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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1891
Page
6
Town notices report Dr Warnekros's departure for Sonora Mexico and Mrs Hattie Eaton's mineral discovery trip. The Phoenix Herald notes a cold wind arrives from Salton Lake and describes flood damage along the Colorado region and stage road washouts near Yuma.
Yesterday at the Telephone mine Manuel Elias, John Healy, and Dan Sullivan died after a blast. A companion was injured and two Mexican workers were present. Manuel had urged Sunday work for family support. The blast likely blew from an unrefilled hole. Manuel attempted to reload when the explosion occurred. He left behind four children and was linked to the local Sonora family. Reports also describe a near pitched battle in Holbrook Arizona between soldiers and cowboys, prevented by cooler heads.
The Florence Enterprise corrects a belief about Huachuca mountains ranchers. It states the government garden at the post provides vegetables to the soldiers, while ranchers in the range can sell produce in Tombstone at high prices, avoiding post delivery.
Juan Pino and Frank Norton came back from Guayma where they worked for the Sonora railroad company. The extreme heat, rains, and damp climate forced their return to Yuma to cool off. Mrs. Bastian also returned from Bisbee today. A professional beggar stole in Tombstone last Saturday, collecting about $15 before being unmasked, soliciting five cents at a time for coffee. He left town this morning to ply his trade elsewhere.
The article reports Col Gordon obtaining a month’s leave with plans to visit California. Major Rafferty Captain Rawdle Fowler and Regan are assigned to Tucson on court martial duty. Regan heads to Los Angeles for department instructions. Lt Bryan to scout with Mexican forces to trap Kid’s band.
News by Wire reports Phoebe Consine has told the treasury she will appeal Judge Blodgett’s decision claiming unlawful ouster related to the world’s fair. Her attorneys urge the department to withhold action pending the appeal.
A new Weinstock Lupix & Co building in Sacramento will be 160 by 180 feet with a 22 by 35 foot main doorway and 65 foot high salesroom. The store claims to be the largest general retail establishment on the coast, employing 250 to 350 people, with a mail order business larger than any other on the coast and a yearly illustrated catalogue reaching over 250,000 readers. It prides itself on cash sales, direct manufacturer buying, and low prices, asserting vast trade both in town and beyond.
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