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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1896
Page
3
Fragmented local items recount epitaphs in Arizona and town news. Mentions a Tucson lodge gathering, salad socials, fundraisers, and a dramatic incident as students cause a frightful scene on a train with a fatal fright. Names and places include Nogales, Los Angeles, and the Pan-American Medical Congress.
Clark of unknown trade endured a brutal trek across endless plains after losing his way from a railroad fare. He survived on acorns and buds for over a month and twenty days, nearly naked until cowboys found him. He will receive long term care and nourishment to restore health.
Governor Franklin pardons Samuel Engle from Pima county after a two year sentence for grand larceny to restore citizenship. William Harper from Presoost under a 25 year murder term had sentence muted previously and, though praised as an exemplary prisoner, receives clemency with a February 4, 1886 expiry. The Herald notes the pardon and contemplates deskbound toil and health remedies. Blackburn reports Copper King claims development funds and upcoming operations. notices restrict stock sales to at least 10 cents after December. Trial jurors expected to convene tomorrow, with many summoned for roll call.
President Diez issues tariff regulations allowing free admission of free zone agricultural products in their native state and permits manufactured free zone goods into the interior with treasury approval. Applications route through local officials. shipments must certify origin and compliance. Prescott reports 27 post office and 16 land office applications along with various officials involved. Distilling operates at Mesa and Pima with brandy production for fortified wines. Maricopa County wine output noted. Also mentions Dr King’s New Discovery testimonials and baking powder comparisons.
Regular correspondent reports on local and regional notes including travelers to Tombstone and New Mexico, returns from Tucson, business trips to the county seat, and shop talk on Brewer, Ruscastle, and a clothing store. A humorous marital snippet unfolds with a wood chopping scene, while political chatter hints at a beer tax rise and postal transport costs set against inland and foreign service totals.
An advertisement touts a “New Discovery” syrup claiming rapid improvement after three bottles. It cites safety for ladies and urges readers to buy genuine California Fig Syrup Company products, listing multiple pharmacies and agents across cities including Los Angeles and Texas.
Cattlemen in Coos County are urged to file engraved brands for the Brand De arty of the Evirara. Many brands have been ordered but not yet received due to engraver misunderstandings. Those who have not ordered should mark their brand on the card and forward it to the office. Credit is noted as good via Dray ffs postal card or letter for rate card and address.
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