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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1892
Page
6
The Tombstone Epitaph notes a dated October 9, 1892 in Cochise County Arizona. It includes the line The liberties of the press and the liberties of the people must stand or fall together attributed to Hume.
A fragment from the Chicago Inter Ocean cautions Mr. Cleveland about political enmity and warns against arousal of enemies. It notes ritual mourning details and criticizes the value of old reports while mentioning employers and insufficient information.
Steans praised for sharpshooting and rewards offered for Barnes capture as Democrats press to elect an extensive ticket. Territory papers accuse ex Judge Barnes of betraying clients regarding land deals in Pima County amid a heated election climate.
A tax Republicans meeting is set for tonight to nominate a city ticket. Democrats plan similar action as both parties debate the field. It is unlikely a strictly partisan ticket will be placed. Republicans are expected to nominate a ticket blending Democrats and Republicans. City officers are evenly split on many positions.
The speaker questions gold’s movement from France while silver remains on par, noting quiet after silver’s demonetization. They challenge gold supporters to justify the discrepancy and seek explanation for the shift in monetary status.
Tris recalls a Persian visitor invited to Stafford House by the Duke of Sutherland. He was so impressed by the palace that he privately urged the Prince of Wales to strangle the duke and seize his estates. The author asks if such Persian style could aid a fairer national wealth division.
The text portrays Mark Smith as a mining industry officer in Arizona with heavy spending in prospecting and development. It criticizes past rivals and calls for longer terms, asserting some candidates do not represent mining interests.
County campaign funds shrink as committees face rising costs for meetings advertising banners and transport. Voters hear nominations for Tombstone mayor with Republican Fitts and incumbent Cobn praised for steady council work alongside Fuss Prinderville Read Tarbell Bartholomew and Hare as trusted civic candidates.
Democrats held a campaign opening last Tuesday in the city marked by a lively gathering. Attendees included Mark Smith, with Hon John C. Herndon and Judge Wright of Prescott, plus Tom Norris and Sandy Donahue of Flagstaff-Williams News.
The report notes 11 indictments returned by the Coconino county grand jury and discusses the strained finances of ranchers and cattlemen. It comments on crime fixes and the need for lawmakers attentive to common people over Wall Street money lenders, reflecting regional concerns.
Mark Smith arrived by last night’s train and was warmly welcomed by Democratic friends who would not vote for him. He is described as a cordial man with many allies in the territory. Dr Weight, a Republican candidate for the assembly, came from Bisbee with Prof Vernom by private conveyance.
C Bagg pleaded guilty to publishing an account of a lottery drawing in Tombstone. His fine was fixed at 25 dollars, which he paid. The wire item covers multiple brief reports from various places including pursuits of Apaches in Mexico, political trials, and weather disruptions.
Bishee Butcher Co reports 79 cattle slaughtered in September. Gas Sobery records 10 head. N A Gilman shows 24 head. Belmont Cochise Bullhead Golden Bale district mentions Wm Brow and A Bauer.
A Philadelphia Press correspondent details Holloway College for Women in Surrey where ten students per section train to guard a four million dollar building. The girls drill in engine response hydrant use and hose handling, showing rapid, organized routines from alarm to shelving gear.
A Milwaukee newspaper apprentice finds seven hundred dollars and travels to Chicago in a frenzy. He squanders the money, returns penniless, refuses rehire, and ends in an asylum with an incurable mania. Also notes a metal bank note proposal by Sir Henry Reschner to prevent forgery.
A terse historical note lists milestones such as copper bottoms late in Sintra, unknown advertisements until 1653, the dinner fork's arrival in Italy in 1451 and England in 1805. The text mentions a fire in Houston Street and a future anniversary in November.
The Soldier Holes Cattle Co will hold its round-up starting at Tedrow's place on Oct. 17. Company men provide accommodations for all cattle men involved.
An article notes Taravellon of Borghese pieces selling for 1 900 000 francs, a fraction of value. Texan descendants will execute marble statues of local heroes for display at the world’s fair. Paris house of Challurs Mirimoxtmn to become a Meissonier museum. The United States ship Constitution heads to Illy to collect works for the fair, with treasures to return after. Prices cited include Meissonier and Millet works, plus a bust of Mr Gladstone by Mrs Gull praised by critics.
ornate statue of Hendrik Hudson to be placed in New York’s world’s fair building. Sackasento Cal to show postal service history from 1849 to present. Aztec idols prepared for display in the City of Mexico museum. Swedish world’s fair club formed to aid exhibitors and visitors. A club house and headquarters for wheelmen to be built near the fair. Over two hundred native wood panels to adorn the Washington world’s fair building with natural scenes and decorations.
A garbled note reports the bagpipe as a 200 year old favorite and Marylebone’s ladies display a chain of ceremonial dress while music practice proceeds. An Italian paper cites a duke working on a Romania libretto grand opera for Coburg Court. The Ottoman sultan Abdul Hamid is said to teach piano to his daughters Mae. A call urges abstaining from alcohol to keep a fine voice. Wag Society of England head Loup Dysanr seeks to end evening dress in grand opera.]
A miscellany lists individuals with curious descriptors from across towns and professions. It mentions a Dnecktyn actress named Brown, a Winchester hero now Ogden postmaster Ges Nataas Kismach, labor journalist Peisth.st Gowers receiving over 100 letters daily, and a Hanover Pa centenarian 90 years old with unusual measurements. A brief rail item notes a ten gallon per mile water use for express engines and a 1890 railroad statistic on freight and passenger movement.
Moist intense itching at night with bleeding ulcers described. Swarsa's Onsistmer is claimed to stop itching and bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors. Sold by mail and druggists for 4 cents. Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia. Miller's Drug Store advertises pills and plasters.
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