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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1899
Page
1
Local Bisbee notes report cool weather and a 47 degree front in the morning. Posters tout Walter L Mauin Circus for Nov 10 with guests from Spokane Tucson Denver and San Francisco. A Halloween mischief spree and a cemetery fund drive are described along with school matters and court actions.
Wiley Morgan, 33, sought by police for the Hookers Hot Springs murder of John Duncan on Sept 23, turned himself in at Wilcox to Constable Alvord. He waived examination, held without bail, and awaits grand jury action. Morgan, who has a wife and three children on a cattle ranch near Hookers Hot Springs, said he acted in self defense.
A prospecting agent in Tombstone Arizona invites mine owners and eastern investors to list copper and gold prospects with him. Send full location, work done, term and description to the Catlat toy office or Allen Street between 4th and 5th streets.
Notice declares that persons working on or supplying the Peoples Party mine are free of any contracts. The mine, located in Cochise Mining district, Arizona, is now under Geo W. Cox and Thos King, Melzer Osborn, E J Terrell, Drayak Arizona.
United States Supreme Court opinions by Justices Brown and Gray affect land claims in the Cayamunguo grant Santa Fe county New Mexico and Real de Dolores del Oro. The court affirms the private land court in one case and reverses Arizona supreme court in the Sonvito grant matter between Santiago Avila and the New Mexico and Arizona Railroad. Remarks note a missionary arrival and fundraising for a Prescott library, a Mains circus poster in Benson, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union session in Phoenix, and a meteoric iron fragment sent to Chicago’s Field Museum.
Carnival week in Phoenix features running races, cowboys relay, Indian pursuit, steeplechase style events, and bronc riding. A stage coach reenactment and steer tying contests highlight the program as spectators anticipate more details.
GrhRib Sack Jack Dunlap known as Three Fingered Sack in Arizona faces a horse stealing inquiry by the Tombstone sheriff. He recalls earlier Prospactor years, denies recent details, and claims long absences from Cochise County with brief California and Colorado whereabouts. He was arrested at Colorado Springs and has a hostile view toward the sheriff's pursuit.
The Val Verde company announces a smelting plant project described as the most modern in the area. The venture is valued at 159,900 dollars, with Governor Murphy’s proclamation cited as influencing the project. officials deny any fraud fears, asserting the venture is legitimate.
Bang From Benson reports weekly cattle shipments with details from October 24. The Whatley Packing Co shipped 202 head cattle to Los Angeles, plus 1 head steer to an unknown recipient. Monk Bros ranch moved 763 head mixed cattle. JB Parks delivered 28 head to WMT McKittrick in Wyble, California. WWSmith shipped 190 head longhorn cattle and 30 calves to Linsell Canon City, Texas. C P Scripture delivered additional stock.
A Manchester man claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured a near fatal lung illness after exposure worsened by weeks of coughing and hemorrhages. He praises the remedy costing five dollars a bottle and notes many others have been helped. trial bottles are available at Tombstone Drug.
Wilcox Bus News reports stockmen on the San Pedro in Wilcox County arranging to purchase 400 high grade bulls to improve mixed herds. The piece urges cooperation among districts, noting many non-progressive owners hold back from buying quality bulls. It argues rising cattle quality will attract buyers, urging every stockman to contribute.
A highly recommended circus promises a safe family outing with no gambling or theft near the grounds. Features include a wild beast menagerie and Captain Sagi Thomas with Rough Riders, who will perform in authentic World War I era costumes. The show arrives in Benson on the 9th and Bisbee on the 10th for matinee and evening performances in three rings at the Hippodrome.
A garbled OCR fragment presents unreadable text with names and phrases that hint at a local notice. The readable portion lacks clear event dates places or actions, making a concrete summary impractical though the fragment suggests a community or legal notice context.
Spec excursions for Benson to brive going to the circus will be made. Announcements of arrangement will be made later.
Ladyevnih stands as the most prominent woman in English political circles at the present moment, shaping discourse and influencing policy debates across major parties. Her leadership and visibility mark a pivotal shift in gender representation and political strategy.
The brief item notes London figures tease Boer marksmen while Dom Pave and Legua are referenced in a witty exchange. The surface humor.
Feavors to cure a reperitative collection of Arizoba minerals for exhibition eating the carival. A large representation would attract a great deal attention, and would by quite an Advertisement.
A garbled plea advises sending Christmas remembrances to relatives or friends in the army in the Philippines before a deadline. the message stresses timely delivery to reach the soldiers in time.
Alliho popere of New Mexico reports a surge of visitors as indications point to an unusually large tourist crop in the Southwest this winter.
An inchoate fragment discusses who raises the question of the devil and who might have instigated the inquiry. The text suggests multiple acquaintances could have posed or amplified the issue, hinting at a broader debate about authorship or origin of the question without detailing specifics.
A young man and a woman were each sentenced to fifteen days in jail after a kissing incident that drew attention. The case highlights local strictness on public affection and the authorities’ response to disruptive behavior.
British forces report heavy casualties with killed and wounded in a fierce engagement near Lafysmith, marking the army's worst losses since a prior major setback.
GJ Addison Addicks of Delaware aims to acquire 1,200,010 acres of therm Adzona in alternate sections held by the Santa Fe Pacific and government. The move would create the largest ranch in the world.
A list of remaining letters at Tombstone post office general delivery for the month ending November 1, 1899. Names include John W. Armaentrout, Waiter, Dorthy Confession, Lacs-Sipriano Chaves, Mariano Laguna, Petr Pelakc. Advertised letters must be claimed on date of advertisement.
Employment notice seeking several bright honest persons to act as managers in the area. Salary 600 a year plus expenses for permanent home-based office work. References required from any town. send self addressed stamped envelope to The Dominion Company Dept 2 Chicago 8 13.
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