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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1909
Page
2
A fragmentary note describes an airship elopement in France with a disapproving father and a daughter carried away by her captor. The account hints at social impropriety and the dramatic scene of ascent and gaze from above.
King Edward prepares to travel to Germany to visit Emperor William. He may wish to impart ideas on how to be happy while reigning but not ruling.
A fragment notes that the widespread urge to tell the truth on all occasions is fading quickly, described as a natural decline. The remark reflects a skeptical view of persistent candor amid changing social norms.
A concise quip notes that Kansas prison officials chose a striking name for a punishment. The remark implies a sense of whimsy or irony in the naming of a corrective measure within the state.
A seaside themed note describes an inland summer girl appearing in white and pink, drawing attention as she glows on ice. An undertaker watches a patent medicine sign, then she fades until the next summer. The Tombstone bachelor is warned away as he tries to claim her while she remains a passing notion.
A saying advises not letting minor injuries or worries overwhelm you. It compares neglect to healing a skinned elbow and warns that overconcern can worsen issues. The speaker urges passing over trivial pains and not dwelling on them.
California lawmakers tackle the good roads issue with vigor as it gains nationwide momentum. The public road program is described as a leading state concern, with Arizona reportedly in the path of the progressive movement.
The plan suggests selecting a Tombstone woman to join Mr. Roosevelt’s Africa voyage as a Scorps companion and to fend off a royal tiger. It also imagines binding the ex-president’s big toe after he tackles a rhinoceros in a bold escape attempt.
Conflict erupts as Southern Pacific and Mexico & Colorado clash near Gleeson over a ground strip Costello owns. Courts may halt Mexico & Colorado work while SP seeks injunctions. officials from both lines have scouted the site and prepared legal actions.
Delegates in Tucson elect officers for the Grand Lodge of the T O F F 50 with Andrew Nielson as Grand Master W K James as Deputy Grand Master P M Schafer as Grand Warden A A Ferguson as Grand Treasurer Henry J Sudder as long term Grand Representative Alfred Gudfrey as short term representative N A Morford W Smith and N W Moerr named as trustees. Also a cough syrup ad notes Boos Laxative Cough Syrup relieves colds and is good for children.
A long list of territorial news notes about a stock deal in Prescott transferring Jet Shipp estate to Robert Schultz and Moory Ritter for 55000, bond reductions, the Fossil Creek Arizona power plant project, tax assessments, and discussions on city governance and legislative sessions. The report also mentions weather, industry moves, electric service concerns, and various local official activities in Tucson, Phoenix, and surrounding counties.
The text notes a push to erect a lasting monument for John Wesley Powell, former director of the U.S. Geological Survey. Congress allocated $5,000 in the five year appropriation for a memorial statue to honor his service as a soldier, explorer, and administrator of government scientific work near the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
An order from the post office department abolishes the rule that a partly used stamp is valid for postage. No stamp may be used if any part of the face is missing, and torn corners must be pasted to show detachment. The government warns that partially cancelled stamps are being reused.
Col H L Pickett announced a U S Supreme Court decision in favor of Curtis et al over Boquillas Land and Cattle Co on the San Pedro river. The ruling affirms water rights for settlers, rejects riparian doctrine in Arizona, and clarifies how appropriations may proceed on land within the Boquillas grant amid long county records of land and water disputes.
Wednesday's Daily reports WR King belt for Bistor on a brief business visit Sheri White returns from Phoenix on official business Justice Henderson of Bowie attends an official vest Judge Daniel McFarland confirms a wedding of Daned spot her happy couple with Migs Kalia Hertzog and A.M. Cricket of Gleeson The Dewls wed return to Gleeson to reside Also noted are notes on navigation and local industry leaders with names like W T McBride and Great Western Mining. Taft's proposed western trip costs and court docket cautions appear amid mixed local chatter
The Leadville Mining Co. group in Courtland receives a second payment on the C. A. option, boosting stockholders' credited value by about 20,000 with a total cash bond payment now 30,000. The C. A. bond covers the Maid of Sunshine and King Solomon mines as part of a 241,000 commitment, with 170,000 remaining due October 17th. The C. A. development has yielded extensive ore and diamond-bearing work, supporting hopes the bond won’t lapse. The property is touted as highly valuable within the district.
The nine month old son of David Dalgeliah of Upper Lowell died from inflammation in the intestines caused by a swallowed pin days earlier. He suffered greatly in his final days and physicians could not relieve him.
A. N. Gage and Chess Bowman returned last evening from Los Angeles as guests of Col. W. J. Young Jr. on a remarkable tour from utland to Los Angeles. The trip covered 80 miles with a running time of 22 hours, lowering the record between the two points.
A Tombstone High School incident reports two youths throwing stones at each other in a dispute. A teacher asks why the boy did not report the provocation, and the student replies that the teacher could not hit the target.
A Phoenix report claims Dr HA Hughes plans to present to a grand jury while St Charles, a M shave county councilman, is alleged to have been offered money amid the Pace and segregation bills. The report says persistent rumors linked to St Charles and his wife, amid disputes over payments and political favors during the recent legislature.
Reports from Phoenix and Maricopa County describe a rising wave of insanity cases over three weeks. Physicians debate contagion as Provate Judge Phillips again presides over insanity examinations, newest victim Peer Lindberg moved from So California.
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