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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1893
Page
2
Quick city notes report Welcott's for fresh bananas and P B Soto visiting from Willcox. Mentions various local people visiting, court and mining interests, and a mix of town news with minor incidents and routine records.
Court opened at 1 pm with calendar calls. McAllister vs Nichols slated for later as both sides push to hear title to office and mandamus claims together. Delinquent tax cases paused pending ruling on costs and 1 per cent penalties. Hansen vs Toles set for Monday with jury demand.
A New York paper warns Gotham visitors about the Chicago crowd while Tombstone Arizona is singled out as a sample of surprising spectators. A Chicago paper defends western visitors and mocks New York society expeditions to the fair.
Cris Peterson Jo Hafner and John Deady faced Justice Koska on charges of illicit activity. Hafner was arrested and held with a trial set for this evening at So'elock for allegedly taking a chest of goods from Larrien's hotel in Fairbank and selling it to De. Deady was cleared of crimes after proving ownership of the blankets and goods. Peterson faced a separate charge linked to a hotel shortage but was discharged after the accusation was not sustained.
Judge Kibbe y denounces his removal as associate justice, alleging lack of legal authority and signaling readiness to resume duties. AP report details Arizona territorial prison probe uncovering weapons, drugs, prison property, and arrests with further developments anticipated.
Murrey Methernay ex superintendent of the territorial prison in Yuma is bound over to appear before the grand jury on embezzlement charges. A shortage of 1000 dollars in cash and missing prison property were alleged with bail set at 1500 dollars. Additional notes mention lax methods, knives and other items found, and local commentary. The report also notes President Cleveland urging restraint on office seekers.
News from Tombstone reports W K Meade has been appointed United States marshal for the Arizona territory and E E Ellinwood will serve as United States attorney. Meade, previously superintendent of the prison, is celebrated for his four years back in private life and widely praised for his qualifications. Ellinwood, 27, admitted to the bar two years ago, returned from Washington after assurances of appointment.
Moisture intense itching and stinging at night. if untreated may form tumors that bleed and ulcerate. Swaysa's onstasnt stops itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and often removes tumors. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia S. 4. Gilman ex county 1 heme in today from Willcos.
New York observers attack President Cleveland over financial policy and party divisions, while the administration announces appointments including Alexander McDonald to Persia and Wallis Jones to Rome. A northwest Texas cyclone disrupts Gainsville and path towns with no immediate news. Offshore fines total 19689 for Danube voyage violations. Masaya and Grenada report rebel captures in Nicaragua, with loyal western provinces. The US gold reserve nears 100000000, and Nashville’s Capital City bank enters liquidation, with stockholders paid on 70 cents on the dollar. Rogers Brot of Benson transfers its deed to E B Young in San Francisco.
Court sessions begin with a grand jury summoned and excused until 8:30 PM. Prisoners, mostly Mexican, heard in a series of cases through interpreter F Herrera. Judges consider Skinner’s wage claim in Kinnear v Kinnear and mandamus actions in Bravin v City, with multiple trials set for Thursday.
A compiled list shows numerous arrivals including J. M. Cocuise and Sam Brainhart in Los Angeles and San Francisco respectively, plus names from Bisbee Phoenix Tucson El Paso and Willcox. Other entries include Ranch and Mill locations with multiple individuals such as W M Downing Walter Fife and Tom Douglas.
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