant sums, as the U.S. remains the most generous to soldiers among the great powers. A separate notice mentions reformation sought in a prosecution involving John Bowe Murphy of Bunmaho Ireland.
A white horse branded with a diamond on the left shoulder and another mark on the hip is missing. A reward of $19 is offered. $15 if brought to Turquoise and delivered to Louis Mumo.
The Taursaays Daily James Woll reports a busy day with cattlemen visiting and town improvements noted. Pittsburg & Arizona official HT Fisher arrives from the mines. Faire bank pioneer P A DeMartisi visits Tombstone. EGeton Larrieo enjoys sunny Tombstone. Funeral of C. J. Moore held. Rough Rider advocate Ben Daniels gains support. Scarlet fever fears rise at Globe. Mesa Free Press critiques Pie Siz and Eastern railroad work. Wm Downing death follows train robbery conviction. gold ore sighting reported near the mountains north of town.
Arizona white pine from its forests is praised as the finest and easiest to work with, but freight costs hide its value. Looming railroad and rate reductions could lift demand nationwide. Lumber prices rise, with current grades at 18 dollars per thousand feet and higher grades at 70 to 80 dollars. Large remaining timber supplies imply future scarcity and continued value for Arizona pine.
The Tucson Citizen reports Cochise County resident Alex Carey of Turquoise plans a two story hotel on Sixth Avenue and Twelfth Street opposite the library. The brick and plaster building will have 35 rooms with modern amenities, occupying a 92 by 82 foot lot.
Local items report Supriot Thos York in Bisbee for a dance at Mining Exchange Hall and visitors from Bisbee. Morgan drew a large check, Norton visits Tombstone, and residents travel between Tucson and Taigioise. Plans for rail completion to Tombstone by April 19, gambling bans, saloon restrictions, and upcoming moving pictures are noted along with farm activity and arid lands policy debates.
A fragmentary report discusses Arizona baseball players Hartwell Hale and others, noting possible loan terms and moves to California for work. It mentions support from Arizona teams and officials, with speculation on where Hartwell and associates go to continue their careers and contribute to the sport.
An archival note reflects on Arizona's notable achievements and a comment drawn from a missing journal sheds light on regional pride. The fragment highlights historic milestones and local identity tied to the state’s past.
The Melt Lake Mining Review extols Arizona mining prospects. It highlights widespread mineral wealth in the territory and notes Arizona as a promising mining region with increasing popularity and progress. A probate court visit cites a decedent’s estate and a poet’s alleged will tied to remarriage.
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