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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1901
Page
2
The piece mocks political changes on Prohibition and term limits with a Washington Post jab at Teddy and references to De Wet and anti Quay machinery. It notes shifts in policy timing and predicts difficulties for ensuring inauguration presence amid jokes.
The Arizona editors met in Pio neiz to discuss legislative work benefiting the press and territory. The gathering emphasized fortifying the profession as community lifeblood and urged unity to protect local newspapers for a better state.
The Phoenix Enterprise notes the unequal tax burden from patented mines across Arizona counties. Cochise county with the Copper Queen and Pearce mines pays far less than Yavapai, which hosts hundreds of patented mines. A $10 annual cost per nonpatented mine is cited, prompting calls that each patented claim and its improvements should be taxed within the territory for 1909.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a plan or inquiry about reducing a shove or force for Assees with a pointer to review. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are readable to specify context or outcome.
Bisbee announces two new lodging houses with capacities around forty eight rooms each. The Fair store upgrades double shelf space as Southwestern Railway to Douglas nears completion. A church fund drive follows January meetings with a year of festivals planned. Local mining and rail developments draw regional attention.
On January 22 1901 B A Packard and C F Nichols visited friends in Neco over a two day delay in receiving California papers. J McMeckin moved from Copper Queen to Neco branch to handle capacity. The Bisbee El Paso road survey is within two miles of El Paso and expected to reach the new metropolis soon. An incident reports Abhado Wales a would be tough hombre from Sonora armed with a large American catapult rifle last night.
A severe accident near Fairbanks last Saturday afternoon left Leo Costello a bright fourth grader, killed when a gun discharged during a boat trip on the San Pedro. Leo, 12, was in the buggy with Charley Batchelor and Ed Garrett, his family hurrying to return as news spread. Funeral services and a lengthy procession followed at 3 p.m., with family and community members paying tribute.
A clash near Mesican neighborhoods leads to Constable Jarado firing in self defense and killing one assailant. Judge 8 K Williams holds inquest, coroner rules self defense, and Williams praises officers for breaking up the gang. Citations note Constable Jarad’s rounds and ongoing efforts to deter violence in Bibee or ceunt.
Citizens and the Pxosracron express collective regrets and condolences, acknowledging the great trouble faced by the affected party and extending supportive sentiments from the broader community.
Local residents and officials from Bisbo, Savons & Reaves ranch, Minte Zuma house, and nearby towns attended Leo Costello’s funeral after a recent illness. Notables include J Reaver deputy sheriff William Johnson and Leon Larrien of the Minte, with mining interests noted in Grison. The SP C. reported track, bridge, and depot improvements as the community readied for continued flow of visitors and activity.
Local notes cover a May McKinley coastal visit forecast and a Bisbee area boom. Dividends paid by United Verde exceed two million two hundred twenty five thousand dollars. Mineral finds by Carlevate and Pauls unlock rich ore in Mule mountains near Bisbee. James Wolff, selling beef in Tombstone, returns for business. Former Temonton police chief Jason Eline departs for Boldiere Home Cal. Thomas York notes one hundred thousand dollars spent on Bisbee improvements. Wm Hitchcock, noted line rider, adds to his record and assisted in stopping illicit Chinese activity near the San Pedro river.
Tol H Maxon of the U S Land Survey arrives in Tenbone and receives a cordial reception from early settlers. He lives in Reno and serves as secretary of the National Irrigation Congress with the next session slated for Colorado. Various local financial items follow including mortgage satisfactions and agent notices and a series of corporate matters and agreements.
Mr Bidburn and Mr Wolcott raid the Copper Crown of Ari tote Co and report rapid shoveling of mites. The main hilt Awhim is en route and expected to be in place within two weeks, welcomed by workers as heavy labor continues at the site in South Pave. Mr Clark of Copper Bullion Cols notes steady progress and installation of storm bois and pump to begin stoking on the high grate wilphide oes they have developed.
One of Texas journalism’s unique figures, Frank Voraco, publisher and editor of the Coo Katch-Up, is listed in a Chicago News profile with a long roster of posts. He serves as local agent for thirteen fire and tornado insurers, operates Cisco Tele Exchange, handles territorial telegraph lines, and markets patent concrete cisterns and storm cellars. He is also a dealer in fire chickens, Western manager for long-distance telegraph and telepiece, secretary of the Texas Prev association, and Notary Public. The piece notes his attendance at the Press Association meeting in the capitol city, Cor’zen.
Editor AP Snewman of Mesa City Fres Press and secretary of the Arizona Press Repudiation died of heart trouble this morning. His death stunned Arizona editors gathered at Phorpix to conduct business, with no adjournment taken in memory of the renowned figure in education and public instruction.
The court discharged Comellg Bes cartio after examining the murder of two Mexicans in the Dragoons in 1898. The judge noted strong guilt indicators but cited two co participants serving life in Yuma, death of a key witness, and low likelihood of conviction.
The Tombstone Arizona post office lists remaining letters for December 31, 1909. Names include Dolores Herrera Marcos Herrera Hugh J Meyer Rev J T McCoy W G McCreary Lulu McLern Manuel Morrista Joe Schertend. Advertised when collecting. date of advertisement LG Creams Pr.
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