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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1882
Page
3
The editorial condemns neglect of county records security citing closeness of clerk and recorder offices to fire risks. It urges the board of supervisors to provide immediate funds to safeguard records from fire loss, deeming it essential for the county’s integrity and history.
Reports say Indians or robbers have been seen in the Dragoons north of Tucson, with several robberies in the past two weeks. A deputy and posse or Camp Huachuca cavalry are urged to pursue immediately to clear the doubt and protect ranchers. James McCoy and Judge John Haynes push a water project to bring Santa Catalina water to Tucson, backed by a quarter million dollars, while remarks on Lake Superior wines and ingots appear in the same column.
Brevet Major General Meigs and Brigadier General Brown are placed on the retired list as Col Daniel H. Rucker is named to succeed as quartermaster general. House actions include a bill barring delegates from territories who are bigamists, with a lively session, speeches, and quips as lawmakers press reforms. Reports cover Treasury retirements, California and Maine proceedings, and various national political maneuvers.
Reports from J C Mason describe prospecting stretching northwest of Tonto Basin while sheep traffic to Yuma and rail routes to Pere Isabel unfold. Amelia mine in Poorman's district yields ore. Tip Top Mining shows steady output with recent dividends. snow and weather affect Prescott area. U S treaty talks with Mexico propose liberal trade and better extradition. Local mining, railroad, and public finance notes appear with deaths and a fatal shooting near Simms camp and railroad labor tensions.
Report recalls a bold store robbery at Springer Macho in Charleston where two robbers with shotguns extorted money after inviting victims for beer. A Sunday posse formed and searches began, with fires at San Pedro valley and rumors of Indians in the Dragoon mountains. The tale also covers a Western Tombstone wool wagon, Blue Monday and Bob Ingersoll mine adjustments, a wagon accident near a Boston mill, and a Firemen’s Benefit at Schieffelin Hall plus Rev Endicott Peabody’s first sermons and a Sunday school launch.
City proceedings record committee actions on auditing finances and officer duties. It notes oath taking, bills referred to committees, police and fire matters, street cleaning, and recent staffing and payments, with mention of a Virginia Guy arrival and upcoming deliveries.
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