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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1890
Page
2
A fragment notes Fourth Street between Fremont and Allen Tombstone in Cochise County Arizona. Details on action or date are unreadable in the fragment.
A column denounces Apache raids after a deadly murder near the border, critiques General Miles and San Carlos authorities, and discusses headquarters locations Tucson Fort Huachuca and regional road schemes. It also reprints President Harrison's letter approving Christ as collector at Nogales, urging party unity in Arizona.
The piece discusses Jim CuaTHam as postmaster and rejects muzzling. It critiques American freedom and law obedience, cites public officials defying laws, laments taxation, and touches on Prohibition era style satire. It mentions Herbert Spencer, Robert Porter, Charles Jenney, and Coffman amid broader civic commentary.
A letter-writer argues General Miles failed to pursue Geronimo’s remaining band after surrenders, noting 7 outlaws fled and 19 to 24 more joined near the border. He blames inaction for continued killings on both sides and calls for intensified pursuit and accountability.
Children enjoy the pleasant flavor and gentle action of Syrup of Figs as a laxative and family remedy. Justice of the Peace S. Doten of Bristol Illinois says he has used St Patrick's Pills and commends them. For sale by H. J. Peto.
A promotional notice extols Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal travel aid. It promises relief from sea sickness malaria cramps dyspepsia and digestion issues, claiming it calms nervousness, improves appetite, and eases stomach troubles from spoilage or rough meals aboard ships trains and steamboats. It also claims benefits for rheumatism kidney troubles and insomnia.
Proclamation offers reward for the arrest and conviction of James Daly, accused of murdering W. W. Lowther, deputy sheriff of Cochise County, near Bisbee on April 11. Daly described as about 50, six feet tall, pockmarked, sandy blue eyes, 190 pounds, scar on foot, speaks with strong Welsh accent.
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