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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1897
Page
2
A jumble of clippings covers libel suits in New York politics, marriage disputes over names, a barber offering treatments for growing mustaches, a New York paper on Jagemeyer’s wealth, and a Ringling Brothers ad blitz in Minneapolis. It also references Prescott freemasons, Templars, and conservative views on modern innovations including Salvation Army and women’s roles.
Bisbee reporters note heavy freight from Utah points to Nacosari and a bustling copper camp scene. A new opera house nears opening as weather and races shape future events, while copper production and smelter activity buoy local prospects. Plans for a Bisbee to northern Mexico railroad by Copper Queen Co. spur development. cattle numbers rise. Venus sightings amuse residents.
Anton Perluda writes from Alaska to his brother in Tombstone detailing life in Dawson City and Klondike gold rush excitement. He mentions a restaurant in Dawson City earning a small fortune, wages at least $15 daily, high meat prices, and moose killed for restaurant guests. He urges his brother to join him. He also cites sewing machine industry context and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors met on July 20 1897 and July 21 1897 with multiple approvals and adjournments. Offers approved included repairs for Willcox and base, jail improvements at Bisbee and Pearce, and leasing school land to Fred Ruch after required act compliance. The board postponed action on P B Warnekros jail work and directed the county assessor to value school lands. An expert examined Tres Amigos mine near Oro Blanco for Nat Crocomb and associates with sale reportedly set at 75000. The board adjourned to August 24.
A scan of local items reports executives and officials shifting duties, rumored appointments, and new business ventures across Arizona towns. Mentions include Charles Shannon’s removal and A L Morton as successor, cattle receipts, fruit shipments to London, and prospecting near Pearce. Also notes a new steam listing plant at Pierce and a fashion fad in Tombstone promoting horseback riding attire. A testimonial touts Dr King’s New Discovery for pneumonia and coughs with free trial bottles offered locally.
Tom Lowry arrives from Tombstone and may stay in Bibee a day or two. Danforth returns from Nacosari for several days of arrangements in Rimbee. Uncle Juno Roberts visits the No xelea horee, betting on a close, well matched race that may test local horses. Libee residents adopt modern tastes as a street scene of rushing the growier entertains, a washer and pitcher dispute ends with a dollar paid and plans for a tub next time.
Dispatch reports Governor McCord has filed suit against the New York World for libel. He will stay in Washington about a week or more amid calls and business. The World material criticized McCord’s Wisconsin career and cited Aliona affidavits. A North Carolina paper notes Col Williams lost a wagon to lightning while transporting whisky. Miss Maggie Holland returns from Bencon trip.
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