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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1898
Page
1
Four Spanish warships were spotted by a Cape Henry searchlight at night prompting immediate government action. Officials withheld specifics but indicated a response would follow. The report also notes 18 U.S. warships ready to convoy troops to Cuba with about 24 000 troops in the near term.
Report from Santiago states Cervera transfers guns from battleships to shore fortifications at entrance harbor. U S ships gain longer range defense while Germany-US relations show strain but may be diplomatically resolved. a German cruiser near the Philippines is ordered to protect German interests as talks with Germany continue.
Report from Sampson states Captain Clark of the Oregon landed 40 marines at Gumustaname Bay and held position as Panther with 690 troops landed. Spanish defenders were routed within a half hour and a small village rear landing place burned. Washington dispatches say two thirds of Spanish guns dismantled and walls ruined. a railroad wreck sighted near Hood River.
Reports say Admiral Cervera may scuttle the Spanish battleships at Santiago to deny the U S navy access. The government aims to keep the fleet bottled up at Santiago and add ships to the American force, if possible. Word from Santiago notes Cervera’s likely stance on surrender or destruction of his ships. Nearby, Mrs Winders Ice Cream Parlors advertised next to a local office.
Notice to taxpayers that city taxes for the year 1598 are due at the office on 4th Street opposite Judge Elly's Law Co. Delinquent after July 25, 1598 with a 5 percent penalty added.
The sheriff of Cochise County Arizona announces a special writ of execution issued May 9 18 in favor of Martin Cestelo against Miles E Gibbons for 218.50 with interest and costs. Property in Tombstone described as part of Adams and Camacho lots will be sold to satisfy the judgment at public auction on June 25 1898 in Tombstone. Scott White Sheriff of Cochise County presiding.
Fragmentary text references baking powder makers and an alum note. No discernible event or entities to summarize into a coherent news item.
Notice states that the undersigned granted a working bond for interests in the Missouri Platt Tracy and Buena Vieja mines near Middlemarch Cochise County Arizona to M M O Gorman and Levi J Gisdod. All work or supplies are for their account. Dated Middlemarch March 29 1898.
The undersigned posted a working bond for interest in the Missouri Platt Tracy and Buona Vista mines located at or near Middlemarch Cochise County Arizona to M M O Gorman and Levi J Gird. All work or supplies under the bond are for the account of M M O Gorman and L J Gird or their executors. Dated at Fombstont Cochise County Arizona March 18 1898.
An antique advertisement touts Syrup of Pies as a gentle springtime remedy for the whole family. It claims one bottle suffices and costs 40 cents, urging readers to buy genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from local druggists.
The Southern Pacific offers weekly excursions in 1898 from all points to Santa Monica San Pedro Long Beach Santa Barbara and more. Tickets on train No 20 Paso are good for travel west of Colton with ninety day return validity and low rates listed for Ban Simon BABS and Dragoon Smart. Arizona residents are urged to plan a summer or longer outing in California sea breezes with advance notice to secure berths. addie f g wensten age benson ariz.
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