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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1899
Page
1
The notes report locals like Felix Leavick, John Heatom, and C. E. Adamo resuming duties and illnesses from typhoid. Visitors include W. H. Brophy and Jno Graham, while law matters involve petty theft cases and a guard's death at Naco. Border tensions, weather, and railroad expansion across Pearce, Clifton, and Naco are described with community bustle and forthcoming events.
A reader essay argues that genuine lady or gentleman quality rests on common sense a compassionate heart health brain and body vitality justice and humanity. It praises Helen Gould as an example and cites the bard of Fairbank for thoughts on progress in human society.
Minutes reveal adjourned meeting actions on tax deeds for Alte mine 109 Tombstone district. Board approves bonds and road work funding, authorizes county wagon road from Rock Spur to New Mexico and Arizona Railroad, and allocates $30 plus up to $54 for grading and construction. Reports detail mining activity, shipments, and local visits. mentions currency counterfeiting case and a planned bull fight discussion in Phoenix.
Arizona plan proposes leasing 49 009 090 acre grazing lands to generate revenue for the territorial treasury. Projections show annual yields from 0008 to 700 000 dollars, reducing tax burdens while stock growers benefit. Secretary Wilson supports leasing while keeping title with the federal government, suggesting states receive rent money for use of the land.
The Carey group of gold claims in the Dos Cabeza mining district changed hands with John Casey closing a deal with I B Sheldon of Riverside California. Deeds were placed in Consolidated National Bank and about 60000 is to be paid to the Casey brothers for properties with 300 feet of depth and 2000 feet of ground opened. Frank Mott examined the workings and finds buyers see potential though the Riverside pair held back. Part payment was made yesterday and the balance may be due by March west.
The Range News reports Cochise train robbers with Sheriff White and detectives on the case. One arrest is mentioned though the name is not disclosed. Suspected powder and a large door breach point to a map mystery as deputies head toward Chiricahua mounts.
Times correspondent Netten reports rich placer mining activity along the Yaqui river area near Casas Grandes Mexico with new grounds 50 miles up the Aros river and several small tributaries planned. He notes abundant water for washing gold and that two more companies are forming to install machinery. Despite large acreages gold is said to be present in paying quantities though not extremely rich. Yaqui Indians posed little threat and war rumors had minimal impact on the area.
A damaged fragment mentions the Liver Belt enlarged to a six column quarto and a scene of coffee supply and breakfast for hamlet citizens. The text hints at improvements and daily life but details are unclear and partially garbled.
The Times reports that W A Clark purchased a major copper company with capital of 5,000 but aligned to one large firm. Clark is credited with an ambition to dominate the entire copper output of the southwest region.
A petition to remove Governor Murphy is being circulated with the claim that the effort harms mining interests in the territory. The proposal suggests annual accountability or turnover for the executive position.
General Hale arrives from the Philippines and declares an age benefit for Ameries habitation. General Wheelur argues the country is unhealthy, countering the impression.
A newspaper note records an undertaker in Ena receiving a public card from a man and his wife thanking him for the many courtesies and the dignified conduct of the funeral of their beloved son. The couple expresses gratitude for his thoughtful support during their loss.
Business leaders across the city announce their detention and cautionary stance after a new verdict in the Drey case. The article signals that the ruling strengthens a rising movement, with commentators predicting ongoing impact in coming months. The tone suggests urgency and concern from prominent figures.
The Atlanta Constitution notes the Republican party is pressed into a daily worsening course in the Philippines. The administration risks a fatal wound by insisting on a path between continuing the war and surrendering Filipino rights, leaving them with no solid ground to stand on.
Information from the Yayui war notes hostilities on the Mexicana front are suspended until cooler weather. Nogales officials say sunstroke and fever afflict troops, with about half of the force awaiting service and roughly two thousand Yayuis under arms. Most are said to be armed with bows, while others carry rifles.
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