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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1901
Page
2
Tombstone Arizona under Mayor Emanuel requests observance of September 19 1901 as a day of mourning and prayer for President William McKinley following his assassination. Proclamation urges suspension of business and solemn remembrance by citizens.
The Bufelo people strive to match the Chicago Tin Pan American Exposition in quality and appeal, seeking a show that equals the famed event in public regard and entertainment value.
The Post notes Arizonans imagine how residents might react if Czolgosz had targeted the territory. It reflects on public sentiment and possible responses within the local climate and era.
A distorted report recalls President McKinley being shot. It notes the near identical timing to the 1581 yellow day and mentions GarGeld’s removal to Long Brant as a historical echo. The dying words, God’s Will be Done not Ours, are highlighted as a testament to national resignation.
A damaged OCR fragment recalls the reassic tion of Presidence Kinley amid political tension and public emotion. It hints at national loyalty, civic duty, and the impact of a dastardly deed on American sentiment, though details are unclear and names appear distorted.
A fragmented list shows totals for American organized labor with 2,000,000 at the Univer sity of labor counts. It references Knights of Labor with 1240,000, Western Federation of Labor with 59,000, railroad organizations 150,000, independent trade unions 250,000, indicating a broad but uncertain tally across groups.
Morenci, Septem 1901 reports surveyor J A Roodfellow visiting the county and plans for the Queen Laundry with J A Reston & Son. copper interests near Han chucas. Morenci bail team arrives and is welcomed at Wal dorm street. a parade and a 1000 dollar lake project noted. President McKinley memorial draped city. legal fines for public drunkenness. Arizona Rangers captain Bert Maremen preparing for campaigns. locals travel, celebrations in Naco and Santa Anna trips. new post office building anticipated to open October 1 with ample mail capacity. Morenci clud and engraver Heckel noted.
Fairbank notes list visitors including AM Fenmus overseeing A&BE grading camp and a Fairbank stop by Miss Re’aele Darezace. Reports mention Joe Larrina and Nogales heat, Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Tombstone, Cuban children bound for Los Angeles schools, and local civic notes such as the city council adding two extra policemen.
Memorial services will be held in Belove and Canton on Thursday at the same hour. Mines of the Copper Queen will close Thursday morning and stay closed all day. The smilor will close at noon for President McKinley funeral. Milo Rice, miner and prospector, heads to Deming NM for contractor work on the tie line. Bisbee visitors Francisco and Dr Fool visit, with Rimford and Crossey organizing a Thursday mourning program and flowers.
The readable parts report a wedding of Joan H Bowen and Marriet M Elhaton celebrated Friday evening with Judge Bostwick presiding. The couple received hearty congratulations and best wishes from friends as they begin married life.
Governor Murphy issues a proclamation calling a day of mourning for the president with public offices closed, prayers scheduled, and buildings draped. The document references September 15th as the funeral observance and notes a broader thirty day mourning period, amid garbled OCR text. The piece also contains unrelated weather data and a satirical teacher joke.
On Saturday the Tombstone city council met in special session to adopt resolutions mourning President William McKinley. The city hall and Mageat hall were draped in mourning as a tribute to the departed chief and nation, with the mayor and common council resolving to extend condolences to Mrs McKinley and the bereaved family.
The Yuma Sentinel reports the Hedger gold mines have been paid for 1 250 000, located about 15 miles west of Yuma, yielding rich yellow metal. Much of the wealth funded costly litigation. The property sits in a treetop bed. two stamp mills operate there, one with sixty stamps, a cyanide plant, and hundreds of workers.
The August Weather Bureau report shows local rainfall varied by location with Nogales and Tombstone above average and Beeline Bibse area well below normal. The summary highlights include an inch below normal overall and notable rainfall at select sites.
The Secret Service exposes a new group of counterfeiters and a large haul of bogus bills. It warns buyers to beware of imitators of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a medicine claimed to relieve indigestion and boost vitality, urging caution when paying.
The mayor celebrated reaching seventy with well wishes and reflections on a full life. He expressed gratitude for vigor and civic duty, noting the city’s leaders and citizens support his ongoing journey. The event drew neighbors and officials, reflecting a tone of modest dignity.
CW Nicklin, after five years at the Los Angeles printers’ home with patronage in Arizona, sold to The Southweet Printers’ Union. M Mulford Winsiris serves as secretary. Nicklin’s move follows his newspaper industry work in Cuma, amid a broader memorial day observance for the dead president.
An experienced practitioner touts SHUFFLES as a universal remedy for catarrh and related head ailments. The ad describes powders and pastes, claims rapid relief, and asserts the product cures catarrh by removing cause and inflammation with a complete treatment. The offer emphasizes low price and a money back guarantee.
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