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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1882
Page
5
The piece argues China could soon outgrow subsistence limits and threaten Western shores. It posits mass emigration, diversification of outlets to Africa or tropical South America, and cites Australia and China’s naval capacity as reasons for vigilance. It frames Asian strength as a potential danger and urges defensive preparedness.
A San Francisco Chronicle piece rebuts a Dempster open letter criticizing the city’s defenses and rail interests. It argues the state is not defenseless, noting San Francisco can be defended against any attack and that Central Pacific has substantial skilled mechanics and iron foundries, despite local fears.
A Tombstone observer cites a messenger from the Arispe district claiming the George Hearst party was taken in by Indians. Reports from Sonora and Basochuca contradict early murders, with later notes that the Sumter-Karl party is safe and hostiles were fleeing toward the Sierra Madre. The Nugget editor warns against harsh conclusions echoing a famous order.
Washington birthday celebrations by Episcopal church ladies. about fifteen new Grand Army of the Republic members expected at the next meeting. New L Zeckendorf & Co store to open at a $40,000 cost. Inland water projects may flood town. preliminary survey for Tucson to San Carlos narrow gauge railroad possible. W H Mahony moved from Yuma to El Paso to run that station. Ajo district copper prospects attract interest. Little Ajo bonded and Copper King extension praised. owners Wright Jones and Barter of Tucson. Also various local mentions: Prescott Courier notes in town to Chino Valley and possibly Albuquerque. railroad contractor Lail to Albuquerque. Alex Harris returns with valentines. Speers tunnels Lynx creek for rich ore. J W Sullivan busy with business and horses. Jim Roseborough in Mohave County. Henry Clack in town. Yavapai noted as good citizen. Frank Parker back from San Francisco mountains mill. Hon. J T Butler well after California trip. Life is short and books vary in value, some worth tasting, some rejecting.
Telegraphic summary from Washington notes the anti polygamy bill is expected to pass the senate Thursday with little delay. A navy advisory meeting indicated harmony on plans for a new navy. The house banking committee will report a bill to retire trade dollars. A. M. Soteldo's funeral drew broad attendance. Ward Hunt's resignation as associate justice was accepted and a successor to be nominated next week. Snell set straw bond case defendants at 5000 dollars each for grand jury appearance. Senate debate touched the eighth section and Utah delegate seating amid polygamy questions. Edmunds promised committee reply.
Wastixcrox reports a marked six month shift in General Grant s character from decisive to vacillating. A New York friend notes growing avarice and involvement in speculative ventures. Grant appears on many billboards as a director, reducing his influence and eroding the trust of his circle. Once influential with Mr Arthur he now holds no greater sway than other prominent Republicans.
Washington reports that the House committee on auditing expenses from President Garfield’s illness and death approved a bill granting Mrs Garfield a pension of 5000 dollars per year. The measure passed as part of continued post assassination era legislation. The narrative covers ongoing debates in the Senate about Mormonism and other urgent matters.
A grand fifth anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. J A Molly was held at the Kelly residence with over sixty attendees from Tombstone society. The event featured elegant decorations, a Chinese lantern ambiance, music by Prof. Mendel Meyer and an Italian string band, a late supper, and a gift of black walnut furniture to the couple. Attending were numerous local families and prominent residents, with thanks noted in a separate column. The article also records minutes from the Cochise County Board of Supervisors meeting in Tombstone on February 16, 1852, detailing a six month lease of space in the Mining Exchange building and related financial arrangements.
The column lists multiple local happenings including new arrivals Archie McBride and J S Behan at the Grand Hotel, Percy Thomison from Kansas City in mining business, and bids on the Ingersoll ore. It notes a police case against Chenoweth and a petition to remove city clerk Quigley. A break in at J L Fisher’s store is described with minimal clues and a separate theft at Thorne’s dining rooms.
A Flowering editorial quarrel over Governor Tritle and a citizens lecture, followed by Tombstone city ordinance No 9 forbidding concealed weapons within city limits in amended form. The piece weaves witty quotes from The Nugget and Yonkers Gazette, concluding with local humor from the Towns Herald.
A colorful tale on law and justice features Jones and Thompson debating law as a bulwark. A frontiersman recalls catching a cashier, courtroom missteps, and embezzlement versus theft, ending with a dramatic demand for $10,000 and a warning of “blasted brains.” The piece blends lore, bravado, and legal jargon in a rustic courtroom anecdote.
The Frothewe contractor Mr. O A Hyatt finished road work to the company smelter after two months surveying and building. Hyatt will sink a shaft for the Apache nine and burn coal totaling a million bushels. Col Reed, the company surveyor, returned to the city worn from duties amid plans for next season. A western valley view suggests a likely large crop, with more wheat sown than barley as rain strengthens. A Kanaka Creek mining find yields $300 in gold nuggets possibly years old. The queen agrees to Prince Leopold's marriage, set for St George's chapel with church leaders involved.
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