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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1899
Page
2
A jumble of era notes, editorials, and curiosities from the Tombstone Epitaph. It mocks subday publication, references Aguinaldo, London magazines, and local Arizona mining headlines. It notes editor changes, political bills, and quips about centuries turning, with ads for Cascarets and beauty claims.
Local notes report C. B. Flay seriously ill at Norton House and roadmaster G. Shibley departing for Phoenix. Mr. B. A. Backard arrives from Tucson. J. A. Campbell’s son dies aged a few months. funeral held with Rev. Vandermaren officiating. Silver Dollar club hosts a well attended Opera House dance. Studebaker Brownie Co adds Jacks & Case as agents. wagons to be shipped to Bi-hee area. Sump tion leaves for Phoenix on the current train.
Snow began late night and has continued with about five inches on the ground. The storm will stop work on the new ball ground for a few days but is expected to finish in time for a game on the 22nd. B J O Rielly of Neco and Hanchett of Lowell travel to inspect mines while Senator Leavenworth departs with provisions for the Corona camp.
Local notices report the Gold Templars gathering at Library Hall and the St. John's Guild meeting at the Opera house. Mentions of Col W C Land and B F Graham Co plans, cattle shipments, and infrastructure work around the A B S E line. Also notes snow melt, upcoming Globe trip fare, and railway engine work near Naco.
In Gila County the defendant Waleh was discharged after the district attorney moved. The court found the 1895 act cited as an amendment to the 1897 law was repealed by 1893 legislation, leaving no valid game law in the territory. Clifton reports C E Bull visited to assess starting a local newspaper, ordering press materials for a three week launch.
The Denver Reporter lauds Arizona mining development from copper and silver to refining capacity and new legislation. It traces frontier conflict with Apache to modern industry, predicts Arizona joining leading producing states, and discusses county seat relocation debates tied to Cochise County and Tombstone.
From Manila, Loon Crowther criticizes island conditions and warns that Americans there may yearn to return home. He notes high disease rates, many deaths among troops, and doubts about US occupation aging a stable force to garrison distant islands. He cites low reenlistment in the 4th regular cavalry as evidence of manpower strain.
Reports from the territory mention the Terpsichorean Club mask ball in progress with costumes and attendance. Plans for a new Catholic convent at Phoenix are announced with a $10.00 cost estimate. The Canon Land case is before the U S Court of Private Land Claims, while a whistling of petitions seeks a gambling ban and Sunday liquor restrictions.
Florence Tribune reports Joe Mulhatton from Ripsey country found a magnetic cactus drawing birds and animals to its thorny spikes. He plans a cautious close approach with rope tied to his body while four friends hold the other end to enable careful examination.
Jerome launches a new paper The Hustler with bold intro quoting hard times in journalism. The notice mentions a death sale of a cow ranch in Cochise County with 43 patented claims and improvements, offering windmills pastures and tools, to be sold by March 15 1299.
A Fort Thomas correspondent reports the Black Neck Reservoir and Irrigation company organized by Judge Moor man and a party of capitalists with a $3 500 000 capital. The plan aims to store mountain water to irrigate a vast agricultural area between foothills and the river, deemed feasible and a strong investment. The note adds a light aside on various phrases about drawing attention and trade.
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