Tombstone Press History From Early Arizona Days
A chronicle of Tombstone journalism from the Prospector era to the Epitaph, detailing founders, early editors, and the camp’s rough press culture. It recalls publication in a tent, gunfire from famous cowboys, and the ascent of Arizona’s leading paper during the 1880s boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Clum
Charles D Reppy
Thomas KR Sorin
Tucson Clunt
Ed Schleifelin
Schieffelin
Tombstone
Suggeston
Clam
Reppy
Sorin
Pioneer News
Record
Citheenami Star of
Tucson
Globe
Salt River Fieraid
Phoenix
Maricopa County
Enterprise and Miner
Prescott
Yavapai County
Septine
Yuma
Yuma County
United States
Messrs. Crum
Reppy and
O'Brien Moore
Sam Purdy
Harry Wood
Pat Hamilton
Harry Brook
Dick Rale
Curly Bill
Buckskin Sam
Jack Mitchell
Ding
Fremont
Epitaph
First Press of Arizona and its storied history
A history of the Prospector press tracing the first press to Arizona, a Washington band press from Cincinnati's Central Type Foundry, delivered in 1858 by wagon from Guaymas to Tucson. It powered early papers including the Arizonan and Tucson Citizen, endured sabotage and multiple owners, and now rests as a relic awaiting preservation by Arizona Pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospector and Apstaph
Mayot
Arizona
Prospector
Washington Band
Central Type Foundry
Cincinnati
Guaymas
Tulac
Sylvester Mowry
Arizonan
Mowry
Hean
Jack Sims
George Smithson
Smithson
Granville Curr
Congress Sims
W. 3 Oary 5
Tin
Tucson
John Wasson
L. C. Hughes
Star and Dos Republicas
Old Pueblo
AE Pay and Thos
Tully
Tombstone
Truth Must be Told editorial farewell note
The longtime editor reflects on twenty years at the helm and announces retirement. He thanks supporters, recalls the newspaper’s past buoyancy and discipline, and signals a graceful exit while preserving the paper’s course and respect for readers.
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Thir
Tomain
The Days of Old in Tombstone Mining Era
A nostalgic reminiscence on Tombstone’s early mining and business pioneers. On a Prospector’s birth anniversary, the article sketches stirring events and ventures that brought wealth and fame to the camp and tested menward resolve.
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Tombstone
Prospector Editor Bids Farewell After Twenty-Five Years
The Prospretor marks its twenty fifth anniversary and twenty years under current management with a heartfelt farewell note. The editor thanks patrons for support, Reflects on mining and agricultural progress in Cochise County, Tombstone, and Southern Arizona, and expresses faith in a return of Tombstone mines and revival of the old camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospector
Tombstone
Cochise County
Arizona
Cochise
Banner
Pacific Coast
Editor Bids Farewell to Readers in Tombstone
The departing editor praises twenty years of service, recalls ties to Tombstone, Cochise County, and Arizona, and endorses successors the Giragi Brothers. He reflects on the paper’s mission, the state’s progress, and expresses gratitude to supporters and readers for their courtesy and patronage.
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Goodsbye
Tombstone
Cochise County
Arizona
Giragi Brothers
Prospector’s 25th Birthday Echoes Arizona History
A fragment from The Epitaph recounts Tombstone era legends and figures like Wyatt Earp Doc Holliday Bat Masterson and Charles Storms. It recalls the 1843 Earp clash at the Oriental Saloon and the town’s later boom with mining wealth and political strife. The piece also honors early printers Ludey Penwell and McFarlin, noting The Prospector’s birthday salute.
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Gambier
Desperado
Bat” Masterson
Lake Short
Charly Storms
Dave Neigs
Jim Leavy Doc
Holliday
Earph Boys
Scorts
Virgie Earp
Wyatt
Morgan
Doc” Holliday
J Jack Johnson
Ike
Hilly Clauton
Tom
Prank
Eoitagh
McLowry
Hilly Clanton
Clanton
Morgan Earp
Marshale Posse
Sheri
The Power of the Press in Arizona Celebrates
The Prospectors twenty fifth anniversary is noted with emphasis on the editor and public press. The piece argues laws are interpreted differently now and better public conditions result from new blood in authorities. It credits the public press of Arizona for driving this change.
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Arizona
Prospector
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the “Prospector” and “Epitaph's” Record
Ius
Elwa Alivne
Troy
Associated Press
White Prospectors
Epitapi
Press
Daily Champion
Tom Stone
Purdy-Hamilton
ISS
Chise
Pat Haarton
John Dunbar Eally
Daly Independence
Daily
Repat Lean
Purdy
Coumns
Hamilton
Dunbar
Hamton
Ned McGowan
Silly Milligan
Kisbee i
Midgely Tilden
HM. J. Bras Bowell
Jy Delaney
Dan DL
Sample
Howard Andly
Tombi
Ollot Mers
Worhy
William T. Ludey
Aroma
Upo
Times
Penwell
Ing Wen
Charles
Cottas
Alkose Yavapal
Rade Springs
Gro
W. McParlin
Ari Planer
Guinetion
McFarlin
EPI
Wiley
Feen
Rowd
Kel
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