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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1899
Page
1
The article notes Phoenix plans to add an up to date automobile to its streets as a new attraction, with local residents fencing Mrs Horner’s Jefferson street property for the winter and the vehicle ownership reportedly vested in them. Other items mention various residents and travelers, weather notes, and local happenings.
A long lost Arizona area gold mine, famed as a Pacific coast legend, draws California parties to locate it after thirty years. Three white men reportedly dug out thousands in gold before a murder left one man dead. Witnesses recall past fights, with a 1,120 year old claimant claiming rights and promising a search with his wife for the mine in the claimed Arizona section.
A garbled Tombstone era dispatch notes a man named Dabur linked to cattle brand disputes and a series of incidents. It mentions timber depredations, a wreck on a northern line near Crittenden with an engineer killed and passengers injured, and local weather speculation. A late wedding in Torate links Angus Arbucle to Mrs Clare Mhoors, with social praise. Reports from Magdalena describe a fiesta crowd and a church cleric lifespan study with clergy living longest.
An eighty year old New Jersey farmer considers starting a teeth cutting business. He contemplates complying with state laws while navigating the odd phrasing of the aged notice.
The fragment mentions individuals and groups in a garbled phrase set likely from a local page. No clear events or roles identified. It reads as a collection of names and terms without coherent news context or outcomes to summarize factually.
A new corporation, Artisiva of Tacorporstios, formed by Vermont and Arizona copper interests, claims promising copper deposits in Tomtetone within the Dragorn mountains. Officials describe strong indications of rich ore on the Deagoms copper belt, with Vermont and Arizona stockholders retaining ownership and management planning rapid development and profit.
A general order directs promotion of second lieutenants within volunteer regiments from enlisted ranks upon vacancy. Officers failing to prove fitness will face a board evaluation, with results forwarded to the president for action. A territorial medical board met. certificates to practice were issued to several physicians named in Nogales and Fort Thomas.
The Supreme court is to hold its January session with the Halterman brother case awaiting a fate decision. Observers expect a routine meeting without immediate action on the appeal as the court reviews the record.
Prominent officials from Los Angeles and Tempe visited Deagerne Arizona to inspect copper properties and review mining interests. A reported NM & A train collision near Crittenden caused a washout over yards in length, delaying the northbound passenger train until repairs by 1:00 a.m. A car was ditched with no serious injuries.
A Yaqui group attacked a ranch near Tetacar, killing several Merier cowhands and driving off hundreds of cattle. The raiders, previously allied with local Aquis, allegedly supplied food to General Torres' troops. Alongside, Jadoo Robinson opened a new law office formerly held by the Sack of Tombstone, amid a two day commotion as residents seek relief.
The Secret Service uncovered a large quantity of bogus medicines and counterfeit goods marketed through clever advertising. The piece describes deceptive claims, warnings about counterfeiters, and notes on confining the fraud to protect consumers in a bustling marketplace.
Bearle supervisors meet to audit and approve county bills and expenditures. Officials, including Rock, King, and Lewis, discuss jail, court house, and hospital spending. water service, supplies, and indigent care. and staff salaries. Meeting notes include disbursements for Bisbee and Tombstone areas and adjournment details.
A report notes about a thousand fewer marriages in Obi during the party years than in the previous twelve months. An exchange wonders if men are so busy running the world that they have no time for romance.
A terse legal note states that when locating a mining claim based on a theory of forfeiture due to insufficient labor, the claimant bears the burden to prove the other party’s failure in an action by the bearer to determine occupancy. The decision underscores proof requirements and the forfeiture doctrine in mineral claims.
A garbled article contemplates quid as a future stage for practical wit and mentions a 10,900,009 dollar company in New York with Charles E. Tripler. It muses on airships cars and boats as heralds of progress and hints at exploration from Ponce de Leon era to present Florentine ties.
Fragmentary OCR reads names such as Williways Taster Bays Stows H de ead of then Dien eons Sullivan and numbers like 45000 Wereholl 739 South 27000 WO Ryan 100 Kei Od. Details are unreadable and lack context or clear event.
The article discusses funding for a major New York City carnival and related public expenditures. It mentions potential costs in the tens of millions and considers the impact on local businesses and liberal estates. Officials weigh options to attract funds and ensure the event’s success, hoping it boosts the region.
The treasury department notes a demand for silver dollars will prompt further advances to banks except for redemptions of silver certificates. It cites scarce silver certificates and a limited supply in the subtreasury. bankers report a dearth of subsidiary silver coins.
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