Tombstone Epitaph One Year ix Monthe
A brief line noting a one year term and a price of 83.00 with an additional 150 reference present in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1906
Page
2
A brief line noting a one year term and a price of 83.00 with an additional 150 reference present in the fragment.
A serious forest fire rages in the Huachucas threatening Exposed Reef mine and mill equipment Carr Canyon reservoir and nearby ranches and camps. Local owner P B Warnekros organizes fighters and Huachuca Water Company aids. Mayor Wentworth seeks troops from Col Steadman at Fort Huachuca to contain the blaze. Troops dispatched and last night the fire shifted toward the eastern range. Dense smoke seen from Tombstone.
The Papago people found a fine bone and saddle on the San Xavier road six miles south of the city and turned them in at the police station. A bystander contrasted Papagos with San Carlos Indians, noting the former would protect property while the latter might not. Major G H Burton arrived from Bisbee to discuss district court business and noted over 300000 in building permits issued last month.
The text touts a tonic from pine and other forest plants named Golden Medical Discovery by Dr. R V Pierce. It claims to purify blood, improve liver and stomach function, aid digestion, and treat indigestion, torpid liver, headaches, and weakness. It warns against alcohol and baby-forming drugs.
A Tecoma Washington dated letter from Guy E Brown, a former comrade of Floyd L Frisbie, suggests Frisbie may have been murdered by the Black Hang or Kalipanans in the Philippines. Brown claims to have served with Frisbie and fears enemies made in the field could reach him in El Paso.
Miss Mary Nels of South Fourth Avenue suffered a rare injury when a wide yawn dislocated her jaw, leaving it locked for about an hour until Dr Swetman corrected the bone. He warned that such an ordinary act can pose serious risk if not treated promptly.
District Court sessions Monday May 21 opened with the Territory v Augustine Valencia for murder at Douglas continued to June 5 due to missing material witnesses. Territory v Webb for murder also occupied the docket as jurors were assembled. Canada de Cobte Co v Hughes saw the demurrer sustained with ten days to plead. Cochise County v Cannon for delinquent taxes resulted in judgment for the plaintiff.
The court heard the Webb murder case with multiple witnesses and jury deliberation. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after late evening arguments by D A Flanigan, C K Parsons, Joe Morrison, and Flannigan, and the defendant was discharged despite an emotional moment for his mother from Graham County.
The case against Mountain was taken up first and the jury found him not guilty. The next case involved John Conchin for grand larceny. The trial will likely conclude this afternoon as only a few witnesses remain for the prosecution.
Public schools in Tombstone plan a Commencement Day on Thursday May 51 with graduates listed and a program including piano solos recitations vocal numbers and diplomas to be conferred by Superintendent Berner and teachers The event marks youth venturing into adulthood as families and the community celebrate the graduates achievements and future promises
A Washington dispatch reports another statehood conference ended without a conclusion. Senate conferees reportedly accept a compromise on the Foraker amendment allowing New Mexico and Arizona residents to vote on statehood at a special election. 1.6. Pritchard examined at home in serious condition. appendicitis feared and possible operation in coming days, with danger due to age.
The Los Angeles Mining Review outlines the T A M Co efforts to rehabilitate Tombstone mines. It cites a $34 million gross silver and gold output historically, with $8 million in dividends, pumping advances to reach depths of 889 feet and 700 foot levels, a 6.5 million gallon daily pumping capacity, and current output around 5 million gallons per day. The note covers multiple shafts on Silver Thread, Tranquility, Emerald, Lucky Cass, Toughnut and West Side, with ore bodies deepening except Silver Thread widening. A 225 ton daily milling plant and 150 ton lead concentrate facility are planned, plus 2,500 tons shipped to El Paso smelters. The venture is led by E B Gage president, H Abinson vice president, and W F Staunton as general manager, with $15 million capital noted.
A rush of prospectors seeks the Hughes property said to lie in a canyon north of El Dorado Nevada. Lured by reports of vast gold and copper wealth the old location has been guarded and little learned. Recently Weincke and Bartogee, formerly of Arizona, are said to have found the ground and keep it secret while others watch keenly to stake nearby ground.
A new Mexican mineral industry near Sonora will soon begin large scale production. The project is led by Americans and Mexicans with strong capital backing and about 40000 dollars already spent on development and improvement of the property.
Forty bars of silver bullion weighing sixty pounds each were delivered yesterday via the Sacozari road. The shipment represents last month’s output from the Lampazos near Moctezuma and is valued at $20,000.
The Douglas Gas Corporation has begun business and Douglas now has a gas system. The company has been busy for months advancing the plant and, despite material delays, has made excellent progress.
Lime Gallen returned from the Huachucas where a fire rages on the west side. He notes the Exposed Reef property mill is in danger but expects the blaze to burn out if winds stay moderate. Two Fort Huachuca companies camp on the divide to clear brush and guard the range, aiming to prevent spread to this side.
Cochise County in the lead this year for Arizona with rising taxable wealth and population. The region has long outpaced others in business activity. Also includes a humorous note on word conjugations from the Saturday Evening Post and a railroad order: Southern Pacific restricts freight trains to thirty miles per hour in the Territory, while passenger trains are limited to city limits.
From Monday's Daily: Wm Holmes a Lumber one visitor today from Pearce. The Misses Gertrude and Bell Rise win are visiting El Paso. Jon Strinker and wife visitors from Bisbee with Mr Stringer summoned as a district court witness. Eara Bartlett found not guilty in Tucson diamond case. Assistant District Attorney Albert M. Banses arrived in combatone. Col Wilson of Tucson in legal business. J. D. Machomich returned from Kuceon to meet his mother who will stay as guest. Tombstone Public Schools to close on the 3let inst with graduating exercises at Schieffelin Hall. Local progress praised. 4.5. Bowen and Undertaker 8. C. Ames attended Fairbank for Fred Job's burial. Fred Job killed in a May 3 railroad accident. buried by the county. Two Tombstone weddings last week Miss Nella Barrow wed Fred C. Phiney. Miss Grace Barrow wed J. Anderson. Brides daughters of Mrs S. M. Barrow. grooms linked to Fort Huachuca service and T.C.M Co. Wedding supper at Can Canal. couples to Tombstone home. First barley threshed on Frank Murophy ranch near Phoenix. exceptional quality and large yield. Entire crop estimated at about 15,900,000 pounds. wheat crop seven to eight million pounds. Past three weeks' weather ideal for crops with cool nights and warm days per Phoenix Gazette.
The Bisbee Review editor Kelly faces renewed trouble after a claim of criminal libel and threats of restraining orders. The Prospector editor may become a witness as grand jury actions seek charges over the Review and an unnamed woman linked to the dispute. Local sentiment veers between sympathy and caution.
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