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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1893
Page
2
San Ludians P Harrington sells cattle to Blum Gray and Frank Moore Ranch at San Jose. Reports of ranchers at San Jose, arrivals from Barbaconsari, and hunting mishap near Comboy Pass. Local events include a Mexican band in Tombstone, Nogales paper launch, earthquake anniversary, and civic notices in Bisbee and Prescott rail area.
Special to Physix Herald from Globe reports Judge Kibbey opened court with a grand jury impaneled. Rouse arrived at night and qualified next morning. A protest over the term of office was entered and minutes record the judge’s oath while Rouse re impanelled the grand jury.
A legal action seeks 850 00 against parties in Cleveland Ohio over an ore claim tied to a radio mine sale in Sonora Mexico. The plaintiff alleges Chamberlain and Price promised 50000 if a large ore vein was found before the final payment became due, asserting a payment of 115 00 preceded the discovery and court dispute. HG Howe of Tonbstoay is named among witnesses who mapped ore levels near the final payment.
City council met in regular session with Judge Reilly presenting a contract for $200 to hire a trainer attorney to continue Bravin vs the city litigation. The plan pays 25 percent of any savings up to a maximum of $5,000. After discussion, a committee was formed to study the proposal. Officers were sworn in, and $18 to Huxenaca W and $5 to Lime Gall were noted. The clerk will advertise the board of equalization meeting for Monday, May buh. County records show transfers and liens, including Power of Attorney and mortgage actions, and taxes on the Old Guard mine paid at $208 with further delinquent tax lists expected next week.
From Friday's Daily, items cite Jobo Bauer arriving from El Paso and Cinco de Mayo as a Spanish holiday. Reports mention a Tucson acquittal in a homicide case, tax payments by Kansas Cattle Co and Tombstone Land and Cattle Co, and local notes from Yuma Tombstone Benson and Prescott discussions.
The Tombstone annual report covers the fire department with three companies, 103 on roll, and 1800 feet of hose. It notes a Fremont Street fire, hose wear on carts, and recommends new hose and drying tower. health and membership steady. school pupils achieving high marks across grades. council actions and local legal changes affecting prisoner handling and precinct duties.
Ex-Prusipese Hannistix will deliver ten or more lectures at Leland Stanford University in the early part of the next commencement. The final lecture will present his views on compiling an international code of law to govern all major nations. Stanford plans to print the essay and send it to Britain, France, Russia, and others.
Paneons Kansas six masked men halted the express, robbed passengers of several thousand dollars, but failed to loot the safe. The incident disrupted the carriages as engineers and firemen were restrained. Additional notes mention treasury gold hopes, World’s Fair fares, and railway rate adjustments across several cities.
The report asserts Judge Kibbey was removed rather than resigning. Amid mixed notes from Tombstone era, observers reference a contentious mining dispute and a small 1927 vote in Rivensick county, with 405 against and 1927 for incorporation, signaling limited local consensus and ongoing legal friction.
The city election in Phoenix on Tuesday saw no Republican ticket in the field. The Herald, aligned with the Republicans, supported the party’s view during the race and questioned the use of legislative funds for newspaper advertising on railroad commission meetings over the past two years.
Governor Hughes indicates the World’s Bair commission will appoint the off board this week with likely exceptions. Five officers, including P. Behan, oppose the beard and want it abolished.
A court considers a case about hens laying eggs described as fresh and a question of jurisdiction arises. The text notes Kansas involvement and mentions a clash over how the eggs should be treated in the legal process.
Fragmented OCR notes describe the PME act on rein and re incorporation of towns with 700 plus inhabitants. It states cities chartered by special legislation may di inc or re incorporate under the act. Mentions board of supervisors and taxpay ers.
A fragmented OCR from a 19th century page notes a property sale and related proposals. It references Liparoent of Arizona Gate, Abe Sta Ci ity Moy, and 1093. Mentions unsettled terms, proposals, and addresses, with scattered names and dates.
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