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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1893
Page
2
A heated exchange roils politics as supporters urge a Sherman act based monetary shift, deriding free trade and bimetallism. Critics accuse opponents of financial gullibility, while rumors of ill health and insider talk swirl around Cleveland era figures.
A commentary urges President Cleveland to adhere to the platform on which he was elected. It cautions against treating the platform as a mere door mat at the White House entrance.
Citizens condemn plan to repeat the Sherman act as a threat to the monetary system. They demand elected representatives understand their unambiguous displeasure and insist that such a figure not return to their community.
Nat Hawke by attorney C B Clark sues W D Montonier for unlawfully restraining him of liberty while Hawke served as clerk of the county board. Complaint says A Wentworth claimed to be clerk and sought county records. Montonier allegedly arrested Hawke without cause, allowed James Reilly to insult and harass, detaining Hawke for two days and depriving rights. Also notes patent medicine advertisement.
News slice recounts D Goodfellow's trip to Nogales from Tombstone and a washout near Casa Grande delaying western mail. It notes school openings, teachers for Bowie and Willcox, local travel, ranch news, hospitality visits, malaria in San Francisco visitor Harvey Matthews, and U S Attorney Eliinwhod visiting El Paso. Also cholera figures in Russia, a Willcox ranch roundup plan, rainfall near Tombstone, and a territorial board of equalization meeting with cattlemen protests.
The Smith college trustees agreed to provide Loraine 300000 for a permanent fund. Dr Rowanp Bnanais, in seven years at Washing ton Avenue Baptist Brooklyn, welcomed 427 members and baptized 205. Spain lags in literacy. Russia ahead. Few adults can read or write, yet many new schools have been started. M ZoLa bicycles, claiming it helps blood flow, but it distracts from study.
An old advertisement claims Swayne Onexsmet cures piles by stopping itching and bleeding, healing ulcers, and removing tumors. The product is offered by Swayne & Bon of Philadelphia for 40 cents via druggists or mail order.
The June 1893 report summarizes the condition of mines operated by the T. M. & M. Co in Tombstone district. It lists shipments to smelters for the year ending June 30 1893 and notes weights and tonnage figures for various mines and statements by Superintendent Staunton.
Two more cholera deaths in New York harbor are reported. The California Baseball league dissolves due to poor turnout. A silver price decline and ore value drop hurt mining receipts, with forecasts of reduced development. Senate actions push national bank notes and mixed signals on free coinage amid silver market volatility.
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