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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1895
Page
2
Fragmentary 19th century notes discuss a rumored Madagascar queen amid drink issues and theatrical alliances. The piece mentions a French prince seeking a $2,000,000 American bride with a $10,000 finder bonus, and hints at a law partnership among Cleveland, Carlisle, and Olney. It references Phoenix Republican activity, Armenian arms, and cattle import proclamations, ending with a note on a mining site near springs.
A Bisbee masquerade at the skating rink featured handsome costumes and prizes for Indies, ladies, and gentlemen. The Alcazar orchestra provided music, dancing continued late, and numerous costumes drew attention. Weather cooled with a light rain. local moves included housing activity, court business, and mining news from Tombstone to Castle Rock.
The Star reports the body of Edward Gorman was found in a rear room of the Occidental Hotel in Taccon yesterday morning. He died from a hemorrhage after coughing, with signs suggesting his abrupt end. Gorman, once of New York, had a troubled life and limited country contacts, living largely a hermit’s life aided by friends. He had prior mining ventures and sales but ended financially unstable and ill.
The Copper Queen case moves toward closure with government witnesses about to finish rebuttal against the defense. If the jury is not swayed, an appeal is expected. The Prescott Masons elect officers led by A. L. Grow with note of Oglala honors. Arizona oranges reach Chicago. mining law effects increase assessment work in Cochise county. Frost and cold mark the latest fall weather in the territory.
The Southern Pacific offers greatly reduced ticket prices to all points east as an inducement to travelers. First class accommodations and faster times than rivals on this route are promised, with further details available from F.8 Waserze Besson Arie.
The piece extols Cochise County as a premier Pacific coast hinterland with cool nights and vast unsettled lands. It highlights abundant water, timber, fruit, and minerals, several rail lines, growing trade with Mexico, and potential for farming, mining, stockraising, and coal development. It invites readers to relocate, work, and prosper, offering government lands for 10,000 families.
Advertisement listing men’s white undergarments and suspenders with prices. Includes Drees Shirte muslin bosoms reinforced and elastic suspenders with wire buckles and drawers supporters. Prices shown with postage details. Sacramento California.
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