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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1900
Page
2
The text cites Cronies with 13000 troops at Magerfontein and notes unaccounted strength after surrender. It mentions Castellano’s France return delaying a demand for restoration of pay from Emperor William. A Chicago man guilty of $516,000 fraud highlights persistence of justice against the rich, four years to convict yet progress in accountability.
The Bonvon Breeze is renamed the Bosom Prove in a move by editor Niesa and the allied staff of Benson and Cochise county papers. The paper pledges to support statehood and progressive growth for California while backing the administration. The Los Angeles Times notes a positive civic outlook and anticipated expansion across the West as Congress considers changes.
A Washington dispatch to the Republican notes the belief that few new states will be admitted this session. After the elections in fall, action on bills for Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma is predicted. If Republicans succeed, admission could occur by July 4 1901, rather than forty five.
Bisbee notes mention several locals including Bisuas, Bessemer guests, and plans around a national game. It lists names such as Lucotios, O Reilly, Dougine, Bauson, Toukey, Silas Gregory, Don Euviacio, Alvan Smith, and W R Stiles. Also reports a freight and passenger agent resignation and a new appointment, with references to Dewey era service and the Cruiser Baltimore.
Reports from Bisbee note Cochite train robber Matt Burtle remains missing with John Keating back from Sonora Mex. Local life includes crowded meals, Higgins back in town, a drunk and disorderly arrest, and business updates at Overingk and Bro. The Bank of Bisbee thrives while the Opera House hosts a sorrowful tribute for Ed Barker. Ed Barker’s funeral drew many friends as memorials pour in from Copper Queen era ties. Mrs Howell visits Supervisor Benton, Stone and Tombstone links appear, and miner Wm Pritchett recovers from an explosion injury. Jimmie Moles, formerly Copper Queen staff, now with Husebuchens, stops by for a brief stay.
Local reports note Mrs Bray and prominent residents at Congress Street, a restaurant run by Prevoy Fletcher, and a potential Sefford purchase. Crowds are expected for the Gentry Dog and Pony show on March 10, with opera guests and a Patrick dance planned for Ireland’s feast. Mines and prospecting activity border Bonors and La Colorado, with American capital syndicates pursuing Mexican properties.
The U S comptroller of the currency names changes in national banks including Prescott National Bank in Prescott Arizona with C O Ells named cashier and J B Larimer asst cashier, and Phoenix National Bank of Arizona with new staff. A mail contract awarded for routes from Gal lup to Fort Defiance Parker to Milton station and Harque Hale to Quartzite to A E Niles. Pensions listed for Clarence J Williams Mesa and others. patents include John I Blake Winston and Harry Waters Bisbee.
The case involves George K Davie asked to appoint a receiver for Levis Guild Recovery Co operating at Mammoth. The complaint claims 47,009 tons of tailings treated under an agreement and seeks $20,000 damages plus further claims for breach of protrade mail. The plaintiff seeks accounting of tailings and a receiver to seize the dump.
A prominent figure argues for swift Arizona statehood, predicting territorial admission before the next presidential election. AP Maginnis and the singlehood committee sway opinions, while Santa Fe interests push toward statehood for the commonwealth. Frank Flanigan, a Tombstone carpenter, returns to copper mines after touring the region. Confederate veterans in Gila valley form a Safford camp named after President Davis.
Marie Foley recovers from a fall near Biabe as rain lingers. HD Marre leaves for Wil-Cor to accept a role as mayor of Range Te. Sim Roberts travels from Graeny to visit his mother, while Sam shows progress and plans a fortnight stay. A river bar near Yuma sparkles with jet lights. two girls attempt forgery at Fort Yuma Indu real school, are halted. A Mis Butler party honors Miss Lieaie Butler with friends and former classmates. A freight car accident injures a boy near the track. Frank Marre faces poisoning charges in a water bucket case. Judge Thurlow reviews the water safety link with Murrell but finds no connection.
A 1899 discussion condemns a vicious practice in mining where blackmailing property owners hinder development by pressuring others. The piece urges summary action to curb interference and protect mining interests, noting that improvements were made during 1899 and the need to support legitimate development.
Fragmented OCR shows a Tombstone era scene with a former manager Read returning to Arizona watch for city life. It references a life term in a derestorial penitentiary and Citizens of Phoenix, with mixed notes on local tavern antics and Whisky. A Hall's Catarrh Cure ad appears, signed by Frank J. Cheyney in Toledo.
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