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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1897
Page
3
A jumble of reports covers mining interests, local politics, a barroom altercation, botanical notes from the Chiricahuas trip, and community announcements. The Pearce mine sale offer and export data loom, while ads plead for temperance and health remedies amid town life.
Judge Bethune considered the nineteenth legislative act on crimes and confirmed its validity while rebuking those who released criminals due to ignorance or connivance. The grand jury sought guidance from District Attorney Boglich and were instructed that prior to the act they could only indict for manslaughter. Those who killed neighbors may now face limited punishment, affecting law enforcement and the public.
A pardoned man from Yuma, guided by Davy Crockett, registered a new stock brand in Phoenix and moved 1100 cattle into Cochise and Gila counties from New Mexico. The incident tests the newly enacted Arizona stock law which allows only recorded brands as legal evidence of ownership, threatening New Mexico and Sonoran cattlemen with potential restitution actions in Arizona courts.
An immense stake is described at the lower level of the Tree ee gold mines at Ore Blanes. A large body of ore is said to extend four feet in waterlogged ground, with pounds of ore laying over.
The Graham Idaho camp reports a booming building period in Clifton with the great engine house and brickwork underway. A mammoth blower and planned machinery erection signal extensive development as 200000 bricks are connected for use and trains bring in more equipment.
A Los Angeles dispatch cites figures on the progeny of Sorion's father, noting father died four years ago with six living wives and 14 deaths, 246 grandchildren and 114 great grandchildren, totaling 417 descendants as of April 6 at a family union. The letter also mentions missionary work by Mr. Sessions and his age at death, plus notes from Tombstone and Ash Canyon about local claims and a saloon incident near George Shute's tavern.
Cattlemen are urged to submit brands marked on the above cut to the Brand Department of the Burrark. Those who have not yet ordered their brand engraved may send a postal card or letter for rate card and address, Ertravian Kicker.
Ephe Randolph, superintendent of the El Paso and Southern Pacific, declares the car shape will not be moved from Tucson. The Los Angeles Herald reports no action to remove the car during the coming week, stating there is no desire or means to dispute his position.
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