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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1899
Page
1
Reports from Bisbee include arrests, fires, and hearings. Dorannett's murder case hears testimony amid feuds. Dora Garnett linked to Irene Logan slaying. Fire at Pringle residence narrowly contained. Various residents, travelers, and rail cargo movements noted with weather, town events, and shop burglaries.
Reports from Peter Haviland on a river trip and Torabstorg gardens in full bloom mix with odd brief items. A marriage license is issued to Char Swanson and Annie John, a dance planned at St David, and Pearce school census shows 95 children. A Los Angeles Times correspondent cites gold finds near Kramer, fueling speculation of a stampede to the mining camp as Frank Perley travels to the Dragoons with hopeful prospects.
Fragmented text notes an enormous rise in mail carried in the L. S. mails and argues postage should be reduced to one cent an ounce. It references the President, Congressional action, and public esteem while mentioning a medicine claim about restoring energy and health.
The legislature enacted a compulsory school law requiring children of school age to attend at least twelve weeks per year, six of which must be regular attendance. Exceptions include home instruction by a competent teacher, poverty preventing proper clothing, physical or mental illness, and absence of a school within two miles. A penalty of at least twenty five dollars is provided for noncompliance. J. H. Awernecon and Israily are visiting from Lochiel and may settle in Tomb. Mr. Thomas visits from Vermont and plans to stay a few days. Curtis district school headings note illness in Los Angeles affecting attendance. Gribble continues work at the Greed Central mill, employing five men. recent shipment of concentrates to an emergent market.
A fragmented account tells of the Amulet Mine discovery through a prospecting mishap on Lynx Creek. The owner, heat exhausted under a tree, loses his back-bearing tool and reappears with a vein found accidentally, spurring a rush by McPherson Co. Tombstone and partners to Crittenden, Washington Camp, aided by multiple mule teams.
The article describes Amalgamated Copper Co. officers in New York and stock offering details, copper sector actions, and cattle shipments from Navajo County. It notes a 2400 gallon per hour artesian well near the Graham range, several local deaths, a court-mention event, and community notices including a judge’s departure and funerals. It mentions Simon Mater resuming California cattle trade and William Nelson Cowan’s funeral.
A fragmented report notes the arrest of Pedro Lame of Phaciz. It mentions a borrowed sum and a repayment expectation, with blurred references to a transaction described as coal related. The item hints at publication plans resembling Harper's Weekly with a large, handsome cover and many pages.
Fragmentary OCR text notes military spending since July 1 1998. It cites a total of 210 045 dollars in expenditures tied to the War Department. The legible fragments mention a Lee and an exhibie but lack clear context or events.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions New York Peanes vanige and Ohio with unclear geography. It references numbers and exclaims sections about geographers and a former high point but provides no coherent events or date.
Fragmentary data shows stamped envelopes revenue and postal receipts with figures such as 2 383,284 and 93,009. The text is garbled but indicates postal accounting figures and stamp stock or mail handling metrics from a post office report.
An op ed notes copper may rebound as autocraft and construction projects lift demand. It cites 22 auctions of prices and mentions shipments to Arizona, with special focus on Cochise County and nearby regions seeing increased activity.
The passage notes copper's rising role in electricity and lighting adoption, with Srizene cited as illustrating the trend. It mentions 1892 as a year when production reached over 110 million pounds, marking a milestone in the expansion of copper use for power infrastructure.
Arizona officials expect a premier showcase at a key event, highlighting the state’s initiatives and potential outcomes. The gathering aims to draw attention to upcoming plans and partnerships within the region.
Dore Garnett, accused in the Irene Logan murder at Bisbee, remains in custody under $15,000 bond via habeas corpus. A reduction seek is planned as the case awaits a court hearing in Bisbee tomorrow. Emanuel will argue for release. A mining deal tied to several Dragon mines near Tombstone is nearing closure, with transfer and development expected.
Fragmentary text appears to mix phrases about lifetime guarantees and sample free address offers. It mentions Sterling Memedy Ca and Chienso or New Yort, but lacks clear events, names, dates, or verifiable context to form a coherent news item.
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