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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1899
Page
1
Bisbee notes a prize mask ball for December 15 at the Opera House. The column reports weather quirks, visits by notable locals, mining developments, court sentences, church fairs, and business movements including a potential new lumber yard and smelting plans.
A famous Mississippi farmer visiting Memphis mistook Tabasco for ketchup at a cafe. He lavishly sauced a loin steak, bit into it, and instantly felt a burning mouth. In dramatic fashion he spat out the bite and exclaimed the moment as observers watched. The Prescott land office reports a presidential proclamation enlarging the Prescott forest reserve to include timbered country south of Prescott to the Maricopa county line.
Letter from Dr D B Cargi Wostita J T He notes bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of ecrotula after doctors failed. Claims the remedy purifies blood and boosts health, addressing eczema rheum ulcers and running sores. Sold for 50 cents at Tombstone Drug Store with guarantee.
The district court’s first week of the December session will focus on civil business starting December 4. Subpoenas for grand and trial juries are prepared and will be served soon. The grand jury will begin work as civil cases are heard, with the trial jury arriving a week later, facilitating court work.
The General Land Office reports Arizona needs 60000 for surveys in the year ending June 30 1901. Estimates allocate 25009 for public lands, 30000 for railroad lands, and 5000 for private land claims. Growth driven by mining, irrigation, and new towns boosts land demand.
The Secret Service uncovered another gang of counterfeiters with a large stash of bogus bills. The notice warns buyers to beware of imitators, focusing especially on Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, praised as unmatched for indigestion and general debility and urging purchase only from trusted sources.
Information from Sonora shows General Torres command engaging Yaquis in several desperate battles with many killed and wounded on both sides. Some aiding Yaquis have been jailed. Troops control the insurrection mainly through vigilance and occasional armed encounters. Government fears not collapse, but costs rise as Yaquis persist.
Richard Bennett refused a drink in a Prescott dive when Chas Walker knocked him down. Walker drew and shot Bennett four times, causing instantaneous death. Walker, recently arrived from Kern County, California, was a stranger to Bennett.
Schmieding returns from Bibre on a business trip while Torbell and family travel from Tucson. Wentworth, a treasurer, joins returning Masons from Tucson as Judge Duncan comes home from a Florence visit. Barnaby and Blackhurn head to Barrett on mining inspection. McHenry and Gallen return from mountains on mining business. Tombstone Terpsichorean club to host a dance at Mining Exchange Hall tomorrow night with good attendance expected. Black Diamond Co reports rich mask sulphide copper ore in lower tunnel, main ledge to be tapped at deeper depth. Miss Lord Pardy elected Phoenix carnival queen by 76 vote plurality, Mills second, Cleary third. A BAIS ballot cast.
The District Attorney EW LanJ De ty Shani Gieo Bravia and prison Wiley Morgan attended theron readings of Wiley Moras Jute Davis. The prisoner was remanded to custody. A reexamination is ordered. Morgan will have a hearing before Justice Shuster Thursday. An accident befell Mr Gro Etz of Benson, who fell from his horse and sustained a fatal skull fracture. his condition is critical and friends in Tumboatone mourn his misfortune.
The Star reports Mr. W Pittock of Tucson has opened correspondence with Andrew Carnegie about funding a public library. Carnegie offers to pay for the building up to 25,000 dollars if Tucson maintains a library at an annual cost of 2,000 dollars, per a letter from Skibo Castle dated October 27, 1599.
Officers for the grand lodge were elected at Tucson including Master W F Nichols and Deputy Grand Master George Montague. Other posts went to J Swee t from Phoenix and F M Zuck from Holbrook with re elected grand secretary and treasurer. The grand chapter chose Brecht and Shand with Belden and Swest in key roles, while the grand commandery named Shand and Brecht to top posts. Next meeting planned around November 1900. The pistache nut culture is noted as of growing value for California, Arizona, and New Mexico, with most nuts imported for ice cream and confections.
Washington dispatch notes a patent issued to Ewing M. Wickersham of Phoenix for a neckwear fastening device and a design granted to Charles O F Youngstrom of Phoenix for a water heater casing. Minor items include a post office in Janation Yavapai county with George C West named postmaster and a Prescott civil service exam set for December 2 1899 at 9 am for clerk positions.
Fragmentary OCR text references a wanderer worker and a sample free. Mentions an address Pitieg Keres Oy neu 6 New Yor. Lacks clear event or names due to garbled source.
In Cata there are 1 135 miles of railway with 51 miles under concentration by British companies. The figures outline the extent of British involvement in the railway network and imply significant foreign stake in key transport infrastructure.
Berlin papers revive Napoleon’s prophecy that South Africa will be the grave of the British Empire. The bold claim echoes in a historical revival piece, framing Africa as a pivotal strategic and symbolic battleground.
A Chicago detective is accused of trespasses but no move to bring him before Congress has been set at this time.
The government offers payments ranging from 50 to 200 dollars per day for each vessel carrying horses supplies and army baggage to the Philippines and one thousand dollars per day for each vessel carrying troops.
A New Jersey pair left a gathering late at night to catch the midsight train, lingering with a guest until after 1 AM. The fragment hints at social moments and the brisk movement to reach transportation, with the mood of youthful pastime and informal gatherings.
In France one thousand one hundred companies have been organized for automobile manufacture. They have formed out 3 2500 motor carriages, an average of about two for each concern.
The report from the fourth assistant postmaster general details the year ending with numerous incidents. It records post robberies twenty one, mail trains and related crimes, letter boxes robbed, postal cars damaged, post offices burglarized, pouches stolen, and depredations across facilities.
Governor Murphy arrives in Phoenix from the north after inspecting the Indian troutte affair. He says correspondents exaggerated the situation and expects no further trouble, believing the issue is settled.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near death experience from illness. After trying Electric Bitters recommended by a friend, he reports complete recovery over three weeks and credits the remedy with saving his life. The ad also markets a long lasting pen promising high profits from Los Angeles.
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