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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1882
Page
4
The Fort Grant court martial yielded light sentences for two treacherous scouts, sparking outrage in Florence and Tucson editorials. The Star questions double standards between white soldiers and Indians, urging Congress and war departments to reevaluate policy and treatment of Native Americans amid ongoing frontier tensions.
A crowded January day at Wasumaron court opens with Guiteau railing at jurors and praising sympathy from Brooklyn and New York supporters while Scoville counters a barrage of letters and bogus checks. Washington and New York reports detail Dr Bliss’s fees, likely $110,000 plus, and possible allocations to other physicians and railroads. Senate moves include Hawaiian convention terminations and Oklahoma territory organization amid Circa Pendleton hopes. News from Orca and Utah shows Mormon officers and polygamists, while a fatal stage robbery in Santa Barbara and a deadly explosion in Chicago area loom.
An El Paso attorney toasted Guiteau and issued a bizarre forecast about a schooner at sea. Visitors H. M. Monsxet, vice president of Santa Catarina Copper, Mr Baker, and Frank Stevens arrived to inspect local mines and plan further visits. Stevens may move to Arizona as the Santa Catarina company grows.
An Arizonan named Carl Schillenberger stood on Kearny Street near Washington and began firing a pistol “Just for fun” last evening. Detectives Edelman and Officer Duggan arrested him for carrying concealed weapons and discharging firearms. In Tucson, Ton Frrem spoke on the "Invisible Police" to a captivated audience, with lecture proceeds benefiting the public library fund.
Delinquent coowners of a vein lode claim may lose their interest after 90 days of notice either written or by publication if they do not contribute their share of expenditures. Forms outline county specifics and record procedures, including affidavit posting and publication records, with emphasis on Section 2324 of the Revised Statutes.
Mr J O Doxman Cochise county treasurer returns from tour tax adjourned Supreme Court term opens February 13th Tupaca telegraph line Casa Grande to Silver King to be finished in about ten days Jupek Shnners seen in Phe niz on road from Prescvit to Tucaun El Paso Herald January 4th prints bull fight engravings Jams Retux appears before city council no protest canvass proceeds Alfredo Brown stays execution case to be heard in Tucson Mr P A Chatyant of Independence California visits Tucson Chalfant brother in law of Bivins of Gunight Min e tours Arizona George Marke Tombstone strikes rich mine in Sonora ore shown in Tombstone rich mine beyond Las Delictad Preves Apaches escaped into monera Lawrence reports pursuit of stolen stock from Helen's horse ranch seven horses and seventeen horses and mules in band trail to Sierra Madre Indians killed and abandoned three colts and five horses band possibly Juls or renegades from San Carlos more to come Territory of Arizona vs Joe Hawes and William Hawes assault changed to murder fined 5 and costs 29 each Rosencrantz wood-hauling dispute drunken workers threatened with bottle fight ends with arrest Oriental First HanNe Aguio Medals sold out Oriental saloon to M E Joyce opening tonight Joyce Parker former proprietors at time of last year fire Joyce adds pictures and nicknacks. saloon restored popular spot in Tombstone
A mixed news item describes Wells, Pargo & Co express plans near Tombstone and a 9000 dollar loss on the Bisbee line. The San Francisco executive reviews, a dispatch orders office closure, and officers’ reports. The council, led by Acting Mayor Pridham, canvassed election results naming Carr mayor and city officers.
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