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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1898
Page
1
The issue reports suspension of all mail with Spain and colonies as war began, with no firm Havana or Cuba details yet decided. It notes no hurry to finalize authority and hints at pending naval movements while a remedy ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted child remedy sold worldwide.
A historical note describes assembling seventy war vessels as the government ends wartime spending. Fort Moore, Alabama, is named as a major gathering port with ships set to rendezvous under forthcoming orders. The piece outlines mobilization across military bureaus and the transition from wartime to peacetime operations.
Cabinet council considers appointing General Merritt as chief evacuation officer for Cuba and names Rear Admiral Pastor Lindero and Marquez de Montero to key posts. Porto Rico commission still awaits appointment as war reports and cesments progress.
Soldiers from Santiago embark for Havana and other ports as transport ships rush troops eastward. About 500 Columbia district soldiers depart on the port Hudson while 500 from the 7th Infantry head to the Yucatan and six companies from the 54th Michigan sail aboard the Santiago route. An estimated 1000 more will depart on the Valle de LOTER as sickness raises hospital needs.
Notice states that a hearing will determine final proof of residence and cultivation for Lina Alisanter Chisholm of Wilesr Arizona and others including Tian Giteon Benson and Juan Cras Tene on. The filing is recorded under Momstead Entry 2102 and acted by Jobe Henery and J. Tripple Register.
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