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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1901
Page
2
A fractured passage mixes references to a South African war, British troop movements, Ohio frontlines, and odd figures like Count Von Weldareeo. It hints at looting, forgiveness from children, and a chaotic sense of history, ending with a claim that society has entered the twentieth century.
A humorous note from Pat Crowe to Omaha police claims he heard they seek him and would surrender if protected. The item also mentions Gen Kitchener gaining a scandal adviser, and references to military advisers for Gen De Wet. A Boer fund controversy and tariff war remarks follow with critical tone toward administration and sugar trust influence.
The statement argues that men who claim to earn vast sums quickly without personal investment, and those who credit Pierpont Morgan with forming a massive steel trust, ignore risks to national welfare and should act to prevent future harm. The remark emphasizes vigilance against financial schemes and concentrated industrial power.
The famed stage magician Prof HF Zamloch arrived in Tombstone for a day of rest during his tour. He greeted locals, shared witty tales, and teased plans for a likely sold out performance tomorrow night. Cheyney & Co. announces a $100 reward for each untreated case of catarrh, per affidavit sworn December 6, 22.
Bisbee notes detail visitors from Tucson and Benson, mining executives and a foreman, a birthday dinner for Ben Williams, and a new Bubee Bare club organization. Reports cover heavy showers, a Bisbee baseball practice team, and local residents taking trips or returning from ventures in Arizona and nearby regions.
Town lots in Douglas are in great demand as property sales exceed sixteen thousand dollars since lotted days. The Copy or Quer hotel third story nears completion while brick shortages slow work. Widespread brick demand strains kilns across the region. Word from Sonora says the Wecosh branch of the South West railroad is fifteen miles beyond the border with crews laying over 1500 feet daily, expected to reach Fronteras by late April or early May, boosting Douglas as a border town on both sides of the line.
The El Paso Herald reports ongoing efforts by the Phelpe-Dodge company to build the Bisbee road from El Paso. Negotiations seek immediate delivery of ties in El Paso for use at the yard or main line. A 70 mile track order and Navosari branch material purchases are noted as part of the expanding project.
In Ehrenburg a man was arrested for hog stealing. In court a friend challenged jurisdiction and the judge condemned the defendant to one month in Yuma County Jail without testimony. The justice system’s wheels grind on. Prosperity talk for Tombstone remains uncertain and employment seekers should avoid moving until a definite boom arrives.
The house advanced numerous measures including HB 90 on minority stock representation, HB 58 on free libraries, and HB 18 regulating primaries. Several acts passed, such as funding for University of Arizona buildings, homestead exemptions raised to 2,500, and a primary law to unify election timing. A governor’s message supported railroad incentives. The session also debated divorce laws and touched on a future pneumatic transit vision.
A fragment from Tombstone reports visitors such as S.J. Miller of Nogales and Mr POP Greppir of Blake, Moffit & Towns, plus Minnie Davis and Mrs Hugh Conlon. It notes weather, the Tombstone Pharmacy move, and local business and civic items while mentioning a Senate finance cut on beer and cattle market concerns. Tesla’s faux sun concept is also briefly described as not yet market-ready.
Reports from Prescott and Tombstone describe a tense visit by Judge Jas Reilly and a love storm event. The article notes political figures from Gallup and Culeage, a Youngest House member, and local court and church related matters. It mentions Zam locks wooder show in Tombstone, the interior department moving offices, and ongoing mining interest by Thos and Jepp Rran. A suspect in a murder case tied to Scott Weatherer is being held for identification and possible severe consequences.
A long standing Mormon colonization scheme urges Utah immigrants to relocate to northeastern Arizona. After reclaiming vast land along the Little Colorado River near St Johns, a major dam project would create a large lake to supply irrigation for thousands of acres and support farming and stock raising in the valley.
Fragmentary notes indicate shifts in tobacco product sales with unclear regional focus. Mentions of core sales, open markets, and potential disruption imply mixed consumer demand and regulatory pressures. Names, dates, or specific places are not readable in the text.
A Missouri weekly notes delays due to a storm and illness delaying death and marriage notices. Prof Zamloch, famed magician, will appear here on Thursday evening February 28. His shows are acclaimed as first class with audiences praised for wonder and humor.
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