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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1901
Page
2
The analysis surveys cotton, oil prospects in Texas, British actions in South Africa, and delays in Washington politics. Postmaster General remains in place, while talk of democratic presidential contenders surfaces. Philippine costs tally about 1.2 million yearly. domestic debates and international tensions color the week.
Present indications suggest rapid trends in frog leg consumption surpassing France as New York consumes 600000 hams of frogs yearly. A doctor warns 232000000 American women suffer from corset related kidney issues. Canals in the U S measure 4500 miles, with vast work ahead. William Ziegler predicts Captain Baldwin will reach the pole, but the flag may be placed on a wooden pole for safety.
Fragmented passage notes city plans involving a new dog catcher and an administrative department at 118 attractions. It mentions disruptions to a girls choir and a bed boy barred from a slingshot, plus a petrified man deemed fake amid summer concerns in Phoenix.
Major Wamwlaugh, chief engineer for Paulos Dodge and Southeastern Railroad, travels to Deming with two large trading outfits to initiate construction linking the Southeastern with the Santa Fe between Deming and El Paso. The plan follows an adverse El Paso city council ordinance on the road into El Paso, casting doubt on the project’s immediate progress.
Local notes report several residents leaving Bisbee for Tombstone and Los Angeles on business, including F Nichols and Harry Marfoot. Jail break chatter grows after a Sunday incident with six prisoners, tools found, and two men arrested for saloon robbery. court actions follow with Beker and Collins bound over for grand jury.
District court opened at 2 30 p m Judge Davis presiding. A grand jury was called with names listed and a six juror special venire ordered returnable forthwith. Seventeen prisoners awaiting grand jury actions arraigned, several cases set for trial, and new attorneys admitted. A contempt batch was discharged and one boy reprieved to life in prison.
Fragmentary report describes Mertin Broadway Rouw's understudy Rouse amid claims of production motives. Mention of million offer for cuca and attempts to test advertising suggests tension over manipulation. Martin is noted as blind and employed, with uncertainty about ongoing salary.
From Bensom Press a Turquoie investor Alex Casey closes a $25,000 copper-mines contract with Turqueis Copper Co. Local reform school board awards artesian well staking contract to Peter Gould and B Landers of St. David. Stage company boosts travel for court attendances with Medco and Tombstone stages, large-capacity transport.
The Daily Income of Arizona Mines lists high daily nets for several mines. It notes WC Greene earning about 6200 dollars daily at Cobre Grande and Phelps Dodge profits near 17000 daily, Jerome’s United Verde 24200, Clifton mines around 10000, Randolph’s King of Arizona about 800, with Greene planning to raise total income to about 90000 per day.
A garbled excerpt describes social dances quadilles waltzes and proposals to a widow. It mentions a white woman with kinky hair a red cue styling and people comparing watches cameras and appearance in a rough snapshot of a social scene.
Frederick Zamora died at Fairbank after drinking whiskey offered by countrymen. A coroner's jury investigated and heard of convulsions before death. Verdict unclear but suspicion of foul play lingers as locals await further information and possible prison testimony.
An old notice recalls the submarine cable laid across the English Channel fifty years ago and compares its long history to Hosteller's Stomach Bitters, once introduced to the public as a leading dyspepsia remedy. The ad touts the Bitters as a universal cure for dyspepsia indigestion and related ills, promising strength and health to sufferers who try it.
The Willeos News recounts a lively scene with Cochive Pearce and Gimab, noting bustling activity and crowded rooms. Amid curiosities, a tax rate cut is praised as the council fixes it at $1.25 per hundred, signaling reform.
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