12 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Tombstone Prospector
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1899
Page
1
In Ecuador the jury convicts Taylor Kirk of first degree murder. Judge McAfee Baal imposes a death sentence as the case concludes with Kirk having killed his sister Wiegand Wang long overdue reach ieg port today.
Private advices from Quito describe political unrest between church and state in Ecuador. Foreigners are advised to stay within large towns as tensions rise and the situation grows dangerous.
A Pretoria dispatch dated December reports British forces storming positions at Loarbardship and Colerburg, seizing a large Crewe gun and a howitzer, with light losses and tactical advances toward Colerburg Iron Manupoort amid ongoing engagement. Also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long-used child remedy.
Notice seeks investors to purchase or bond copper and gold prospects and to list mines with full details including work done. Also seeks district office managers with yearly pay and references. Also announces Tong Ling Co vegetable gardens sale and disclaims debts by Old Jim.
A dated catalog-like note promotes Christmas gifts from Wolcott including silverware clocks knives razors carving sets musical instruments and toys. It highlights Alec Scrona’s candies and assorted small wares as affordable options for wives family and friends.
Notice records the November 19 election at Phoenix Arizona for directors E B Gage J Henry Wood Aurelio Melgarejo W M Adamson Con O Keefe and subsequent directors officers including E B Gage president Aurelio Melgarejo vice president J Henry Wood secretary treasurer Don O Keefe superintendent. It notes an injunction order of November 25 1899 restraining Greene Kell Treadwell White Wylie from acting as directors or interfering with the company and its officers until further court order.
Advertisement promotes William Harding's work War in South Africa and the Dark Continent from Savagely to Civilization. It praises the author as a famed traveler and cable editor and claims unprecedented, brilliant illustrated cases. Dominion Company, Dept. 1, Chicago.
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