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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1901
Page
2
The report through the cable hints at Boer readiness to capitulate while England shows limited excitement. In Phoenix the legislature resumes business with a heated Saturday debate. The next Congress appears to include 287 attorneys, 38 farmers, 21 bankers, 7 doctors, 6 teachers, 5 miners, and 1 actor among others.
The Montana legislature elects Carter as senator and Carter is described as a friend to Arizona and a strong advocate for statehood for the territory. The El Paso Times notes Mexico’s accreditation by archaeologists linking it to the Garden of Eden, while references to Old Adam and serpents remain from the original text.
Ambiguity surrounds China's consent to surrender territory as the Czar refrains from intervention. Observers note potential actions by other powers and reflect on Armenia’s past grandeur, hoping for a swift realization of future expectations.
The defunct Fifty fifth Congress is credited with halting the hip subsidy scheme and forcing a cut in war taxes. McKinley vows to back promotions for Bebles or Sampson to the senate, with Bebley and Sampson slated for retirements and rewards tied to Cervern's fleet destruction.
The court rules tribes cannot be held responsible for depredations by renegade bands. It cites lack of law authorizing payment for damages from wars supposedly confined to reservations. Settler losses remain a concern despite the ruling.
A machine tested in Missouri lead district functions as a huge core drill capable of cutting four to twelve feet holes or larger. The inventor claims drilling speed rivals ordinary percussion drills, aside from blasting and rock removal time. The trial machines weigh about forty tons and success is anticipated for tunnel boring by the same method, Mining Booster.
The Republican reports members of the Equal Suffrage association resting on their ears awaiting passage in the house. Secretary Robinson cites strong chances for the bill, noting a prior near miss by one vote two years ago. Now backed by eastern suffragists and home organizations.
Heavy rain and hail disturb Bisbee as Allen English and Walter McCurdy arrive for cases before Judge Williams Cox. A lodge meeting at the library hall plans to organize the Elke Jodge with visiting members. Nearby, Perry Judd and his children face smallpox at the pest house, four real cases and three suspected. Erne Barker battles typhoid pneumonia while mourners recall Mrs. Barker’s death. A mine accident claims RB Coughran’s life. coroner cites fatal falls in Copper Queen Mine. Corres from March 1, 1901 note gymnasium foundation, school attendance up, pest house progress, Jack & Chisholm building rent paid, and dream of a border smelter reshaping local ore development.
March 13 1901 Bisbee notes prep for St Patrick's Day base ball game United Moderne hosts a Screwell party for Mr and Mrs Barland F N Howard in town two months on order work justice courts run steadily with Justices Williams and Wilcor Light plant to be in full operation by May 1 electrician from Chicago starts machinery setup plant will run limited hours Bisbee Public Schools February report shows enrollment 520 average 432.6 tardiness 85 and 14 few pupils locals seek suitable ground for a substantial elder to aid growth while some residents prefer milder breezes and ozone from the plant Deputy Porter McDonald and Sheriff Lewie return from Alvord trip with belief fugitives may have left the state Alvord and Yaqui sighting rumors questioned Henry Brady Tucson elected chairman of American Cattle Growers Association executive committee Chicago Record highlights Arizona features at sportsmen exhibit Colosseum forest of gems miniature Grand Canyon Navajo weaving blankets
Reports from county sections claim outlaw Burt Alvord and his Yaqui companion were seen near Sulphur Springs Techstone Gao Rassel valley Beda Cruz county and at the Igo ranch. Sheriff Turner Deputy McDonald and other officers pursue with sightings near Washington Camp and Pearce Toe as they work to locate the riders amid fresh leads and expected fight.
A rich gold discovery sparks a rush about twenty miles from Tombstone. Prospectors flock to the area seeking fortune as reports of new shows and promising yields spread through the region.
News of a rich gold strike about 20 miles from Tombstone at Gleeson sparks a stampede toward the new find. Three miners, unnamed, tunneled 39 to 44 feet and hit a ledge yielding pay streaks, with expectations of high returns per ton. Prospects report extensive staking and several shafts already under way in the promising district.
The Florence Tribune reveals editor involvement in purchasing lower tract of 160 acres near Florence and his farming plan, prompting mock scandal from The Citizen which derides the disclosure as risking a flood of publicity and rewards. The piece lampoons Reppy and hints editors face scrutiny from rivals.
From Monday's Daily, Otto Geisemboler arrives from Phoenix to Bisbee as mining men guard the copper deposits of the Dragoons. Kemp of American Type Founders Co arrives to oversee printing needs. The Pars Exposition gateway statue is sold for 2000 to a scrap dealer. Judge Reilly returns from Bibee after a professional visit. A local health quip about a New Jersey man turning to stone. An operation on Katie Harry's knee by Dr. Bacon hopes to fix infancy injury hindering movement. Sheriff and Deputy McDonald continue the hunt for Alvord with no new word. Mexico shows 10231 mining titles across 26 states and territories, led by silver and lead, with Durango, Chihuahua, Sonora, and Zacetecas as top states. The year logs a gain of 1204 titles.
Pearce residents report visits from Wilcox and Tombstone, with Constable Pruitt returning from Tombstone to place prisoners. St Patrick's ball moved to Monday March 18. Pearce Lodge of Fraternal Brotherhood growing, hall renovations underway. Norton and Morgan improve store, WJ Young Jr of Grand Western Copper Company visits on business. Mrs O Peabody preps spring millinery grand opening in about ten days. Mrs CL Ainsworth returns from Sembetone after two weeks visiting friends.
Probate Judge Boviwick reports a surge in Tombstone real estate as mining activity and railroad work near Naco boost prospects. Wm Ritchie returned from the Cananeas to discuss Greene Co mines and copper properties with potential to astonish the mining world. Rev Elliott notes a washout delays Southern Pacific road services, delaying St Paul’s church Wednesday events to Thursday. County supervisor Celebanty travels from Benson to attend to business, predicting a gold showing in Cochise County’s cattle and mining efforts this year.
A wife sought to reform her drunken husband by wearing a devil costume from a masquerade and baring the trick at his return. She spoke in a sepulchral voice inviting him in, but the door response crashed the ruse with a startled, humorous cross reply about marital kin.
Rev Elliott led Sunday morning and evening services at a lone Episcopal church. He announced Bishop Kendrick would preach Wednesday at 7 30 and urged members to take part in the ordinance. Morning sermon focused on church doctrine of confirmation with sound points. Communion was offered after the morning service. Evening sermon was earnest and evangelical. Good congregations attended both services. All are invited to Wednesday service.
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