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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1901
Page
2
Fragmented notes discuss Filipino veterans weary of return, Cuba harboring anti American sentiment, and Aguinalto’s uncle securing a high salary from the American commission. Mentions Consul Wildman drowning, a large pine cross ties order for a railway worth 2 240 000 dollars, and a critique of juror treatment by Justice Brower.
Kit Chener reports DeWet routed with his army scattered, predicting another British garrison town capture following this precedent.
A critical letter by Admiral Sampson against promoting warrant officers to commissioned rank sparked public debate. The writer argues Sampson exposes how social advantages, not merit, shape naval advancement and urges Sampson to reveal which social credentials he deems essential for a commissioned officer. The piece hints Sampson owes his favorable standing to his social status.
The Cochise Review discusses March Up and criticizes alleged overcharges while defending county care for the poor. It cites statutes on indigent admission to the county hospital and medical aid, praising local officers for generosity and duty. It lists Carnegie Company stockholders and amounts held by four men.
W Cannon materiel agent of the South Western refiren visits Bisbee. J E Wishueker of Francisco inspects local boilers. L J Overlock shifts to E C Pierce of Jerome and moves to Douglas for lumber and brick work. An athletic show at the Opera House draws a good crowd with songs dancing and sparring. Dr D Ricketts returns from California to Nacosari with new machinery due early next week. South Western Railway carries more passengers and freight between Bisbee and Douglas. Greene Concoligned Co reports booming business via Naco. Norton House repainted. Shattuck sons recovering from fever. Woman’s Club plans a ball to boost club quarters. Ed Tovrea buys Overlock butcher business and aims for Douglas growth. Korion and John will build a two story brick block in Douglas. Lowell & Arizona project rumor hints at sale or pending deal. Bisbee public schools closed for amali por.
Jon Marts cattle inspector from Naco filed ten court against a Bisbee butcher over cattle inspection law. The case set for Thursday, attracting attention to the legal point in dispute amid broader growth in Douglas with new hotels and building lumber arriving. outcome awaited.
Tom Ketchum known as Black Jack, a famed southwest desperado, is to be hanged at Clayton New Mexico on March 1 after a career with Chiricahua cattle interests and numerous highway robberies. His last scene was a failed Denwr and Fort Worth train hold up. New Mexico joins Arizona in prescribing death for this crime.
From Monday's Daily Tombstone reports warm, continued summer weather and visitors from Globe and El Paso. Mentioned are mining interests, a large emelting works project teased in El Paso, and several local civic notes including school board activity, delinquent taxes, and a humorous editorian remark. The piece notes a cave-in at United Verde in Jerome with injuries, ongoing ore shipments to El Paso, and teaching certificate examinations.
Atesa year old son of Juan Lars was killed in Tempo when his eight year old brother fired a 2 calibre target rifle at him during play. The younger boy allegedly cried I am going to ebost you before firing. The incident shocked the grieving family as authorities investigated the grisf-Mhomix Enterprise scene.
A winding new railroad line near Morenci canyon is nearly finished. Trains have hauled freight for two weeks but standard time cars are not yet adopted. The route descends four tight loops to the Gila River, with steep grades limiting loads to five or six cars. New engines are being ordered to handle the sharp curves.
Reports from Bisbee include a new copper company superintendent, updates on prisoners held for ongoing cases, and local legal and professional movements. Constable Dayle brought two Mexican prisoners to county facilities, with periods of confinement noted. Allen B English and Walter McCardy head to Bisbee for urgent professional business.
The bill repealing the poll tax for registration passed while the charter measure was amended to strike controls on saloons and road houses within five miles of the city. Other actions include HB 113 creating a seal for Arizona, funding for would-be projects, and governor messages approving several HB provisions.
Inquiries about mining companies claiming charters from eastern states run through Arizona. Most remain unknown and unverified with little real mining activity, yet they operate, drawing criticism toward Arizona. The Clifton Era urges a territorial law requiring mining companies in Arizona to secure clear titles under local law and appoint local directors, to curb illegitimate stock schemes. A train with Fifth U.S. Cavalry troops passed Fairbank en route to Fort Huachuca, under Captain Christensen, with sleepers, coaches, and mounts carriages aboard.
Elitor Smalley of the Citizen visits with the Misses Rees and Montoya of Tuc Jeon in Tombstone yesterday afternoon. Prospectors swarm the Balt Lake corridor seeking cheap transport and miner profit as Daggett and Barstow see rising claim offers. Good Springs and Victor attract investors amid mining excitement driven by transport prospects.
Col Wambaugh and F Mered ith Jones journeyed from Douglas to El Paso to survey for a possible railroad route. Jones leads the surveying party camped at Baker's ranch southeast of here. They will extend a line into Lordsburg from the Douglass to Separ line and report back for the Nascaari road decision.
Mr John Woerner of Carlebad arrives to investigate his brother's death from injuries reported at Naco. He suspects delays in medical care may have hastened the end and plans further inquiries in Mace and Tucson.
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