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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1900
Page
2
The text appears garbled with misspellings and fragmented terms. Readable parts mention a time frame of six months and a yearly term concept. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable to anchor a full summary.
Fragmented quotes discuss wartime sentiment, the repeal of a war revenue stamp act, and anticipated business opening in Shanghai by American capitalists. Admiral Dewey hints at presidential prospects while addressing voters about the 1900 campaign year. Ruins in the cliff dwellings of northwestern New Mexico and Arizona prompt calls for government preservation actions.
Indiana man rushed along the stream bank where his wife battled the torrent and promised 1009 dollars to any savior. After she was rescued he refused to pay, saying he was unduly excited. Courts ruled he must pay 1000 dollars, leaving him to ponder the outcome.
A Lesgas group in New York forms to promote legislation removing equalities under law. The article lists four main grievances: in thirty seven states married mothers have no rights to their children, in sixteen states wives have no right to their earnings outside the home, in eight states women have no right to own property for marriage, and in twelve states there is law compelling men to support their family.
Invitations issued by the Bacchus Club Prescott printers group for a festival and barbecue accompany a complimentary ticket signed by the Grand Boosy President. The program includes drinks, transportation of attendees, a banquet, drums and an orchestra, plus an oration and further musical entertainment. The note mentions a parade of guests and ceremonial activities with references to various figures and past traditions.
A Bisbee column from May 6 1900 reports Mr A Sperry of Albuquerque visiting Mrs Clark and Theo Move Mra DA Clark arriving from Portland. Montezuma Gll meeting to elect new officers due to exile. Seviers discussed at a Methodist meeting led by Supt T A Thompson. A fence and accommodation project near Birksid Nace, drummers noted, Magpie Minstrels promise a well attended show, local Thespians rehearsing, Copper Queen Co coke activity and plans to secure coke at Naco for the Mocteasma Co. More railroad material arriving at Naco for the Naco road contract. Abandonment statements suggest the line will be pushed to completion with energy and capital.
A mixed set of notes from Bisbee Arizona recounts visits by Japanese mining magnates Kondo and Motagawa of Tokio and by Magpai Mia vlele and others. The Copper Queen Company hosts the visitors who plan further tours through mining camps before traveling to Paris. Also noted are a local marriage at the Catholic church and a recovery update on John Hult after a foot hike.
Judge K Williams, an ongoing passenger thief for Tucson, is noted in rough dispatches. Phil Hart’s mother returned to her Tucson home in brief visit. FC Earle of the El Paso Smelting Co in Bisbee is identified as a former Tombstoner. A boy named Frank Engle sustained a broken right arm after a fall and received medical care promptly.
An old clipping notes a mislaid official list of Democratic delegates from Cyoniae County with delegates and alternates named, including Packard Greene Reidy Morzan Gray Sandere Mc Coury O Reille Toon Conlon Chambers Siteute Brows and Paul, Aberpates Wolf Cromley Delehanty Nichole Mosley Kinselia Poilehtt Ballinger Nichol Wallace Wie Bishor. The delegation was not instructed on any measure and was restricted to answer all questions.
A new corporation, the Copper Bullion Mining Company, has formed under Arizona law to pursue mining in the Dragoon range near Tombstone. Prominent stockholders including EPSimson and LW Bian vie, with Warren Gellelen as treasurer and PH Clark involved in exploration. The property spans about 399 acres with a substantial copper ore body showing high assay values. plans include extensive development, shale overburden removal, and permanent mining to become another Arizona producer.
The Tucson library project seeks competitive plans for a Carnegie library to be built on the military plaza. A five percent commission is offered to the winning architect. The building budget is 25000 dollars, with Andrew Carnegie contributing and the city obligated to provide 2000 dollars yearly for maintenance. The design aims to be a coast model of architectural excellence.
A damaged local item notes a notable building stone from a Kirkland Valley quarry shaped by a Capitol Commission, valued for versatility in brickwork and construction. The report highlights its light gray, finely worked surface and potential for wide public and private use, with civic guests visiting a family home yesterday.
The Phoenix board of trade reports a new olive product from Salt River valley groves owned by the Ama Water Company. Mr W B Cleary arranged extraction of oil and pickle culling in Phoenix, with bottling in Los Angeles. A pressure process and hot water extraction were used, showcasing a local industry venture amid company ties and proposed opportunities for broader markets.
A distorted report from Titian details the strange death of a woman once living near Lomberone. She supposedly learned she was heir to $10,000, triggering immediate distress and fatal shock. The fragment hints at prior wartime ties and unclear names.
Reports trace a flurry of activity as General Russell Alser gears to visit Prescott next week and General Mee riam plans to meet Governor Murphy for military matters. News notes Hardy arrives from the east to pursue mining interests while Marion Fos, a veteran newspaper man, contemplates Tombstone assignments as era of notable visitors continues.
Reward offered for evidence leading to arrest and conviction of person or persons who entered the Conyer ranch house around July or August 1898 and stole a new set of harness and again around July this year stole provisions and bed dine.
A brown horse with a white hind and no brand or marks wandered onto a ranch at Contention. The owner must prove title and pay pasture dues to reclaim. B. Cuapwick, Fairbank, A. T.
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