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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1898
Page
2
A fragment from a Tombstone Epitaph page discusses Spain and war, naturalization rumors, loyalty of Mexicans, threats from marauders, and a street assault on the paper's publisher. It notes cable updates on Havana, cattle market concerns, and editorial confusion amid wartime tension.
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, claiming it calms teething pain, eases wind colic, and treats diarrhoea. It asserts safety for over fifty years and notes worldwide sale by doctors, with a 25 cent bottle price.
The Bisbee column reports on orders for improvements, local travel and departures to Sonora, a measles outbreak, and various residents’ movements. Clerical notes mention goods arriving from B Graham Co, Dr. Greene’s travel to San Francisco and Globe, and a town meeting at Library Hall to guard against Spanish guerrillas. A telegraph says 75 rifles and 150% rounds are to Bisbee amid defense concerns.
April 28, 1898 report from Bisbee notes measles outbreak with several residents ill including a schoolteacher, Bieber, and Mies Warning. Fire incidents prompt warnings and planned alarm system with signals and military preciseness. Edward Tardy, Fort Huachuca deserter, surrendered in Los Angeles seeking return to service with the 15th Infantry.
Travel companions of Mr. Le E Blitewood recounts a Colorado visitor praising the Arizona cavalry regiment as a decisive force in the Spanish campaign. He predicts a short war with swift actions and rough riding as the regiment must master hard tasks and riding with a revolver drawn. Additional notes mention Sunset Limited service ending for the season and a misdemeanor fine over a funeral hearse incident.
Fairbank residents react to a dramatic night as a robber entered Noah GAL depot and blew a hole in the safe stealing money. The gunman fled before police arrived. no immediate identification or motive announced amid tense, ongoing investigations.
An international endorsement of Hostetters stomach Bitters claims relief for stomach and nerve disorders. Dyspepsia constipation and rheumatism are said to yield to its use. Also noted: Johanie McCarty, son of Jack McCarty, sustained severe facial injuries from a rock accident and is being treated by Dr. Hall.
Fragmentary OCR notes tout a medicinal revival claim promising cleansing of the liver bowels and entire system. It advertises a remedy described as “most wonderful” against fevers cold pains and biliousness, urging readers to purchase and try the box with unspecified contents.
Local Bisbee report covers arrivals and departures from California, furniture store opening, entertainment announced for May, and civic notes. Wm Long to command Bisbee Home guards upon Gov McCord arrival. Bisbee jury plans and May 10 Tombstone grand jury. seventeen Bisbee volunteers to join Arizona cavalry. transport arranged by J A Hall. large turnout expected tonight at the depot.
The fragmentary items describe Joore Ute, travel between Bibee and east, a saloon visit, plans from Norton House in Misbee to Shepewaera California, and shipments for animal care. Mentions Pearce, Commonwealth Pearce, and various towns with scattered weather and economic notes including yard goods value and regional rankings for 1887.
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