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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1893

Page

3

Notable Tucson Dispatches and Local Tidbits

A. H. Emanuel in Tucson reports varied notes including Dora Vickers ill with measles and George Christia in Phoenix bound for Santa Cruz County. Mentions of G. D. Dickinson, Ben Goodrich defending Bentley the wife poisoner in Los Angeles, and T. F. Hutson battling influenza. Also notes Judge Reilly lauded, April travel plans, a Wells Fargo agent's move, a dam superintendent wounded, and a Cochise Stronghold outing. crime, social events, and local movements fill the page.

Dora Vickers George Christia Santa Cruz

Annual Mint Report Reveals 1892 Gold and Silver Output

The director of the mint reports 1892 gold and silver product totaling $30,000,000 with silver commercial value at $50,750,000, a decline of 330,000 ounces from the prior year. Government silver purchases were 55,129,807 fine ounces at an average 87 cents. 7,833,294 silver dollars were coined. Imports of gold reached $18,165,056 with exports $78,735,592, a net loss of $58,570,536. Silver imports were $31,450,908 and exports $37,541,301. World silver production rose about 7,650,000 ounces, led by Mexican and Australian mines gaining 4,600,000 and 2,600,000 ounces respectively.

Mint United States

Kid Indicted in Edmunds Act Case in Florence

A Florence grand jury last month returned a true bill against the Kid for Edmunds Act violations. An Apache ally also faces indictment. The action is hailed as a display of Harrison era federal zeal in Arizona and the effectiveness of U S marshals. The indictment was kept secret to avoid warning the defendant and hindering service of papers.

Florence Kid Wilse Harrison Arizona U.S Kid

Washington's Day Celebrations in Tombstone Co GN G A

Washington's Day observances at Walnut Gate featured target practice won by Ed Mesberry as best marksman. Pupils presented Washington and times history, with class singing and piano by Flora Cobo. Evening highlights included a well attended P O S of A ball at Armory Hall with elaborate decorations and admired outfits. Mrs M M Sherman notified of her father’s death in Utica New York.

Washington Tombstone Co. GN. G.A Walnut Gate Ed Mesberry Markeman Metcal Flora Cobo Miss Barnes Mr. Metcalf Ethel Robertson Our Dead Heroes Alias Stitwet Company Frank Bauer Miguel Noriega Adam ,Scott and Norah Wickstrom Anas McAllister Mule Bauer Marmioo Douglas Mamie Meagher Lillian Vicker Lochinvar Laura Crable Barbars Fretchie Princeton Mollie Bauer P.O A. Ball Armory Hall Messrs Gage and Hawke M.M. Sherman Uties New York Fur East

Local notes from Tombstone weekly update

Friday’s Daily reports a mix of local notes from Tombstone including residents returning from trips, weather predictions, and community events. Emanuel returns from Tuc, Leach comes home from Los Angeles, and bill news from Grants County.

Revenge claims after killing near Bisbee stir border tensions

Recovery of Ed Lopes’s killing near Bisbee draws claims of betrayal by American and Mexican authorities and a summary shooting blamed on Mexican troops. Eyewitnesses say Lopes bore 19 chest wounds, with accounts placing the crime at Fronteras Sonora and a later Bisbee jail sentence and line crossing death. Brothers vow vengeance as border warfare fears rise.

Ed Lopes Bisbee Moreau Fronteras Lopez Adion Paos Redox Lopes Lopex Sonora C. W. Blackburn Bisbie Geronimo Frederico

New Bill Seeks Six Day Probate Court Hours

A bill proposes to compel the probate judge to keep office open six days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a $25 fine for infractions. The change aims to accommodate teachers who must consult the probate judge, who is also ex officio school superintendent, during noon or after school hours. The current practice runs only one day a week and hours extend to meet school needs.

Bali |Lee Echool

Land Court Recap of Nogeres Geant and Hearst Case

The Nogeres geant case will not be heard this term. Col Herring was allowed to amend the Camou petition. The Riven case was continued for the term. The Hearst et al United States No 42 Rancho San Juan de las Boquillas Nogales 20728 acres is deemed most important. Petitioners may file an amendment correcting defendant names and entering Refaulta of defendants who have been served but not appeared. Algodonas decision expected today.

Nogeres Geant Camou Col. Herring William B. Hearst Unitetes of America Rancho San Juan de Las Boquillas Y Nogales Merick and Waters W. H. Stilwell Algodonas

Cattle Theft Arrest After Fort Huachuca Sightings

Jim Burnett was arrested Sunday by Constable Gray and charged by Justice Ohnesorgen with unlawfully ailing cattle. Bonds set at 300 with Sam Friedman and Tom Vaughn as sureties to appear before the next grand jury. Louis Bodecker, complaintant, linked the case to cattlemen near the Fort Huachuca reservation amid reports of skulduggery and a dead branded steer found near the post.

