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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1906
Page
3
A fragmentary OCR list from Cochise County records includes transfers, agreements, satisfactions of mortgage, mechanics lien, and realty notices. Names such as George Myers, Thomas Fidwell, and Copper Queen Mining appear with mining district mentions in Cochise and Warren districts. Property moves involve Douglas and Paradise properties, with several transfers to or from local lenders and investors.
A long list of deeds and mineral rights transfers appears for Douglas and Bisbee properties including Walter Douglas et ux to John Bopizich and Matt Plunik, Malcolm Tadlock to F H Tadlock, and Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Co. dealings. Public notices mention prospector activity, tax amendment discussions, and district court visitors such as E J Beicher and Captain Thomas Rynning. Public Examiner Foster audits county books as officials attend court and business.
George B Wilcur is confined to his home with a bad attic o the girl. Judge Reilly is slow to improve from recent lapses and was able to be about town today. Edward Wheeler returned from Bisbee. Chas Le Brose was in the city today. J Le Browse corrects misstatement about Wolf ranch lease purchase. The Benson Press with W C Shinn as editor invites visitors to this office. Ele Pressus ended publication briefly. Mr Schardu moves to ranching and cattle raising. The Geld of journalism notes Editor Kon and Benson and Arona as key figures shaping public opinion since the 1860s.
A Kelvin mining man objects to proposed changes in Federal recording law for mining locations. He argues the plan favors counties and blocks prospectors by replacing the 10 foot hole with a two dollar fee, calling it close legislation that discourages new claims and hurts prospectors. Editor Weeden replies, defending cautious reform and clarifying the intent of the proposed update.
Word reached this afternoon of a massive fire at the Cobre Grande mine owned by Phelps Dodge on Thursday night. Thirty five houses were destroyed and more were torn down to halt the blaze as water was unavailable. The exact call of the fire could not be learned.
St Louis should host a permanent exhibit showcasing Arizona’s mineral, agricultural, horticultural, and other resources. The west’s rapid growth, expanding railways, and rising settler homebuilding warrant broader publicity. A statewide effort, including Arizona, should press to place the state at the lead in regional display.
In a Sunday interview, B F Cheney of Hes ton said the Phoenix & Eastern branch from Phoenix to Florence and east has been sold to the Southern Pacific, removing Phoenix from the Santa Fe main line. Earlier reports claimed the Arizona Eastern would extend the Southern Pacific route from Phoenix.
In Metcalf Graham county during Cinco de Mayo celebrations an unnamed man urged revolution against Mexican President Dias calling him traitor and tyrant. The crowd adopted a resolution asking the speaker to depart the country, and he left.
A woman socialist, Leus Marion Lewis, arrived in Phoenix from San Francisco to discuss socialist ideas. The report notes broader movements in Arizona and references historical context from the era.
From Wednesday's Daily Chas M McKean of Pearce serves as a one month county seat tri juror. OS K pkpstrick visits from Pandie and will take two slow days. Alfred Pan and others are guests of Mr and Mrs G W Swain. Fred C Polury arrived from Canmea for a visit with friends. F Calishy of Douglas attends district court. Captain Rynning of the ranger returns to Douglas. Dock laying resumes at the Tucson and Twin Buttes railroad expected by July 1. Mrs C D Gage and daughter visit from Oakland. Pearce Sr. arrives from Oakland to visit his son John. Pearce was in Oakland during the great earthquake and incurred losses.
Phoenix club women organized a Health League to provide systematic treatment and entertainment for visitors from eastern and other cities seeking health benefits. The plan aims to fund public institutions and create affordable nearby retreats outside the city, inspired by Tucson's successful model. local physicians support the movement.
Advices from Washington say the Pride of the West Company is cleaning up and making clear they mean business. The camp is noticeably livelier as operations intensify.
An Apache man with his wife and child rode a flat car to Fort Huachuca on Thursday morning. Jobo Lirmea took a photo and loudly cursed in Apache, described as the fiercest abuse ever heard. The author notes no further Apache incidents occurred with Jun.
A fragment notes the Phoenix Republican being read in Jerusalem near the Holy Sepulcher and Kedron brook, with residents at Jaffa and Damascus gates encountering the paper. It suggests limited reach among Muslims but a readership among non Mohamedans and educated locals.
Honorable John Herndon died at his Prescott home on Wednesday after a seven to eight month battle with stomach cancer. For weeks his family and friends knew the chances for recovery were very small.
In Coconino county William Castell sold 12 000 head to George Neamen for 51 000 dollars. Wim Mc Intyre sold 8 000 head to Hutchinson and Pollock. Clark and McDermott sold 4 400 head to Frank Beesley for 20 000 dollars. Prices paid for the sheep were high.
Gem merchants travel to the district to collect Mala chite Azurite Paradotts Turquoise and other stones. George H. Marcher of a Los Angeles firm arrived to acquire finds. Paradott near Globe recalled as diamondlike when cut and polished, some pieces appearing transparent at night.
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