Monday's Co G Inspection and Tucson News Roundup
Mistrial and acquittal updates. deaths in Willcox and Sonora linked to the railroad run. Rail commissioners meet in Tucson. parade masks from Bisbee for Thursday carnival. Mines visited in Huachuca mountains. Aaron of New Boston sails for Washington. Jones released in murder case. Burns acquittal noted. Holler dies on eastbound train. new SP timetable anticipated. Generals visit Tombstone Armory. arrests and petty theft noted. Grand jury indictments and divorces. various legal motions and continuances listed.
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BR. W. Wood
Tucson
Bisbee
Striedenger
Gus Barron
Huachuca Mts
A. Aaron
New Boston
Washington
Yakima Bay
Johns
Burns
Burne
Rockman Harry Scott Indicted for Attempt to Murder
Harry Scott, indicted by the grand jury for attempt to murder, appeared in court this morning and pleaded not guilty without counsel. The charge stems from an attack on W. H. Igo in the Huachuca mountains when Scott allegedly jumped from a bush, struck Igo with a rock, and began beating him until intervention saved Igo from death. Igo, who was riding along a road, reported the assault and his head and injuries are described as serious by his account.
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Harry Scott
B. Paco
D. Alcanta
Scott
Prewett
Burne
J. D. Kinnsar
Maringer
Layton
Braven
City
W. H. Igo
Huachuca Mountains
Rick Igo
Igo
Russell Co to Stage Two Nights of Black Flag and Lynwood
The Russell Company begins a two night engagement next Wednesday with the comedy Black Flag and follows with Lynwood on Thursday. A four year old child star named Bessie headlines both shows, praised by the El Paso Herald as exceptionally bright. Seats for Black Flag are on sale at Yaple's.
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Russell Co
Black Flag
Lynwood
Bessie
el Paso Herald
Yaple's
Swayne and Son Cure for Piles Advertised
An old advertisement by Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia promotes SWaYnx’s OUSTMENT to stop intense itching and bleeding from piles. The product allegedly reduces ulceration and tumors, offered for 50 cents by mail or at druggists.
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Swaynx
Beale
Gieta
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Pioneering Willcox Writer Opines on Nevada Constitution
John C. Fall of Willcox critiques Nevada’s new constitution noting population and tax concerns, then praises statehood gains including a swift tax revenue payoff. He warns against defeating the present constitution, saying it would delay statehood for a decade. Palmer Seamans expands a new Tombstone shop with a full silverware and jewelry stock at low prices to prevent onward shipments.
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John C. Fall of
Willcox
Solomonville
Nevada
Palmer Seamans
Tombstone
Internal Revenue
John C Quinn
White House
National Committee
San Francisco
First Spike in Tombstone Fairbank Railroad Survey
RB J Richards arrives from Fairbank to join a six man surveying party from Guaymas tasked with plotting the Tombstone and Fairbank railroad route. They will spend about two weeks reconnoitering ground and estimating grading costs. Wood returns from Tycson tonight and work should begin at once. Richards will base in Tombstone during the project.
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RB. J. Richards
Richards
Fairbank
The
Palace
Guaymas
Tombstone and Fairbank
Mr. Wood
Tycson
Mr. Richards
Tombstone
Co. G Militia Inspection Praised After Banquet
Thirty militia members gathered at the armory for an inspection by Capt. McClernand and Adjt. Gen. Gill. Despite a long gap since the last combined drill, the company excelled, earning high praise as visitors were entertained at a Can Can banquet with a Rawhide Band, then departed with invitations to return.
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McClersod
Gill
Co. G
Tombstone
Phenix
Lieut
Cheyney
McClernand
Adjt
Rawhide
Old physician offers free vegetable remedy for consumption
An elderly doctor, retired from practice, claims a simple vegetable formula can cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung diseases and nervous complaints. He will mail the recipe in German French or English with directions to all who request it by sending a stamped letter to W A Noyes 820 Powers Block Rochester NY.
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East India
W. A. Noyes
Power's Block
Rochester N.Y
First Case Grande Land Claim Set for Denver Hearing
The Private Land Claims Court will hear the Case Grande litigation in Denver near year end. The dispute covers vast Arizona lands valued from 5 million to 25 million dollars. Lawyers include Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll, Phil Thompson, and Broadhead. The case is prepared for filing.
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Denver
Arizona
Robert G. Ingersoll
Phil Thompson
Washington
Broadhead
St. Louis
Apache Company Relocates To Fort Huachuca
The Journal-Miner notes the Apache company left Whipple for Huachuca with transport to move accoutrements to Fort Huachuca. They depart next Monday amid concern over drunkenness rules reported as a threat to citizens.
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Journal-Miner
Apache Company
Whipple
Huachues
Apache Indian Company
Fort Huachuca
Prospectors find desert death and regional race to renominate
Exskxaba two prospectors Brown and Crawford report a German man's death by thirst found between Cocopah country and the Colorado River. Nearby lie two empty burro packs. Also noted: Faust the yearling filly set a stockton record of 2.254 under Millard. News rounds out with libel suit over Bardsley certificate, and politics ahead of a national convention in San Francisco as bullion moves from Tampico.
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Exskxaba
Brown
Crawford
Cocopah
Stockton
Faust
Millard
Express Messenger Shot. Mercer Succumbs in Philadelphia
The Republican elect D. Exoxvinse-Houk leads Williams by about 7 500 to 8 000 for Congress. J. A. Mercer, express messenger, was shot by his mistress, Mrs. Watson, on October 1 and died from wounds yesterday. Mercer's family in Philadelphia arranged burial plans after the tragedy.
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Exoxvinse—Houk
Williams
Congress
Thurkink
J. A. Mercer
Express
Watson
Mercer
Philadelphia
Photographers Note Why Theatrical Women Photograph Best
A New York photographer explains that actresses photograph better than nonprofessionals due to makeup, posing, and expression. He notes women outside the profession rarely prepare their faces and that stage-trained actors know how to pose and apply makeup, yielding more striking images.
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New York Sun
Eight Hundred Old Maids of Ghent Community Reveal Unusual Nunnery
A traveler describes the Hegu taye in Ghent, a walled, century old women’s community of about eight hundred “old maids” who live in uniform brick houses, follow religious order, pay dues, and earn income through sewing and other crafts, with a central square and a large church.
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Ghent
Saya
Pittsburgh
Preacher Recalls New Hampshire Village Sermon
A 1573 diary recounts a pastor delivering a July sermon at a rural New Hampshire church. Afterward an elderly, frugal farmer invited him to visit, offering only four russet apples and refusing payment for the horse ride, highlighting thrift and modest hospitality.
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New Hampshire
Chicago Tribune
Fashions for Men Show New Handkerchief Style Probes
Fashion notes highlight fascy handkerchiefs as a current accessory among well dressed men. The London vogue of wide cuffs is fading locally, as snug fitting cuffs give a neater finish despite rain costs.
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London
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