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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1897
Page
2
The piece argues for R. A. F. Penrose as the best choice to lead Arizona, praising his mines and business record while condemning rival prospectors. It portrays Penrose as stable, capable, and trusted to advance public interests over flashy campaigns.
A Bisbee column reports on A J Danforth’s visit to Mexico’s copper mines at Napo amid a potential purchase by Copper Queen Company. It notes local improvement, rising cottages, and flood risks on Main Street and Brewery Avenue with calls for flood protection and breakwaters. It also recounts a jail incident involving Jesus Acosta and Duffey and a prisoner escape rumor, ending with Coffey’s ongoing stay.
The column describes Schwartz a promoter and resident wit at the copper camp, detailing his plans for arc lights and business protections, his public leadership stance, and a satirical take on local affairs, from nightly threats to civic schemes. It notes Manager Tyler’s conservatism and hints at broader official proceedings.
Cochise County Board of Supervisors met in Pearce on April 19 1897 to open bids for a jail. Bids from F C Cadwell Paul B Warnekros were received with Warnekros offering the lowest at 390 dollars. The board awarded the jail contract to P W Warnekro and adjourned. At Phoenix National Bank annual faculty meeting E B Gage was chosen president.
An antique ad touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a gentle remedy to drive out haunting spirits of constipation and biliousness. It claims the tonic relieves bowels, regulates the liver, and avoids violent purgatives while matching nature's proper function. It links indigestion, malaria, kidney hurts, rheumatism, and nervousness to the Bitters efficacy.
A tribal ritual turned fatal when a storekeeper and singer here began a death dance after the death of his child. He chanted a dirge and moved among mourners as hours passed before collapsing and dying suddenly. The ceremony was described as a somber equinox-like vigil.
The Dos Cabezas community mourns for Tully Caneras a bright 20 year old who trained in California and died after wandering a canyon while hunting with his father and neighbors His body was found on a rocky slope after a search led to the Peak His death prompts reflections on courage and sorrow with neighbors and kin gathered for the grave service Also noted is unrest in Mexico City and pending railroad talks around Pocentiz.
A garbled page reports Kingman and Flagstaff area activity with mentions of Wm. Gadd arriving in Listes, Rev. Roberts on the street, and a cyclone description. It notes 100 ute warantite foundry work, reform school drilling soon, and gatherings by SP Railway officials en route to Guaymas. It also covers US agriculture buying dairy to sell in London, sugar beet factory comparisons, and multiple cattle shipments from San Simon, Willcox, Nogales, and Watsonville.
Sealed proposals in triplicate for furl, forage, water at road stations across the Department of Colorado and New Mexico, and for transport of military supplies on routes Nos 1-7, drayage at Denver and nearby Utah, are due May 1 1897 with openings in the presence of bidders. Lt Col E Katwood, Chief Quartermaster, warns the department may reject any proposal.
A stand-off at the roof prompts signs and rules for patrons at the Bucket of Blood Saloon. Instructions warn not to rely on the bar-keeper for drinks due to heart disease and urge cautious alcohol consumption, with a quip about enjoying life.
The article recounts Schwartz proposing a lifetime journalistic effort to publish a paper in town, seeking freedom from editors and party lines. Fellow Mattie Hall notes caution, while LZ Co and others weigh publicity value and libel risks amid local political maneuvering.
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