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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1901
Page
2
A fragment from a late era column touches on Charles Emers Smith and his cabinet retirement rumors, leper counts in the Philippine region, Spanish affairs, a $75 700 000 plow trust, Lord Kitchener’s May reports, British taxes, a Concord druggist’s stage charges, and lingering South African War shocks as the scene ends with a note on a claimed record live meeting.
Uproar over camps detaining Cuban women and children echoes across nations and draws attention to similar South African measures. Boers visiting the country describe the health impact and humanitarian concerns amid the policy practices.
The Florence Blade argues the Rock Island railroad will push through New Mexico to the Arizona line soon, running through Florence toward San Diego. It expects Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe to act to block the rival, noting several new southern Arizona rail lines may begin this year.
The Tombstone region enjoyed a superb Sunday evening sunset as the sun slipped beyond the Whetstone range. Clouds turned in choppy waves with golden tips and rich, blended hues. The fleeting display lasted about 20 minutes, leaving observers marveling at nature's artistry.
June 15 1901 Bisbee items report court visitors in Tombstone and several residents headed to Bowie Solomonville and Kansas City for mining and family visits. Fire on Chiricahua hill damaged Daborech property. roundhouse near miss. Grand Ball by Copper Queen mine staff and a dance for fire department fund raiser planned. Grand Army of the Republic to hold 14th annual camp at Williams June 19 with a Grand Canyon trip to close.
A local resident reports efforts by residents of Bovers and Chihawhua to arrange the purchase of Sonora from Mexico. If the Mexican government accepts a fair price, the move would benefit both regions and expand American capital into railways, with expectations of surpassing earlier examples. The item also notes a divorce cross-complaint in which a husband alleges his wife drank a whisky pint.
June 1 1901 border notes report warm quiet weather adobe bonces demand and a survey of Fronteras Mexico. Mr Hyatt builder of the Old Hotel visits on Sundays and observes flowers. Mr Bishop of Nogales located here with the American Custom House. Mrs Ritchie to open Needhem restaurant corner 10th and Railroad. Mrs Miller plans a rooming house at The Old Hotel managed by Mr Reid. Gasoline engine at the city well placed for service pending water tank completion. James Douglass secretary of Moelezama Copper Co. passed through from Bisbee. Social hop features noted. Mr Ferris of Benson visits to study soil. brick yard may be started. Mr Kelly involved with Mr Then of Bisbee in mining prospects visiting for a day.
Yesterday morning four prisoners convicted at this term of court were sent to Yuma penitentiary under Deputy McDonald and Hudspeth. They are John For, John Pickett, John Woode, and The Baker. All were convicted of burglary. Fox and Pickett received eighteen months each. Woods broke into the Capitol saloon at Bisbee and got eighteen months. Baker was found guilty and sentenced to three years. This is the second term in Yuma for some.
Mr M Castle, tied to three mines near Tarquois, visited Tombstone on a business trip. He employs about 20 miners, with January ore shipments to El Paso of one to two carloads monthly. Ore assays show high grades, averaging over 25 and 20 percent. Deepest shaft reaches 100 feet with 800 feet of drifts. Castle plans patenting the group and expanding work after tendering a second bond payment to owner Mr Cavey.
The Rescue Hose Co challenges Protection Hose Co and Engine Co No two in Tombstone on July 4 for a keg of beer. The 100 yard Texulation run includes a water test with each cart carrying 150 feet of hose. Saw Wart, Foreman. The Chicago man faces the tougher task of living on 50 cents a week.
E. B. Gage and W. F. Staunton arrived from Congress for a progress report on the Tombstone bombardment shaft project. Gage calls the work encouraging with 5 feet daily progress, plans to water level the shaft, and later install heavy machinery as depth allows. He hints at two railroad proposals but notes no political office ambitions, preferring mining. Church services discussed monotheism and duty, with a Sunday sermon stressing personal accountability for souls amid daily labors.
Bisbee visitors Ed Critchley and A W Howe tour Tombstone for July 4 races with purses and many entrants expected. City reports discuss telegraph line extension, local business deals, and public notices. Citizens react to weather and earthquakes as nitre deposits are found in Death Valley and talks resume on civic appointments and improvements.
The report mentions a pending court session likely to continue, a trial jury, and an exodus of court personnel. It notes Grey candidates reporting for entrance at West Point, a Cleveland man’s suicide, Thomas Winders visiting Tombstone, and Wm Harri receiving word of his daughter Kate’s knee amputation after surgery. It covers newspaper paper costs in New York, village employment tied to paper production, and health updates from California.
The Arizona copper industry shows rapid growth with nine smelters in operation last year and more added. Over half the manufacturing labor and three quarters of capital are tied to smelters, with materials cost at $6,370,884 and output valued at $17,286,517 for 1900. Prospects foresee Arizona approaching top Pacific copper states as fuel and power plans expand.
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