Regularity in the mails delays Spur to Benson Contention line
Arizona readers report chronic mail and passenger delays on the New Mexico and Arizona railroad route to Contention. The noon train often carries neither mail nor passengers from Benson to Contention, forcing travelers to wait for the evening coach. Local residents blame the schedule, urge restoring an on-road mail coach, and hope for earlier improvements to prevent long waits in Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Southern Pacific
Tombstone
Benson
Editoria lashing Star falsehoods on Arizona marshal public funds
Prescott Arizona Miner denounces a United States press article claiming funds were mismanaged by the southern Arizona marshal. It states Major Dake deposited 3000 with Tombstone bank to bankroll law enforcement, 1500 already used for juries and expenses, and urges readers to heed a U S Supreme Court relocation mining claims decision to avoid future disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Treasury
United States
Arizona
Star
Congress
Dake
Bank of
Tombstone
Washington Star
Supreme Court of the United States
Ertrarm
Waite
Swift Punishment Meted in Nashville for Robbery
In Nashville Tennessee last week a farmer was robbed of several hundred dollars in the morning. The thief was captured at noon, indicted by the grand jury, tried and convicted by three o'clock that afternoon, and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The incident reflects swift punishment more frequent in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee
Tax charge of Judge Stilwell sparks mining press criticism
In a controversial Contention Head Center case, Judge Stilwell’s tax charge draws mixed opinions. The Mining and Scientific Press calls his charge “A clear statement by an Arizona judge,” while the Yuma Sentinel faces reproach for its alleged falsehoods about Tombstone matters, urging calmer, truthfulness to aid the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilwell
Contention Head Center
Mining and Scientific Press
Arizona
Yuma Sentinel
Tombstone
Sentinel
Political rumors and Hawaiian treaty debate in 1880s press
Telegraphic items report Democrats denying Blaine Voorhees coalitions for 1884. Separate notes cover Hawaiian treaty abrogation hearings, sugar labor claims, postal car shifts, anti polygamy resolutions, floods in Ohio and Kentucky, refugee aid offers, major fires, Chester disaster deaths, mining yields, and court actions across multiple U.S. locales.
Late U S decision on Belk v Meagher Gagnon Thornton
Supreme Court Justice Waite delivers the ruling in a mining case over a quartz lode claim. The 1864 discovery, 1872 act, and 1875 amendments shape rights, relocations, and possession as the court addresses whether Belk’s December 1876 relocation could stand against earlier locators and their successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld Dewan
Waite
John C. Belk
Henry Meagher
Antoine Gagnon
Louisa A. Thornton
Septema Court of
Montana
Belk
George C. Husspire
Wm. Allison Fs
Question of Valid Relocation Under Forfeiture Law
The passage debates whether a relocation made before forfeiture remains valid under U S law despite Montana statutes. It argues an invalid location is not cured by lapsing prior rights under the 1872 act and amendments, and considers implications for Breaches of the peace and relocation validity after January 1. It questions if Belk’s sign post relocation affects transfer of title under federal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congrena
Forbes
Gracey
Congress
United States
Belk
Landsdale
Montana
Return of the Hearst party to Tombstone mining area
The Hearst party led by George Hearst returned Sunday and reported good health amid harsh travels through Sonora. News from Arizpe and Bacachi describes mining interests, local personnel, and incidents with Apache activity while detailing Cochise and Pompeii mines and the Beart of Police Commissioners actions in Tombstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hearst
Hearst
Geo. A. B. Berry
Arizpe
Senor
Jesus Corella
M. Bl. Corella
Col
Butfam
Tombstone
el Garchi i
Mesnra
Miller
Hart
McCabe
Meore
Lloyd
T. Durham
Junbam
New York
Carmen
Humbert
Master
Lind & Co
Capt. Blair
Hermosillo
Geo. Marks
Mr. Fredericks
Brent
Busachuca
Bacuschi
Senor Duple
Mr. Purcell
Buseduce
Major Earle
Summner
Bacuachi
Howe
Jannoveriche
Messrs. Bell
Charleston
Mr. Bell
Berry
Sahuaripa
Sabuaripa
Campas
Bell
Iing
James Flynn
Dave Rickey
Jannoveride
Mr. Berry
Jannover
San Pedro
Sonora
Cochise
Messrs
Frank Lobracco
R. Lobracco
Joe Califero
Pasqual Nigre
Antonio Dufemio
D. B. Jones
B. F. Wallis
Alameda
California
Ben Bartlett
Menars
Hohstadt
California Democrat Gronck Heanst to Govern California
The article notes Gronck Heanst as a gubernatorial candidate and mentions his guest Seven Oaks at the San Perro mine. It also reports on grain trading at Chicago, a weapon-carrying arrest, a Wells Fargo bullion shipment, a jury verdict of not guilty, and various notices including journals, consular reports, and mine shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gronck Heanst
Bog
California
Sevenoaks
San Perro
Fourth Street
Chicago
Wallace
Frank Place
Paynton
Wells, Fargo & Cove Express
Tombstone M. Co
Jonx Flyxs
Banker & Broker & American Exchange,” of
New York
United States
Convention
San Francisco Daily Exchange
Northern Belle
Tax Supreme Court
BW. Pyle
Pyle
Comstock
Arizona
Meyers District
Southern Pacific Railroad
City Auditor Reports Warrants and City Finances 1881
City Auditor report to Tombstone Mayor and Common Council details warrants drawn from January 1, 1881, listing cash allocations for department heads, rents, printing, indigent relief, elections, and other expenses. Includes grant total and notes the auditor’s signature and date. Also contains a historical reflection on Peter Cooper's life and New York growth, with discussion of public health board ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Tombstone
Department of
Fre Snd Water
Aalaeies
Parehavenat Ety
Draven
Eliy Driver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reely Epitaph
Bodie Free Press
Telegraphic
Democrats
Wasatneron
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Allen
Seward
Suraner
Gen
Grant
Hawaiian Islands
Sandwich
Comley
U.S
Honolulu
Geo. S. Boutwell
Pacific
Mared
Washington
Wasuixeton
House
James
Wm. Fi. Vanderbilt
Buffalo
Tribune
State Department
Shepherd
Blaine
Hurlbut
Wasmixarox
Mint
Ohio
Urscinsati
Third Street
Plum Street Passeng
Ward Street
Middux & Holbert’s
Globe Rolling Mills
Parapetrma
King
Maryland
Texas
Havernitt
Mass
Cyprias
Lanamix
John E .Grover
Jolly Bailey
Pussy Nepert
the Blonde
Demi-Monde
Grover
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Seasion
Helena
Paraperuta
Albion Print Works
Water Street
Chester
Cursruz
Jackson Phillips
Robi. Johnson
Wm. H. Franklin
Robert Taylor
Yatal
Oaxkvarr
Cal
Sarah Rettliff
Wm. Rettliff
San Joaquin County
Farmington
Omaha
Kansas City
Prospect For Press
Capt. Towne
Plancha de la Plata
San Francisco
Fitch
H. S. Stevens
Main Street
Peeple
B. W. Pyle
Dow Cabezas
Supreme Court
the Star
Foo
Amos M. Smith
Golden Ere Mining Company
Wm. Zeckendorf
Ve. L
J. HH. Lucas
Auouate
Tres Alamos
Willcox
Blebee
Dos Caberas
St. David i Tombstone
Cochise County
Pima
Y. A. Gree, Esq
Tombatone
Hearst Party
Beart of Police
Lourd
Haggerty
Titus
Holmes
Viion
Fremont Street
Burraya Office
Jas
Ae B.C. Qrioner
Peter Cooper
Cooper
Berher
London
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!