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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1894
Page
2
Fragmentary note references S400 20 Sesaron Dave Hitt and coal on the tree tins with a vague Law 4 Democrat. No clear event or organization identified.
The Milwaukee meeting of Knights of the Road passed a resolution backing free coinage and the age of silver, signaling support for monetary reform and expanded silver usage.
Judge Bethune appoints Satter White of Tucson as court commissioner at that place and the action meets universal satisfaction.
A proposed mining law mirrors Mexico’s approach to stimulate resource extraction, aiming to spark widespread growth and higher prosperity across western regions. Supporters say it could boost investment, jobs, and output, while critics warn of environmental and social costs.
A man in Los Angeles stopped a seventh away incident and claimed sausage from the owner but did not fully pay, leading to court action.
Esciasa maintains an income tax and calls it a most advantageous method of gathering revenue. The stance argues that abolition would trigger a civil war and destabilize the nation.
A fragment notes the Republican party courting a friend of Silver under a public pretense of national good, but the speaker portrays the move as a maneuver focused on ballots and voter support, warning that many are being bundled into action.
WW Bowers of southern California has been renominated for Congress from his district. Bowers is true to Western intercede on all occasions and fall of Democratic idem.
A dense public discussion reflects dissatisfaction over sugar duties and economic policy. Citizens express concern for families and the burden on living costs while policy makers argue for steadier fiscal measures to protect national interests.
The paragraph on tax policy draws the most attention in the bill, with critics saying its passage is unclear. Proponents argue it clarifies revenue sources, while some lawmakers question timing and impact.
About eighty carloads of Arirsus samb tobe are shipped to Topeke Kansas to aid hospital construction and supply monuments for charitable causes.
Counterfeit American silver dollars are reported produced in Mexico and sent to England to pay British exports to Mexico. From there they are said to be shipped by Irish merchants into the United States where they circulate at 106 cents.
A humorous 184 year old style tally claims that in 1995 county poultry produced 100 million dollars in eggs. It quips that if John Sherman had not killed the goose that laid the silver egg, the value would have increased fifty full ere this year of our Lord, 184.
Amos backs two rivals for Congress in the north, Dr Branson and Foster Dennis, both formidable figures who challenged Governor Hughes for the governorship. Central supporters mention Frank Cox, while Mark Smith holds sway in Cochise County.
A dubious paper from San Francisco, tied to the A PLA, advocates Protestant political unity and vows to vote against Catholics while merging religion with politics. The piece claims to be a secret order though its nationality and aims appear unclear.
John Sherman has served longer in the senate than any current member and his role in the demonetizing of silver two decades ago endears him to constituents, suggesting class considerations precede mass politics as a guiding lesson for the nation’s youth.
A wide collection of society, business, and legal items from the Star describes travel between Tombstone and railroad corridors, a Phoenix cinema opening, county hospital patients, and settled claims against Old Gand Co. It mentions political filings in Phoenix, Huachuca Minstrels at the port, a new trial in Pima County Satterwhite case, and visits by Mrs. Meade to Tucson. Chapters cover Willcox county-seat opposition, proposed marble industry in Tucson, a missing jacket in Phoenix, forthcoming appointments in Nogales, Tombstone photographers delayed, Los Angeles relocation of Gage property, and local mining activity. The Maricopa assessment roll, grand jury action in Prescott, a broken ankle case at San Bernardino, and discovery of the Santa Ynez Catholic mine are noted, alongside travel tickets for July round trips and a large social gathering at the Wolcott residence. A batch of equipment deliveries to Wart and Courtneys, copper-mine activity around Carr and Tanner canyons, Willcox business moves to Solomonville, and Globe mining shipments are reported, plus local humor about a police chief and remarks on a June cool month. A court appointment of T. D. Satterwhite as US commissioner at Tucson is celebrated, with many congratulating the judge. The weekend social at the Warners includes a long, enjoyable gathering with refreshments.
The Southern Pacific Company announces a July round trip fare from Maricopa to San Francisco for a single price. Tickets go on sale July 2 and 3 and must be used by July 6. Also notes No 3 Tamarack copper mine shell reaching 4020 feet May 15, deepest mining start worldwide, with No 4 shaft only 10% feet behind.
The San Juan placers near the San Juan River in southern Utah were abandoned after excitement over their discovery years ago. The gold is found in a cement formation almost impervious to water and would require amalgamation before it can be saved.
Mrs Daly, identified as Jamon Daly’s wife, applies in the United States land office to stage proceedings and protect the Daly mine estate, claiming marriage in Lead on July 22 1877 and a split after May 5 1880 leaving twin sons with Mrs Daly. The note also covers Utah Arizona statehood, a tariff bill, and local ice and ore-rate updates.
An 19th century advertisement extols Horstetter's Stomach Bitters as the best remedy for nausea in rough seas and for nervous trips by land. It claims the tonic cures stomach liver and bowel obstinacy and helps chills fever kidney rheumatic trouble and nervous ones, urging emigrants to keep it for climate exposure hardship and fatigue.
Notes reveal Mik Noaw Boor at Castine Maine is claiming ownership of The Ark. Dr Wilberforce Newton’s travel piece, A Trip Three Hosts, previews Tubster Arwirty Wwickefile at Hampstead Heath. Asma Yasena, daughter of a famed painter, debuts novel The Wings of Loarus.
A sweeping wire service column reports a mix of events including the $150,000 shipment value for gold, a presidential postmaster scandal, medical and legal cases, California politics with Martin Exter leading the GOP ticket, a fatal railway wreck in Stillman Valley, West Point exam results, Central American intrigue, a San Francisco murder case, tariff progress in Congress, and various court actions. It notes industry, regional conflicts with the Assiniboine, labor union moves, and multiple international and domestic political developments. The report covers stockpiles, taxes, nominations, and a spectrum of incidents from crime to high-level politics. The breadth indicates a period of upheaval and rapid news turnover.
Advertiser seeks large quantities of carbonate and asks for quotations by ton at delivered price to specified cities. Samuel J. Covinarox at 113 Broadway New York invites estimates and details from potential suppliers. Also includes testimonial about cholesterol medicine and pain relief, with note on a local druggist selling 50 cent bottles.
Through sleeping car service between San Francisco and Chicago has been established via Southern Pacific El Paso Texas Pacific Ft Worth & Rock Island Railroad with connections to St Louis. Tickets bought over SP allow boarding at Benson or any line station and arrival in Chicago or St Louis without changing cars.
The Prospector serves as the daily newspaper of Ceochise County with local news, notices, and community updates in a concise, period-appropriate voice.
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