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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1906
Page
1
A chaotic collage of quips and adverts. It includes mock dialogues about politics literary wits and social sayings, plus a catarrh cure ad and a piano lessons notice. Names and places appear as scattered references, with a few brand and business mentions.
Criminal court results show eight convictions and three acquittals this week. Convictions include Antonio Ferras for attempted burglary two years four months. Castro and Castianos for burglary two years each. Arthur Vezina for burglary two years. Bernardo Avalos for assault with a deadly weapon two years. Victor Alator for burglary. Juan Domingues for simple assault three months. Jas SareGeld for unspecified charge. Acquittals: Augustin Machichi burglary Luis Delgade burglary and John Conchin escaping jail. Next week will see murder trials including Augustin Valencia for murder and Jerus larceny death. Bail decisions and other cases noted. court adjourned until Monday.
Old newspaper fragment lists El Paso Smelter prices for May 18 1906 and local notices. It covers Methodist and Congregational church services in Fremont Street area, St Pauls Episcopal Holy Communion and sermon times, and Sunday School schedules with invitations to attend. Also mentions Christian Science services and a drug advert for PAZO ointment with refund claim.
AMR of P members are urged to attend a Castle Hall gathering on Monday evening May 21st 16 for degree work. Full attendance requested. W G Gasor fe GW Bram K of Be 5.
The territorial commissioners led by Adi Pollock Packard and Superintendent Clark presented their report to Governor Kibbey. Receipts total 38109.26 with expenditures 37811.03 leaving 198.23 cash to the territorial treasurer. They plan to prepare for the second annual event next November. A gang of Russians at the dam left for California after five days amid pay concerns. A tragedy near Magditoos involved a peaceful Indiana family found murdered by Yaquis, believed to have refused renegade help. A social dance at Gage Hall featured Tombstone Beach Orchestra praised for its performance. Court is expected to sit through early August.
The Tombstone Consolidated Mines Co reports steady mining activity with ore shipments and mill processing expanding. Plans add eight boilers in power, push cyanide capacity to 14 tanks, and lift daily throughput toward 250 tons. Cabooses on Tucson division lines gain cupola lights as upgrades roll out.
Sheriff Fowler of Santa Cruz county cites Attorney General Crane that unpatented mining claims are taxable as personal property and must be assessed by cash value. He plans to list valuations on unpatented mines, as proven by shipments, and disputes over legality may go to court.
A compact notice lists guests and arrivals at Arlington Motel including Geo Nale J K Shoemaker E E Elleowell Kishor 3 D Ross Douglas Sam Kirshner from Los Angeles Geo W Covell Bisbee Misa M Hen peasy Mir M Santa Caz Benson Utley J W Norrell Colorado Springs C A Callen and wife Karl and wife E Clark F Wagner Ino True. Also mentions a cold cure Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and Grove’s signature on the box.
The Montana copper region peace ends faction fighting and signals Amalgamated Copper under Heinze may move on Col Greene. Developments suggest a foothold in the southern copper belt with plans to force a decisive conflict, as Heinze negotiates for copper properties in the Huachuca mountains Ramsey district.
A fragmentary report notes claims of Ulcera sores and cancers cured by Hucklen's Arnica Salve. It describes mining interests in Chihuahua led by Colonel Greene opposing Amalgamated and Heinze factions over a $250,000 sale, with engineers Mathewson and Kelly reviewing properties. Heinze’s ally status and Standard Oil ties loom as the dispute intensifies.
Oro Maximo Mining Company seeks freighters to transport ore from Cananea Sonora to Bassiteque a distance of forty miles. Pay is 25 pesos per ton with four days trip time. Good roads and accommodations provided. Address Cananea Apartado 26 al0-tf Mexico.
Public interest soars as Electric Bitters touted for stomach, liver, and kidney relief. Mary H Walters of 546 St Clair Ave Columbus says she was near death from fever and ague, nerves ruined, sleepless, and stomach wrecked until the tonic brought relief and a full cure. Drugstores guarantee the 50 cent remedy.
W C Harrell, visiting examiner for Arizona national banks, commends the Fires National Bank of Tombstone for stability and strong financial condition before departing for Tucson. A Persian proverb on thinking planning and doing guides business, while J C Harrington sells iron ore claims near Seligman to a Philadelphia syndicate, claiming over a million tons blocked out.
List of letters re mating in general delivery for the week ending May 12 1906 including Aguilar Luis Burnett W M Campbell Ed Dower John Errera Jose M Harris Chas Hernandez P Vegina Arthur When calling for letters use the date of advertisement P M G Cassis Tombstone Arizona
Advertisement for agents to sell nationwide accident and disease coverage policies. Society offers easy terms priced at four dollars per year, monthly payment option, large commissions paid immediately, and exclusive territories. Address National Accident Society 320 Broadway New York. Established twenty years.
Eggs for hatching from a choice strain of pure bred Single-Comb Brown Leghorn hens. Best for eggs. Prices: $125 for 13, $2.50 for 30, or $7.50 for 100 eggs. EE W Clark, Fairbank, Arizona.
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