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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1898
Page
3
Bisbee and Cochise County residents are active with visits by A. Orfilad and others, reports from Pearce, Willcox, and Tombstone. Towns like Fairbank, St David, and Duncan exchange names of citizens, political events, and local business moves amid a weekend of transfers, court business, and early spring activity.
A fragmented reminiscence covers Judge Wright’s humor and quips at a gathering with Col. Brodie and others. The writer notes Wright’s serious moment about Arizona statehood and criticizes political gamesmanship while praising Brodie’s congressional bid and local political reactions.
A fragmented report traces Robie An Lyver and allied figures urging voters in Arizona to back a campaign, citing letters to influence election outcomes. The piece notes silence from Judge Wright, alleged influence through letters, and a charged atmosphere amid clerical and political warnings.
War era notes report Harwood fencing at Willcox for political reasons while KW Curti, agent for Texas Pacific Railroad, arrives in Tombstone and signs several contracts. Chae W Blackburn departs for Barrett copper camp as diversions shift, and Dave Schumacher gains renown hauling candidates amid quick moves and a moonlight flight to Feibbank with Col. Brodie and Judge Wright.
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