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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1893
Page
2
The piece notes subscription prices and delivery details, with 40 cents per month for city delivery. It mentions national political moves, a house passage of a statehood bill, and anticipated senate action. References to Arizona and New Mexico, Voorhees, and silver boom hints appear amid weathered political chatter and economic speculation.
President Cleveland is urged to stand by his plan to compel his party to pass an income tax law. The immense pressure from New York millionaires tests any leader whose resolve is noted to be extraordinary, following his repeal of the Sherman act.
Pio Tuox Keny of Pennsylvania, who built wealth from industry protection, told a prominent Democrat that reducing the tariff would raise government revenues. He claimed the Wilson bill would bring in money, lower living costs, and open markets for U.S. manufacturers through reciprocity.
The text argues the government fails to meet obligations while a merchant would settle balances, causing business disruption. It highlights the debt interest as a puzzle for economists and suggests the government should set an example for timely payments, criticizing current practices.
In Cochise county calls grow to fund the committee of thirty for Washington statehood. The appeal urges supporters to donate what they can and avoid symbolic or limited contributions, insisting practical aid and smart representation are essential for success.
Yesterday's court session focused on argument for the Nogales de Elias land grant. Proceedings will resume around early March as attorneys are not ready, with plans to adjourn after decisions.
The noisy Telegram reports a variety of items including Prom Thursday Bally at San Francisco registered in San Jose, regional health notes, and local happenings. Several named individuals are mentioned with moves, illnesses, and travel plans across Arizona and nearby states. Scott White departs for Yuma with a prisoner. Col Herring remains bedbound. C S Fly returns from Bisbee. Tom Soria returns from Chicago to Phoenix for World’s Fair commission meetings.
A late century Herald promotes a free brochure from Hostetter Company of Pittsburgh detailing the Bitters origin, effects, and claims. It touts readable calendar and astronomical data, humorous illustrations, and wide distribution via druggists and dealers, noting extensive production and multilingual printing.
In district court a suit was filed by C. W. Lesch and E. B. Gage for 13310 dollars claiming ore valued at the Black Eagle mine was taken by defendants while working the Comet mine. W. H. Stilwell represents the plaintiffs.
Mr and Mrs Gue Fisher observed their tin wedding with a social at their residence. Guests brought edible treats as gifts while literary exercises, recitations, and choruses impressed. A cucumber farce and a debated question on gender mental equality sparked lively, if heated, discourse among attendees.
Reports reveal Cleveland’s stance on Hawaii queen restoration, Blaine links, and Hawaii’s provisional government appealing to Congress. Gov Waite sets an extra session for next Monday. In other news, 100 troops and 120 rebels died in a Sierra Madre battle. India loan bill passed Commons. Gould and Nicolaus dispute resolved. Mollie Gibson stock drop. Evans jury returns first degree murder. Navy notes a provisional defense force in Hawaii. powder contract awarded to Santa Cruz. Bland bill stalled. silver leaders to meet in Washington. Arizona New Mexico admission bill filibustered. coinage and free coinage bills debated. Utah admission bill passed with related amendments.
In last night issue One Who Went misrepresented a debate on gender intellect. A three member committee chose male judges, but the pro man side prevailed only to reveal alleged male inferiority. References to Mrs Cleveland, Surratt, and Adam echo the era’s satirical tone and bias.
Ex-Gov Murphy evolves a plan for rapid construction of the North and South road. A popular subscription fund would grade seventy miles from Phenix at no less than 500 dollars per mile, with bonds issued at par. Subscriptions opened and the plan has strong early support.
A scrambled mix of aphorisms, misquotes, and faded catalog prose. The text bundles names like Byron and Beecher with odd spellings, then abruptly lists a clothing ad for shoes and boots with eastern prices and a garbled signature P. B. Waxwexxos.
E. P. Hiller former cashier of the defunct Hartford Bank of Phenix is charged with embezzlement. Arrested by a D. D. Mallory agent, a Baltimore oyster packer and major Phenix Electric Light Co stockholder. Funds totaling 30500 were moved from the bank to Hiller and replaced with his note.
For sale a used newspaper plant including a 6 revolution power press and complete job office plus a large Franklin-Gordon size press. Also a Washington band press and full outfit. All priced at 295 cents on the dollar. Stored in Tombstone, lightly used. Partial cash payment considered. For details apply to 5.C. Tanabe ties Arie.
Severs of our salesmen have earned from seventy to one hundred dollars a week for years past. Apply by sending details to P.O. box 371 New York. June 22.
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