Tombstone Epitaph Gazette Notes Local Happenings
A late 1902 Tombstone update lists deaths, hires and travel. Dr White’s son Barnaby’s father dies. J Canningham returns from California. new management at Club seloon. Ladies’ Aid Society to meet at Presbyterian Library. various social visits, hunting trips, and local events. weather from near and far, and notes on Masons and Eagles.
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Club Seloon
Boston & Bromo
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Moon
Fairbank Correspondence Reports Local Incidents and Tales
Fairbank notes detail a derrick accident injuring Jamie He tick, train crew resting in Tucson, visits from Frank Jaeger to Bisbee, and local residents including Jobo Larrien with a five horned sheep. It also mentions Mr Vaughan resigning as clerk and Geo McGee's illness, plus a small Cleveland Leader anecdote and a street scene about Florence and Maud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Larrien
Moxtesuma
Culton
Lieno
Mexican Killed at Cochise After Fatal Encounter
A Mexican man was killed at Cochise following a dispute with another countryman. The assailant fled after the shooting and authorities were alerted. Investigators are reviewing the case and seeking witnesses to establish motive and identify suspects.
Pursuit Follows Mexican Gunman After Cochise Killing
Sheriff received telegraphic report from Cochise of a fatal shooting last night. A Mexican named Itemex ebot killed a countryman named Juan Durand. the assailant fled. Both men were employed by the Old Terrible Mining Co. Sheriff Lewis moved to pursue the fugitive.
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Cochise
Itemex Ebot
Juan Durand
Old Terrible Mining Co
Sherif Lewis
Local Notes from Tombstone and Nearby Towns
Monday’s easily reports J W Wallace and family from Bisbee visiting Tombstone. Tucson fair proceeds total about 3.08 dollars. James Walker, once ill, was seen in town with many friends. Stephen Lamar returns from San Francisco after a month away. G W Lind of Denver visits Tombstone and stays at the Arlington. Mrs M C Benton hosts Tucson’s Mrs 3 W Powell in Tombstone. Jack Mitcheson of Gleeson owns the Mia Besole mine and sees promising development. Copper Queen Co contracts for three artesian wells near Douglas, to 1000 feet unless water appears sooner. Master Melvin Swain accidentally shot by younger brother Fenton. bullet fractures foot bones. Dr Bason treats ankle.
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Melvin Swain
Fenton
Ole Range
Bason
Gen MacArthur On Tour Of Inspection Reestablishes Rizona posts
General Douglas MacArthur undertakes a tour of inspection to reestablish Rizona posts. He visits strategic locations and reviews troop readiness, signaling renewed commitment to regional security and post resumption.
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MacArthur
Board backs reestablishment of forts in Arizona
A Department of the Army board recommends restoring Fort Whipple and Fort Wingate in northern New Mexico, with Fort Whipple to be reestablished and Wingate replaced. The Arizona posts include Apache with two cavalry troops, Grant with four troops, and Huachuca with four troops.
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Department of the Colorado
Prescott
Fort Walpole
MacArthur
Ariesona
Ripley
Fort Whipple
Fort Wingate
New Mexico
Board of Army Officers
Arizona
Apache
Grant
Heuchuca
Apache Chief Chilchuane Bides Ten Days Against Troops
Narrative of Chilchuanes refusal to surrender and hold at Natural Rock Fort with 12 tribesmen, his later release and status as chief, plus a note on his Washington visit to meet Grover Cleveland and a separate Bisbee wedding notice.
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Tombstone
Corvers
Reb
Wilcox
Fort Grant
Chil-chu-avs
San Carlos
Rice Indian School
Bullis
Chilchuson
Intiga
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Sac Francisco Paper
Fastest Boat in the World Claims Hidden Ocean Run
A Russian government funded submarine boat is asserted to be the world’s fastest and will cross the Atlantic in two and a half days. The article credits its speed to its unique construction and hints at secrecy surrounding the design.
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Atlantic Ocean
No Hope for Arizona Statehood Seeks Senate Action
A Washington dispatch from February 14 reports a Republican senator saying advocates for statehood for the territories lack confidence in favorable Congress action this session. He argues the Senate opposes adding new states from western territories and that Arizona and New Mexico have weak cases compared with Oklahoma. The article notes momentum would shift only if admissions of Montana, Utah, Idaho, and the Dakotas occurred to foster a conservative stance.
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Territories
Congress
House
Senate
Democratic
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Hood
Successful gold extraction breakthrough announced
An Oregonian reports a new gold extraction process by William L Long that promises cheaper mining and higher yield. The method, likened to the tale of Wyone, scales well across ore samples and achieves about ninety dollars per ton, with forty dollars earned from ten pounds of tailings.
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Willian L Long
Ameter
Talerof Wyone
Denver
Leng
Letters For Anderson Flores Kidbey and Others At Tombstone Post
List of names remaining in general delivery for the week ending February 15 1903 at Tombstone post office. Names include D O Anderson Jose Flores Chas Kidbey W B McDaoel P Neville. When calling for letters advise advertised date and LG Crasus P S.
