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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1895
Page
2
A garbled editorial snippet discusses silver, monetary policy, and political figures. It mentions the New York World, Newland, Arizona coinage debates, and calls for silver remonetization. It references Congress, British and German moves, and a potential Democratic victory linked to silver advocates.
A regional report notes that governors in Hives Michigan Maine and Wicoasia have enacted laws to protect the press and public from gradual government encroachment. Officials stress safeguarding free speech and independent media as core democratic safeguards.
In a Connecticut plant the pay of four girl workers was cut enough to cover the owners income tax. The incident prompted editorial remarks on the fairness of wage reductions and calls into question the presence of a devil in such actions.
The official report of the directors of the mint records that 728 silver dollars were exhibited during the campaign in each congressional district in the South and West as proof that enginage had never been suspended, with supporters in every district and Chicago Congress.
The piece argues that constitutional construction and a unified Supreme Court will acknowledge that Congress properly authorized labor support. It credits the Democratic Party for placing labor within the federal system and states the income tax is a key democratic boon.
An analyst argues peace hinges on indemnity terms Mexico would demand from Guatemala. He notes Guatemala cannot meet its debts or interest, likening the deal to a bankrupt’s note that cannot be paid now or in the future.
A dawn fire in Tombstone damaged the 4th street frame buildings occupied by Doe Louden and another home. The blaze spread to adjacent structures, sparking at the Presbyterian church, but rapid water response limited roof damage. A heater was found burning in one room and later extinguished. no further outbreaks were reported by noon.
The district reports 188 enrolled pupils with an average daily attendance of 165.96 percent, the highest monthly enrollment yet. Students are divided among four rooms with strong progress noted in all subjects, credit given to current teachers. A tabulated summary of receipts and expenditures for the school year is provided by Mr. Haraned, clerk of the board, and readers are invited to review the figures.
Local columns recap a light shipment day with northerly and southerly arrivals from several ranches and towns. Details cover city improvements, a large North and South road celebration in Phoenix, a parade in Poanx with Dusty Sandy injured, cattle markets heating up, and updates on missing councilman James Whalley along with late retirement of longtime employee at Tombstone.
Citizens and patrons of the school gathered as the board of trustees met for the second time to devise fundraising plans for the school term. Overlook, elected chair, said an election under law may be needed and that action could proceed to benefit the children. Ray named secretary as a committee of trustees and contributors were listed for consideration. The meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene Wednesday evening March Db at 7:90 p m to hear committee reports and consider local district developments.
A mixed set of short items notes tension over Hawaiian annexation amid native support and British observers. Also reported: Judge Hullett grants a temporary injunction to Del Monte mining, Agueta Tabor’s will favors son Nathaniel. Admiral Meade sails to position U.S. ships for Caribbean and Latin American interests. Greek prince Peter Gince deported, and Yale freshman baseball ban tied to club disturbances.
Fragmented dispatches describe Spain ready to apologize if wrong in a Cuban incident while U S relations are tested. Reports detail Democratic pushes in favor of free silver and a planned state convention. Weather notes record a blizzard, cold temps, and a storm pattern across several states.
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