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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1897
Page
2
A fragment filled page from Tombstone Epitaph mentions subscriptions, evictions, court politics, gubernatorial bets on R. A. F. Penrose Jr., and local tax fears. It references Cochise County, territorial division debates, and K P Lodge fraud-prevention measures with scattered names and places.
A Bisbee note records Rev J G Prichard and Donald Me Phun leaving for Tombstone for Masonic work. It lambasts Willcox representative Speed for betraying public trust, condemns Republican leaders, and urges accountability while praising Beebe and Galles for skilled printing and papering. Jim Jom off the perch.
February 25 1897 the town noted L A Allan Kansas City live stock inspector for Live Stock Commission Co left town to oversee a large shipment delivery via El Paso and investigate local herds. Mr Mason and his mother visited Benson while Prof Ricketts returned from Mersee with samples and colleagues Chae McNally resume work. Catholic lectures by Father Doherty drew praise with daily Q A sessions inviting questions on religion and potential debate with Protestant clergy.
Reports from Dragoon and Pearce districts describe a meteor or bolide seen traveling from southwest to northeast at about 245 pm railroad time on February 23, 1896. Witnesses felt ground tremors as the meteor allegedly struck near the Dragoon mountains, causing a thunderous blast heard for miles. A French capitalists group plans building offices at San Padre, with a railroad to their mines eighteen miles from Caborca, and an improvised emelter and foundry project.
A list compiled for the National Biography bureau shows territorial governors and officials linked to Arizona Nevada and New York with dates ranging from 1861 to 1894. The report notes a marriage license issued today probate action and a severe wind storm in Pearce causing extensive damage to two houses and widespread destruction across the town.
Witten Oct 17 1896 letter shows Lam opposing Cochise county division while Stemp pledges to oppose state actions. Civil service commission orders an oral exam in Nogales for clerk day ingrever and inspectress in the customs service with age noted as twenty. Applications must be filed by March 15 1897 with S. M. Aguirre secretary of the board of examiners.
Reports from Tuccon describe three weeks of fighting after cattle theft allegations. An Indian was killed in Sekt, a chief was thrown into a pit at El Plomo, and four Fupegore were killed while Papagons attempted a rescue. Papagees set camp and Mexican wounded as clashes widen along the One and Fort ridges. A United States troop near the scene is said to be preparing, with Huachace involvement rumored. The armed Papagones, well equipped and brave, threaten a broader escalation.
Legislative items referenced include bills on precincts and judiciary, with many house and senate actions noted. Local events cover a court case, notable deaths and a mining camp incident near Jerome, plus economic notes on copper output and a telegram about Mrs. Mike Welsh's death.
A report from town notes a meteorite fell near the ravine of J N Curtis below St David. The round 27 pound mass buried itself about eight feet in earth after striking ground hard, prompting speculation it may be fragment from a larger aerolite. Lizzie Merculas seeks letters of administration for the estate of Devid Maleslm of Risbes.
Recount of a short expedition to Tamb ov, with mention of funds advanced for expenses and a chartered whaling schooner for a sea cruise. Vivid critique of Mr Spec and Willcox, noting public reaction and political overtones in Chiricahua county. Also advertises King Syrup as a trusted teething remedy with broad salewording.
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