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Generi
Tombstone
Anderson
D. O. Flores
Jose
Kidbey
Chas
McDaoel
W. B. Neville
Reward Offered for White Bosr Brand on Shoulder
A $15 reward is offered for the return of a white bore branded with a diamond on the left shoulder and an O on the left hip. The animal should be brought to Turquoise and delivered to Louis Musso.
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Animal
Ivering Sams
Lovis Musso
Douglaa International Heralds Semiweekly Feature at Douglas
The Douglas publication launches a semiweekly journalistic feature in a westward typographic style with current border news. It pledges liberal advertising patronage and a progressive spirit while championing local interests and serving neighboring communities.
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Douglaa International
Douglas
Neway
Geo Meek
Newepaper
International
Puosrectou
Douglas to Get New Paper as Metropolis Airs Rise
A newspaper rumor says Capt Banta will open a paper in Douglas around March 20 while the International already operates there. In Bowie a Mexican section band killed foreman John Hogan near the railroad last Thursday. a suspect elder son is jailed, and Hogan was buried at Tuccoo.
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The
Republican
Banta
Douglas
International
Mexican
Wine County
John Hogan
Bowie
Ihe
Ivie
Hogan
Tuctoo
Murky Border Tour and Local News Columns
Douglas resident WM Wigsl tours the border town with E J Jacklin and G B Ellison while Governor Murphy offers a $250 reward for Hill Suits gang linked to Deputy Sheriff Maxwell’s murder. A mix of local notes mentions millionaires, letters, and a Masons corner stone ceremony date change.
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Wigsl
Douglas
E. J. Jacklin
Murphy
Hill Suits
Sherif William Maxwell
Apachi County
Casion Taloyer
Arianna
Marchib
Grand Lodge of Masons
Frank
English Family Registered at Ocidental of San Francico
The English family is registered at the Ocidental of San Francisco. Friday evening features a steady affair with event music provided.
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Allen R. English
San Francico
Deoes
Protec'ion Hose Coon Ues
Law in South Cartilioa Bans Revolver Length Under 22 Inches
A new law in South Cartilioa prohibits the sale of revolvers shorter than 22 inches to curb concealed weapon carrying. The statute targets compact pistols held for pocket use and aims to reduce smuggling and illicit possession.
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South Cartilioa
Mineral Wealth Fights Rail Road Claim in Mohave County
In Mohave County Our Mineral Wealth argues Lacra Fe Pacific Railway has no legal basis to claim exemption from taxation. The dispute centers on tax status and the legality of exemption claims affecting local revenues.
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Mohave County
Lacra Fe Pacific Railroad Company
Farstion
Sea FD marshal of Arizona to perform duties in Tucson
A Sea Fire Department official identified as a marshal of Arizona is in Tucson and will evidently carry out duties in the city, confirmed twice.
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Sea FD
Ianos
Arizons
Tucson
Death of Mr C J Moore in Tombstone
Mr C J Moore died in Tombstone after a brief illness of pneumonia. He had worked for the Chirk Cattle Co as foreman of the Batford farms and recently arrived on business. His funeral is set for 3 pm tomorrow from Tarbell's undertaking parlor.
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C. J. Moore
Tombstone
Jearn
Chirk Cattle Co
Batford Farms
C- 8
Tarbell
Piprpopt Morgan Brashes Alfalfa on of His Bait
George H Koli, now Piprpopt Morgan of the Ariasos pro, has carefully brashed the Alfalfa on his bait and wears creased trousers. He shines every Sunday morning and ignores dissent, showing a carefree attitude toward precision.
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George H Koli
Morgan
Ariasos Pro
Miner Patents Swing Frame for Timbers at Globe
Paul Michelson of the Old Domicien mine at Globe has devised a swing frame with a pivoted saw and graduated scale to cut timbers at any angle. He also devised a protective gate at the collar of the star to improve protection devices in guarding accidents.
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Paul Michelson
Globe
Alec
Tea Garden Drip3 Syrup Ad for Taffy Candy
An advertisement promotes TEa GARDEN DRIP3 as a high quality syrup for taffy candy. It claims the product is deliciously sweet and produced by Pacific Coast Syrus Co located at 707 719 Sansome Street in San Francisco.
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Tea Garden
Pacific Coast Syrus Co
Sansome Street
San Francisco
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W. B. Brophy
Brophy
Mexico
Charley McAsgher
A. P. Skinner
J. E. Williams
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M. J. Conningham
Mrs McKinnon
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Reame
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Wall
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Tombrone
Bodie
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Thei. Association
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Sturtles
Tombstone Consolidated Mines Company One 0
Jamie Hetick
Revere
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E. B. Vaughan
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Geo McGee
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Ohio
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Allie
Cleveland
Amy
Florence
Maud
Levi Strauss & Co
J. W. Wallace
James Walker
Stephen Lamar
GW. Lind
Denver, Cel
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W. Powell
M.C. Benton
Jack Mitcheson
Gleeson
Price Henry
Edwin Markham
Copper Queen Company
Rizona Posts
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James Dalglesh
Neilie Hughes
Jos McPherson
Copper Camp
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Robertson P.O
Pearce
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Thos, Ma” Rstock
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Scow
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Wo Cowan
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