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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1895
Page
4
Fragmented timetable notes list westward trains and station names including Fairer and Novales. The garbled text references train times around 1000 AM and mentions managers and assistants, with a Sunday exception noted.
Silver quotes at 663 today with Otto Geisenhoffer arriving from Bisbee on a flying business visit. James Hughes arrives from the valley reporting care and other stock in his section. A large consign ment of Ostornt mowers and rakes received at Wolf. The Fitts v McHenry suit was net ted in Justice Alvord's court today by A H Emanuel agent paying costs and judgment. No mail today from the east. no connection presumed with Deming mail from Points on the S P from that city arrived.
A crowded Prescott bulletin lists Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder award, local officials due back from Chiti Cahuas, Gen P E Sanchez visiting, a libel suit verdict for $1 damages, and various town notices. It notes cattle, a Tucon court sentence, a bicycle parade prep, weather, water shortages, and local advertisements and anecdotes.
Private Secretary E E Jordan received a telegram warning of potential disturbances caused by mistreatment of Malians and Italians in various locations. The governor was urged to take action to protect lives and property, with inquiries followed by a presidential reply denying current trouble. Contained are references to miners, race prejudice, and local political dynamics.
Rescue Hose House hosts a meeting detailing subcommittees for races and events. D Hanley leads hose race while Tom Lowry handles burro and foot races. Alvan Howe on base ball Stev Downe P N Wolcott on bicycle parade. Crowley on music and printing Wentworth Bartholomew and Doyle on steer tying and pony races. Members pledge hard work with Secretary Crowley and Chairman Wentworth energizing efforts. Subscriptions to be collected within days. full expenditures to be published later.
A Dimondale Michigan pastor receives a letter praising Dr Kings New Discovery for his wife where severe coughing and flu like illness were cured rapidly. The letter notes quick relief and satisfactory results with trial bottles offered at a local store. Also mentions Dr Prices Cream Baking Powder.
The Tombstone Fire Department adopts rules for a hose race with 100 yard distance and 14 runners per cart. First water wins $75. Event on July 4 at 1 pm. Also reports a dogged mix of ads and local notices including weddings, advertised letters, and World’s Fair promotions.
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