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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1894
Page
2
Fragmented anecdotal item discusses a one year or six month subscription offer, a 35 cent monthly carrier delivery, and a political jab about the Hawaiian business. It notes a robbery by a youth named Morel and mentions Congressman Helman of Indiana opposing a protectorate plan in Congress. A quip about Queen Liliuokalani and opposition to a royal ascent appears in a satirical tone.
The Pima county board of supervisors publishes its proceedings for the first time, ending taxpayers’ long darkness over how funds are spent. The report notes Maricopa taxpayers remain uninformed and humorously references Grover Cleveland’s remark about Governor Hughes.
The note asserts Tombstone district will see dividends of ten thousand dollars above the 600 level and predicts long-term, eventual revival. It compares prospects to the enduring value of gold and silver and imagines life returning after a long period.
The experimental stations across the territory are not under direct U S government control. The general government funds 15000 dollars annually, but the Territorial University regents manage disbursement and overall service. The board is investigating operations and expects improvements this summer, with a Sulphur Spring Valley station and possible removal of some costly sites.
The thanks of Thay Vompatone Lodge No 3 A D U W are returned to all who aided in the social event. It would be useless to mention names as so many heartily assisted in the work.
The unnamed piece notes Max Paar Unaner widow of a senator Hearst and her plan to create a destitute boys farm via Mise Manos Pares. It mentions Dr Frans Von Rothenburg under secretary of state of Germany as a fiancée. It also references Mrs Olnes wife of the attorney general and Mas Sraanson Caapwick a 74 year old pensioner daughter of Lieut Elihu Chadwick of New Jersey militia.
Davty McCor of Redlands celebrated his 102nd birthday. He served as a soldier in the War of 113 in Col. I. M. Johnson's First Kentucky Volunteers. Also noted is Fox's long active service and a royal engineers lieutenant's early campaign in June 05.
Thursday's Daily reports Tucson has 000 school children and Tempe ships barley to Bisbee in carload lots. It notes a new Wells Fargo sign at Tomestone bank corner, and Supervisor Perkins traveling to Bisbee then to the next quarterly meeting on April 2. Other items cover mining, cattle shipments, and local governance.
Deputy Marshal Scott White traced a robbery two miles from Solomonville where a masked man with pistols halted a stage, forced mail sack removal, and escaped on a saddled horse. About 1000 dollars were taken. 71000 more were missed due to a mail delay. Authorities expect arrests soon as several people are implicated.
Alford and Eastern papers report Santa Fe Co will end unprofitable branches after February 1. The Sonora road from Nogales to Guaymas may be absorbed by the Mexican government. its future value hinges on broader trade links. Miners report ore shipments, mill moves, and mounting indigent care costs across Mohave and Cochise counties.
A chaotic wire of reports covers the Hawaii question and protests in Washington over lead on the free list. violence erupts as Sullivan assault case. Morrel aided Evans and escaped. Fires, embezzlement charges, counterfeit exposure, bank resumption, Chinese entrants, and political moves fill the ledger.
Walter Vail oversees records for Little Creek mine and millsite. Butcher's report notes cattle slaughtered in November and December by A Gilman at 71 head.
An old physician retired from practice promotes a vegetable remedy claimed to cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and throat and lung diseases. He says the cure is speedy permanent and radical and will send full directions free to sufferers to relieve human suffering and asks those in need to request details.
A cryptic notice states that Frank Wwalis of Keower is barred from the Paris eniate proceedings. The month or exact date is unreadable in the fragment.
One Hoe revolution seven column press, a Franklin Gordon large size quarter medium job press, a Washington band press and full newspaper outfit. All for 25 cents on the dollar, stored in Tombstone and used little. Will consider cash part payment. For particulars address E. C. Baca Tombstone Ariz.
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