This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1896
Page
2
The text offers a disjointed scan of regional talk with mentions of Arizona, rhetoric about elections, price shifts, and copper production. It notes a proposed 50 cent dollar concept, contest delegations, and a claim about political endorsements. It also includes scattered, unclear data on copper imports, February output, and a reference to public figures and election intrigue.
The article discusses factions within major parties regarding the silver issue. It suggests a possible independent silver ticket could be nominated at St Lone, with Populists awaiting the national convention. Friends of silver are urged to unite for a wiser, unified path.
E A Stout travels to Gila Bend to finalize a copper mine deal in which he owns a third of the property and about twelve thousand dollars in cash. The parties expect two thousand dollars as price, while the final terms hinge on a personal visit to secure a better arrangement.
Bisbee column from April 30 1886 reports house calls on KR Ave and local movements including Ian Campbell arriving from Ombet, Mire Crouch leaving the store due to illness, Albert Erickson back to work, and Frank Pennetter returning after a trip. Foundry and machine shop foundations underway, plus Mr G Brown travel plans. Carpenters set the new shop frame as residents note pleasant weather and community activity.
A stream of short items from Bisbee reports travel plans and visits. Mrs Craig returned from Tombstone. Mr Conningham and Mrs Clifford were seen in town. Lewis Olen plans an extended Ut trip. Weight returns to work. Joe McPyrean and family arrived by private conveyance from Tubatone. Mrs Fich returned from El Paso. Louis Rodoker paid a writ. Mr Alexander Bleyer left for St. Louis. Tarbedi and Mrs Kringle visited from Tombstone. Lee Angellou seeks anti genic health. L Neileon leaves for Denver after emelter work. Southern Pacific time changes May. Bisbee passengers wait 30 minutes after layover. Dan Hankin injured in burro accident. Populists announce Van Then to speak at Tombstone conference. Van Dorn praised as speaker. notice to appear tomorrow.
Reports from the Puenix convention show Republican factions vying to control the slate of delegates. Central committee calls for 112 delegates with 22 uncommitted. Arizona state interests pressure for unity to enhance prospects of statehood while factions debate whether delegates should be instructed.
A long dispatch outlines congressional debate on admitting Utah and the question of annexing Ute and Colorado lands. It notes a Utah memorial seeking transfer of portions of Cooning and Mohave counties and discusses frontier settlement, irrigation, and potential routes impacting state boundaries and railroad plans amid tensions with Arizona and potential protections for Ute ancestors.
An old patent medicine ad extols Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a long trusted remedy for children. It claims gentle relief for teething and stomach issues, selling at twenty five cents per bottle with a call to ask for the syrup by name. The piece frames medical progress and economic optimism as linked to invention and prosperity.
A distorted OCR passage mentions a governor and president, with unclear names and events. It notes a visiting figure and a response to an inquiry, and ends with garbled lines about addresses and a Chicago company. The text is heavily corrupted but centers on political figures and a formal exchange.
A jumble of OCR text describes events around a May Day festival, preparations for a grand procession, and local political talk in Tombstone. Mentions of Governor Franklin, the Supreme Court, and a Protectate Incorporation are noted, with references to towns like Philadelphia and Phoenix. The fragmentary notes hint at community activities including a parade, a May Queen, and a ranch visit, set against election and public interest.
A partial record from a Arizona Democratic convention outlines delegate representation and rules. The document lists locations and dates, mentions the election of a central committee and the method to allocate seats by county votes, and notes the involvement of Frank M. Fing and Rafickas as officials.
The list shows letters remaining in general delivery for the week ending April 27 1896 at Tombstone post office. Names include Bradley B, M Pearlman, Jove Acacia, Jove Darame and others. Readers must call for letters by presenting notice with date of delivery and proper identification.
An 1890s style advertisement from Washington City jeweler Mr. Vrant 8 at 26 Pennsylvania Avenue describes contagious blood poison as incurable before claiming a miracle cure via S.S.S. It recounts severe symptoms, a failed six month treatment, and a dramatic recovery after using the advertised remedy. The piece asserts a fifty year track record and offers a $1000 reward for proof to the contrary.
The fragmentary text hints at questions about who Paul Revere was and mentions historical figures tied to learning about him. It references a professor from a university and a former Johns Hopkins affiliation, suggesting a scholarly examination of Revere's life and legacy.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.