19 Jul 1891
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1891
Page
1
Tombstone reported a mix of local happenings including J Vickers traveling to Phoenix and various residents visiting Bisbee, Ash Canyon, and Fairbank. Storm damage and a north wind were noted, plus a rain record for Fort Wayne era areas. the piece also lists civic meetings and a ball club challenge, with several social events and a Texas-style ad at the end.
Report from the Oro Negro stage era describes Mexican troops pursuing renegades from Canaven mountains into U S soil near Guadalupe canyon. Four Mexican soldiers under a new captain tracked three bandits after Gat Trell’s camp attack, with ongoing efforts to capture them. Also notes first aid and medical claims and preparations for Reverend Downs finale sermon at the Methodist church. Sheriff Kelton reports no arrests as Huachuca scouting continues. Connector Crace faces opposition in El Paso as political machine tensions arise.
Night rain and wind proved deadly for two singers from Frank Ryan's company entertaining near City Hall. Exposed to a half hour downpour, both died by dawn. A riot outside drew police attention as the chief tried to calm four fighting Mexicans, unable to locate both sites.
A San Francisco Examiner correspondent traveled from Yuma along the Colorado River to Salton Lake six miles below Hanlons. He describes rising water, a widening floodplain, and channels feeding a desert lake that may permanently fill the lower Colorado basin.
A tale of a Colorado River journey toward an unexplored lake echoes Columbus’s voyage in spirit. Dr Goodfellow travels to San Francisco for Mrs Goodfellow, while Apache pay day at Whipple ends with a drunken riot. Justice Alvord sentences four Mexican-born maidens and a man of doubtful origin for ten days after a lively scuffle led by Chief Ryan calmed by authorities.
Reports from Los Angeles to Tombstone relay a mix of crime and politics. Marshal Gard returns from San Diego amid talks of deployments to the east and Europe. A bear attack near Catskill leaves a man named Long dead. Washington hints at a shift in federal collectors with a potential appointment before Friday. In El Paso a judge releases Lane on a technicality, then re-arrests him. An expedition seeks Orizaba elevations for the Smithsonian. Flagstaff details Navajo resistance fears as troops may be sent. San Francisco notes oil and railroad intrigues involving Huntington and Searles. Sutter’s sale hints at hotel property changes. Huachuca likely to become a lith headquarters with a large post expansion, benefiting Tombstone’s mountain region.
Washington reports Marvin D Wheeler of New York named chief post office inspector replacing E G Rathbone. New York rumors accuse glucose cartel of control. officials deny. Arkansas physician Dr C Buckner assassinated on veranda. suspect fled. Charleston sailors injured in riot showing improvement. death of Joe Brown from head injury. Chicago note on Van Zandt wedding to Stephen Malata. Connecticut study finds no children born in White Hills district in nine years. schools may close. Treasury prepares second bank depository call for government funds. El Paso and Port Townsend collectors case referred to Cape May. Chilean party official Monts reports progress against Balmaceda. no battle near Coquimbo. Troops in valley of Huazo. Winslow's Soothing Syrup marketed worldwide. Lower California artesian wells advance. several machines operate with varying success.
About 23000 dollars worth of lumber will be delivered to Gila Bend in a few days for the Wolfley dam. The lumber is en route from California. Dam construction will be vigorously pushed to completion and is expected to make the dam and canal intricate in the spring. These improvements are considered an assured success and will spur a thriving city in the Gila Bend vicinity as land irrigated and redeveloped surpasses Phoenix.
A citizen from Trenton Texas extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after his son suffered two months with diarrhea. Two doctors failed to help until the remedy provided immediate relief and cure. Sold locally by druggists.
A Burlington Ohio youth, under care of two physicians who labeled his illness consumption as incurable, used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds and soon walked the street with ease. He reports marked improvement after less than a half dollar bottle and enjoys restored health. A drugstore ad notes silver at 100, lead 4.40, copper 12.80 in New York markets.
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