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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1891
Page
6
The report lists fare changes on regional stage lines, cattle buyers visiting, and cattle movement, with notes on fares and freight. It mentions the Lamb brothers buying the Herdio line, the Oso Negro stage, and various mine and ore shipments, plus local meetings and public notices.
An April 1 wedding took place with Charlee Grasville Johnson and Elizabeth Grea falling among friends and family in a local ceremony. The event was held at a small venue with close relatives in attendance.
Washington reports from the Globe-Democrat reveal ruined adobe buildings on the San Carlos reservation. Floods destroyed irrigation ditches, leaving many Indians homeless and hungry. Superintendent Lemon pleads for immediate government relief to feed and relocate families before famine and unrest force desperate actions.
Newell’s census of irrigated lands in Arizona is challenged by The Globe Democrat which estimates 300 000 acres under cultivation versus 65 000 in Newell’s report. Product value cited as 1 000 000, grape value claimed at 4 500 000 by another census branch. George B. Lee of Rio Grande reduction workers tours Tombstone to discuss ore shipments and ore buying.
A Newell census bulletin suggests water supply limits may exhaust 65821 acres, urging artificial storage for extension. Tucson engineer J H Martinesa counters with data on 417 miles of public ditches irrigating 375000 acres and 161 miles of private ditches serving 25400 acres from Salt Gila San Pedro rivers. An underground reservoir 120 feet deep was found at El Goleo. J Vickiers reports at Chiricahuas Cattle Co annual meeting. old officers reelected. A court case over services and bonds ends with a $96 verdict, while another writ against city officials faces $44 claim.
W H Mitte land agent criticizes a Minnesota advertisement advertising California real estate. He argues that migrants must have at least $2000, saying California needs skilled settlers not the same immigrant class drawn to other Western states. He warns that the ad misrepresents farming advantages and masks the true costs of acquiring land.
A writer argues the United States has much to gain from reciprocity with Mexico, citing imports last year totaling 22.69 million dollars with two thirds entering duty free. The piece lists proposed concessions on items including lead, copper, coal, sugar, tobacco, wool, and marble as part of the tariff negotiation.
Wire dispatches report Blaine's likely reply to Italian notes and U S minister Porter facing possible recall from Rome amid Radini pressure. Alert from New Orleans indicates Italian unrest and potential diplomatic friction. Other items note export specie, rich Cherokee quartz, and Army movements at Fort Whipple with Apache detachments en route to San Carlos and Needles.
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