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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1892
Page
5
June 26, 1892 report sketches electric mining machines with a light rivaling 10,000 candles and a protracted fuse. It notes an Italian project that could fire eight miles and aid enemy position discovery at night. Also mentions Navajo Carrizo mountain sale sparking a rush, Beyrouth updates, and U S aid saving foreign schools in Turkey from ban.
J B Morse and C R Hakes announce a promising strike in the Superstition mountains. They describe the ore as bearing gold and expect a profit despite a likely average value around twelve fifty per ton due to the quantity and quality of the vein.
Editorial rebukes the Globe-Democrat for illiteracy and partisanship claims about Arizona and New Mexico. It argues Arizona’s literacy and political division are misrepresented, defends statehood readiness, and cautions against premature admission while recognizing future self government and civic duties.
Tuesday notes in Tucson report sixteen bicycles in the city, pay day for the T. M. & M. Co, an upcoming school trustees election, postmaster Harwood’s recovery, and a variety of social and civic items including visits, travels, and local court activity.
In Bisbee dated June 13, references to Copper Queen Mining Co plans, a five room cottage, and rumors of a partner for Charlie. The column jokes about a busy town with schools, teachers, and a call for intelligent voters as June events pass. Accidents include a dislocated elbow, a runaway wagon, and new lumber for a residence. June 20 mentions coffeehouse ice cream, Sunday School attendance critique, and ongoing community care for children. June 21 notes arrivals from California, a new birth, and school election interest. A court case ends with Not Guilty verdict, bond set for peace, and a sham lawsuit at LL A. An ad seeks agents for a Chicago goods firm.
G A Phelps and wife transfer Bisbee real estate to John Pennepacker for 400 dollars. John Pennepacker and wife convey the same property to Ben Williams for 350. Wm Dee sues Robert Crouch and Charles Crouch for 1108.97. Geo W Swain sues Huachuca Water Co for 2656.49. Located: Boies Mine Tombstone district. Tribolet Last Rose Tombstone district. Tribolet A Baron.
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