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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1891
Page
8
A fragment from Tombstone Epigraphs notes Cochise County public schools compare well with older institutions. It critiques federal policy, references the Harrison Act, and discusses Arizona land value, immigration, and a governor's salary recommendation. It cites Waken Fargo reports and migration data, with remarks on mining output and territorial officers.
Newswire reports 20 000 tons of bonded java sugar lice stored at Mission Dock San Francisco Bay owned by Claus Speckles. Under the McKinley bill it will enter the country free on April 1. Other items note a Kansas City bank rush and a Rio Grande railroad wreck with robberies.
An officer voices concerns over ownership in a newspaper and church organs while arguing about appointee influence under Governor Wolfley. The piece notes the clerk’s office earnings, a large contract with former regional officials, and court adjournments, suggesting nepotism and financial stakes surrounding county offices.
A flood of bills has been introduced by committers in bowl houses to restrict gambling amend exemption law attach garnishment act Australian ballot system aid railroad construction repeal alien act regulate printing prices abolish the offices of immigration commissioner and attorney general fix term lengths for auditors treasurers compel railroads and set militia codes and clerk fee standards.
The report notes General Killem and Indian Agent Starvem discussing hostile Indians and food, then describes a law push for gambling in second-story buildings. Rev F W Downs to preach an illustrated Candle Sermon at the Methodist church with a full evening service program. The McGowan murder site is mapped as the location of Smith's death amid Apache traces and a grave near the enclosure.
A California prospector, A. G. Tingman of San Diego, asks the Engineering and Mining Journal if there is demand for manganese ore known as wad. He reports nine years prospecting on the Colorado Desert and claims a mountain of wad, mostly pure, and seeks a contact to discuss sale or correspondence.
Commissioner Black's report says the army will close smaller frontier posts after subduing hostile Indians, centralizing troops at strategic railhead sites. Fort Huachuca in the western Territory remains the prominent base, with Fort Huachuca the main southern holdover alongside Fort Haselina and Fort Grant.
A jumbled mix of political commentary and commercial pitches appears. It references an alliance candidate for U S senator, debt schedules tied to Ingalls, and multiple advertising claims for chimneys and a skin salve priced at 25 cents per box sold by J Yonge.
J F Davenport of Canarsie New York reports severe indigestion from chest pain to the diaphragm caused by cold exposure. After applying one plaster below the breastbone and two on each side, pain vanished within 24 hours and digestion improved allowing a full meal. He credits continued use for colds coughs and wind pains.
A description of the flying fox, a large bat like creature in India, noting its nocturnal habits, diet of young gum leaves, and powerful wing membrane. It details climbing with sharp claws, aerial navigation, daytime roosts, and rare human opinions on flavor of forest leaves.
In a New York shop a diminutive buyer challenges a salesman over a $15 overcoat. He asserts the faded suit should fetch a discount and, after stinging remarks to the manager, exits in triumph while the staff reflect on his bold pose and cheek.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and phrases including Bridget and Gen. Grant in a disjointed dialogue. No cohesive event or clear facts emerge beyond scattered references and unclear attribution.
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