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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1891
Page
3
A El Paso rain test ends in a finale with no rain answering the call while rains fall elsewhere. A Pennsylvania man awakens from four years' sleep, startling as a night watchman. The Sultan of Turkey supports 1500 women in his household, finding consolation in his religion lacking an Eastern Sunday.
The report laments the restrained outcome of a recent price dispute between Prof. McAuliffe and Prof. Gibbons after their performance. It also notes iron ore content in Inox mines of 60 to 70 percent along the Colorado River above Yuma and argues this should accelerate the San Diego Cuyamaca and Eastern railroad project across the desert from the San Jacinto mountains to Yuma.
The L A Times notes Senator Stewart seeks Arizona statehood to boost the silver movement in the Senate. He argues Arizona deserves statehood as much as states already admitted, to strengthen the free silver cause.
The Phenix Herald argues that law requires fifty miles of railroad each year from filing of intention, not fifty miles total within a year. It notes the limit could be met by uneven progress, such as building one mile in the last six months of three years, or even fractions daily, under the same reasoning.
A Los Angeles order directs the Eleventh Infantry Headquarters and Band plus two companies to move to Fort Apache via Hua chuca and Holbrook Arizona. The text also criticizes the Edmunds Act enforcement, immigrant policy, and outspoken figures like Ex Judge Barnes.
Various notices from Arizona and surrounding areas include Jon Beals leaving Phenix for California, Tom Melody in Paradise Valley Nevada, Miss Sophie Doll returning from Tucson, and Henry Cook visiting from Dunn mine. Other items cover legal cases, jury duties, Santa Fe stage travel, vacancies in schools, and upcoming road work.
Max Marks reports grass and crops are fair with no famine though cattle sufferings seem overstated. J. P. Camon drafts Marks as attorney to manage San Rafael grant sales at 1.75 an acre. A Guaymas river navigation company orders two steamers to boost Yaqui trade and farmer access. El Paso miners' convention plans reduce costs by direct territorial representation. City finances balk at some bills while officials seek tax relief.
Tom Catron argues New Mexico unity for statehood driven by the anti alien law of 1857 that barred aliens and alien corporations from owning land. He cites demographics, English schooling, past constitution vote, and federal appointment limits as progress blockers while urging aligned state officer elections.
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