19 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1902
Page
1
The piece notes a Gattling plow as a new invention and proclaims a strong democratic year with Iris predicts Wilson winning every county for congressional delegate. It highlights Mark's stump efforts boosting democratic success and foreshadows increased support for Col Wilson.
After gaining hands on peace making experience in Pennsylvania labor disputes Quay and Penrose consider a bid for the United States Senate. Hanna joins the duo in weighing a campaign path as the trio eyes political elevation.
Rocevener’s recent substantial investment in a bicycle factory signals his willingness to back his stance. The move suggests confidence in the venture and a readiness to stand behind his economic position.
A fragment references Caine and a fellow calling someone a liar amid discussions of hygienic health-promoting entertainments in South Carolina politics. No clear event, date, or entity beyond these echoes is verifiable in readable text.
An exchange notes that a person’s chances of being struck by lightning are very slender. It proposes replacing the preposition of with after to improve the statement’s clarity and accuracy.
A political screening urges voters to elect the entire democratic slate, arguing all candidates are fully qualified and will provide Cochise County with a clean and economical administration.
The Andaman Island natives are cited as the smallest people, averaging three feet eleven inches. The piece notes that Cochise County Republicans will feel even smaller in November when the votes are counted.
Census data show a sharp population drop in Ireland due to famine across the island. The article links high mortality and mass emigration to food scarcity, urging ample provisions for prolonged life. It notes concerns about digestion, dyspepsia, and the impact of nourishment on vitality, reflecting fifty years of medical cures.
Warren Pennsylvania lumber magnate H Dusham visited Tombstone this week, touring the new shift at the Prosper Mine and viewing Grand Central and Consolidated Mines interests. He praised Tombstone’s prospects and plans to travel home via Birtee, Jananea, and El Paso after November.
The Cochies county register closed at 3801 names with a possible 200 more in a supplement, nearing 4000. Twenty year comparisons show a large rise, Democrats claim stronger canvass, Republicans eye the new vote, and strict registration efforts were noted with many precincts adding staff to handle the influx.
The minutes document the October 9 1902 board session including approvals of land assignment to Calumet Arizona Mining Co and various nominations for judicial precinct officers in Douglas with multiple party representations. Claims for jail labor interpreters and medical services are listed with amounts, and adjournment details to October 10 are noted.
A jumble of activity from Bisbee and Fairbank covers court notices, contracts for fuel, adjournments, and a death in Bisbee. Included: fuel bids for the court house, board actions, and tributes to Jack Mathias who died after typhoid fever, with details on his career and will, plus several city personalities and visits.
F G Gilane of Douglas reports Tombstone sees rapid improvement with many substantial buildings going up. Smelter work at Calumet Company nears completion and expected to blow in by late November or December 1. Street railway from town to smelter sites near completion with tie and rail laying to begin next week.
Reports from Douglas say a railroad crew was arrested in Mexico after a switch engine and box cars were moved onto the Mexican side. A mob formed, threatening to force release if officials do not free the men tonight. Mexican authorities hold the crew awaiting judges from Fronterar.
Friday's item notes Buen's return to Bisbee after a city stay. J Brown the powderman tours for California Powder Company orders. Carpenters install a matched Boling in English Bowman offices. Char Douglas back from Bieker on business. JV Vickers upgrades his Toughout Fourth street residence. No western mail due to SP delays. Unus Wallace, county school superintendent nominee, heads to Bisbee to canvass. Jack Mathias funeral attended by Jones Maheim and Watts. service by Rev Audereon under K pledge.
Justice HC Herrick reports Tombatone is lively today. Bert Norcross and John Merrill visited from the river. Bert has a game leg from a kick by a horse but no bones are broken and he should be walking unassisted in a few weeks.
JE Buller, Sr of Little Jeasie Mining arrives from Pearce to discuss plans with Los Angeles capitalists. Tom Vaughn attends funeral of Jack Mathias. Vaughn a longtime Tombstone resident, brings his late daughter. Mrs Vaughn stays in Douglas. Supplement lists 258 names, total 4059. exhibit of trained animal performers planned on Third Street. F Staunton from Congress visits workings of Consolidated Mines. may move to Tombstone. Lem Shattuck and G J McCabe attend Mathias funeral and become administrators of the estate valued around 50000. Vincent from Pearce engages in estate business before returning to Globe.
ET jms of the Tombstone Telephone Company arrived from Lotsonville and will stay several days for business. Five new phones were installed today with orders for more once shipments arrive. In St David, Republicans held a meeting with audience turnout. Afterward a dance followed with local dancers and young men noted for the evening. The piece ends with an advertisement for Laxative Beem Quinine Tablets claiming to cure a cold in one day.
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