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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1894
Page
2
The Tombstone Epitaph notes Los Angeles rapid growth toward a metropolis status in California. It predicts 1894 will be remembered for a remarkable crop of financiers, though it remarks that the amount is large but the quality is inferior.
A report notes the statehood bill will not reach the Senate until after the holiday period and then only to be defeated after July 4. Townspeople discuss unusual happenings as mistletoe sales rise and county officers anticipate new prospects.
A letter requests a compromise of 3 million dollars in a divorce case involving Mrs. Vanderbilt. It urges backing a young party and argues for change, quoting advice from a Prostaeton figure and praising a large bill amount. The writer favors women in leadership and calls for leaving the old political rut behind.
The proposals before Congress seek to issue government bonds that bear interest, while retiring greenbacks and treasury notes that also carry interest. The overall goal appears to be transforming non-interest bearing paper into interest bearing instruments.
The text discusses a delayed currency relocation plan tied to political resistance. It suggests Congress members are influenced by Wall Street interests, likening their motives to metallic wheels guiding decisions, while noting a general drift toward such influence.
The second largest shipment of gold ever sent from the United States to Europe departed New York aboard the French steamer La Champagne on Saturday, totaling 4 580 200 dollars. The event follows the record cargo of 4 700 000 dollars shipped on a prior date. In Kentucky, Euus spoke in the House on Tuesday predicting democratic promises depend on electing a democratic president. Governor Heins delivered a teachers institute address voicing Indian education needs physical labor to build civilization and taxpaying citizenship.
A public appeal argues repeal of a tax fee bill passed by the last legislature. It condemns the measure as unjust and aimed at county recorders and sheriffs. Cochise County is highlighted where the sheriff receives inadequately low pay, hindering duties and readiness.
Five hours of rain fell in El Paso on Saturday. Mrs S Franklin and daughter stay at the Sam Jose. prices are rising. Eddy Simmons and John Pearce returned from Congress. No western mail due to washout at Banning. Dacks plentiful in the valley after the storm. Bisbee butcher shop leased by Cummings and Overlock. John S Robbins to spend winter in California. Captain Donovan and Mrs Mulheaney captured in El Paso after fleeing Salt Lake. California crank Stuart proposes a thirteenth month. December rain adds a quarter inch. warm soaking. Atlantic & Pacific road seen as aid to Santa Fe system. Sheriff White returns with a smuggler bound for U.S. Grand Jury. Bisbee preparing for Christies visitors. new ball grounds underway. Board of Supervisors meets. audits bills. Santa Fe receivers tax payments due with rebates. Prescott correspondent sends Tombstone items. Train tardiness. Dr Bat Holland stays until Wednesday. A youth changed eye color between Sunday and Tuesday. Jones family back from Prescott. Jimny Reese to meet wife from Kansas City. Ralph Smith visits Congress Company. Staunton and Barunba fill vacancies. Billy Badrio and George Case ill. Latte Field Staunton with Ferguson Hamilton escorting home after lunch. Mrs Staunton hosted guests including Gage, Hamilton, and McGregor with children.
The notice promotes a free almanac from Hostetter's Stomach Bitters detailing uses, derivation, and action of the medicine. It highlights accurate calendar data, illustrations, humor, and profit, published by the Hostetter company of Pittsburgh and available through druggists in multiple languages. Also mentions socialist party views and a proposed county payment for prison defense counsel.
The Willis column warns against gossip and prying about neighbors affairs. It notes gossip fuels enmity and division and that lively interest in others leads to harmful talk. It blames lack of brains education and culture for such conduct.
The 8. F. P. & P. BR R preparations reach Prescott with plans for a machine shop and a round house for engines. E. Storm and Matt Ryan with brother arrive at Benson and depart for the east to buy steer cattle for Montana ranges. The congress mine sells to a syndicate led by E B Gage for about one million dollars, triggering railroad switch work and broader employment. A Chicago telegram confirms the sale.
The long awaited cut is in force with reductions across departments. Conductors lose 25 percent, bridge men 20, engineers 20, and firemen 2. The Tucson Yuma and Los Angeles divisions are already effected and some train crews say all lines west of El Paso, including Central Pacific, are under cuts.
In Daly v Costello the plaintiff did not appear and judgment went to the defendant after testimony by Martin Coates. The Witbeck Cattle Co v John S Robbine injunction hearing set for February 20. In McKee v Cochise County Judge Barnes denied a new trial. plaintiff given 20 days to file facts and bill of exceptions. In Wagner v Bauer Clark sought review of affidavit. court ordered appeal without cost. Court adjourned to meet February 18th.
Receiver Walker states termination of existing contracts with the Atlantic & Pacific did not intend to disrupt current traffic handling. He notes Santa Fe and Frisco lines had previously covered losses and other obligations, including interest on 4 per seat bonds, but these contracts cannot be carried out as the roads are now insolvent.
A party returning from Hermosillo to Tiburon Island searching for gold loses Edward Flores, feared kidnapped and killed by Cannibal Coris Indians who previously killed Robinson and his companion. The tribe posed no immediate threat.
A young man newly hired as a line rider under Vic Wilson is told to patrol the border on a bicycle, a joke turned real as bicycles enter the customs service. Two carloads of colored workers from West Virginia head to Coos County Oregon for coal mining work. Sunset limited schedule updates affect only the westbound train. A scientist warns microbes can rapidly multiply. A Treasure Vault mine strike near Pom eroy mill reveals high grade ore close to the surface. Freight weights rise with a new year rule changing carload classifications.
Reports outline brisk exchange demand through year end with two large New York houses sending 1.75 million dollars abroad. Shanghai officials relocate families to foreign settlements amid feared epidemic risk. A diphtheria Antitoxone trial in St Louis shows rapid relief in a three year old. Treasury notes 1.5 million in gold withdrawn. Mexican Northern railroad to extend to Carmen and Marathon linking with Southern Pacific. Boston stockholders vote on Edwon Illumination capital increase. Cleveland to send delegate to Armenia inquiry. Prussian diet to meet January 8 amid plans to prosecute a socialist member. Holiday goods advertised at Yaple's with low prices.
The House debated the silver and Carlisle currency plan with Repubilcan Johnson and Democrat Ellis opposing and Warnes supporting. Bland signaled a free silver substitute. Reports from Washington note treasury gold reserves and juror fees and survivor pensions. In other items, Pascoe favors opening abandoned military lands, while New York and San Francisco dispatches cover local crime, taxation, and industry updates.
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