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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1901
Page
1
Bisbee news notes several city visits and business talks including Cus tome collector Jan Mix from Douglas and Alfred P L returning from a southern trip for the Bisbee Mercantile Company. Local incidents include a Mexican shooting near Douglas Fronteras, property sales, fire department praise, and upcoming visits from H M Woods Jewily.
A long report of memorials and bills deemed passed or pending. Measures authorize water projects and dam work, adjust district finances, raise county officials’ pay, and regulate licenses, education boards, taxes, and public safety. The governor’s message notes approvals of numerous code bills and proclamations as sessions conclude.
An Englishman named Stevens was brought up from Naco this morning by Conatable Hudspeth and taken before Judge Williame who sued him twenty dollars for being drunk and disorderly.
Stiles reports a Mexican desperado, a fugitive from Arizona, aided a jail break at Prescott. Parker faced charges and Miller serves life for the crime. Wiles alleges the Mexican boasted of the plan and sought requisition papers to flee to Arena.
The Enterprise notes a new Supreme Court modification on timber status for mesquite. Rassea Unte was acquitted in federal timber theft, but a revised ruling declares timber status depends on use. Wiley Morgen's murder case in Yuma spurs a new trial after a prior conviction, with a June term expected for the retrial.
News that Rovemer's Reform Senec bill was signed by Governor Murphy prompts celebrations in Benson with congratulatory remarks. The legislation includes provisions for a $30,000 reform fund and a plan to turn over a forty acre tract near the city to the town of Besson.
The 1901 game law revised with dates for hunting seasons and prohibitions across species. Delayed openings and closures cover doves, quail, grouse, wild turkey, prairie chickens, deer, trout, and other game with specific periods and gear limits. Local officials note enforcement and discuss related mining and regional political topics as part of Arizona affairs.
Miss Bessie Miller visits Wilcox and Leicster Mre Cum mings reports favorable conditions in the area. Slaughter rounds a steel train bound for California around the 28th. W W Waumbaugh travels to El Paso for railroad business. A & K railroad crews widen the pnd near Banning and improve the road. Stuart W French leaves for Tucson for Copper Queen Co. office opened by Gro of Leavenworth and Guerbedy. Jas Quinn seeks letters administr ation for Patrick Quinn estate. Coroner’s jury in the Frank Juarde case rules gunshot death while officer acted in discharge of duty.
A party from SP recently surveyed the line from Cuchine to Tacquoise to choose a railroad route between those points. Rumor says the Southern Pacific contemplates linking Cananea in Mexico with Tombstone via two possible paths, one down the valley from Ghreom toward Tombstone and the other continuing below the line to Cananea, with only slight mileage differences. Both routes are to be prepared for construction if the railroad proceeds.
The Secret Service uncovers another gang of counterfeiters and a large stock of bogus bills. The report highlights Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a highly imitated remedy for indigestion dyspepsia constipation nervousness and debility. Bitters promote stomach health and vitality, restoring strength to the weak. Beware of counterfeiters when buying.
Frank J. Cheyney swears he is senior partner of F J Cheyney & Co in Toledo Ohio and that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncurable catarrh case. Notary A W Gableon attests on December 6, 186. Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure internal sale with testimonials and benefits.
The El Paso Times doubts any law increases weddings and suggests the need is for incentives to keep existing marriages intact rather than to boost marriage rates. It questions the legislature’s focus and favors policies that stabilize current unions over promoting new ones.
The report claims Arzon's gold output for 1909 totals nearly 10.9 million dollars while silver is over 20 million, far above figures cited by the U S mint director. If the estimates are wrong a thorough investigation will show the figure too low. Arizona is highlighted as a great precious metal producer.
Fragmentary report describes an Illinois company at Lima being pressured by a refinery power, leading to employees being shifted to other work, with mentions of trust influence and alleged independent operators reacting to oil labor curtailment and consumer impact.
Deputy Constable Foster tries to arrest Frank Jaardo in Bisbee when the suspect wrests a gun and fires. Jaardo is killed by a shot from Foster’s partner Johnson as another officer orders escape. Coroner orders an inquest. the scene is in Brewery Gulch with witnesses and a tense aftermath.
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