Tombstone Prospector Editor and Proprietor
Local publisher Tomstone Prospector, based in SC, operates as editor and proprietor. Newspaper notes indicate Sexpay Excurrep as a contributor or listed individual in association with the office.
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1891
Page
2
Economy Bill Backed by Tombstone Citizens
The city economy measure passes the legislature, rewarding reformers who opposed disincorporation last year. The move scotches the need for extra offices and reduces city running costs, with mayoral committees initiating the process and the public credit to reformers praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Phenix
Opium Trade Among Chinatown Stores Exposed
A New York World report details opium use and sales in Chinatown, noting about 25 Chinese joints selling refined opium and seven private shops. It cites $463,540.74 annual consumer expenditure and estimates over 1,000 Americans in the city using opium, with each can priced around $0.50 to $0.60 wholesale and up to $10 retail, totaling roughly $600 per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opinmie
Aocarate
Chinanen
Chinatown
New York
Optum
New York State
Go Lown
China
Bow
Cina
Victoria
Cosa
Wong Chin Fee
New York World
Modern warship crews shift from labor to scientists leaders
The piece argues progress in naval power reflects a shift in crew makeup from British and American laborers to specialized scientists and engineers. It recalls Farragut era crews of Gloucester fishermen and blue jackets, noting war demands may favor intellect and specialized skills over raw labor as future ships rely on signaling, gearing, and precision work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farragut
Mississippi
Gloucester Fisheries
Weweand
Federa
Rabbit versus Sheep Rateing in Australia Pests
A fragmented report notes Americans concern over rabbit pest control in Australia and its impact on the southern Pacific industry. It cites how rabbit abatement affects sheep raising, with examples from a Victoria station illustrating interruptions to grazing and farming activities due to the invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
South Sea
Victoria
Regro Cabins and Life in a Kentucky Street Scene
A vivid panorama of Kentucky cabin life shows crowds in dusty streets near low fences, mingling races and cultures. Descriptions cover daily labor, entertainment, and a transitional era, with reflections on resilience, thrift, sensuality, and the evolving social order amid old and new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regro
Kentucky
Siam
Jamey Sage Allen
Watt and Tarbell dissolved. Tarbell to run business
The former partnership Watt and Tarbell in Tombstone Arizona Territory has been dissolved by common consent. C B Tarbell will conduct the business, assume all bills, and collect all amounts due to the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee GR Wat
C. Kr, Tarbell
Watt & Tarbell
Tombstone
A. T
Majost
C. BL Tarbell
Notice to Creditors in Juhy Clark Estate
Notice to creditors and all persons having claims against the estate of John Clark deceased. Executors urge presentation of vouchers within four months from first publication at Jo Hoefler in Tombstone Cochise County Arizona. Administrator Jas Gaer TT. Dated February 5, 4 3591.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochise
Teretory
Arizona
Juhy Clark
Dot Clark
Jo. Hoefler
Tombstone
Cochise County
Jas.gaer
John Clark
Hester
Charles Granville Johnston
F.D. Hasler
Charles Granville John Ston
Tombmone Arizona
Cosme Graxonix Jonseron
Asaign
Train Carberry Tales of Moral Seeds and Two Women
A fragmentary tale contrasts two women aboard a train car. One untidy woman spills moral seeds as she travels, while the other, neat and composed, measures her cup and moves with calm care. The piece underscores virtue and vice amid a crowded carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hari
Stefilsy
Alee
Notice to creditors in Wm Callahan estate
Probate court issues notice to creditors and all persons having claims against the estate of Wm Callahan deceased. Claims must be presented with vouchers to the office of G. W. Bryan in Benwon Cochise County Arizona within four months from the first publication. Administrator Thos Dexran signs dated January 8 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine
W Tahar
G. W. Bryan
Benwon
Cochise County
Arizona
TuHos Dexran
Wm. Callahan
Land descriptive note in foothills near Chittcakus mountains
Fragmentary description states a male Oetunued owning sixty acres in foothills near the Chittcakus mountains. Land is fenced and under cultivation with permanent water. Text appears as garbled contract or survey note referencing Reeipatin shiek and an unclear signature or office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chittcakus Mountains
Longest Piece of Ordaacre Question Sparks Confusion
A correspondent asks what is the longest piece of ordinance successfully fired. The reply misrenders the term ordnance, suggesting garbled wording and ambiguity about the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordaacre
Anny and
Sery
Antsy
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