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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1896
Page
2
A garbled political manifesto fragment cites calls for unaltered gold and silver standards, opposing private money and the privatization of legal tender. It mentions Republican and Democratic lines in a St. Louis context, urging retention of a public coinage standard and resistance to alternative monetary schemes.
The Viselia Times declares the election divide over McKinley’s gold standard versus Bryan’s free silver. It asserts no middle ground and challenges moral alignment with the march of a “gay person,” reflecting era rhetoric.
An enterprising New York tire firm distributes gum packets claiming they briefly repair punctures. The item references a political tally with silver and gold elector counts across several states, listing Vermont, Maine, Alabama, Oregon, Arkansas, and totals, in a fragmented update.
The Topeka Journal reports Republicans, supporting free silver in principle, refuse to bolt the ticket as the party line stands. In a separate note, James Smith was thrown from a horse this morning and sustained broken ribs and leg injuries, with initial reports underestimating severity.
A gentleman with political aims withdraws from a contest, saying many voters lie about supporting candidates. He notes having canvassed the matter and received promises, but will stay out to save time and money, reflecting on the prevalence of empty commitments in campaigns.
The argument denounces free coinage of silver as nonsense and asserts gold will not leave the country. It contends silver expansion will cause gold to reemerge in circulation, arguing gold money stays where it earns the most interest and that free silver would not stabilize or legitimize monetary circulation.
In Bisbee arrivals from Tombstone Tucson and Santa Monica are noted as a lodge forms and a number of Rebeccals travel by train. Cattle shipments and yearling roundups loom with 600 yearlings a day and 1500 from Turkey Track and H people soon to head south. A rumor mill targets F Nelson’s finances amid disputes over unpaid bills, while local Democrats and rival Republicans exchange barbs on the library porch and in talks about a paid war of words.
A fierce storm hit Bisbee on October 1 1896 after days of lingering clouds. A heavy hail fall shattered windows and created brief uproar as the weather abruptly intensified before easing.
Residents recount a severe hail storm and flooding that flooded the gulch and caused property losses. Frank Dubacher, the Can Restaurant, and Mike Modigovich faced substantial damages while J.B. Angus’ store suffered collapse. The incident sparks blame on the Populist convention, with locals noting mixed reactions and ongoing repairs, recovery chatter, and a Rebecca Lodge installation in Bisbee.
The fragmentary item recounts Schrader the healer joking with a newspaper editor about subscriptions, then shifts to Senator Stewart’s rosy forecast for the silver ticket and lists states as likely or doubtful. It notes H. W. Maxwell visiting from Phoenix with cattle plans and Dr. Frederick arriving from Lovers due to health, with local endorsements for Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
A Willcox audience gathered for a Republican campaign ritual to mark a constable bid but the new law halted the custom. A Democratic contender proposed a fair play solution, and the motion to have both sides treat everyone present passed. E W Land left for Bisbee and H G Howe returned from Bieber. A heavy hail storm was reported at Dragoon. The piece notes upcoming Tombstone conventions and letters from New York voters backing Bryan.
In Keesington Maryland Mr Thomas E Sorin of Tombstone Arizona recalls a boom era once thriving with a 5000 to 6000 population and multiple newspapers hotels and grand civic works. Now the town is nearly deserted with scarce silver output and a doomed future. A.M. Bunnell of Centerville Washington praises Chamberlains remedy after a hot vest season while a Phoenix to Maricopa circus lions perished from heat and lack of water. C Taylor once a county hospital patient survives a near death from screw worm infestation after recovery.
The pleasant effect and perfect safety with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs is advocated as their favorite remedy under all conditions. For the true article seek the California Fig Syrup Company name printed near the package bottom. Sold by all responsible druggists.
Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City says two bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery saved her life after doctors warned of consumption. Thomas Rogers of San Francisco reports a quick recovery from a dreadful cold that threatened consum ption. Free trials offered at Tombstone and Misbee drug stores, with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00. Also mentions Schilling's Beat tea and local business news in Wilcox and Tombstone. A.J. Doran, Republican candidate for delegate, set to speak in Tombstone on the 2th per territorial committee.
A Lithonia Georgia family touts Swift’s S S S as curative for deep seated blood diseases. Ida Jenkins suffered since infancy with edema and widespread sores, enduring years of ineffective remedies before remarkable improvement and final cure reported by E D Jenkins and backed by testimonials from Atlanta’s Swift Specific Company.
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