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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1900
Page
2
A garbled fragment mentions city employes and Tammany control aiming to array one third as Isr and the American army, suggesting a political access conflict without clear details or dates.
The San Francisco Chronicle suggests England is set to tests its supremacy at sea within a few years, aiming to assert dominance and project power on global waters.
A reading suggests Belgium proposed measures to encourage marriage with voting rights tied to age. It notes a man over 25 could vote once and a married man could vote twice, raising questions about eligibility and implications.
A recent report highlights rapid mining development in Arizona with abundant copper ore. Analysts say the region offers cheaper extraction costs than anywhere in the United States, attracting investments and promising job growth.
An advance in kerosene oil prices yields a major donation to the University of Chicago. John D Konsseller contributes $1,500,009, with the university receiving up to date $8,400,000 and a further $1,500,000 promised.
Fragmentary text references a grand camp, waves, and distant time but lacks concrete facts, names, dates, or events to form a coherent news item.
The exchange argues British orders may fail to improve with cartridges that resemble those used by Boer forces in the latest American debate, suggesting no real advance in reliability.
Last month surpassed any prior month in stamp sales for the Pine region, with a 94 percent increase. Sales totaled 9 105 116 dollars versus 4 716 650 in January 1890, as 467 048 545 stamps were issued this month compared with 239 702 240 a decade earlier.
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a cure all to improve digestion and bring the system into perfect order. It lists Tombsome Pharmacy at 21 State Street in Chicago as the seller and includes a nonsensical line about a phone and location.
An advert claims a new remedy from Crowe Palm and a product by Trev John Weald at 6 Warren Street New York City will demonstrate its capable hay fever relief. It praises the cream and claims superior merit over competing preparations.
The Bisbee area records a mine accident injuring a worker at the Dragoons and amputation of a miner’s hand after a collapse. A “Too Much Money” theater troupe arrives for an evening show. The new Bisbee Bank opens tomorrow with an anticipated 209000 dollars in deposits. Deputy Sheriff Sid Mullen remains active in enforcing order and aiding travelers.
In Bisbee on February 20 1900 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Case. Mrs Pratt, widow of the late James Welsh formerly collector, returned to Kirland. The Bank of Bisbee opened for business with J E Brophy a leading depositor. A high wind toppled Job Smith’s house on Quality Hill but no injuries occurred. Mrs Josephina Campbell wife of Architect A Campbell died of pneumonia with heart failure. funeral tomorrow at 2 PM. A destructive windstorm damaged lightframe buildings and downed many Bisbee signs. slight snow accompanied the tornado. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by mothers for coughs colds croup and whooping cough prevention and relief.
Two more prisoners were brought to Tombstone for county jail after a posse captured them near Sulphur Springs while pursuing the Fairbank hold up suspects. The Owens brothers from Texas, unconnected to the raid, claimed they camped near Pearce and denied involvement as deputies pressed the case.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a March 28, 1900 examination in Nogales Arizona to establish an eligible register for customs positions in the district. Age 18 or over. Applicants contact the local board secretary at the Customs House Nogales for forms 102 and 117. Applications must be filed before business closes on March 19. K Syxes, Secretary Local Board, Arizona.
A man attempting a rope walk over Niagara Falls was restrained by authorities, with counsel urging caution as death can come quickly. The piece shifts to medical ads praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a long trusted remedy for indigestion constipation malaria and nervousness.
The article fragment notes rail workers told to refer to wrecks as derailmente or accidents and claims Chicago leads in street railway miles. It discusses a Tallan government travelers tax on railways and steamers, covering hotel and class, plus interurban cars with compressed air brakes and whistles for country service at high speed.
In Ma chias Maine widow of General Boreham faces death but Dr King’s New Discovery saves her after three doses, claimed to cure throat chest and lung diseases. Tucson Citizen reports Dr Fenner enlay’s arm surgery on J D Milton shot during a railroad hold up with partial amputation and uncertain outcome.
A passing storm in Tombstone keeps residents inside as a weather card brings gusts and heavy rain across the town. Forecasters warn of brief squalls, urging caution for pedestrians and motorists.
The advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for poor health claiming they restore strength by balancing stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It features a sales pitch aimed at boosting energy and willpower through the product.
A bewildering mix from Deity Monday recounts Mayor Ewantasin Tuetou returning tulay from Bene and Evgens Laccioa arriving from Faire bank. The report notes a court decision by Judge Davis favoring the county, details officers elected for the coming term, and mentions a train robbery case with Owen brothers in jail and a pending grand jury action.
Fragmentary readable bits mention El Paso, Nogales, Phoenix, L A Times, and several surnames such as Mathews Ups Hollenstein Bennett Lovett Turke Potter Dolson Harty Wildes and others. No coherent event or clear action available in the legible text.
The Copper Queen Company faces a tax decision after an appraisal of its property value, with a $200,610 valuation by the board of equalization and an appeal filed. Judge Dacus orders and the Board of Equalization are cited, with proceedings affirming the tax levy and costs, and the petitioner Copper Queen Moline to recover expended costs.
Frank J. Cheyney pledges as senior partner of F J Cheyney & Co of Toronto to pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn Dec 6 before A W Gleason Notary Public. Internal remedy advertised with testimonials promised.
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