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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1892
Page
3
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The U S marshal remarks on newspaper opinions about territory governance as Tombstone readies for a notable reception on November 7. The event promises a unique welcome for a public figure, with chatter of Tombstone's future growth and a millenium price reference of 34 to 90 cents.
A remark questions a debate between George Cheyney and Mickey Stewart on silver. It warns against fanning Mickey against Mark without public education. Mane Swimm spoke to a large crowd at Gila Bend on Saturday night. The piece suggests Mark should let Mickey handle his electioneering as he travels and wins votes for him.
In a speech at Schieffelin ball he claimed the monetary conference, led by President Harrison as its father, would lift silver to 90 cents an ounce and revive industry nationwide, urging study on the issue.
The article corrects a rumor that Jobo Danbar was fired from the Cochise County Republican central committee chair. It states he held the post long after his trial and that the party remained loyal through his difficulties.
Townsrone laments Micky Stewart as a stranger to the community and withdraws support from his campaign. The piece criticizes his suitability for office and asserts Mark Smith’s current delegate role is conscientiously and faithfully fulfilled.
Tus Prostepton notes a letter by a prominent Willcox citizen provoking strong feeling toward both the writer and the Prospector. Demands to reveal the author’s name have been made, but the editor says this would breach faith. only a legal indictment could force disclosure, clarifying responsibility between editor and author.
The Arizona Republican, run by the United States Marshal's office in Paceon and other bureaus, attacks Dunbar of the Gazette. The head of the Republican office also leads the Arizona party and backs Mickey Stewart's campaign while attempting to smear delegate Mark A. Smith. Dunbar's criticism of the marshal's office is cited as the source of the sharp rebuke.
In remarks from a local setting, residents mock the possibility of Mark Smith securing a 400 vote majority, criticizing the area’s reputation and the cooperation between the United States marshal and court. The dialogue implies distrust of a potential meeting with Mickey Stewart and frames Stewart as habitual inoffensive rhetoric rather than serious action.
Col Herring Major Montanden and other Republican front-runners were present at Schieffelin Hall for Micky Stewart's speech. The event showcased party leadership and rally energy as Stewart spoke on key issues.
A Paosescron notice by C. M. Bruce shows his firm stand on key public questions and earns him many supporters. The article notes Bruce is respected for speaking plainly and urges voters to consider his positions in shaping state policy.
The People's party dissolves after failing to sustain its platform. Critics warn that when a party aligns with its enemies before a week old, public trust erodes and vague endorsements undermine credibility. Individuals retain right to express preferences, while endorsements by party reps are deemed improper and lacking value.
A Tucson paper apologizes for misrepresenting a meeting at Schuetfelie Hall led by Tue Phosrecton endorsing “the Little Giant of Rookledo county.” It calls the event dry and mocks Mr Stewart’s public knowledge while noting outsized media reaction.
A Statts Company engagement at Schieffelin Hall drew a well filled, discerning audience. The troupe delivered stronger acting than prior nights and moved spectators to tears and laughter. The company brings its own scenery, enhancing the stage effects. Tonight East Lynne or the Elopement will be staged with the full company in Tombstone. it is billed as their final appearance there.
Last night to the Comers toe night. Mark Smith arrived in Tucson and will leave for Nogales tomorrow. The People's party of Pima county nominated a legislative ticket and adjourned sine die. A gang of counterfeiters were caught in Phoenix. Tombstone preparations and voter counts dominate: Cochise and Maricopa counties report high turnout and schoolhouse spending tops $50,000. Weather, social events, and medical news accompany local notes from Bisbee, Willcox, and Benson.
In Bisbee the Little Giant of the North addressed eight to ten hundred listeners at the Copper Queen store setting forth a sharp Republican critique of the Democracy, tariff, and silver questions. Micky is hailed as a worthy foe and a strong campaign figure for the fall.
The Journal Miner reports a bizarre wager involving ex Chief Justice Wright and J C Hern. The bet concerns the election of Harrison and involves a staged scene on a bank porch with a dramatic punishment implied by a tune. The item reads like a sensational, nonverifiable claim in a local paper.
By order of the territorial Democratic Central Committee appointments for Delegate to Congress Mara Smith and councilman at large Hon TG Norris are made for meetings in Harshaw Nogales Phoenix Casa Grande Florence Globe Pima Solomonville and more on October 18 to 20, with several towns noted and counts indicated. A separate suit in Cleveland seeks to recover Minas Prietas mines in Sonora valued around two million dollars, Ricardo Johnson plaintiff versus Ed Price defendant, with attorneys from Tucson and Cleveland attending.
Mark and Mickey present a public discussion in Tocton tonight with two speakers. Mr Smith opens for thirty minutes, Mr Stewart speaks for sixty minutes, and Mr Smith closes for thirty minutes on topics including Tariff Silver Coin force Bill and Statehood.
Monro Bailey from Globe is identified in a formal business-ad related record for the Arizona field. The document notes Bailey’s connection to formal affairs and indicates official correspondence or duties tied to the state.
A gray pony with three brands on the left hip J M connected, a Mexican brand and O is missing. The notice asks the owner to return to this office or provide the location of the animal.
A fragmented poem salutes Columbus Day with garbled phrases about liberty unity and humanity. It references land prosperity and freedom while praising the union of states and the future of a nation and contains many misspellings and unclear lines.
A. A. Chapin, special United States attorney, arrived from Santa Fe to hear testimony and cross-examine witnesses in Indian depredations claims against the government. He will remain in Albuquerque for several weeks, representing the government while Judge Pettis defends many local claimants. He plans to travel to Socorro Deming Phoenix and Tucson afterward with about 250 claims in the territory.
The mining and science reports note silver prices strengthening amid expectations that bi metalism will be favored by a monetary conference. England holds light silver stocks while the United States must meet demand, with U.S. exports from San Francisco reaching 2,019,530 in bullion and 473,219 in the prior year of 1891.
A notice states that subscribers to Datty Prospector or Evrraria with brand will see their brand appear in the Evirarn without vestation. A single one-inch ad is allocated in the W Svirarn to the cattle est local affairs member for a year's subscription.
Listings show brands registered by multiple ranches and post offices near Tombstone, including Sulphur Spring Valley and Huachuca regions. Brands include left shoulder, left hip, left thigh, belt, and various symbols. owners mention Sullivan & Bakery Rowton Wiles, Bauer, Braley, Montz, Metcalf, Batterman, Whitbeck, and others with ranges across Range South to Canyon and Railroad Park. The notice catalogs stock brands and locations for provenance and branding confirmation.
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