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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1894
Page
2
A fragmented city notice notes a carrier rate of 34 cents per month for the Tompstone Epitaph. The piece argues the territorial administration will ease taxation in Arizona and that Republicans grow toward statehood. It ridicules a mayoral foe and includes a bizarre claim about Pexvrnaast threatening violence.
The article notes the asylum operates on business principles for the first time, aiming to curb expenses. It highlights a $1000 quarterly reduction, praising the leadership as a mark of effective management. It also mentions the U S Army annual target practice showing Indian soldiers performing below other groups.
Distaxcelenda enchantment to the view reports a discovery at the Yuma penitentiary where granite on site will be dressed by 170 prisoners within a fortnight. The rock yields a refined material for building public structures and other unspecified uses, avoiding shipping costs. The piece notes a local mistake in seeking distant wealth rather than exploiting near resources.
Mr. Armeny plans to resume work on turquoise mines in Turquoie district in a few days and owns mines in Burro mountains New Mexico. Turquoise rough sells for 350 to 500 dollars per pound, shipped by express in fruit cane. Output runs about ten pounds weekly from five workers, a claim praised as better than any gold mine in the territory. Some fine turquoise found locally but little development done.
Bryant reports minimal activity at the Mammoth mine with four men at a nearby property, including C. N. Thomas of Tombstone. The Mammoth mine is said to be changing hands and plans a 60 stamp mill, while the current mill at the site is to be dismantled.
A wide range of items from Tucson to Tombstone, including A H Emanuel in Tucson and Dr Jones at Benson, 300 men at work on the Santa Fe line, Robt Johnson’s death in White Hill, a forty ton Griffin mill for Mammoth mine, Vickers and daughter in Los Angeles, stone found near Florence, libel case against Gazette editors postponed, Col Alfred Benton visiting Tucson, Yuma election results, Benson baseball aims at Tombstone, Willard Richards in Bisbee planning a mine start in Nacosari, J M Beck with Goldfield prospects, low Midwinter Fair round trip rate pending, Mohave county labor influx, Burk recaptured near Harqua Hala, Governor Hughes and Brace coordinating prison reforms, Brace touring agricultural stations, possible radical university reforms, and a Christmas day cavalry incident at Huachuca.
The board met on January 2 1804 and January 3 1894 to revise the jury list set salaries for county officers and audit finances. Officers listed include Clerk of board of supervisors 1200 per year, Clerk of district court unspecified annual, janitor 500, two jailers four dollars daily. A citation was issued for Dr. Braner, and the treasurer transferred funds to balance the interest redemption fund to 13050. The minutes record approvals, absences, and adjournments with multiple recesses and adjournments through January 4 1894.
Bond of Jas 8 Williams justice of the peace precinct No.2 is approved and filed. Board allows numerous 4th quarter claims including Frank Broad constable fees 76.22 and 115 40, Tarbell burying indigent dead 14.00, Patton assessor 200.00, Wardwell janitor 175.00, Emanuel district court clerk 150.00, and others totaling several hundred dollars. noted are disallowed items for several constable fees and interpreters. Continuous financial actions and attestations follow.
The United States minister writes the provisional government requesting the surrender of office as Washington favors restoring the queen. Liliuokalani reportedly agreed only to terms allowing some officials to retain positions under the restored regime.
For sale complete newspaper plant and presses including 1 Hoe6 revolution 7 col press and 1 Franklin Gordon size quarter medium job press. Also 1 Washington Frand press and complete outfit. All for 25 cents on the dollar. Stored in Tombstone, lightly used. Proposals to pay part cash considered. For details address 5 C Baga.
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