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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1894
Page
2
Discharged railroad men case ends as judge rules on grand jury questions. Interstate commerce law weakened. Globe-Democrat Washington telegraph notes territories unlikely to be admitted this year. Cartier delivers city subscriptions at 25 cents a month.
A Wall Street figure proposed taking 75 million ounces of silver from Secretary Carlisle at 63 cents. The United States would impose a 12 percent export duty on silver for a five year period.
The analysis shows 111 Democrats 19 Republicans and eight populists voted for the Bland signnorage bill, totaling 168. Against were 79 Republicans and 70 Democrats in a 129 count. The win brings pride to Bland and to every western man across parties.
The Bland seigniorage bill provides for coinage of silver seigniorage in the treasury and issue of silver certificates if needed in advance, followed by rapid coinage of the remaining bullion. Silver certificates would replace Treasury notes under the Sherman act, which will be retired as coinage proceeds.
ExPresipent Haauisox delivered remarks in Trinidad Colorado saying Europe will likely back silver use at the forthcoming conference. He indicated regret over an earlier act and thanked listeners for allowing the speech.
A restless scene unfolds as Republican aspirants prepare for convention for two year terms starting January. Party lines form, fence sitters urged to choose. Democrats may cross to Republicans by prior understanding while tombstone’s support fades. Local Democratic unity is weaker but a solid ticket is hoped. Overall election promises mixed interest with rapid scheduling.
Arizona imposes new pardon and commutation rules requiring two weeks public notice in county newspapers and signatures from the sentencing judge, the prosecutor, the defense, and two thirds of the jury, plus twenty five local petitioners, to qualify for consideration.
The issue notes a Maricopa delinquent tax list totaling 22 000 and reports activity at several mines including the Silver Cloud and Mauve with cyanide processing. It mentions local company plans, new tanneries, and road rate tender decisions by Pacific and Burlington with Santa Fe adjustments. Professor Doughis travels to Globe with Surveyor Beckwith. county schools near closing in Lowell and Crittesden.
In a crowded scene at Justice Duncan's office two pm, Jo Carhy faced trial for alleged rape of his daughter. He sought a continuance as he lacked a lawyer and was moved to tears upon seeing his daughter in court. The hearing was postponed to tomorrow afternoon with him back in jail awaiting further proceedings.
W. T. Newell releases a mortgage on the Walnut Grove ranch property held by Lim and Attenborough of Dos Cabezas. Attenborough deeds a one half interest to his wife along with a half interest in the cattle brand.
The cyanide experimental works at the West Side remain in active operation with no definite demonstration of caterpit success. A new dynamo will supply enough electricity to precipitate the metal and no further trouble is anticipated.
On April 24 the Midwinter Fair grounds host a wholesale marriage party. The Firth wheel concession manager plans sixteen wedding ceremonies, each conducted by a different minister, one in every car of the big wheel.
Col Chas D Poston fell from the Southern Pacific railroad bridge at Yuma last night and nearly drowned before the heroic efforts of George Clark and 4OENL. Robinson saved him. The elder gentleman had attempted to cross the bridge when he stumbled and fell into the river. Poston will soon depart for a trip into the northwestern states. His mail route in the Chiricahua mountains has suffered due to government timber-cutting actions he defended, with no successful outcomes but costs.
In Washington on Monday Senator Romero said Mexico has official assurance that Germany favors silver and that an international conference to arrange a satisfactory white metal policy will be called soon. He warned Latino American nations will act if not. Also notes Pardoned tie to Gov Hughes, a man killed in self defense, ranch reports, and resignations as John Armstrong leaves to edit Tucson Star.
GW, Bryan, James Reilly and A Wentworth pressed Clerk Hawke for board records and urged a meeting of the board of supervisors. Hawke refused, and Wentworth was told to order a seat and minute book. They plan to meet again at Olvelock tomorrow to report progress. Six men were laid off at the Northwest mine while other mines operated, stockpiling ore for smelters as silver stays low but operations continue.
A scanned snippet lists several cake recipes with measurements for butter sugar flour eggs and flavoring including Cocoaxet Cocoanut Cake and ChocoLaTe Cake. It preserves the old fashioned method beats and bake notes and mentions Harper's Bazaar.
Mrs. Elsex Srexcen Massy succeeded to her late husband Gen. Massy's law practice and became a leading Washington lawyer. Mrs. Ed Warr of Omaha was elected supreme oracle of the Royal Neighbors of America. Miss Niniae Bass plans a lavish trousseau linked to wealth from Rasle. The piece notes various women achieving prominence in law, society, and business.
A survey of early printing advances notes steam presses and stereotype plates, while readers in the Pacific Northwest towns embrace the telephone for entertainment. Odd beliefs from the South Seas and Armenia illustrate cultural quirks and social expectations shaping choices and traditions.
Corbett faces trial in Jacksonville as jurors are impaneled for prize fighting amid a series of rate increases and political notes. The Pullman Co raises tourist car rates about 100 percent, and figures on rail fare cuts and a death of Judge Medill ripple through the day’s briefs.
Advertisement touts Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as the best infant food. It claims more infants are successfully raised with it than any other food and that it causes fewer illnesses compared to rivals.
For sale cheap. One 6 revolution power press and complete newspaper plant. One Franklin Gordon large size job press and complete job office. One Washington band press and complete newspaper outfit. All for 250 cents on the dollar. Stored in Tombstone Arizona. Used little. Cash partials considered. Address Bac Tombstone Arizona.
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