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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1892
Page
1
Subscribers to the Darty Prospector and WEEKxy Eprrars with cattle brands will share the same run without compensation. One page of local affairs news is set aside for cattle interest. A year’s subscription to the Prospector grants a two inch brand advertisement in the WEEKLY Eprrapa.
Notice invites cattlemen to contract for spaying cattle for the coming season. Terms available on request. Address Cat Cox 112 3m Tombstone Ariz with references. Also bids invited for military supplies at road station quarters. Proposals due April 82? 1892. documents via office or Post Quartermaster. Government may reject all bids.
Water notice requests customers not to use water for trees gardens or irrigation without prior permission from the company J W Clark general agent. Also for sale secondhand pump iron and motor at the office along with wines and dried fruits from local vendors.
For sale entire smelting plant including 140 HP engine and boiler, one rock breaker, one Baker No4 blower and related items. Units stored on Fremont Street near the Prospector office, must be moved before April 1. Sold as whole or in part by Frazer and Chalmers. Call or address for details.
Acting Governor N. O. Murphy urges Arizona counties to file recommendations for appointing county commissioners as part of a territorial plan to manage World’s Columbian Exposition preparations. The Territorial Board of Managers will oversee compensation and authority for the exhibit effort under federal approval.
Tombstone city officials approve a resolution making hogs running at large a misdemeanor after ten days publication. Owners permitting roaming hogs will be punished upon arrest and conviction. Attest by Clerk A. W. Snnra. First publication March 14, 1892.
Reports on the death of the duke of Clarence and Avondale stir talk of succession. Crowds gather at the Albert memorial chapel and Windsor to view the coffin while discussions on who may ascend the throne intensify. Prince George of Wales is noted as heir presumptive and potential future duke of Sussex with a possible engagement and health cautions.
A gigantic engineering plan envisions a steel tower taller than Paris Eiffel Tower near Wembley Park and a linked tunnel to connect England and France. Sir Edward William Watkin promotes the project despite military opposition, claiming commercial utility and feasibility with modifications. Separate notes mention Kansas farm land value, Texas capitol dimensions, and social conditions in New York’s Jewish association entertainments.
A fierce fight over free silver rages in Congress as supporters led by Senator Hill rally to keep the Bland bill alive. Speaker Crisp reportedly backs free coinage with a full house vote expected. drama centers on Rockwell’s surprise switch and the Behring Sea issue looming in Washington and London.
Community notices include church services at Palace Sonora with morning and evening sermons and lectures on gambling, plus Sunday school times. Also details on neuralgia remedy promotion, medical visiting in Tombstone and Nogales, eye care services, hay sale, piano for sale, and collection notices for late J P Shaughnessy estate with filing guidance.
In New York the day closes with silver quoted at 8.50, lead at 4.25, and copper around 12.10 per unit. The market reflects steady demand across metals with traders watching global cues.
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