Jim Burnett Gray Justice Ohnesorgen Sam Friedman Tom Vaughn Louis Bodecker Fort Huachuca Land & Co Bodecke Walter Vaile Brand Benson

Jury Discharge as Kibbey Case Debates Continue

The Kibbey jury failed to agree and was discharged. Jurors reported voting patterns across multiple ballots, with initial tallies showing seven to six, then five to six, and subsequent rounds stabilizing near four to nine. Some jurors ignored women’s witnesses, focusing on whether Kibbey would be at Porter.

Porter, U

Target Practice Score Record for Co G Members

The official score lists Co G members at target practice on February 22. Scores ranged from zero to 25 at 200 yards with Capt Aubury and Lieut R A Smith among scorers. Mentioned are Privates Plattite Kirlew McSherry Hollandene Garrett Clark Butler and Sweringen, with corporal and surgeon-like roles noted.

Co. G Pasiile Aubury R.A. Smith Garrett i Nat Hawke Plattite Kirlew McSherry Hollandene Urvate Garrett Pevate Clark Vivate Butler Mesherry Scorer Lieut. Smith Private Sweringen

Fragmented Records and Notices From a Late 19th Century Ledger

A jumble of deeds mining claims and diplomas appears with names such as John Escaiupe J. Evcaig J. Laselle and Daniel Byrne. Entries mention Rust mining claim Warren district Kilurah Dos Cabezas district and Montezuma canyon with multiple individuals and property actions. The fragment also notes a diploma for Eastman Columbia college and an aging advertisement promoting Rockwalt’s products and commission sales.

Rust Warren Hernandez and Blackburn Dos Cabezas Thomas Chatman

Legislature Actions Brief Focus on Bills Passed and Killed

The legislature advanced a governor rewarded bounty bill for Kid the renegade while blocking an officer tax. A language literacy office eligibility bill for Spanish citizens was parsed. HB 30 set four territorial judicial districts. A billiard tax repeal passed with near unanimity except two absentees. A canal company taxation rate bill failed 13 to 11 and orchard tax exemption was killed.

Kid the Renegade U. S James Reilly Firct Cochise Graham Gilsoar Et Pocson Pheuiz Mubave Yarepel Prescott Judiciary Committee Mehan Reilly Hurley Nd Marehal

Stomach Bitters touted as cure for kidney and liver woes

The advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a protective remedy against kidney and bladder diseases and other ailments. It claims the Bitters can subdue obstinate conditions when used from the outset and persistently, citing physicians' sanction and widespread testimonial support.

Palace ft Ashland KansseS summons

Present in St. Louis are names including Thos Hagan Hereford Robt Templeton Turquois A B Horshaw Nogales and Palace ft Ashland KansseS as listed in the summons.

Summons St. Louis Thos Hagan Hereford Robt Templeton Turquois Horshaw Nogales Palace

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A. H. Emanuel Tucson G.D. Dickinson Don M. Dickinson Phoenix Ben Goodrich Bentley Wile Poisoner Los Angeles T. F. Hutson Iagrippe Judge Reilly The Phenix Herald Pheniz H. Tippett Ramsey Canyon E. Butler Wells Fargo & Co Telluride Col Tom Dorsey Geo. T. Nicholson A.T. & 5. F Rand Ash Fork A.A. Dougherty Wolfley Dam Gila Bend Kelsey Mr. Wolcott Real Mrs. Macneal Sarah Herring Montgomery Presbyterian Church John Lyall Henry Turner Cusedy George Fitts Mrs. Lyall Swainales Henry Zeuger Henry Teleosradur Yuma Tusson U. S. Court Seasion Paevix Tucon W. Leach Sam Hughes Phouix Fred Herrera Charley Tweed Tombetene Pho Mire Hutebi Thomas Bee Fort Apache San Juan Mark Smith Agricultural Department Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Hall Grant County New Mexico Deming Florida A.J. Jackson Akron Ohio Eastman Providence Bishop Sweet Board of Trade Tte Overiook Overlock, Jr Whic J.P. McAllister Frend McAllister Gezette W.D. Simmons Simmons, Sr Simmon‘s Bardware Co Mr. Bishop Genteman Coates Thomas Soria Charce Allcross Lopez’ Brothers Lis Atrymen Land Court Cart L. E. Acewry Y Records John Escaiupe J. Evcaig J. Laselle Daniel Byrne Catherine Byrne Bishee Worwwsrait Afganistan Arizona King John Beil Tom Faine Bob Brooklyn Montezuma Canyon Mansur Montgaga Obnesorgen Zeck I Vile Benton Fraserscum Gaylord Eastman Columbia College School of Niredict Tanae E. D. Scott Ana Wrete C.F. Snyder Vouse Bieber Toecure Nox ‘Tl Bow York Legislature Ft, Ashland Hood Benes A. Waomi Healdsburg Cal Merita F. Deas Portland Oregon B.D
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