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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1897
Page
2
A garbled 19th century OCR excerpt mentions Colorado and Arizona themes, coal resources, and jokes about lawyers. It notes a New Jersey legislature session sparked by a typewriter error, and a range of gender role anecdotes including a Pulath judge ruling on wife labour. The passage ends with scattered references to a woman physician, a woman state driver, and a woman justice of the peace.
A Louisville newspaper reports a young man from the city shot himself in a vestibule after calling on his sweetheart. He is described as likely dying, with the incident presented as a forgone conclusion.
The tale recalls Russell Sage lending to a nephew, securing repayment with a mortgage on the house. The note fell short by five dollars, and a ruse involving the nephew’s wife reportedly revealed an attempt at self harm to gin up the debt. The account connects to a Texas seeker and a visit to President McKinley amid claims of charity and manipulation.
A Polish chemist is said to have invented an anesthetic that rapidly vaporizes in air, rendering a person near unconscious for hours. The claim suggests a bomb could release the agent to sleep a large number in the midst of battle, with a pellet broken under the nose putting a man to sleep for long hours.
Be. Prices Te nin and Pewee pinto kate Ete appear in a fragmented OCR line. The readable text shows names and items but lacks a coherent event or context to form a clear news item or summary.
Miss Addie Slaughter visits Pihee then plans a trip to Meay before week’s end. Mrs. Itg ers and Thomas Ham depart for England and holidays, with Roger accompanying the party. M. J. Collings leaves for San Francisco with his daughter Mike for a climber’s vacation. The 4th of July committee work continues as members are chosen and fundraising proceeds. Stewart Hunt survives a street accident when his horse tripped in timber and a trench, escaping unharmed after the coop is fired and the horse released.
Nellie Hughes and Mise Braley traveled to Benson to meet Miss Woods of Tucson and plan a short visit. Prof. J W Stewart returns from Tombstone exonerated from a foolish charge. Bisbee seniors may have parents fund expenses to oppose the action of a few parties. Bisbee prepares for a ball game with the Huachuca team amid doubts about the tenacity of Bisbee’s nine and its lack of practice.
Valley residents report warm Sulphur Spring Valley weather and a busy social scene. Bisbee figures include E Cummings returning after two months away, jurors home, and local notables such as Frank Parlay and A D Upton seen in town. Rail engineer Wirnhaugh plans a Naco route survey, Copper Queen interests eye property, and Haninger White upgrade club rooms with piano and singer. A Pearce dance draws Tombstone visitors for an enjoyable evening.
On May 28, 1807 Diel, also known as Andrew Hartman, returned to Bisbee amid unclear causes and local intrigue. The fragment hints at a person tied to a nickname and a location, suggesting a historical note on movement or identity without full context.
A Washington dispatch notes McCord's confirmation is stalled awaiting Attorney General Wilson's arrival with a fresh batch of affidavits. Republicans fear a delay may push back a favorable committee report as Democrats and Republicans condemn a fake World article and press for a timely decision.
After a tense court session for Samuel Donnelly, Copper Glance supporters gathered in town to discuss the trial. W H Barnes, the prosecutor, entered McDonough’s saloon amid a heated scene on the sidewalk. The saloon keeper warned of disorder as Sid Mullen sang while the crowd debated and the judge's mercy was tested.
Terre Donnelly is fined 250 dollars due by the 30th or 125 days in jail, with a new trial denied. Appeals and bonds are noted for several cases, and proceedings resume July 7. A noted antiquary Dr. Berson will reside this sumarin, studying Aztec hieroglyphics. Navajo County contemplates selling the current court residence for 1200 dollars as a temporary courthouse while Congress has allowed 15,000 dollars in bonds.
A chaotic serialized tale from Needles follows Willie DeMuth after his marriage proposal is rejected. He contemplates poisoning himself, but a prankish doctor swaps harmless substances, leading to farce rather than tragedy. Clemanthe refuses him. the pair share no reconciliation and the scene ends with comic relief and a conveyance to safety.
A fragment from a Phoenix item describes strict tax collectors harassing the public with pell tax, blocking streets and rail depots. It notes a Detroit traveler forced to pay a poll tax receipt at Maricopa depot and jokes he may be reachable for future payments. Mr. Yates of Wells Fargo is in town to oversee company affairs.
Mr Willis Howe of the Palmer House writes from Chicago praising Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for fever and nervous weariness. The letter extols the remedy as invigorating, repairing digestion, and restoring strength for tired and sickly individuals, urging others to try it.
The Delaware constitution states that no native voter reaching adulthood or any alien naturalized after January 1, 1900 can vote unless he can read the constitution in English and write his name, restricting enfranchisement to English literate individuals.
El Paso Herald reports the city enduring ongoing flood damage with hundreds of workers repairing levees and breaks day and night. Trains rerouted via Deming on the Southern Pacific, southbound services arriving via Rincon and Deming. Freight service limited, one freight each way for a period, with supply runs to Black Diamond linked to Copper Queen Company bond extensions noted in the Prospector.
Professor Willard Princehol was struck by an illness today and placed under medical care. Officials hope his condition will be temporary and that he will return to duty at the post once recovered.
Report describes Charles Barnett claiming methods to build an airship from ship parts. The craft uses a propeller like in pictures, light wood frame with canvas, and is nearly ready for trial. Power, wing, and crew issues remain, with Indians eager but offering varied reasons who should captain the vessel.
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