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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1901
Page
2
Fragmentary text references lies about Smanrating, McKinley schooling in Poland Ohio, and a Sunday opening protest at the Buttslo exposition. It notes thousands attend Sundays, while others prevent attendance, claiming the measure unpopular.
Admiral Sehley wins a contention that Admiral Howison is prejudiced and unfit to act as a judge. The public hopes Schley will prevail on all points in the investigation and emerge from the dispute with vindication. Divorce grants in one year in the United States reach 29,472, far higher than many nations.
A new Republican paper at St Johnr Apache county argues against statehood for Arizona. It asserts several reasons why statehood should be denied now and criticizes self governance claims, highlighting a pull-back element led by dissenting voices in the community.
Sheriff and coroner rush to Exposed Reef mine in Huachuca mountains after reports of a murder. Mesias is named as the slain man. details are scarce as investigators head to the scene while locals speculate about Mexican involvement and border legal gaps.
Bisbee items report a visitor from Tombstone, mining prospects, and local buzz. Dr E Bacon dropped in, Jobo Williams at Tombstone Canyon, and Dave Shoemaker back from the San Jose mountains with word of a promising gold property. Tax notices loom, cattle in prime condition, and upcoming Gun Club elections. The post office building nears completion, a new book on William McKinley excites locals, and typhoid fever fears stir families. Fort Grant deserters and Apache scouts are briefly noted with three men still missing.
Bisbee dispatch reports Van White arriving from Copper Giscoe camp with a sprained ankle after stepping on a rolling stone. Harry Witherall at the company hospital has no typhoid fever. The Turkey Track Cattle Company sold 7 000 head of cattle Miller Lux of San Francisco. Autumn weather brings pleasant mornings and evenings as residents anticipate a busy winter free of pneumonia. A Ladies Aid Society lawn party at the ME church is planned next Friday for pastor Ro D Roberts. Mex Garito presented a baby girl to the Mexican vice consul. Soldiers who fled from Port Lact last Friday near Ft Grast are being sought. their split force complicates pursuit. Orthodox Jews begin Yom Kippur observances. Local businesses closed for the holiday. W R N Greaver, justice of the peace at Neo, on official business. W C Greene reportedly purchased a $15 000 automobile traveling between Naco and the Cananesr.
The verses urge staying loyal to home trade and subscription. They praise local merchants and the home paper, urging in advance payment and support to keep intelligence bright. It emphasizes employing local mechanics to avoid bread shortages and to view neighbors in one’s own town with priority.
The curfew rings tonight and has long been the Territory’s key municipal measure for youth protection. It has deterred misbehavior, kept streets clear at night, and earned praise from mothers and fathers. Citizens agree it directs Tombstone’s youth toward better conduct.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors is commended for road work improving the public highways near Tombstone and the county road to Fairbanks. Den McFarland leads the project, demonstrating skill in building substantial roads and better drainage. The public raises funds generously, and such duty is appreciated.
The Phelps Dodge surveying party staking a line near Tombstone has returned from College Peak near the international line. Under direction of F Edward M Boggs the group heads to Fairbanks for consultations and to receive road restrictions as initial work begins. A link from Fairbanks via Tombstone to College Peak could cost little and open mining districts rich in gems and metals in Arizona.
Frank J. Cheyney, senior partner of F. J. Cheyney & Co. in Toledo, swears the firm will pay ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gasileon witnesses, December day.
From Memday'e Daily reports the trial of Cs Igor the assassin of Provident McKinly began in Buffalo with local interest. The piece also notes Yom Kippur observances, railroad rumors, local misfortunes, and various community events.
The Secret Service reports another gang of counterfeiters has been busted and a large batch of counterfeit currency seized. The ad warns buyers to beware of fake Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a popular remedy imitated to resemble genuine strength tonics.
Ed Cain, once a Tombstone resident, now in Miter, arrives after a cramping day at the old grounds as Low Woolery leaves for the end. Kean St. Charles of Que Miceret lambasts anarchist remarks about the president’s shooting, while Johnny Twomey arrives from Birbee to visit Tombstone and seek copper camp news. Judge NE Hawke reports in from the foothills of the Dragoons with stock and buyers pleased by the homecoming, as a drummer seeks eastern work and fashion notes warn of a minstrel-show surge in dress. locals wonder if humanity can endure the latest upheaval.
The paper reports the impresario’s exit causes distress as a beloved attache leaves. A punted coach departs Allen street with a party of gleeful riders heading to see the circus. The editor vows the paper may halt if the veteran is not soon back.
Rey Elliott spoke at St Pauls church in the morning on spiritual profit, urging that earthly riches fade at death while eternal treasures remain. The evening service honored the late President McKinley with a memorial, his eulogy praised as just and well received. The church wore black and white for the occasion and music pleased attendees.
A garbled Topeka Mail and Breeze item discusses a statue of Ceres for the state capitol dome in Topeka. The correspondent mocks the design and calls for a model who embodies harvest goddess imagery, criticizing the depiction as impractical and indecorous.
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