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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1896
Page
3
A garbled compilation reports robber tracking near Skull Canyon, railroad tax disputes, and local civic items. Mentions Governor Franklin, N M A railway rates, a police dog poisoning claim, and tanning materials use in canaigre. Local lodge officers and a body found in a water reservoir are noted amid weather and trade references.
The report Salvaged from Pearce recounts a pair of card players clashing over Hoyle rules, a chair used as a weapon, and a later contempt of court citation. Judge Johnson presides as the melee erupts, guards restore order, and the Arizona justice system asserts authority amid the uproar.
Folkloric telegrams recount a posse led by Sheriff Fly and allies pursuing Nogales bank robbers to Skeleton Canyon near the New Mexican line. An ambush killed Robson, wounded another, and left two horses dead, with Black Jack and gang blamed for the raid while the town mourns the guard’s death.
A Nogales special reports limited Indian activity and Mexican and U.S. troops stationed to guard against uprisings. The San Francisco Journal of Commerce notes a tea industry push. Prescott rumors speak of a new weekly independent, with Courier warning on presses and belt-tightening. Local delegates and primaries are discussed with county convention timing. Yuma daily games on Main Street described with vivid detail of players and copper-colored skin.
Hectic Bisbee column recounts social happenings, a practical joke gone awry, and local gossip. The piece notes Mrs Reay, Mr Williams, and Captain McCunningham, plus a family prank about a shaved moustache. It ends with government sale dates for abandoned forts including Fort McDowell on September 22 and other forts in coming months.
The clumsy text recalls 19th century debates over the Monroe Doctrine and U S policy toward Britain during Washington and Hamilton eras. It then shifts to an advertisement for Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
A historical catalog enumerates numerous cattle brands and ranges across Arizona Territory. Entries include owner names such as DUNSHEE & METCALF, WIP, ROCK FELLOW & SERVOS, and A. FROUD, with brands described like left thigh, right hip, and circle W on left flank. The list spans towns and ranges including Tombstone, Sulphur Spring Valley, Huachuca Mountains, San Simon Valley, and Dragon Mountains.
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