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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1895
Page
2
An Arizona franchise street railway application is discussed with Tucson council and growth in Tombstone noted. A board of control bill clears both houses and heads to the governor, with potential impacts on officeholders. A Lowell observer column notes a town’s boom relies on more than optics.
On the eve of arming the union with a new constitution, delegates face the task to build a careful and well considered convention. The hour approaches for shaping a durable framework.
A Bitl moves in council to aid JA McRar who struck a $2000 well near St. David, claiming Harriton act caused him to lose his funds. The measure seeks relief for the man facing financial loss from the incident and ensuing actions.
A bill abolishing the office of superintendent of public instruction and setting the normal school principal as co‑superintendent passed the House yesterday, aiming to restructure state education leadership.
A historic note records Vastennit departing from Willian with annual assets near 300 000 and several marble palaces. The document suggests complex financial arrangements including a wire related split in blankets with bina amid high value properties.
The assembly has not formally aligned with the governor's plea for action. Lawmakers respond with cautious rhetoric and await concrete proposals before pledging support or opposition.
The proposal aims to establish a Denver mint to replace the current purchasing mint and to coin the pulch where it. The note highlights Colorado’s role as a producer of monetary metals and its significance in minting capacity and revenue potential.
Donser smelters and large producers of gold have been casting bars for the past month after receiving about one half per cent higher price than the government terme for coinage purposes. This shift makes gold a commercial commodity, reflecting market incentives.
The report notes actions against the territorial prison including slashing salaries and halving guard numbers. It states guard salaries are reduced by about ten percent, lowering total pay to roughly $20 per month. The wording implies bias in leadership decisions affecting prison administration.
The Prescott Journal Miner argues for moving the territorial prison from Yuma to the former capital, citing claims of lavish California spending on supplies. It counters with figures asserting California expenditures totaled under 2500 dollars over two years.
The legislature considers assigning reform school and insane asylum to Tombstone. Both remaining institutions are proposed to be raffled together, highlighting the distribution strategy across the territory.
G W F Coux, who served a year in prison for assault, is not pardoned to restore citizenship but circulates a petition asking the governor to restore rights. He argues punishment for crime should not include lifelong banishment from citizenship, and believes Gov Hughes will correct the wrong.
A passing bill proposes that contracts for caring for indigent sick will be made only with the United States. The text references the Assi GovLD damaged care of libel, with mentions of Tikenes Tamany and Mettie Green, and notes regular monthly meetings of school trustees where grievances are settled.
Fragmentary remark on a deceased millionaire facing posthumous conflict as former friends turn hostile over his estate. Sparse lines suggest friends now become foes in pursuit of wealth and power after his passing.
A garbled excerpt critiques Gov Budd for removing Gungt to appease the public. The fragment hints at overreaching to placate many good people, suggesting misjudgment in balancing interests. No clear names or dates are salvageable.
Tacsos ridicules the plan for a north and south road to Benson while local citizens claim they can already hear the whistle of the locomotive. The reference suggests the Fremont 31 whistle heard in Tumt owe, indicating ongoing rail talk.
A meeting is called for tomorrow night to discuss the district’s financial condition. The notice urges attendance by all with the district’s welfare at heart and stresses that schools must be kept open for prosperity rather than retrogression.
A reader notes the FHE new silver party lacks Democrat or Republican branding. They argue naming it the Democratic Silver Party or Republican Silver Party could aid growth, potentially widening its reach to challenge incumbents and reshape the political balance.
A reader warns that outsiders can exploit a San Francisco lottery scheme to dupe Arizona residents. The message urges vigilance against fake tickets and urges officials to seal the scheme to protect the public from financial loss.
The passage discusses a usury bill and compares setting money prices to fixing the price of rente and oil. It argues for regulating the price of money as a measure of economic value and draws parallels to stock and trade pricing.
Cap Fret Heyne reports his daughter will travel from the east to Nogales in a few days. She will move via the canyon with her brother, Fed Heyer Jr, who serves as government assayer at the port.
In January 1890 the territory had about 1,300,000 head of neat cattle. Over five years the stock fell by over TH0.0W head, leaving fewer than 60,000 cattle remaining in the territory.
The Agriculture Department issued supplementary inspection rules for all domestic animals entering the United States from abroad. Female animals from Mexico must be quarantined fifteen days at Nogales Arizona El Paso Hale Pass and Laredo Texas ports of entry. Canada and other regions faces a ninety day quarantine.
Tasrrlay's Dis Silver quoted at 60. King reappointed by Governor Hughes. Labor troubles close Morning Glove mine and mill at Purkey Creek Arizona. Rev Downs to preach at Willcox on Saint Patrick s day. Charles Wilds to Phoenix then California for studies. Jerome Chronicle appears independent in politics. General McCook and star to be in Phoenix for railway opening. Powers and safe bound for home in the Sweeping line with stock. Arizona Copper Company incorporated in Philadelphia with 1000000 to operate in Boulder Colorado and Arizona. Mammoth and Colling mines may be sold to an English camp. San Diego pushes for extension of Arizona north and south fund. They say they can pay 900000. Rev Downs and wife return from Willcox after attendance at funeral. SFP Potas rate 83 round trip Prescott to Pourx. Tickets on sale March 115 Tombstone events earlier than Tombstone. Justice Kuska studies earth machine and a silent lever. Fremont street hole christened Gray s Elve l. Cyanide tanks at Wickenberg reduce Vulture tailings with gold valued 65 and 72 tons received in Prescott. Council passes Donlap bill transferring county school examiners from probate judges to territorial superintendent. Congress Gold Mine incorporation published. D Arms E B Gage and Frank Murphy. capital stock 1,000,000.
Curby was arrested on Allen Street after a Tucson warrant arrived from Judge Bethone. Deputy Cadwell took him to the jail with bail set at 1000 dollars, which he planned to post this morning. Citizens discussed a removal measure and restraining orders to hasten his departure amid charges of rape yet to be tried.
The 8 P. Co. will offer round trip Benton to Poenx tickets for the Phoenix celebration at 9.10. The event begins Tuesday, March 12. S.F.P. and P. plans include a professional decorator visiting Los Angeles en route to Prescott to prepare floats and related parade elements. Sheriff Fly arrived today from the area of the train robbery investigation, active for over two weeks, described as alert and in good health.
Col W F P White of the Santa Fe system told Governor Hughes chambers yesterday that a territorial board of immigration could boost prosperity and lawmaking. He cited using railroads to disseminate information and argued the measure would be mutually beneficial and effectively establish a legal medium.
Aite Sul and Ellinwood list a district court suit against David D. Ross and Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Co. seeking 183070 50 for allegedly cutting 3905400 feet of timber from surveyed non mineral U S lands in a canyon of the Chiricahuas. The case, filed years ago, has not reached trial. Other items note veterans pay adjustments and local curiosities about asbestos lighting and beach antics.
A report from New York states Vanderbilt plans to marry John W. Mackay Jr. The couple has drawn attention for months with social intrigue and public appearances.
A violent riot at a bull fighting event in Puernhs results in several deaths and numerous injuries as spectators clash with bulls. Reports indicate chaos as the arena burns and casualties rise while authorities investigate the incident and security is tightened.
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