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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1902
Page
2
Anxious state observers note Arizona politics focusing on whether Republican senators will back a key measure. The propitious moment hinges on their support, shaping the legislative trajectory and potential shifts in governance.
The report notes a Coxpress approved a 205000 grant for White House renovations with 500000 spent already and hints at taxpayer burdens. It cites a bold presidential message avoiding tariff questions and feinting at trusts, plus a challenge with a Mississippi bear. A Chicago firm with 315000000 capital launches a tabloid milk scheme claiming a process to compress milk into tabloids that revert to fresh milk with water.
The Government Fish Commission in Washington plans to ship 50 000 bass and 15 000 carp this season to stock streams nationwide with Arizona expected to receive its share.
Mr Hanna notes a humorous start to revising tariffs and urges looking to Arizona as a prime mining field. He praises Arizona's mineral resources as among the most prominent, declaring the state’s potential for future dividends and arguing it richly deserves statehood.
Corrected statistics of the mineral output of the United States show 1901 surpassing $1,000,000,000 for the second time with a total of $1,036,528,521. The 1900 figure was $1,062,620,545 and 1899 was $972,152,208, marking gains of $22,908,973 or 2.15 percent over 1900 and $114,377,613 or 11.77 percent over 1899.
Reports indicate an early start for a new railroad line in Cochise County. Details on route scope and involved firms are limited in the fragment.
A Bisbee bound passenger train derailed about eight miles from Benson. No serious injuries reported though passengers were jostled. The track was damaged and repaired by morning. Meanwhile surveys near Cochise county advance plans to extend the line north toward Clifton and continue to Colorado mining districts.
S M Miller, Bisbes lawyer, remains a few days on legal business. Sheriff Del Lowi leaves for Phoenix. Williame, under Jurge Bostwick, adjudged yesterday. Mrs Dee Thomas warns for a video Douglas wedding with her uncle Mr Shampoon to be solemnized Wednesday evening. Steve Beemer of Denton named trustee of Aviona Clay Manufacturing in Tao I district court filing. Company engaged in brick making at Benson.
The city council announced a special election for mayor to be held November 2b with Emanuel and Wentworth as contestants agreeing to share election costs. Bravin was named chief of police and four councilmen were re elected. An official counting of returns will begin tomorrow. Obie Bravin captured a chicken thief near the Turf Chop hours. A round trip fare of $3.95 is set for the Tuswa street fair from Feit band to Tucson, with travel dates November 17 to 23.
Cochise County voters will see new precinct officers presiding for the upcoming term. The article lists nominees and expected assignments across the county precincts. Names and exact precincts may be provided in official notices.
The article lists elected officials for multiple precincts including Justice of the Peace and Constable posts in Tombstone Willcox Benson St David and other areas. It notes the bank counter installation described as oak fixtures and a polished, businesslike setup. The piece reflects local election results and provincial banking renovations.
A public water barrel at the OK Corral, placed over twenty years ago by John Montgomery, still dispenses pure mountain water daily. The aging barrel has served thousands, including notable figures and miners, and is celebrated as a relic of frontier life awaiting preservation by the Arizona Historical Society.
Prominent mining promoters report unprecedented activity across Cochise County with new camps forming in Dos Cabezas Buckeye Chiricahua and Warren district. Michigan capital bonds several claims including the Blair group totaling 75000 with O L Beckwith and Alfred Pant completing the deal. Nearby towns see shrewd investors, new lodging houses, and court term construction as area prospects attract eastern and western financiers.
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