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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1890
Page
2
A Tombstone column rails at McKinley tariff provisions harming Mexican cattle and mining, cites Samuel J Randall's death, Fremont’s mixed legacy, and criticizes a Florence Enterprise correspondent. It accuses others of spreading false claims about Arizona bonds while defending state finance and local bond sales in Cochise County.
A New York dispatch to the Florence Enterprise notes silver has risen to 100. The story praises Brady and Halleck as champions of liberty, likening them to Hampden and Pym while predicting political upheaval against the Republican party.
A fragment from a late 19th century paper blends verse about life in Tombstone and Tucson with notes on wool trade routes through Ensenada and a Central American union. It also mentions Trinity Church’s silver communion service and a mysterious anonymous donor case in Phoenix.
Reports from Flagstaff Democrat describe discovery of rich ore along a three thousand foot ledge spanning granite syenite and slate. Parties led by Ashurst Morris Marshall and Hull plan immediate work after sending samples to the Pueblo Smelting works and New York. Dr Manning deems the specimens among the best seen. Denver awaits assays.
Sun Signals Lieut. Wittemeyer of the Ninth Infantry travels to Fort McDowell for heliograph experiments. He has drilled in San Diego and demonstrated 18 mile to La Jolla signals. Signals reportedly reached 80 miles in Arizona and a San Francisco to San Carlos line is planned. Washington orders withdrawals from Fort McDowell Fort Thomas and Fort Verde with arrangements for reservations and Indian school purposes.
The Ladies praise the pleasant effect and safety of the liquid fruit laxative. Syrup of Figs is described as pleasing to eye and taste, gentle yet effective on kidneys, liver and bowels, making it a favored remedy under all conditions.
In Coahuila mountains a puma terrorized goat herds until a Mexican boy shepherd, aided by three dogs, attacked with only a blanket and rocks. He hurled stones until the puma lay dead, its hide eight feet long. The tale mirrors a Davidic lion and bear defense of flocks.
Recap of Cochise county finances from 1883 to 1890 by Fred Castle as ordered by the board of supervisors. The full report is too lengthy for this issue and will be published later. Also mentions prize lists, special rates with agents, and payments guaranteed by state guarantees and the interventor. Notes remittance instructions and recent regional crime news from Globe Silver Belt, including the April killings and a Prescott death of Major C P Dake.
President Diaz reports government contracts for five oxide reduction works across the republic, signaling widespread ore processing in country. Americans’ policy shifts promise benefits to Mexican miners and capitalists, while trade with Europe may rise as ore proceeds move abroad. The passage also touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a restaurant recommendation for visitors.
Nature in Convulsion is terrific. Volcanic eruptions cyclones and earthquakes are picturesque but harmful to imitate in remedies that cause convulsions. Hostetters Stomach Bitters is presented as a wholesome alternative. It strengthens intestines stimulates liver and kidneys and helps malaria nervousness and rheumatism.
All persons indebted to me are requested and notified to call and settle with M G Crowley who is authorized to collect and receipt for all accounts due me.
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