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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1894
Page
1
The republican press accuses the Tempe bank of serving wool growers and devalues wool by free-list policy. Depositors of the republican faction may face losses, while Democrats hope for relief. Tom Jerone cites law changes, banning firearms in town and requiring notices in public houses.
In Church with Rev. FW Downs the pastor announces no services in the morning or evening due to Grand Army services in the Presbyterian church. Sunday school will be held at 12:15 PM and all are invited to attend.
A garbled OCR item mentions an individual and a price, referencing a committee or venue and voting context. It roughly notes dates, names, and a tabled matter with unclear outcome. The fragmentary text masks concrete actions or results but signals a formal discussion or decision process connected to voters or committees.
An advertisement extols the benefits of several remedies including a fig based laxative syrup and a soothing syrup for teething. It claims health benefits such as cleansing the system, preventing bilious attacks, and easing diarrhea, with testimonials and mentions of California Fig Syrup Co and Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. It urges purchase at local drug stores and warns against imitations.
The item lists a church service schedule for Rev C K Nugent with 11 am and 745 pm services and a memorial service at night. It also notes remaining letters in Tombstone general delivery for the week ending May 26, 1904 and a pardon application for Sam Hang Shung dated May 22, 1904.
The notice promotes a through sleeping car service eastward via Southern Pacific and connections, enabling passengers to board at Benson or other line stations and reach Chicago or St. Louis without changing cars. It highlights trains from San Francisco to Chicago and St. Louis through El Paso Texas and Pacific, Ft Worth & Rock Island, with tickets via the 8 P line.
Public bid notice for military road seaton preparations and related works inviting bids by qualified contractors. Details include project scope, submission deadline, and where to apply, with the deputy department coordinating. Government offices request proposals and specify compliance requirements with terms set for July 1 start and subsequent phases.
A rough wire service summary notes widespread unrest and incidents including eight killed and sixteen wounded at Stickle Hollow, miners at Cripple Creek injuring workers, and a fatal blast at Strong mine. Also reports tax and public display debates, political speeches in Kentucky, and a court suit by France against a trade exposition.
The American Street Railway association plans at Atlante Georgia to reduce aerial wires and push electric traction. Connecticut firms foresee substituting electric traction for steam with locomotives and ten trains on the line, signaling a major shift in transportation power.
A boy dropped a red rubber tattoo balloon on a train seat and a kindly gentleman tried to help. The scene shifted to a tense moment as the balloon caused a chaotic mishap, leaving a mother distressed and the gentleman deeply apologetic and sympathetic.
The Territory of Arisonia via Cochhr County issues summons to Ernest Piroomk Henry Mi Ges and Henry 3 Gre for the trial in the district court of the Territory of Arsonia. The writ demands appearance within 30 days to answer a complaint seeking damages and other relief in a civil action filed by the Territory against the named defendants. Clerk Als Emanuel affixes seal and directs service within Cochhr County.
Notice to taxpayers of Tombstone announces the mayor and city council sitting as Board of Equalization on Monday May 21 from 10 p.m. onward, with work to be finished each day. Clerk B. Tannrtt signs, May 14 1894, referencing a spring suit sale by P. B. Wanxexaoe.
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