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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1895
Page
2
Fragmentary text reflects political clashes over finance and banks. Mentions Cochise county, cattle shortages at western markets, early rain prospects, silver prices, and a growing Cochise prominence amid a hopeful rise in agriculture and fruit crops.
The Sed. page reports various items: May events, local tax board meetings in City Hall each evening for several days, the SFLP&P rail extension south of Phoenix, and a new post office near Pageon in Gila county with Elzatet St John appointed postmistress. Also mentions Mexican independence celebration in Tombstone May 31, and price concerns in the Phoenix market, plus smallpox fears and civic plans including vaccination proposals for county indigents.
The piece argues that free silver would strengthen western states and drain power from the east. It cites Lincoln's quote on labor and capital, condemns 1873 silver demonetization, and contrasts with Mexico’s post panic prosperity under silver currency. It claims silver fosters active business, full manufactories, and profitable railroads nationwide.
Sir Henry Nogce-Thompson argues for silver over gold as nations discard gold value. He asserts workers must be paid in silver at old wages, predicting unions block reductions and claiming economies must cut shillings to the equivalent of sixpences. The piece notes how silver markets would impact wages and trade.
A fragment cites Senator Vorhees warning that a \"great financial revelation\" would threaten the silver dollar and the laboring man. The text claims secrecy in Congress and a sudden move against the American currency, describing it as a fundamental attack on citizens and their rights.
W T Williams arrives from his ranch while R W Barr plans a cattle shipment. The school stays closed for smallpox worries as Tim Griffith visits Fairbank. Mexican ore shipment expected soon and John Wickstrom buys Leggett house. Tillie Adams from Cooper Queen left for San Diego. Pioneer Soda Works reports large water shipment. Dr Toney heads to Roberts ranch for a sick child of Steve Aguirre. T Hagan leaves for Sonora ranch. W W Whitney to Erie cattle ranch. Weather stays chilly. smallpox scare subsides with guards at the outbreak premises. Mrs Mae Walsh ill from ruptured blood vein.
From the Globe Silver Belt: unrest rises among the Indians over a railroad through the San Carlos reserve. Threats of violence, potential U.S. troop action, and protests led by Eskimu-in-zin and other leaders signal a gathering storm as officials dismiss concerns. Local mining news and town notes fill out the scene amid growing tensions.
A prominent southern cotton man, S M Inman, reports from Mexico that the economy prospers under silver and argues silver is not depreciated by comparison to gold. He notes Mexican cotton prices, cost of goods, and a favorable currency effect, and contrasts it with U S conditions. The piece includes local business notes on a 3500 dollar ore project, a nearby butcher, and a May Day reminder.
Henry Fry reports a promising ore discovery near Backhorn in Cochise County. The ledge in the shaft shows growing ore content with potential high gold and silver values. Owners include Fitts Haswood and Fry, with McClosky Abbott also developing nearby claims and others like Bignon and Boynton finding new ore bodies.
A statement asserts that the value of money and its price levels are governed by an unalterable natural law. It argues that adjusting the money supply reflects this law, with prices increasing or decreasing in response to volume changes.
Srourany Moniox of the agrical department strikes a defiant stance against the spread of the free silver movement sweeping the nation. The confrontation highlights tensions between government agencies and reformist economic policies.
The climate of Cochise County is described as healthful and delightful, encouraging residents to stay or return after brief departures to other states or territories, with many opting to make it their permanent home again.
Article notes that oil and beef prices have risen and now coffee and flour costs are climbing. It suggests the gains are workable only if money supply expands in step with increased circulation.
Farmers and ranchers in the county are relieved as debt levels appear to decline. The outlook reports stronger financial footing and optimism for local agricultural communities.
The daily Capere report notes widespread despondency across almost all sectors with claims of debt and financial troubles. The record highlights a decline in work and money shortages, presenting a grim view of our Christian civilization.
A magazine writer cites a chi nese wartime manual listing steps for approaching battle. The text humorously or satirically notes variations observed by Chinese soldiers, including omissions and added steps when facing Japanese troops.
Fragmentary and garbled text alleges themes of freedom, English policy, and national solidarity. It mentions 60,000,000 people and a call for a strong United position with implications for labor and wealth. Content is incoherent and lacks verifiable events or figures.
Nick Noble handles fresh berries each week and sells fruit and candy while supporting printing services as his business grows. A. W. Smith, a top shoemaker, procures leather beforehand to benefit customers. D. J. Jones and Jor McPherson toured the Pierce mine and related properties in Wat vertity, praising the new gold district and collecting samples for assessment.
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