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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1897
Page
2
Fragmentary report notes steady improvement in general business activity across the territory. Mentions Reichstag approval of a 300 009 000 mark budget for peace preservation in Europe and Chile offering a large reward for finding a new nitrate source to boost its saltpetre production.
England builds eight weasels for her navy France Asia 30 Germany 19 and Italy 1. These European powers are going to have the greatest fight on record before long in their effort to preserve the peace.
The Herald notes Arizona advancing its mining activities with increased central precious metals reserves, marking a historic rise over the previous year and signaling stronger industrial development.
The Kaneasi prohibition law faces its first real test as the state moves toward repeal. Observers see this as a harbinger of broader change, with Tipplere poised to enjoy liquor of higher quality. A Pueblo-Chieftain item notes a rising female job-seeker trend, echoing earlier movements, while reflecting ongoing social shifts.
The city shows a net bonded debt near 12 million after a 78.2 million sinking fund. annual interest around 80 million with 2.5 million from the sinking fund. Calls rise for extra legislative session to address criminals escaping penalties, amid fears of lynch law and rising mob justice.
Mrs Phoebe Thoms of Function Cit Si was told by doctors she had consumption with no hope yet two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Mr Florida St San Francisca suffered dreadful cough and approaching consumption but after one bottle he was cured in two weeks. Fans praise the medicine’s wonders and trials are offered in Tombstone and Bisbee drug stores with 50c and $1 sizes.
Fragmented OCR note describes prompts about saving sets and tickets for a prize. Mentions routes of contest and a large advertisement about the tiret and mittdte of exchange mons. Details unclear but references potential prize and advertisement.
The Bisbee News reports on a brief return from Diebeo lehia after a Tombstone visit, and notes Mrs Hepliss plans a few months solo. It covers mining lease activity around the Cowper queen claims, bonding parties, and a 20 day start for work with careful development limits.
June 2 1897 reports a Bilwe student gathering on a train to attend a dance at the new lodge house owned by Mr Norton. Mentions Lolly Burr Arnold Bert Wammir and others. notes upcoming Fourth of July preparations and a baseball game dispute with railroad and store boys. Also cites an Orillia match with large prizes and entries. brief item on a shooting scrape at Huachuca with two Mexicans involved.
A bewildering tale unfolds in a San Francisco scene where a Arizona man bets on eleven and wins 7600 after a wheel spins to his favor. The narrative blends romance, luck, and casino intrigue with local press chatter about trains and steel car forecasts.
A garbled tip describes a makeshift cooling setup using a burlap wrap, sacks, and a kerosene can to keep a frame wet and stable. The reader is advised to maintain a full water supply and place the setup in a protected area.
A visitor from California stirs political interest around Mr. Bryan while Arizona and El Paso face river flooding and relief efforts. Reports note cattle and sheep growth near Tucson and El Paso areas, crewed by Mrs. Stone with 4000 sheep, plus a destitute-population relief meeting in El Paso. The Arizona river impact extends to the Mexican side, threatening plants and homes.
The Bis Bagongs mine about 28 miles southeast of Frercott was recently purchased by Congressman Fowler of New Jersey and will be extensively worked soon. George C. Underhill of Rutland Vermont, a marble expert, travels to Albuquerque with five quarrymen to supervise extraction methods and train local workers for the project. The expected pay for a properly worked mine is reported as 9,009.
Chief Donoghue and other federal figures endorse Paine's Celery Compound as a spring remedy improving nerves and digestion. The publicity includes statements from lawmakers and military officers, highlighting claimed health benefits and urging continued use amid overwork and stress.
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