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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1900
Page
2
A late campaign urging support for Mark Smith over No Murphy in Arizona’s delegate race highlights a push for statehood and Free Silver. Voters expected to send Mark Smith to Congress, with results to be known tonight as supporters frame the outcome as a clear Democratic silver victory.
A collection of old folk sayings describes wrist charms for strength and rheumatism, eye quivers foretelling tears, an eye or nostril itch signaling visitors, and zodiac and moon phases guiding planting times for crops like watermelons, peas, corn, and potatoes. The piece reflects superstition and practical tips from traditional culture.
A compilation notes 3700 Chinese in New Zealand include only 26 women, Germany accounts for about a third of global beer production, Egypt reportedly endured 200 years plague free per Arabian sources, Ireland saw emigration of 43 232 natives in 169 with about 9 000 more than prior year, Siberian settlers buy U S machinery, Bresia pauper families show 101 with 120 children, and a Moroccan caid faces prison and auction for tribute default.
J H Wetherspoon campaigns at polling booth with broad support across Arizona. The narrator notes Marcus Saith's tribute at the Library, and delegates Sovith and Geof Meek exchange cordial greetings. J. E. Kelley expands business near Fronteras, Mexico, while Bisbee Library remains a cornerstone with 3,400 books needing distribution. Miss Hill offers information to visitors.
The article argues Arizona will gain statehood despite opposition. It notes Oklahoma and New Mexico shifted Republican to gain delegates, and asserts Republican legislatures and President support for Arizona’s admission. It cautions readers not to be swayed by opposition songs.
In the Dragoons several mining firms including Copper Relic Great Western Peabody Black Diamond and Byath Bix bee Copper Co operate near Mule Mountain. Copper Core of Arizona Mining Co with eight mines plans iron carbonate ore shipments and a new stamp mill. Black Diamond company reports 29 percent copper ore at Barding area with a 150 ton furnace. Large capital funds flow into Copper mining in Curbee county with Commonwealth mine producing profits and a new stamp mill planned. Dragoon copper belt yields silver and copper values, with Arizona producing over 25 million in copper in 1899. County campaign remains fair and neighborly amid a spirited race. The Kingston murder sentence case noted.
Neco 52 votes to Land 42. Editors Greaves Meeke and a correspondent filed reports to Democratic HQ. H Schmieding bet Scott Whailey Murphy would win Tombstone, winning $89 10 $70. JE Brown & Co sent telegrams with results. Young Men’s Democratic Club praised for orderly conduct. Copper Queen band held a ball at the Opera House with election readings between dances. Kef F C Mofatt and Pritchard visit Tombstone. Abst City deemed fully Democratic per Tuccon dispatch. AL Farnsworth wed, contract for freight to Naco. C F Nichols notes. Local Dem center praised Packard as right choice. Sheriff White at headquarters. election period calm, populace confident Bisbee remains Democratic.
A report links Cornelius Alvord Jr. to a $700,000 New York bank theft and recalls a $190,009 Syracuse bank robbery from forty one years prior. The father hints at a third Alvord and cautions about trouble if he does not adopt an Elias.
Official records show the Tousstowe board meeting on November 21 1900 with MC Brimo as chair and Supervisors Montgomery, Allaire absent. Actions include approval of October 20 1900 minutes certification of nominations by Republican Democratic and Prohibition parties, and routine election preparations for November 20 1900 with road overseers Pearce and Merrill approved.
A garbled OCR style excerpt critiques political pretension and social cunning. It jokes that truth and appearances clash in campaigning while a quirky scene compares a furrier to a man who dislikes others. The fragment hints at election day behavior and opportunism amid misread lines.
Frank J. Cheyney and Co declare they will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath was sworn December 6, 1890, before Notary A. W. Gasleon, Toledo, Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on mucus surfaces.
The note presents competing presidential suggestions urging support for McKinsley with N Murphy, and Bryne with Mark Smith. It references multiple candidate pairings and potential vice versa, reflecting a fragmented early campaign message. The text lacks clear dates or locations.
Fragmented campaign prose urging support for Murphy a goldbug candidate and Silver issue. Mentions Bevan, Smith, Ryan, and party lines, praising silver preservation and critiquing the Democratic ticket. Encourages voters to endorse candidates aligned with the Republican silver platform and civic duty.
A fragmentary note discusses voting options and cautions against using a straight ticket. It mentions choosing between parties and considers selecting individual candidates, emphasizing care in casting a vote. The unrest or confusion hints at a vignette or ballot presentation.
The report notes Mark Smith expected to win Coch county by a large margin, with Murphy trailing. Early returns show Smith leading in multiple precincts and districts, while Judge Joe Bovineau resumes public duties amid campaign activity. A fatal ranch accident and passing political commentary are also mentioned.
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