Tombstone Epitaph Sees Bisbee News And Prospects
December 29 1900 notes Bisbee jail holds eighteen prisoners from Naco and local delays slow gym completion by brick masons. A new two story brick building by Sam Modgovich in Brewery Gulch nears occupancy January 10. Frank Mason and Pearl Parker to wed in Tooson with Greene gifting $5000. Mason partners in local cattle ranches. J W Stump reports prospectors active in Huachuca mountains and public meeting to contour Warren mining district. Copper Queen payroll cut January 1 and copper price may drop to nine cents. Douglas growth praised amid concerns of social tension and recent Mexican prisoner cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Modgovich
Brewery Gulch
Frank Mason
Huachuca Mountains
Mise Pearl Parker
Tooson
Bisbee Jt
Anid Hat
WLC
Greene
Mr. Moson
Cochiee
Santa Cruz
Murder in the Huachuca Mountains claims cattleman George Aston
George Aston, a prominent Cochise County cattleman, was shot dead during a draw poker dispute at Brown's Canyon in the Huachuca Mountains. Rangers captured two suspects as of dawn. they will be jailed for preliminary hearing in Tombstone or another local venue. Aston left a wife and five children on his Carr's Canyon ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Neco
Bide
Tiye
Aston
Brown's Canyon
Rangers
Puosrectes
George Astonie
Coohise
Carr's Canyon
Huachaca Mountains
Fairbank
Wieriff McDonald
Clark
Mexico
Tusson
China
Profits in Legitimate Mining Draw Investor Attention
The New York Herald notes 25 percent dividends in legitimate mining attract investors. Capital unlocks vast ore bodies and fuels rising fortunes. Mining profits lure eastern money and finance, as trusts steer markets. Bisbee hotels host capitalists and experts assessing mining properties amid a surge of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Inventore
Am Copper Trust
El Paso and Southwestern Progress on Bisbee to Deming Line
The El Paso and Southwestern railroad works from Douglas and Deming toward each other with 47 miles finished from Douglas and a similar progress from Deming. After a Deming crossing agreement with the Southern Pacific and a $25 damages settlement the line ties to the Santa Fe and material arrives for the Deming end. The Douglas to Deming span reaches 155 miles and is expected to connect soon, bringing cheaper eastbound freight to Bisbee and more business to Douglas while a passenger depot nears completion. An eastern Deming connection remains to be established.
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el Paso & Southwestern
Douglas
Deming
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Demingle
Merch Nts
Bisbee
Douie
Architeo
Revier
What Oklahoma Is Now Doing Admits Statehood Progress
Governor Jenkins reports to the Interior secretary on Oklahoma moves toward statehood. The document lists county officers, religious groups, and fraternal orders, noting 310 county officials with party counts, and detailing 9000 doctors and 250 grain elevators among a total of 50 milling facilities with 7000 barrels per day capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Secretary of the Interior
Sudden Death of Ben F. Smith Me Was an Old Cochise County Character
Ben F. Smith, a longtime Cochise County figure, died suddenly. The passing end of an era for local residents who knew him as a recognizable character in community life.
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Ben F. Smith
Cochise County
Varied 1901 notices span suicide, almanac ad and telephonic growth
Telegraphic note reports Ben Smith’s suicide at Pearce last night shocking friends. Burgeoning Hostetter Almanac sales touted with multilingual print run. Mexican Herald recounts a man’s suicide attempt by dissolving matches in alcohol. Marconi and railway earnings figures illustrate early 20th century tech and transport expansion.
Lost Dutchman Mine Claim Amid Desert Rumors
A new rich mineral find in the Four Peaks region east of Phoenix stirs talk of reclaiming the famed Lost Dutchman mine. Reports describe glittering ore, old shafts, and mysterious remains, with local authorities weighing legends against recent discoveries and a possible link to past white and native mining activity. A separate incident recounts a Chinese migrant buried near Fairbank after illness, with authorities noting deportation fears and burial near the hillside, while a job ad promises 15.00 to 18.00 weekly wages for factory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Peaks
Phoenix
Hi Hooker
Thie
Dollare
Doctor Claims Ability to Bestow Artificial Life
Rocky Mountain News reports Dr A D Houghton of Habnemaso Medics College Chicago claims to have discovered methods to create artificial life. He has grown crystals and invented a device resembling sour cream that powers lighting and gas. He predicts a five year path to “compress yeast” life and warns readers to read Frankenstein before too late. The piece muses on the social consequences of automatic humans and urges honesty and brotherly kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A D Houghton
Habnemaso Medics College
Chicago
Tenya
East Trust
Houghton
Jous
Heaven
Earth
Toledo Firm Promises Reward for Incurable Catarrh
Frank J. Cheyney of Cheyney & Co Toledo promises one hundred dollars for each incurable catarrh case. The document, sworn Dec 9 186, notes the firm will pay if Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Cheyney asserts the cure is taken internally and acts on mucous surfaces. Testimony offered by A W Gasleton Notary Public.
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Lucas County
Frank J. Cheyney
F. J. Cheyney & Co
City of Toledo
Hall
Frank J.cheyney
A. W. Gasleon
Notary Publi Hall
F. Jgheney & CO
Arizona News Mix From Tombstone Jerome and Bisbee
Bisbee hosts Grand Lodge meeting on Wednesday while Western and Eastern mail routes face delays. Excursions to Naco for a New Year bullfight are advertised. Wrath Earp returns to the territory. Jerome Junction footpad issues prompt railway guard duties as Excursion rates lure travelers. Florence Tribune notes rail passenger movement and a New Year ball at Rescue House No. 1. Weather in Tombstone, Florence changes described with cold nights and mild days. Florence trade papers announce Reppy’s move to Thomas F. Weeden’s control at the Florence Tribune. Police tales and Deming’s cabinet hold up reported with small thefts and boy apprehension.
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Tombstone Epitaph
leRte
Biswks
J. A. Roekfellow
Yeaterday
de Baw
Toe Bubee
Naco
Bis Doches
J. W. Stump
Huachuca
Library Hall
Ates Geological
Warren Mining District
Willian H. Hasselgren
Tombstone
Lewis Springs
Abe
Rene
Nervine
Seceede Coe Wis
Miles
Krut Strauss & CO
San Francisco
George Aston
Sheriff's Office
Huschucs
Capiteliste
EL Paso
Oklahoma
Hostetter
Hostetter Co
Mexican Herald
Comnisaris
the Electrical Review
Ee Marconi
America
Europe
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Atlanta Constitution
Geraldine
Gerald
Chisteme Pont
Yuma
Jerome
Hox
Ely
Entaree
Fauwor
Grand Lodge of Good Templars
Wednessay
Lem Shattuck
Lem Overlock
Benson
Mayer Emanuel
Tombatone
Fimond-Eyed
Monsgolian
Tucson
Arizona
Wrats Earp
Territory
Florence
Jerome Junction
Bee
Tohman
Journal-Miner
Polate
JA Thacker
Wella Fargo Express Company
Burt Alvord
Rescue Huse Ce
Tair
Sol
Charles D. Reppy
Acd
Don Kelley
Birt
Os St Johnn
Lake Valley
Baca
Joans
M. J. Conningnem
Canninghem
Ayo
Eag
Saumaa
Noyes
Horne Brant
San Peds
C. S. Robertson
Forse Brand
Sameas Ca
San Pedro
WM Cowan
PO Tombston
Samuel Stanton
Beayon Range
Bennett Brose
Post Office
RF. Schuster P.O
Tombetone
Tomtstone
John Montz
P. A. Lofgseen
Tom Pidwel
Tomb Money Mountains
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