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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1900
Page
1
Deputy Sheriff Majin oversees operations while Barney Nelson returns from two months away. Notables like Chat Eby, Jack Hicts, Oto Yon Kamel, and Mrs Stillman are mentioned amid travel, illness, and community events. A play by The Burner Company draws crowds, and local gossip covers arrivals, employment moves, and upcoming entertainment on March 3 and 4.
Sensational testimony in Cochise Holt Up case reveals a planned Benson hold up abandoned after disagreements. Burt Alvord and William Downing face federal charges with Mayhew and Stiles among those tied to the scheme. Mayhew later learned of the plan and was not informed of the Benson robbery. Adjournment set for 7 pm as defense seeks bail. Meanwhile, Walter Teilman dies in mine converter accident and will be buried today attended by friends. Prof Geotry’s dog show arrives March 10 with elephant act and matinee.
Patriotic exercises at St David School feature flag raising by students and townsfolk on the Ban Fedro river. Mr Riggs Sr provides a bay wagon. singing, recitations, and a community feast followed, with thanks to teacher Mrs Nellie Carson and local volunteers. An Apache detainee in Sao Carlos faces rail sabotage charges as a separate note.
Confessed train robber Stiles and Burt, Alvord, and Downing implicated in the Cochise robbery. Witnesses describe the plot, alibis, and money transfers before a court hearing delayed to 3 p.m. The Florence Blade reports possible federal funding for Carlos Dam, boosting hopes for completion.
Waite and Deputy Mulles from Bisbee visit Col Thos Chattman of Bos Caberse. Tombstone visitor, a 23-year-old Egyptian dwarf, arrives in York to join a dime museum. J Whelan and WC Pottiger from Barret discuss Train robbery compensation as swift eb power and retribution shape the era. Col Alphus Lewis of Tus son and Tombstone dies in Baker Oregon after prolonged illness. his son Robart a casualty of the amputation during his illness.
The case centers on Downing and Alvord connected to a Wilcox conspiracy inquiry. Von Stiles testified as a self confessed train robber, with the inquiry aimed to place the pair at Wilcox during the estimated robbery. Bail set at $15,000 for Alvord and $10,000 for Downing, with an extra $5,000 for Alvord due to his status as a peace officer at the time.
From Harsh county comes word that rancher Sote has vanished from his home. Last seen twenty five days ago with a burro as his ramem, the animal returned but the man has not. Local parties say searches continue with no clue yet.
Testimony at Commissioner Emanuel’s hearing identifies Brave John as the man tied to the I. P. bank hold up on February 15. Witnesses include Ed Tarbell Deputy Mullen and Three Fingered Jack’s dying statement naming Owing Brothers and others. Court actions set bond at 10000 with further treason charges for Owing L Jobs and related cases to proceed tomorrow. Also notes Burt Alvord wife, cattle imports, and travel tickets to Los Angeles Exposition.
An item notes the birth of a daughter to the wife of Joa Marra on February 28 at 10. The readables indicate a family birth announcement with minimal details and no additional context.
Fragmentary text from a historical page references a nine year period and a large number 4,211,088 with unclear context. Mentions confused phrases about teeth and a referenced location or group. Difficult to extract a clear event, date, or named entities from the readable material.
An incomplete OCR fragment references a group called the Bogen with unrelated terms and a vague note about Africa. The text is broken and lacks clear events, dates, people, or places to form a coherent summary.
A fragmentary notice reports Generei Cronjhu receiving erred fame by Bie gallant diligence before his gallant army. The event highlights recognition by allied forces and a ceremonial acknowledgment of leadership amid ambiguous wording from the source.
A female lecturer in El Paso discusses the nature of the earth and existence, presenting a bold doctrine that draws attention. The audience reacts with curiosity as she argues for a new perspective on humanity's place in the world.
A group of Chinese laborers from San Francisco is expected to travel through the area within a day or two. Reportedly headed for mining work in Mexico, it remains unclear how many will eventually settle in the United States as well.
The Kansas City auditorium can seat 26,000 for the Democratic National Convention on July dth. Kansas City will contribute 50,000 dollars for the event plus decorations for the hall, convention music, and hotel accommodations for Democratic Executive Committee members.
Preliminary examination conducted in NELD shows Lewis and Georg Owing and Tom Yorr face U S charges of train robbery. Bail set at 1000 dollars each under U S law. territorial charges carry possible death penalty. Justice Shacher orders detention awaiting grand jury action as district attorney Cox leads prosecution. no prisoners released.
London papers detail the Paardeberg engagement with 3 500 Boers under Cronje and 2 000 British under Kitehever. The English press is outspoken about the clashes and the Dutch commander the grand old man of veld.
An ad promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a gentle, mill and pleasant remedy. It claims easy effect and reliability with penny price and guaranteed quality, sold at the Tombstone Draft Store.
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