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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1891
Page
6
Items from the period report political views for statehood in Arizona and New Mexico, local business notices, shipping of ores, convict counts, school arbor Day votes, and travel and legal notices. Mentions include J E Montandon of Benson, Fort Marcy transfers, Santa Fe mood, and Pacific Mail service plans.
The Phoenix Herald reports Wright of Tucson and his allies oppose any Arizona constitution and statehood. They accuse land grant monopolists of plundering public lands and seek to block statehood to protect their grip on resources. They warn against misleading voters with dramatic but unfounded claims.
The Honegger party visiting Tombstone has bonded copper zinc and gold mines with water rights and ranch belonging to Wm Graf and associates for 50000 dollars. Mr Honegger, secretary treasurer of Independence Gold and Silver Mining Co, rates the gold property a promising prospect after sampling in a 3 foot wide ledge yielding 16 dollars per ton. He will travel to New York then return to further prospect the holdings.
Voters across the county cast ballots in support of statehood with large majorities for progress measures including free coinage home rule and OW Glory. The message references precinct results and asks about consumer costs and mailing a merchandise catalogue from Chicago based company.
A meeting of cattlemen at Deming led to a petition urging railroads to cut rates. The request asks 75 dollars per car from Silver City NM to Kansas City with in transit feeding and an 80 dollar per car rate to Orin station on the Union Pacific. It also seeks a proportional reduction by the Southern Pacific across New Mexico and Arizona. Col and Mrs Heertig have gone to Santa Fe NM. The campaign to obtain land court confirmation will be presented in session there.
The Stockman reports Major W M Downing killed upon returning from Chiricahuas with Judge Baker to conduct an inquest. Earlier, B H Daniels, a mill worker, was found dead with a bullet wound in the timber. robbery unlikely since valuables remained. Daniels, Canadian by birth, was reportedly well liked and had no known enemies.
An old advertisement claims Swayne & Son in Philadelphia offers OvsTumEsT to stop intense itching and bleeding from piles, heal ulcers, and remove tumors. It promises delivery by mail or in person for 50 cents.
Tombstone wins 10 to 1 over Huachuca. M Hennessy and N Hawke homer and two base hits. Stump and Lighcap combine in the field with Arthur on the mound recording nine strikeouts. Time of game two hours ten minutes. Umpire Deering, Scorer Walsh.
The Benson shooting report indicates Wise shot Shappard after an intoxicated confrontation when Shappard refused a drink. Shappard’s shoulder wound is painful and may be serious. Wise is under arrest in Benson while the wounded man receives care. Major Downing, killed Sunday, was a pioneer who helped blaze southern Arizona lumber routes and aid settlers, remembered for his 15 years of hardship and generosity. Chas Anscutz, longtime Cochise resident, arrived from Prescott.
The Tombstone election shows strong support for statehood with a 4 to 1 ratio. Miners were brought in by carriage from distant mines and given time off to vote, while officials note a high turnout and swift ballot counting. Wom. Hall and Jess Pinker reported Indians observed in San Bernardino area recently, with a separate claim of an Indian killed by a prospector near Silver Creek. No troops were present in the Chiricahua foothills area.
News by wire reports Major Downing was shot near his saw mill in the Chiricahua mountains. The mill was fired and destroyed with no crew believed to be involved. The crime occurred at ten o clock yesterday.
Grave suspicion points to deserters from Apache soldiers heading to Ft Huachuca following a shooting of Downing and Daniels. Ninety five armed Indians, including icabua fighters, are escorted by a small soldier guard. Detachment aims for Ft Huachuca around New Year via San Carlos over 300 miles.
A Mining and Scientific Press note argues English and French investors are reliable partners for mining camps on the coast. They fund thorough development, build first-rate plants, and pay bills promptly, pursuing long term gains rather than short-term profits. The piece criticizes the Alien Act for restricting foreign capital in territorial mines.
Oscar Gordon a New York City counterfeiter recently arrested in Wrearta Kansas was found to have 5000 in counterfeit notes during a jail search. An hour later officers discovered he had escaped from the city prison and authorities have yet to locate him.
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