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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1892
Page
5
A city page recounts silver price shifts to 85 cents, Arizona debt debates, and political maneuvers. It notes Nogales delegates to Phoenix, preparations for primaries in Pima and Tombstone militia drills, local trades, and firm news from Tombstone, Bisbee, and Hermosillo as winter storms and mining plans unfold.
The next government silver buy starts Friday for April, with the treasury secretary reportedly optimistic about profits. A San Francisco paper clash highlights pro and anti silver stances as Cocuis county eyes two congressional hopefuls, J A Montanden and G W Cheyney, amid party lineup bets and Mark Smith’s renomination prospects.
A proposed bill by Mark Smith aims to open San Carlos and White Mountain Indian reservation coal lands in Arizona to occupation by US citizens under existing regulations. It would require purchase money to go to the Interior Secretary for Indian use and levy a 50 cent per ton royalty to the Indians.
The bill for the admission of Arizona was reported by the committee on territories and assets. It was introduced on March 7 and referred to the committee. The original bill reported from the committee was amended and re-referred as a new bill to the committee.
The speaker argues that Harrison veto on the silver bill, if ignored, would have left silver at 1.29 and prosperity near. He laments that the Arizona delegation to the National Republican Convention will likely support the gold-backed aristocrat, despite party ties.
A promotional pitch offers agents a Gold Watch and $204 for building a club on a one dollar weekly plan. Watches feature 14 karat gold filled cases, 20 year warranty, Elgin or Waltham movements, stem wind and set. A $25 hunting case watch is offered C.O.D. to secure new agents, with a Heath Spring South Carolina testimonial and call for reliable agents in each place. Exrime Watow Co. New York.
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