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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1902
Page
1
Dearth of news yields to Fort July preparations with public program details and contests listed. Local crime report notes a theft in custody and an extradition outcome. Charitable appeals rise as Mrs. Scott recovers from injuries after a train accident and typhoid illness affects her family.
Nearly half a billion dollars in seiled or torn bank notes are shredded and used to manufacture railroad car wheels. The piece notes that funds in circulation lose value and suggests a tonic for stomach and nerve issues, while remarks on sleep and insomnia as the season’s trend.
Prescott reports Arvlie Richards, a beloved miner near Walker mine eight miles east of Prescott, died shielding a fellow worker from a collapsing cave. His courage saved his comrade who survived with severe bruises. Richards' selfless act reflects the famed Arizona miner's spirit and sorrow spreads through Prescott and nearby camps.
Detective Dan Riley of the BPW railroad recovered part of a rail yard burglary from a cave near Patemase Arizona. The stolen items were found under brush and are described. a suspect’s information may lead to the burglar’s capture. A steel-bridge crew from northern California arrives to complete spans across the San Pedro, with fifteen iron workers and heavy equipment.
Col Charles D Poston, longtime Arizona pioneer and public figure, died suddenly yesterday. Born April 20, 1825 in Kentucky, Poston held roles from customs agent in San Francisco to land office register in Arizona, consular agent at Nogales, and irrigation advocate. He contributed to the state's early history through writing and civic work, including leadership in the Arizona Historical Society.
A compact look at recent district court actions and motions as reported in the court roundups. Names of judges and litigants are noted alongside docket highlights and procedural steps observed in the proceedings.
The record shows cases on trial including Haebes Jr. being paid 59.80 for twenty days service and mileage. Appeals noted in several cases while adjournments and jury issues provoke calls to simplify law for citizen jurors. Territory v. Governor Romero ends with a murder sentence and court reporter duties are described.
Thursday's Daily reports P A DeMartini and the Parvark group visiting Tombstone. Neco starts work on an $8,000 gym, Obas Zeimer dies in Kingman, Mina Montoya returns home from visiting Tombstone, and a carload of Ginn milk cows arrives for Frank Proctor. The drought hurts farmers and cattlemen. San Pedro water levels are low. there are 250 mineral claim applications filed, etc. The Osage government rationing continues for Apaches due to water scarcity. A Fourth of July hose race is challenged by one fire company. The paper notes a windy dust storm with a dramatic sky over the Huse mountains and warns of promises unmet.
Friday's Daily ACOUL reports a mix of local notes from Tucson and nearby towns. It mentions a Mexican prisoner in custody for 100 days at the Hotel De Lewis for disturbing the peace, and a Tucson burglar who asks for money before attempting theft. It also covers a political note about John Lawler of Prescott declining the Democratic nomination for Congress and a Washington correspondent dispatch about a White House portico meal.
A man identified as Martin D Smith is reported missing after purchasing a ticket and checking his baggage in Bisbee. Relatives in Bisbee and elsewhere fear for his safety as the search or inquiries continue, with no confirmed arrival of Smith.
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