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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1895
Page
2
Eerie garbled text from a Friday issue of the Arizona Kicker mentions terms of subtext and a Japan related indies line. It references Mits CLWALAND and the Indies of the cabinet and a San Francisco Chronicle comparison to outsiders.
Born representatives McMillan and Richardesen of Tennessee declare that Wention wilt ten sows were used to yield silver. They assert the process was intended to benefit silver production.
A letter laments that Washington, Monroe, Jackson, and Lincoln are never quoted in public gestures, asserting they were true patriots with love for country above party. It notes the North German Lloyd company’s involuntary $175,000 gift to Elbe disaster survivors as commendable and likely to mitigate the event’s horror.
A new party named the Independent Workingman's party aims to serve national interests for laboring people. Core organizers plan to circulate literature and light the path toward policies benefiting workers.
Skeator Cookin returns to Missouri with October plans to claim a share of the frew silver contention this summer. Partners Guy Sune Dick Bland and Senator Cockrell enter the silver metal race as Missourians expect a quick boost to morale and pride.
The text argues that only a free coinage of gold and silver can save a destitute class, claiming the nation’s morale sinks with poor monetary conditions. It warns that hungry men may revolt if ballots fail to address poverty and hunger.
Tax efforts by gold standard advocates aim to portray demand for recoinage of salaries as bold money power, while the South and West press for free silver coinage, and a small New England enclave pushes a single gold standard with regional orientation.
General southern sentiment favors a refusal to debate the silver issue with Senator Blackburn. The anticipated outcome is Kentucky voters enjoy a public clash on the rostrum, mocking the secretary as the field hews to a contentious political scene.
The text voices a push for a strong honest money effort in the city, urging the silver bimetallic league to confront opposing forces. It questions whether Arizonans will remain idle as a great financial struggle unfolds and calls for action.
The passage argues the bimetallic party could form from both major parties if silver is ignored or favored by white metal factions. A new party might draw strength from Republicans and others, with slavery as the original issue and silver potentially becoming a central rallying point.
A letter urges two cavalry companies be stationed at Fort Huachuca to safeguard settlers near the Apache region. The writer cites frontiersmen as deserving strong government protection and appeals to Mr. Murphy for support and action.
In faltering Civil War era prose a Senate critic argues that New York and London harmed public credit with powder, lead, and stone from the South. He laments missteps of gold paid to soldiers and national debts, warning that defeat would ruin fortunes and claiming the danger passes only with victory secured.
The text argues for free coinage of silver and gold by monometalists and bimetallists alike. It contends that free coinage would restore balance between free silver and gold, asserting the United States is strong enough to support a double-metal standard.
The speaker says the nation faces currency as the issue in the next campaign and urges voters to act for their own interests by breaking party lines and considering currency reform rather than tariff or force bills.
Colorado Springs reader notes the steel works strike in Chicago left workers pitiably ignorant and crushed by harsh poverty amid improving streets. He contrasts this with calls for bimetallism amid political debate and cites L. Matlot’s cycling feat near Fountain River as unrelated buoyant note.
Notes mention a promised vote and confusion over Murphy's Boom as discussions mirror a distant promise of statehood. The text references Armayna and an implied delay, framing the political moment as uncertain and slow to materialize.
Reports from Tombstone and Fort Huachuca describe social visits, travel, and local industry. Prospects include railroad survey activity near Glebe, cattle shipments from Hunwives, and talks of a summer resort in the Huachuca mountains.
May 15 report lists visitors and residents in Bisbee with travel from California to Nashville. Individuals include Sheriff S Fly, John Campbell, Wm Heyne, Dr Toney, G F Paddock, C Ly Cummings, Wan Overlock, B F Brown, I Manjuillan, Fred Z Stone, Janis Portland, Mrs F J Berger and children, J H Newman, Moe Walsh, Beatrice Crouch, Mrs J W Howell and family, and Katie Munem improving from nervous prostration.
May 9 1895 notices indicate Capt Heyne and others shipped cattle from Willcox on May 15. John Gray and Mark Bros sent 2400 cattle to Willeor ous on May 17. Capt Heyne and carpenters prepare for a referenced court case as Captain's daughter arrives from New York. News also notes Hooker’s Hot Springs trips and health reports. Judge Ne today ordered grand jury drawing with court opening June old.
A letter from Porter Laughlin, known as “Sending Gas,” reports in Carbon Baith Columbia of a gold rush in Tombstone and Bisbee. He describes widespread mining, high prices for flour and meat, and notes the growing influx of miners, with locals optimistic about the camp’s prospects and future news.
A sparse item lists names and places including Abrams El Paro Texas James Fairy New York W B Taylor ranch J 5. Smith Sonora Mexico sax Jose F T Condon New York.
One hundred dollars reward offered for catarrh cure. Cheyney & Co claim reliability and honor over 15 years in business. Lists wholesale druggists and sales teams in Toledo and nearby cities. Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure works internally via blood and mucous surfaces. Price seven dollars per bottle. testimonials and free samples available.
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