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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1900
Page
1
The scene in Bisbee features mining figures visiting from Los Angeles and Mexico with Baron de Fominent touring American mineral districts. Local Republicans form a primary slate for county convention while relief drives in Galveston trigger fundraising efforts.
Regents seek funds for a practical mining education building as Copper Queen Consolidated pledges $3,000 after mining firms balk. Chancellor Herthg urges industry support to expand hands on schooling for Arena youth, aligning with public spirit and regional industry needs.
A colorful but murky reminiscence recalls Old Chap, a Tombstone figure, who once dumped dead Chinese bodies into a river during a train shift between Yuma and California. He later became a political candidate in Phoenix, boasting violent reminiscences and earning broad support. The piece blends legend, local lore, and stark violence from early Western days.
Reports show Solomonville area crews pushing coal work with thirteen miners at the ov camp under Dr Phillipe. Depths reach 165 feet with five strata drilled by diamond methods. Several groups at Kelley gulch and Ian Garlor strip, plus Homestead claims, yield 6-8 tons daily of low grade ore. Rainstorms bring unusual river activity as watermelons float downstream and children fetch them.
The Gold Cop Prospecting and Development Company, formed in Colorado Springs last March for a three year run, operates in the Malone mining district Grant County New Mexico after eight men set out with four prairie echooner wagons and mule teams. Their method is to develop promising prospects until a sub company takes over for further work and a new rush to fresh targets follows.
The Attorney General's stance on the county supervisor vacancy conflicts with legal opinions. Appointing to fill the Darr vacancy could trigger a broader effect, possibly delaying full term continuity. Meanwhile, the Graham County fair approaches Thatcher with exhibitions of farm products, crafts, and livestock across Sept 27 to 29, 1900.
FY Vickers returned tolay from the C Co range in Graham county. Mr Vickers is prominently mentioned as probably Republican nominee for relegate to congress. He is good ctizys of whom Cochise county and Arizona may well feel proud of. The Misves Alma and Aona Ling paap Inet evening tendered a pleasant social party at their home in honor of Mise Anne Graf, of Fhoenix, who is visiting here among friends and ac quaintances of her former Tombstone home. A congenist party of some thirty geste were present, the evene ingenuably spent in varied games, music and sortability and with many a quip and marry yee" the time wan t ed right merrily.
Col Mike Grey, Jacob Schoerer, and others visit Tombstone from Phenix and California while local figures discuss candidacies for Cochise County offices. Reports cover weather, mining prospects, a gold strike near Tyson's Wells, a large university expansion, and public notices including elections and administer duties.
A historical notice urges candidates to reveal four political desires before delegates. It frames this disclosure as duty and courtesy, advising publication of the announcement card in the Pros rectoR to ensure transparency and proper process.
The Timpa News notes Republicans face internal troubles at their territorial convention. Indications show factions are lining up and long standing differences seem unlikely to be resolved soon.
The piece argues citizens increasingly think for themselves, reducing blind party allegiance. It credits Bryan with prompting ongoing public reflection, warning the Republican party of potential danger as voters question leadership.
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