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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1897
Page
2
The piece cites optimism from The Phoenix Herald about Arizona’s copper, silver and gold potential. It notes growing mining prospecting, modest wartime era pay for privates, and quotes Humboldt describing Arizona as a land of great wealth in minerals, asserting future mines will pierce nearly every mountain range.
July 14, 1807 Bisbee reports Miss Ollie Murra of Tombstone visiting, W J Styles and Mica Delle Bury headed to California for a month, and talk of a Sunday horse race, with a 2500 to 1,000 prize. Sir Williams on vacation from Copper Queen office may miss several days as Fi Land returns from Taytntone with Dr J W Farrington after a Kansas City trip. Dan Walsh and Del Lewis depart with Uncle Billy Pfaster for a broad excursion seeking pleasure, sport, and potential mineral leads in Monyana region, though no bonanza is expected.
In 1897 Mra A J Metermott heads for California and others plan summer trips to Salt Lake City while talk of bachelor halls and matrimonial aims circulates. A Tombstone Lyre apology critique spans the Fourth column and its handling. Judge Davis arrival in Tucson is noted amid district changes. Local druggists praise Dr King s New Discovery with free trial bottles offered in Tombstone and Bisbee.
The article argues Britain rewards its elite with perpetual pensions dating back to Charles II. It notes the Duke of Portland’s £50,009 yearly pension as an example and criticizes the British pension system as benefiting undeserving individuals while drawing comparisons to the United States pension roll.
Cochise county Board of Supervisors met on July 10 1597 with Chair Joan Montgomery and J H McPherson present. Claims against the county were approved including Peters Bute Chas Frederick and B Warmekror with various fees and supplies. The clerk was ordered to draw a warrant for the N M A R Co settlement, adjourned to July 12 and then July 15 with further claims approved and appointments discussed.
Regular column from Bisbee reports Mrs Janes Condenings returning from a river visit and Tom Sorin passing through town on his way to the Dragoons. Bishop, recently employed in the mine, leaves Bisbee seeking healthier climes. Mrs Broome and Mrs W B Hosmer outing toward Benson. Herbert Drachman heads home to Tucson after a brief Bisbee stay. JLN Jones travels to Phoenix for an Odd Fellows encampment, planning a brief visit. Bisbee air and river travel refresh residents amid rains.
Articles of Incorporation for Gold Mining Company of Arizona listing founders Frank Mayter Kam as, and others, with Washington, D.C. as business location and Cochise County Arizona mining property. It outlines capital stock of 500,000 dollars, purpose to mine and sell minerals in Union states, appointment of general manager, twenty year duration, and indemnities, with notarization in Washington District of Columbia.
Report on the oxygen process developed by R A Stewart of Cerrilus for treating refractory ores is favorable. Cost estimates show reduction to free milling possible at about one dollar per ton, with total ore handling and smelter fees affecting profitability. Stewart plans to travel north soon seeking opportunities, including bids from British Columbia.
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