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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1894
Page
2
A garbled report notes one year and six months, a failed bill, and Cleveland’s endorsement by the California Democrats. The Examiner faced a setback after the claim of Democratic control in that state.
A report notes the anticipated tariff bill as Consul Meeker in Bradford England reports faster than ever wool sales, signaling a sharp market response and potential shifts in trade activity.
Republicans will hold county primaries on September Bin amid reports of light local activity. Observers note muted excitement and a quiet scene on the outskirts of the area, with little sign of major campaign momentum.
U S Cossei Gawnian Jose reports to the Department of State that early completion of the Siberian railroad could depress grain prices worldwide. He warns the impact would ripple through international markets and trade, reflecting reduced transportation costs.
The Cochise county board of supervisors will set a tax levy next Monday to fund next year's road maintenance. The levy aims to ensure county roads remain passable year round between the towns, covering the necessary costs to keep the network functional.
On June 20 at Tokio the Korean king proclaimed independence from China and asked Japan for aid to expel Chinese forces from Asan with Korean troops. He also renounced all treaties with China on the same date.
Papers in the United States urge Mexico to annex the five Central American republics in light of ongoing revolutions. The Central American press resents the notion and argues that such a fusion is impossible, warning of strong national sentiments against foreign domination.
Washington special reports treasury officials discovered 20 appropriations to implement income tax provisions. Collectors of internal revenue face inability to proceed with tax collection under these circumstances.
Catilemes owning cattle in Sonora plan shipping stock into Arizona and the east. Much beef awaits mark under the Wilson bill, averaging about $3 per head instead of 104s now. This illustrates the democracy claim that lower duties raise revenue and shows tariff for revenue only in action.
The article discusses a famed figure titled the King of the Water Moon in Australia and references a large guild and its records. It mentions a press officer proposing a mortar invention for controlled gas and coal expulsion, plus notes on animal fiber processing and sleep patterns across plants.
The column reports Mrs. A. Colin disposing household effects and leaving for Phoenix, a storehouse fire after a storm on Fifth Street, updates on Columbia bicycles, and claims advertising’s effectiveness. It notes government ore shipments from Huachuca, plans to clean city thoroughfares, a divorce suit in Willcox, and military attaché appointment in Mexico City. Reports of Navajo marches on Whipple, increased ore output in Haсhuca mountains, heavy rains in Coahuila causing floods, a sheriff's deed for Tweed ranch, and a political scene in Mohave County. Also mentions a large influx of Pennsylvanians to Arizona, and rising bicycle use among Mexicans and professionals.
August 22 1504 board minutes show adjourned session at 10 am with W K Parking as chairman Ferrington and Shattuck present. J M Sparks of Lemon Hotel arrested in Phoenix for firing at two men. no injuries reported. A local charity tale notes a widowed woman aided by a Prescott sport who later gambled away two hundred dollars. Traveler Vickers praises Sulphur Springs valley route between Tombstone and the Dragoons as rains boost grass growth.
Supervisors conducted a thorough afternoon exam of the county hospital facility and its inmates. All areas inspected were clean and well kept. Sixteen inmates were presented for medical review. two will be sent to relatives while others remain under county care. Dr Holcomb praised for humane treatment and management. J Vickers announces bid for county treasurer, highlighted by long Cochise County residency and strong fiscal integrity.
The notice describes Paul B. Warnekros presenting three schooners filled with men clothing and underwear. Items are said to be six feet square and weightless. The piece notes exhibitions for big men small men and boys and a line of overgarments reaching Tombstone. It includes various stray anecdotes about races thefts and a bicycle incident in Tucson.
The report notes Prince Krapoticit the celebrated nibitist returning to Estenia and being arrested as police disrupted events by the Roeian force. It mentions the American Association of Colored Youth meeting in Baltimore on July 25 with Garland Pena of Lynchburg Va presenting statistics. A Viennina academy awarded a gold medal to a noted painter for a saloon exhibit and a Brooklyn citizens conference discusses erecting a statue to Gen Henry W Slorum with plans for city funding and ending private subscriptions.
The fragmentary item cites a joke about Queen Victoria's era and a woman baseball shortstop reacting to a hot liner. It then references a Brooklyn Life humor column with banter on electricity, arclight on Ararat, and a train robber versus a Pullman porter joke, ending with a light exchange about amusement and manners.
The fragment notes Sexarons Hiorns Wolcott and Du bois at Yale with Mr Watton the new Michigan senator. It mentions Richtosp Virginia’s growth, wartime fortifications now inside city limits, Tacoma Washington pier counts, oil wells in Los Angeles, and local commercial notes such as Lundborg's Crab Apple and Edelweiss perfumes at Tombstone Drug Store.
Cure all sores ulcers fever sores and skin eruptions. Heals chapped hands chilblains corns and other eruptions. Piles cured or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by the Tomb Drag Store.
The Examiner reports a bloody clash at Songhwan where Japanese forces overwhelmed Chinese fortifications. About 1,000 Chinese and 70 Japanese soldiers were killed in a five hour fight. Chinese officers urged resistance but succumbed, employing old and deadly weapons as Japanese surrounded them.
Washington reports the president intends to allow the tariff bill to become law without his signature. Democratic leaders warn of stump embarrassment as Congress plans to adjourn Tuesday. Internal revenue receipts surge, with estimates up to 21 million in 10 days and expectations of 15 million by Saturday night. A Chicago Times note says H H Kohlstedt bought the New York Times for about 225k to 250k, former value cited at 1 million.
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