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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1891
Page
6
A fragmented report notes Len Harris the detective turning 65. It mentions inquiries about Coronado Water, exams for teachers, a Mexican distillery capture near Nogales, and local deaths and legal matters. The piece blends community notices with border stories and a Tombstone tribute to Emery West.
J H White and G J McAnens left town after four days of talks with One Meare Gage and Leace of Grand Central Co. Negotiations center on a possible give or take pumping scheme. White plans to return to Torbstone within thirty days. the Contention and Grand Central parties await a verdict on whether to begin mining work before January 1892.
Report of delegates at the Arizona constitutional convention emphasizes honest work and popular approval for the new state constitution. The piece also notes colorful local incidents including an ice cake delivery, a judge’s candidacy, a Chinese immigrant remark, and the Florence mine owner John D. Walker’s death and family dispute.
Sept 4 report from Prem Turquois notes iron toned porphyry hills between Last Chance and Surprise mines and the Elgin lead mine. Gold found in small quantities along the belt with values from a pence to 4 dollars per ton. float ore tops $57. Camp shows quiet activity though tunnel work on Tom Scott continues and rumors say Silver properties may change hands and ore milled on San Pedro.
Mr Staunton of the T M M Co weighs diamond drilling at Lucky Cass lower levels to gauge ledge quality near the water line and consider a pump. Jobo Leavenoaks, a Tonbetone mine superintendent, is shot in Sonora California by Frank McCann amid mining disputes. Staunton and Butler reportedly pursue about 3000 for a mouth in Speculation mine. Phantix railroad prisoners face complaints in a long session.
The article notes Eigen’s remarks about the new government and urges restraint to avoid arrogance. It discusses The Argonaut’s long feature on Harrison's administration, criticizing its handling of Chile and the pursuit and seizure of the state as a stupid blundering crime.
Gov Hill of New York and ex President Cleveland dispute the silver policy. Cleveland argues for a proper international ratio of 15 to 1 and criticizes the present silver law as burdening resources. Fred Douglass explains his resignation as minister to Hayti after misinterpretation of local cheers.
The University of Arizona plans a modern mining department with Professo Comstock in the east purchasing a complete mining outfit. A five stamp mill and concentrating works are being built to order for diverse ore processing. Machinery is en route and slated for ready completion around November 1, aiding miners through ore experiments and method testing.
MoGxcook Tex-Mre Geo Griffin announce birth of quadruplets ten months ago and record broken yesterday by a quartet of babies all doing well. William A. Sponewoog, born 1806 in Virginia, veteran of Union and Confederate services, dies in Monix Alabama. Washington letter from Mexico discusses cross-border military plans and a band’s appearance at Portland state exposition. Melbourne makes rain.
News by wire reports a Vatican denial of pope senious ness remarks, plus a Vatican stroll by the pope and audience notes. The roundup covers New York trade figures, a beet pest threat to sugar, Chilean minister Don Prudencio Lew Cano leaving for Europe, Texas cattle held at Buffalo awaiting decisions, and a man suspected of Canner City train robbery. Other items note Mexican governors, unrest in San Jose, and railroad news from Canada and California with political and espionage hints.
The weekly Agricultural Society crop report from San Francisco notes low prices for produce with excess crop left on the ground. More bales of hops and peppers anticipated, while peaches, pears, and grapes head to canneries by railcar as acreage increases.
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