Bisbee Gossip and Notables of the Week
Bisbee jottings report Mrs Reilly of Napo visiting. Gro Bers mandin in precarious condition after Tombstone hospital transfer. W.P. Stiles travels to Chicago for appendectomy. L.G. Jackson returns from Tombstone. Chas Wigmore promotes machinery orders from Wigmore & Ione. U.S. geologists at work, money orders rise, and local interest grows in the Tombstone shaft project. Notables include Worthen, Gard Gee, Cooke of Westinghouse, Kabliman, Prof. Douglas, and Copper Queen staff. weddings, hotel occupancy, and visiting guests noted. Cananea railroad ties and a dancing school opening feature amid theater plans and a missed Quo Vedis appearance.
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Fred Reilly
Napo
Gro
Fortnightly Club Banquet Delivers Notable Library Support
The Fortnightly Club banquet at Mining Exchange Hall drew a large crowd with elegant decor and cooperative fellowship. President Brearley announced generous gifts from Hugh Porter of Huachuca Water Co and EP Gate, plus donations to reach the library fund, while General H. A. Pieron spoke on patriotism and Arizona’s future, capped by a musical closing. Congress meets on Monday, the 2nd.
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Mining Exchange Hall
Grost
Brearley
Coheerful Manor
Bostwick
Char Bewman
H. A. Pieron
Arizona
United States
Soldiers Pass Through Tombstone Amid March Northward
About 150 soldiers arrived in Tombstone at noon led by Capt. Clough Overtoia of the 1st Cavalry. The 155 men and 209 animals rested briefly, watered their mounts, then pressed on toward Ft. Grant to Ft. Munchuca. The column, under Lt. Tanner, Lt. Thomas, and Lt. Fisher, will return in about ten days after a ten day march.
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Tombstone
Clough Overtoa
Tanner
Thomas
Fisher
Ft. Grant
Ft. Munchuca
Water depth lines added to US Geological Survey maps
The United States Geological Survey introduces depth lines on geological maps to indicate water-bearing rock depths. Lines mark below the surface for upper and lower faces of aquifers, aiding farmers and municipalities in locating usable underground water. Arizona surveys and other plains regions will soon include the new feature as the Phoenix station expands the data.
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United States Geological Survey
North
Goutu Dakota
Wyoming
Great
Monument fund honoring McKinley and hero tribute
The Parsracion arrived Saturday with a public contribution by Alleonane for the McKinley monument fund and the erection of a monument to the beloved "Buebe." O'Neil is cited among Americans who history marks as great heroes.
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Parsracion
Dea Vie
Alleonane
Mckinley Monument Fund
Discovered long lost brother causes crowd reaction at war exhibit
An article recounts a chaotic scene in a theater during a military display showing a U S army unit marching. A sister recognizes a figure as her missing brother Al ler Me Caskill, prompting a shocked reaction. The piece blends other stray notes about modern gadgets and floral curiosities.
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Connector
Wrest
Popular Science
Fourteenth United States
Aller
Slight Discrepancy Over Prescott Murder Telegram
An account claims a Prescott murder telegram reported H C Cox as city marshal killed by Charlie Levy a colored man. claims say Prescott had no marshal, no Levy, and no shooting occurred. The conflicting telegrams raise questions about the incident's truth and local records.
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Los Angeles
Prescott
H. C. Cox
Levy
Presco't
Phelps-Dodge Wins Suit Over Railroad Crossing
In Cruere New Mexico the Phelps-Dodge Company prevailed in a court case against the Southern Pacific railroad. Judge F W Parker ruled in favor of Phelps-Dodge granting the right to operate and cross track connections at the Bisbee line dispute. The lengthy litigation involved guards, blockades, and injunctions as both sides claimed yard access and grade implications for the Southern Pacific.
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N. M
Southern Pacif
F. W. Parker
Southern Pacific
Downing Commissioners
8. P
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B. P. Guards
Verde
Eicbee
S. P
Card of Thanks for Mary E. F. family grief
The family expresses gratitude for the many friends who offered their condolences and performed acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved mother and aunt, Mrs. Mary E. F. They thank everyone for their generous actions and spoken sympathy.
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Mary E. F
Accident on Fremons Street Ends With Minor Injuries
While driving in the afternoon Dr and Mrs Bacon and Dr Bedford were in an accident on lower Fremons street when a wheel detached from the vehicle. The occupants were thrown but suffered only scratches and bruises. Directions or further details not provided.
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Bacon
Dr. Bedford
Lower Fremons Street
Tombstone Mining Is Rebuilding Arizona Camp
Reports from Tombstone detail the reopened public works, sinking of a shaft at Flora Morrison, and a major shaft 10326 feet deep with 8224 feet of timbering. Fifty workers now on site with 300 expected. revival boosts town morale and industry as Tombstone eyes renewed activity. The era’s endearing ties and regional projects are highlighted along with local civic notices.
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Gags
Arizom
Groco
Great
Miortal Resources
Ivet
Saya
Phoenix Kreopen
Flora Morrison
Grand Central
Meroh
Gage
Lombstone
Arienoe Bae
Story House
Sol
Local notes and court actions in Tombstone area
Undersheriff Contaf and Wicksberg branch plans appear in brief notes. Yuma military reservation sale discussed within city limits. Alex Casey returns from a Tacop trip. S M Barrow expands shoe stock for all customers. District court term set for December 2 with subpoenas issued. Several dramatic passengers observed. Opinions on portraits on US stamps noted. A horse incident involving Paul the scribe’s father described. Phoenix Republican editors urged to unite and avoid personal blasts. Overracker and Johnson case before Justice Clark. Bernard hospitalized. trial postponed to Fri Nov 29. bail set at 2000.
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Ose
George Overracker
Anity Johnson
George Bervart
Clark
Bernard
Overracker
Johnson
Bis
Pinal County Finds Aluminum Deposit Near Mammoth
Road engineer corps party reports near Mammoth a large deposit of white clay and gypsum carrying aluminum in paying quantities. Multiple locations identified as potential mineral sites.
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Pinal County
Taskroad Engineer Corps
Mammoth
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