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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1901
Page
1
Bisbee jottings recount a lively week with visitors from Los Angeles and Phoenix, Elks dances planned, and road trips through Sonora. Local officials discuss library shifts, mining property ventures, and a grand ball to honor the 33rd anniversary of a fraternal lodge.
Clark and Greene emerge as leading figures in the billionaire cohort, edging upward in rankings. The pair positions themselves amid a growing global list of ultrawealthy investors, signaling shifts in power and influence within high finance and entrepreneurship.
The text describes Sen ator Clark of Montana owning a vast stake in the Verde mine near Jerome with a massive estimated value around 5 billion dollars. It notes officials in Arizona examining tax implications and compares Clark to America’s leading fortunes. It also mentions Matte and Bullon W. Greene of Canavesni rising as a prominent copper figure with holdings in Mesqudant and several Arizona investments.
The Arizona statehood question dominates as Governor Murphy faces party critique. The Bisbee Review seethes at delays, labeling Murphy a “statehood knocker” while urging the Review to disclose its stance after the party convention. The piece notes factional shifts, editorials, and Washington lobbying linked to statehood deliberations.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors met October 2, 1901 with Thomas Yorks chairman and Geo B Reay present. Minutes then approved, bids accepted for black jack and juniper wood at 8.49 a cord, various clerked orders regarding bonds, taxes, and expense payments, appointments of deputy constables, and relief for indigent case approved. Meeting adjourned to October 22, 1901 at 10 am with signatures of the chairman and clerk.
A dispatch from Pbcesis reports alleged charges against I. T. Stoddard recently named Secretary of the Territory and Myron H. McCord United States Marshal. The remarks allege ree statement regarding an office worth about 49000 a year.
Florence Tribune editors Keppy and Weeden plan a staged confrontation over debts tied to smallpox quarantining. The piece praises the showdown as manly sport, notes public interest, and invites families to attend on a planned date, promising entertainment from prominent local figures.
Trade with Sonora expands as sizeable cargo flows reach El Paso. Officials report sustained shipments and growing commerce between regions, highlighting freight routes and potential economic impact for local industries and border trade networks.
A report notes large consignments of goods from Mexico through El Paso toward Sono Hersis with cotton cloth moving toward Bouore points. A railroad man credits the gold standard with fueling Mexico's industrial growth and its cotton industry, contrasting it with past silver value and U.S. manufacturing imports.
A garbled town news item discusses contracts at the Black Diamond and notices of work, several county prisoners toiled on roof repairs, marriage licenses issued to Edward Ls Forge and Good Atkine, along with local editorials about probate duties and a mix of unrelated anecdotes including a scorpion incident and mining updates in Globe Arizona.
Mexican officials denied reports that Tumat considered adopting the gold standard. They argued Mexico enjoys prosperity under the silver system, claiming silver protects budding industries and keeps exchange rates favorable, preventing a shift to gold that could hinder manufacturing growth.
Colonel Christy states Brodie was Roosevelt’s choice for Arizona governor to succeed Murphy. The dispatch notes widespread reports that Brodie’s commission was issued, but Christy says the report was mistaken and that Brodie had twice refused the post before accepting.
A large band estimated at 300 wild horses roams near Pipe Springs in the north county, destroying grass and water. Ranchers plan to corral or kill as many as possible, with about 75 killed by gunfire during a previous chase, leaving a smaller remainder to flee into a canyon. About twenty mares were captured, few will be valuable. Indictments surfaced as Grant Jury investigates Hoey under U S Attorney General guidance.
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