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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1894
Page
2
A fragmentary OCR item recalls an epitaph published weekly and an elderly author’s counsel to his peers to stay true to their craft. The language hints at historical strikes and Debs era references, with Gothic phrasing suggesting cautionary verse from a veteran observer.
The bill for Utah admission passed the Senate yesterday without division. It was thought Arizona and New Mexico would follow together, but their failure suggests the process may be sidetracked.
German press decries railrowl impact on future of Gaited Lines. Executives and federal authorities show unity lacking amid a wave of social battles feared to follow.
Puesiocet Cuavutasa has proved Vimeo the right man in the sight place during the steko troubles. A weak man would have hesitated before throwing the US army against the revolutionists. It was his prompt notion that eaynd the country from a repetition of the scenes enacted in France in the days of the commune.
A damaged editorials note a terrible Sacramento tragedy blamed on animals rather than people. It criticizes Napoleon Debs far away, arguing punishment for the French president’s killer, and laments Debs as responsible for more innocent victims through his influence.
The passage praises railroad workers as the most law abiding laborers in the west, noting their conservative action during recent troubles. It claims they avoided lawlessness, accepted the strike’s failure, and urged that national strikes follow their reasonable example to persuade management to listen.
Scientific research and pharmacal skill unite to aid aging bodies. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is extolled as a comprehensive remedy for fatigue weakness and common ailments of the aged, claimed to counteract kidney trouble digestive disorders and biliousness while boosting appetite and sleep.
A rough roundup notes another Los Angeles through train for tomorrow and lists railroad staff changes. W. D. Monmonier paints a large sign for Fred Bean. About 400 railroad workers belong to the A. R. U. at El Paso. Vickers travels to Bisbee by private conveyance. Ed Land and Allen English head home. Tucson shuttles a freight carload of Yama watermelons in. A Mexican robs a Frenchman in Tucson for 275 dollars with a flawless disguise. Butter fetches a local price in Tombstone. Hens provide eggs amid price urgency. The jailer’s owl has changed hands to Mrs. Gatlen. Chicago under martial law since last Monday per Cleveland. California papers of Monday contain this state info. Wartickro’s wagon driver crashes into a post and wagon, with minimal damage. Union railroad men meet in Tucson and threaten to strike over Pullman car earnings. Alvin Howe arrives, having left Los Angeles on the first train, two crews briefly used at Yura. The train carries its usual Puissant sleepers.
Sheri White reports on the engineer aboard the troop train bound for El Paso who allegedly discriminated against colored privates assigned to guard the engine. The officer claims the lieutenant rode in the cab as the engineer's guest, creating a controversy over conduct and privilege.
W E Smith of San Pablo Sonora is in town. he guards a mine for St Louis Mining Co which has not operated for years. John Dart, once involved in a charge, now resides in Escondido Lower California. Sheriff Scott of Pima County received a dispatch from Crittenden about the murder of Ignacio Figeros by Pedro Valenzuela who fled the scene.
The Santa Fe route offers round trip tickets to Chicago for 68.00 dollars and to St Louis for 01.10 dollars, with prices to Kansas City Milwaukee at 72.10 dollars, valid until October 31.
James Clara operates the Lack Sure mine solo while his partner William Tomlinson is delayed returning from Michigan due to a strike. Tomlinson had planned to return sooner, but the labor action likely postponed his arrival.
A telegram sent to Benson yesterday from Haadhnes instructed the commander of the troops there to proceed to El Paso at once with no information provided on the route or means of arrival.
Train 21 with Merritt as conductor and Crowley as engineer remained halted at Benson after troops from Fort Huachuca were loaded onto the locomotive in Tucson. Captain Thompson claimed orders came from the War Department, sparking a dispute that halted progress as artillery, a cloudburst warning, and a court session delay were reported alongside railroad statistics.
C F Hine of Tombstone, placer mining on Hassayamps, brought six pebbles to town weighing up to a pound each. He suspected gold, but Dana's Mineralogy confirms the substance is bismuth rather than precious metal.
Sherii Scottwaite returned from Bowie and Willcox where he pursued a criminal matter. Adam Barfoot faced arson charges stemming from tensions with rival hog ranch proprietress near Fort Bowie, but was discharged after rival ranch inhabitants testified. James Curry was found guilty of disturbing the peace in Elis Hopkins’s hog ranch No.1, while Justice Nichols Haed set a $70 bond with an appeal pending in district court. Also noted is a listing for suits and pants at P B WansExnos.
Orrin and St avid ranchers report large quantities of poachers during the blockade. They describe the variety of fruit to be had in Besisos as scarce and prized, indicating tensions and shortages affecting local markets and law enforcement actions.
A fragmented report covers a doctor relocating to Benson, a change of venue for a 400 yard munit case from Bisbee, a witness no show leading to dismissal, heavy rain in Sonora, a Hermosillo windstorm damaging a railroad water tank, and scattered railroad and court news. It notes ambulance heliograph activity from Ft Haadhues to Benson, local school election bits, and various European and U.S. events from June, with mentions of trains, strikes, and cultural notes.
A report on jewelry and silverware trends notes rising popularity of enamel lamps, tiger brooches, and long silver chains. Across the nation, labor tensions surge as im- peachment talks loom around At one E.M. Malford and rail unions push for sympathy strikes. Reports detail Sacramento and Oakland railroad turmoil, train wrecks, wounded workers, and massive manhunt efforts as authorities offer rewards and deploy troops to restore order.
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