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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1896
Page
4
The notice lists station timings and routes for westbound and eastbound services across New Mexico Arizona and surrounding areas. It mentions general managers and assistant managers for Maricopa and Phoenix divisions, with specific Tempe and Kyrene stop times.
Local notes report various items including a physician and a goon named Yr. Gall, factory output of 1 009.04 pounds annually, travel to Phoenix for business, a marriage planned for a Huachi rancher, visits by Miss Roa Morino and Miss Auale Meardle, ill health of Barney McArdle, and Governor Franklin denying a contract until court decision. Also a testimonial for Chamberlin’s Cough Remedy and promotion by Tombstone Drug Store.
At Globe a strike was declared after a wage cut to 2.25 per day for miners and surface workers. The union demanded restoration to 3.00, Mexican laborers to be discharged, and no worker to be hired without union approval. A six-person committee and a large crowd pressed the superintendent, who refused to concede. Delegates Scott White and Martin Costello head to Phoenix for the Democratic convention. A massive wind storm halted clocks citywide, sparking rumors of an earthquake. Jas McDermott, 72, pioneer of Cochise County, died. funeral held at Tarbell’s parlors.
Week saw three major surgeries led by De Gordon with assistance from Dee Toney and Gall. Amputation of M J Brows foot near knee, patient recovering well and likely on crutches within a week. M Mader injured by wagon crash, ankle crushed but no amputation. other patient Mr Brows and M Materte recovering. Rev J Ganderan of Dimondale reports Dr King’s New Discovery as highly effective for pneumonia and severe cough before trials at Tomber Drug Store offers free trial bottles.
The piece recounts Arizona figureheads and national figures jockeying for influence at a political convention, nominating L. C. Hughes and Hale Johnson for key posts after a tense session. It notes rising rail taxes and anticipated revenue from 283 miles of A. & P. line, with broader implications for territorial finances.
Fragmented Arizona page blends absurd verses on a figure nicknamed Satanic Majesty with garbled editorials and ads. It features religious and political satire, a claim about a climate miracle, and notices about syrup, salve, and local church meetings. The jumble mentions Scribner and McDonough planning a trip to the capital, and a call to attend a church gathering.
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