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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1898
Page
3
A colorful fragmentary notice from Tombstone Arizona recounts local personalities and events including Mayor Chas Douglas recovering from illness, Dragoons visiting, Democratic nominations, and maritime and military references. Mentions W F Nichols Napa Ocean Grove Trip and Lt Wainwright linked to the Spanish-American War.
The readable fragments rail against Congress and the Legislation, claiming voters favor free and immediate action and warning of moneyed influence. It mentions presidents, parties, and control, then shifts to a bizarre aside about a burning diamond leaving no ashes or trace.
Four men in a buggy near Pearce and Tombstone escaped a volley of bullets when John Martin, angered by a dispute over mine pay and bullion transfers at Golden State mines, opened fire. The four occupants fled to a branch, exchanged shots with Martin, who was later arrested at Wilcox and to be brought here. No one outside the buggy was seriously hurt.
The report notes about 000 men vaccinated yesterday under Lindley and Dr. Smith. Embargoes move as fast as the tal department can dispose of them while soldiers await grub and orders. Parade plans and anticipated barracks life are described amid speculation on postings, missing supplies, and volunteers awaiting directives. An Anholt statue is reported and state officials discuss suffrage implications for missing absent soldiers.
Collector Charlee Treat in New York received a ruling from Commissioner N. B. Scott stating that each bill of lading for transport of goods by common carriers, and each duplicate, requires a one cent stamp under the act of June 1898. Express and telegraph firms must stamp their packages and telegrams accordingly. A railroad linking Seny to Yuma, Ariz, is discussed as a future development, with debates about shifting headquarters between San Diego and Yuma once communications with the sulfur mines and desert flights are established.
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