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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1896
Page
3
Fragmented article notes a pardon granted by Governor Franklin to Lark Pieter from Yavapai County for grand larceny, with history of arrival from California and local mentions. It also mentions irrigation congress activity and various local incidents including a shooting at a camp and a failing crop affecting prices.
The article reports multiple defendants facing sentences including Jerus Baga eight to thirteen years, Charles Smith eight years, Jose Cruz eight years, and George Williams ten years. It mentions chaperones Sheri Fly and Deputy Dan Simone and a scene at a penitentiary with defendants awaiting punishment. It also contains an ad for Swayne's ointment.
A Vancouver dispatch reports the Dizzying Bandit gang led by William Davery and associates Musgrave Hayes Williams and Jack terrorizing Arizona and New Mexico towns. They stage multiple train and stage robberies, mock executions, and force drink holds. Authorities pursue near Separ and Nogales with fierce firefights. one gang member killed, others wounded. Governor Franklin proposes 100000 acres for a miners' home for disabled workers.
Inspector Waterbury and a sheriff's posse captured Jose Cal, a Mexican, after a prolonged effort during a post office robbery in Salomonville. The raid linked to a wider gang led by a white leader. The telegram confirms Cal’s wounding and capture, with plans for the remaining gang to be seized shortly.
Local column from Bienes dated Nov 20 1896 reports on train arrivals and departures. Notables include Douglas and Sieg al returning, jury service complete, and a calico ball planned by Queen Grove’s Wookeens Circle with a necktie contest and dance festivities. Also mentions Mike Conningham and others, a camel sol, and odd notes about populist politics in Kansas seeking state office.
The Santa Fe New Mexican highlights a California miners group call for a department of mines. It warns against proliferating departments and suggests abolishing Agriculture in favor of a broader Department of Industries with bureaus for farming, manufacturing, and related fields.
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