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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1892
Page
5
A collection of 1892 era political and social notes discusses Tombstone epigraphs for city readers, Doxy's rail earnings, and the rising People's Party push for free coinage of silver. References to Omaha reactions, Weaver and Field nominations, and Democratic loyalty appear amid broader commentary on currency policy and party prospects.
Tammaxy Hatt accuses money of purchasing votes from territorial delegates at the Democratic convention and nominating Cleveland. The piece notes eastern stereotypes about territorial residents and discusses a coinage bill expanding coinage to any bullion holder, removing government involvement beyond the act of coining.
The document lists planks including free and unlimited coinage at 16 to 1, an aim to raise the circulating medium to at least 50 dollars per person, and a graduated income tax. The text reflects populist economic proposals of the era and names the party’s demand for monetary expansion and taxation reform.
The piece notes President Harrison did not invite Mexico to partake in the silver conference, implying a deliberate snub due to Mexico’s strong silver interests. The Mexican press protests, arguing Mexico is a major silver producer with a vital stake and condemning the omission as discourteous.
Wednesday's Daily reports J W Ayers from Bisbee and four carloads of Portugese immigrants passing through Benson on the Southern Pacific toward San Francisco. June cattle shipments out of Deming mostly to Kansas, plus local politics with a postmaster appointment at Soldier Holes. Courtwatch notes include Justice Perrin ill, a potential Treasury bond of legal costs, and a malevolent mining venture with John R Murphy.
Miss Katie Breen visits Benson hosted by the Wittigs. Judge Rolling returns from a trip in the Mariana land. Sneak thieves warn residents to guard valuables. Bob Stevens loses $190 from his room Saturday night. Textbooks in schools viewed as tools. many are antiquated. July 5 notes urge diligence and patriotism. 4th celebrated quietly with fireworks. D. T. Forget leaves for Bonanza mine. Chaplain Scott and Prof. Robertson visit. Jack Theede injured. finger amputated to save hand. Telegram reveals Silver Bill debate and political pressure. Advertisement: sales agents wanted for Chicago General Supply Co. salary $25 per week.
The Phenix Herald reports the Bisbee company has acquired the Buffalo smelter and mines and will immediately build a Bowie to Globe railroad to move supplies. They reject coke transport by wagon, sending surveyors to locate the line for contractors soon. Bonanza Mining Co. head A G Hubbard notes no sale of his Harqua Hala mines and mill, with strong prospects ahead. A field trip to San Francisco to discuss the matter is mentioned. Salesmen are sought for a small line of samples, with one traveler earning about $3.50 monthly for six years.
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