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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1893
Page
2
A fragment discusses subscription rates for the Tombstone Epitaph and notes a 34 cent monthly delivery to city readers. It cites a misnamed Tax Engineering and Mining Journal and mockingly questions silver price forecasts tied to repeal of the Sherman Act, referencing Grover Cleveland and Queen Liliuokalani with humorous weight comparisons.
The Lum Teachers Institute unanimously deems the compulsory school law good but poorly enforced, noting Cochise county never had it in force and that county superintendents during its three terms have failed to enforce it. The group sees a misunderstanding about the mining claims act of 1893, with concerns over nonresident and corporate use due to circulated circumstantial amendments.
News from Nogales describes Kid Im Me Co and followers raiding Arispe district. They killed a prominent figure, burned mining camps, and looted Van Dorn supplies. Prefect dispatched couriers and state troops in pursuit while Ed Thompson faces an examining on charges of obtaining bottles under false pretenses in Fairbank.
Thursday’s Daily reports James Kirkie registering es in regio at Bath Webb test for Nogales. Thos Douglass and J B Hand in Tucson at the Palace. J H Kennedy secretary of the Teachers Institute. Kibbey trial resumes in Tucson before Judge Sloan. Woman of R W Gray dies in Tucson. J B Johens files to hold Mizzentop mine. Mark Smith located in Wa. Catholic Feast of Immaculate Conception at 9:30 Mass and 7:30 Vespers. Kaleomine at Schieffelin hall. Most teachers exam applicants in Cochise pass. Phoenix exam few certs. Judge Baker appoints James McMillan as receiver. Ex-Gov Wolfley appeals. Flagstaff to get a Lox factory for southern California fruit packing. J B Wagstaff Treasury agent leaves for Tucson with Johnny Beban. Father Granton to resume duties in Tombstone from Europe. M D Scribner R W Wood and Lewis Williams named statehood committee custodians. Prisoners Leave jail in smuggling case. U S Attorney Ellinwood expected next week. Dr Hamilton to present original paper at Institute. Institute aims for full turnout on imperialism and government topic. Stage office moved to Bank corner. stage and mail at new post.
A crowded social at the Methodist church featured varied entertainments led by Pastor. welcome by D Moumonier and remarks by L H Kennedy on teachers reformers. Performances included songs by Miss St Louis and Miss Nettie Rafferty, recitations by Summers and Ravin, and guitar pieces by EL Land, Mrs Harwood, and Mrs Downs.
Cochise County Supervisors met December 5 1893 with Chairman Perkins and Supervisors Nichols and Clark present. Minutes approved. H G Howe ordered to obtain all patented mining and land claims list from Tucson land office for proper assessment. No quorum at times. adjourned to December 7 1893. Letter explains Midwinter Fair ticket limits and excursion options from San Francisco with specific fare details.
A weary woman named Sim who dispenses unsolicited advice is described with sharp eyes and restless manner. The passage notes Sam offering advice when sought, while Sim seems to overwhelm. It also mentions Japan's empress organizing a world fair exhibit with three rooms crafted by Japanese women showcasing painting, embroidery, carving, and china painting.
Ex Gov Stoneman of California is dying Corbett trains in Florida Populists in congress back Wilson tariff bill Prosecution closes in Chris Evans case in Freano Coal miners in a general strike ordered Mello arrives at Sale Grande Rio de Janeiro Port Paris offer of £4000 for Corbett Mitchell fight Gov Waite Colorado seeks extra legislature session Minister Thurston sails to Honolulu A.T & S F denial Gov Waite money remit plan denied Norfolk Virginia buildings burned 25000 Government correspondence with Minister Willis called for by Senate Bland introduces free coinage silver bill in house Orleans city verdict against for mafia killings Aguillar convicted of setting wife on fire in Los Angeles Silver miners convention at Salida Colorado on silver question W J Colemans will leaves 80 percent to wife 20 percent reserve South Bend bank robbed of 15000 Battle south of Deming government troops versus revolutionists four officers killed government troops switch sides Waite supports silver dollar legal tender Colorado measure 371 grains of silver.
A historic promotional notice touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a popular remedy over decades. It highlights a forthcoming 18H year brochure with uses, derivation, and actions, plus calendar and astronomical data. The piece notes production details by The Hasters Company, multilingual printing, and free distribution through druggists. A live agent is sought for Martin's World's Fair address in Spons, Arkansas.
For sale cheap complete newspaper plant items include a 1 Hoe 6 revolution press a 7 column power press and a complete newspaper plant. Also 1 Franklin Gordon large size quarter medium job press and complete job office ne Washington band press and complete newspaper outfit. All for 25 cents on the dollar stored in Tombstone Ariz. Propositions to pay part cash will be considered. Address 8 C Baca Tombstone Ariz.
An advertisement touts a prepaid outfit for energetic men with pay claimed at 70 to 100 dollars weekly. It directs readers to P.O. box 371 in New York.
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