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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1892
Page
4
Reports from the Huachucas note several local movements and visits. Dennis F. Hanks dies at 93 in Paris. Mark Smith’s Phenix ovation is famed. cavalry encampment at Fort Huachuca starts New Jet. A newly described mine, Mollie Gibson, yields 94 percent pure ore with 300 pound samples worth thousands, shipping with high value and heavy guarding.
The Cochise Republican ratification event at Schieffelin Hall drew a modest crowd despite six hours notice. Col Herring presided, praised by attendees, while candidates Jake Bowman Montgomer y and Wright spoke on tariffs, finances, and territorial policy. The evening closed with Col Herring’s tale and an adjournment.
In a Phoenix speech, Mark Smith recounts his part as Cochise County prosecuting attorney during Dunbar’s forgery case. He describes aiding in the prosecution with Col. William Herring and notes Dunbar’s eventual repayment of funds, while asserting he did not defend Dunbar or avoid sentences.
A Friday night departure from St. David led eight Democratic candidates to Benson and then Willcox. The party, including M. D. Scribner, Scott White, A Went, Reilly, Mike Gray, and others, received a royal reception with a torchlit Cleveland and Stevenson club parade and a lengthy meeting at Norton's Hall. Speakers praised by crowd, band led by Fred Fagan, and E A Nicholas cited as organizer. Scribner expressed warm appreciation for Willcox.
A Friday gathering at St David featured Democratic candidates who enjoyed a hospitable afternoon. After a sumptous repast the event continued with dancing until departure, highlighting St David residents as notably hospitable in the region.
J N Harris of 3 Putton Market New York says Beaxpurrn's Pits cured his rheumatism after years of damp-work injury. He reports taking two nightly doses for ten nights then forty days total treating rheumatism and remaining well. He adds they never fail. Joe Bignon discusses health and plans to leave Albuquerque for Tombstone.
Wire reports an examination of congressional eligibility rules for retired officers, declaring General Sickles ineligible to run for Congress. A Mexican named Patricio Maes, who renounced his local party, was found hanged in his county, marked as a political murder with no clue. relatos mix political and crime items across several locales.
Cordley and Co of New York report an early convening date for the international monetary conference. British opposition to universal bimetallism may yield to mercantile pressure, suggesting a real chance for bimetalism. The main risk is a delay due to opposition within the British government, with England likely to be affected first.
City council met with all members present and approved several bills for hauling and printing. Wood supply contracts were awarded to CE Kelton and P J Warnekros for black jack and white oak deliveries within 30 days. A poundmaster resolution orders enforcement of stray animal laws and ten day redemption stipulation, with disposal by the master as directed.
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