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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1897
Page
2
A compact digest of mixed items from Tombstone Epitaph and Arizona Kicker including weather, politics, and society. Mentions a marriage of an octogenarian groom and a much younger bride amid climate notes, editorials recalling the past, and commentary on Arizona governance and officials. References to Mexican cattle, Pearl River officials, and Secretary Gage regarding gold in the U.S. treasury.
The article suggests Mr Bryan may extend his tour to Mexico City to pursue favorable financial opportunities. It notes Mexico’s post silver demonetization growth, with gold bonds improving in value since 1802, and claims the demonetization was a major boon to Mexico.
Mr Ieane Horner proprietor of the Barton House Barton West Virginia, once listed among the state’s best known men, says he was cured of rheumatism after three years of suffering. He credits Pain Balm used in June 1891 while his foot and leg were severely swollen, noting swelling subsided and pain left. Dealers in Tumtytone and Bisbee advertise Price's team Baking Powder Works.
Deputy Graham hunts for able men at a fur ore center amid a violent clash between two Mexican women in Drewry Gulch. A woman who cut is jailed. Benson’s Castaneda and Miss Hughes visit. A stray airship with searchlight over Tombstone is suspected. Billy Plaster and Jobs Spindle depart for Nogales. July 4 decorations are mostly taken down.
Delayed Taome near Tombstone and Bisbee reports, with July 1897 arrivals and departures. Floods wash out A. and S. F. tracks near Fairbank, walls rise by Copper Queen works, and residents fortify gulch bulkheads. Dr Kings New Discovery cited, stockmen optimistic as season improves, prices rise in Cochise County.
The court, in a habeas corpus proceeding led by Court Commissioner G Johnson, denied the death penalty and admitted W. C. Greene to bail. The decision notes no imminent threat by Greene at the time, cites long running disputes, a dynamite explosion, and alleged motives, and sets bail at 40,000 with several sureties. Greene was released after posting.
A heated exchange mocks a town on the Salt River as a slumbering trading city, debating its future growth. The Gazette urges Arizona friends to back a stronger commercial center while rival papers lampoon the idea as idle or slothful. A Tombstone verse closes the quarrel with a taunting rhyme.
At the opening of the district court term the Welch v Seaverance case dominates proceedings. Jurors and a mining timber exhibit are described while attorneys clash over evidence. The excerpt notes a lengthy trial ahead and mentions a coffee syndicate and steam beer promotion.
Mr Grant reports copper, gold and silver in the Dragoon slope mines, with richer ores higher in the district and potential dividends for owners. Other claims show good prospects as mining spreads through the area, while locals travel to Prescott and Tucson for court business and related notices.
Location of mining claims in Muach aca mountains Azies and Cabia by R Forrest. Warranty deed from Alex Chisholm and wife to Eliza Arbtorn. Mining deeds and transfers with several named parties and amounts. The resignation of N A Gilman, chairman of the board of supervisors, surprised peers as he steps down for personal duties, with praise for his service.
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