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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1898
Page
2
A mosaic of stray lines mentions Tombstone evith epitaphs, a vast world cemetery, a Baltimore expert diving for the North Pole, and political chatter on Home Rule bills and Goldbug politics. It notes the Arizona Supreme Court's activity, a mandamus suit in California, and a long oblique obituary fragment with a large family.
A fragmentary dispatch notes Delegate Mark Smith of Angona advocating for self government for the territory. The committee is said to report the bill adversely to the House within a week, with Washington sources and voices cited in the debate. The text includes garbled OCR phrases about language and a magistrate and a reply about children.
Amid fears of war with Spain after the sinking of the Maine in Havana, officials begin forming the First Arizona Flying Cavalry. The unit will be all cowboys, trained in marksmanship with Winchester rifles and 45 caliber pistols. Colonel-elect Laurence, a West Point graduate, will command and travel to Washington to seek authorization to organize the regiment.
An old Winslow’s Soothing Medicine promotes healing for children with claims to relieve pain wind and diarrhea. The ad notes it has been trusted for over fifty years, is pleasant tasting, and sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents per bottle.
In Tonbetone Sime Gallen visits as L Berdecker returns from Barbscomari. The custom house man Frank Mare drives in and Mise Wine the popular librarian has been ill. The marquee ball Monday evening drew a large crowd with orchestra, lavish costumes, and a lively reception despite rough revelry and a late end as the cock crowed.
Bisbee February 24 1898 dispatch lists arrivals and departures from Tombstone Phoenix and Los Angeles including Joe Kiley Chas Buleti and JH Compton. It notes Kerry Morfard ill, Gov Thornton visiting mines, Earle of El Paso Smelting on business, Parker Champlaine heading to the Huachacas for claims, and a witness from Silver City returning. Also mentions a temperance lecture by CA Batewan, prospective West Point recruit Herbert Brown, and local endorsements for Ely’s Cream Balm and a doctor’s testimonial from Francis Poole.
The artesian belt near a thriving settlement yields a new well delivering about 70 gallons per minute from 395 feet, with an earlier well near 50 gpm. Combined flow could irrigate around twenty acres of crops as ranchers drill more wells, signaling a regional boom and reduced reliance on ditch systems.
A curious fish tale about a large green blue and gold belly fish found along Alaskan shores is paired with a report of an unformatted woman declared insane before a judge. The piece mentions copper mining near Golden States and upcoming military regiments, with varied local notes and entertainment mentions.
A garbled Bisbee page notes J Leonard leaving and visits by firms like Graham & Co among furniture offerings. It mentions Bisbee residents Nesbit Dr W Taylor and W Iter training men, Judge and Mrs Wil lames from California, and Harvey Miner and Angus Camp Hell returning home. A mine accident injures Water Bowman. Koes mourns a death with widespread sorrow.
A rambling tale describes two drunk inland frogs who survive a perilous night, joke about dying young, and end with a moral on perseverance. The piece shifts to Texas events noting the Texas Cattlemen’s Association holding its 22nd annual Fort Worth convention on March 5, praising the association’s reach and protections for cattlemen. It mentions HLT Hartford’s visit from Riversife and reflections on Queen lore and American industry.
An old advertisement touts a universal salve for cuts sores rheum and skin eruptions plus a claim of piles cure with no payment until satisfaction. It notes sale details and a dubious money back guarantee, mentioning a 2 perhx price and a Tantion 1 Dra Store.
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