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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1900
Page
1
Local Bisbee notes detail a flurry of Republican activity and visiting figures. Reports mention Josepha’s hopes, Father Glebe and Fr. Breve, Mark Swith’s favor with Bishop Moudsy, and Ed Brown’s campaign presence. Also covered are visits by Col SoM McCowan, JMCConnell, and Denver visitor Win Taunton, with plans for a Republican rally at the Bisbee Opera House and a Library Hall gathering.
An excited Republican rally at Sehwiflie Hall featured speakers like Warner Woods and Wolcott, praising loyalty and urging voters to back the party ticket. Candidates touted economic policy, county offices, and school leadership while critics urged unity amid growing internal tensions.
A garbled passage claims Republicans pursue a failed tactic while Democrats counter. It ends with a vague scene about an elique veroration on the flag and the stars and stripes stuck on an iceberg near the North Pale. The text is unclear but centers on political rivalry and symbolic flag imagery.
A local political column debates Republican candidates in Cochise county, praising or criticizing figures on county offices and party alignment. It cites proposed supervisors and district attorney choices, noting past fiscal management, recorder efficiency, and party loyalties amid tense election rhetoric.
The Benson Press recounts Scribner the county treasurer opposing 3 percent school tax fees after a 1993 Act cut and the Harrison Act dispute. Courts ruled tax collectors were not entitled to the school moneys. other officials refunded deductions, while Scribner faced no loss. The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic positions and notes campaign rallies, retirements, and local political maneuvers in Tombstone and Nogales.
Del Lewis runs for sheriff in Cochise County promising efficient service. He is described as brave and familiar with every trail in the county, with a reputation for courage and duty. If elected, he would bring capable leadership and reliable law enforcement to the region.
The text defends Mr Scribner’s prior service as county treasurer, debunking a charge of misappropriating tax money. It argues the accused actions were false, noting Scribner’s honesty, lack of personal expense, and his status as a test case without public cost while other tax collectors reimbursed authorities.
The prose endorses C R Bostwick for probate judge and Roemer for Cochise County legislator, praising their reliability and executive skill. Walter Fife is favored for county assessor citing local knowledge and fair taxation goals, framing them as aligned with the territorial platform and county interests.
Amid stress and storm of 1606 in Bruges, proponents debate sincerity of a leader credited by opponents with steering his party toward silver. Bryan maintains his steadfast stance on silver, unshaken by challenges to his course. The American Smelting and Refining Company reports first year outputs of ore fuel flax gold silver and lead totaling about 64 million dollars in value.
The piece describes Colonel Brean addressing crowds and hints that the Democratic ticket is already conceded by Republicans. Mark Sanit is expected to be the next representative for Atgona, while Arizons supporters pledge a golfing principle advocate. Mark Sith gains political strength daily and may carry Srizone for silver and strong majorities.
Henry Selfridge of Onid received a 195 year sentence for murder. The defendant may reduce the term by good conduct, potentially shaving fifteen or twenty years from the total.
Major Jay H McClintick has assumed charge of the Republican columns of the Review. He is praised as an able western writer whose work will influence the silver cause and Arizona readers to support free silver. The piece notes no feud with Bryan will sway votes away from Oscar Murphy.
The text notes Murphy being kept busy explaining accusations and a plan to send him to Congress is challenged. It asserts Mark will prove the proper representative of the Arizona people despite suspicions about Murphy.
Independent Republicans oppose Murphy and favor Mark Smith triggering a shift toward the Prohibition side. The result: a larger majority for Our Mack as supporters realign ahead of the vote.
The text argues annual government expenses would double if a standing army of 150000 is kept to govern colonies across the ocean. It contends taxing colonists to cover these costs risks provoking insurrection and military suppression, suggesting the American people could dread such burdens compared with other nations.
The article warns that only ten full days remain for Americans to choose a party to lead the government. It notes voters may err, but corrections are costly if errors persist. It cautions that McKinley era policies like imperialism and militarism could become more entrenched, giving Republicans a longer lease on power and causing regret.
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