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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1891
Page
1
A long list of dated notes from the West reports political talk, school matters, army and war department items, cattle markets, irrigation, and local happenings. Mentions President Harrison, Gen Miles, reforms to bounty laws, schooling in Phoenix, and a January 1891 city council meeting in Tombstone with local appointments and finances.
A letter argues against a Graham County division bill, claiming its passage would raise county expenses and noting strong opposition among residents. It calls for public consultation at the polls and cites legislators from multiple counties opposing the bill. Also announces Presbyterian services and a Washington's Birthday program by the P O S of A for public school children.
A fragment discusses lamp chimneys and the so called pearl top glass. It notes dealers may claim higher costs and urges skepticism about price differences while hinting at a named Macbeth reference and practical purchase advice.
News by wire reports include silver at 1024 an ounce lead at 439 and copper at 1490. The New Mexican Legislature passes the Paulin public school law making free schooling official. McKinley is likely to be named Wingom's successor. A coinage committee defeats attempts to limit hearings on the silver bill 7 to 5. Sir John MacDoreid faces reprimand for revealing a proposed reciprocity scheme. A vast tin vein is found 45 miles southwest of Durango Mexico by Jobo Persch backer of San Francisco. US Brazil talks yield a reciprocity tariff agreement signed by Blaine and Brazilian minister Medonia, to take effect January 1. Gen Custer widow pension bill advances to 100 per month. Australian sportsman Harney backs Jim Hall to beat Bob Fitzsimmons, staking £1000 to £400. San Diego district attorney sues Southern Pacific for 52000 taxes due 1887.
Rev F W Downs will preach on regeneration at 11 am Sunday in the Methodist church. Sunday school follows at noon. A special education service begins at 7 pm with addresses by Prof T E Dalton and Rev F W Downe. The choir will sing new anthems. All are invited.
Fragmented OCR recounts a baby named Mantone Mott with a skin ailment described as a bed form of searait. The narrative mentions tying hands to cradle, restraining, and mittens to prevent scratching, with unclear dates or locations and many garbled terms.
Fragmentary text references a person named Dora B Ravina from os wivania Ohio and mentions a cow, a comet, and a strange phrase about a vister younger. The readable items suggest a local notice or whimsical note in a historical page segment with unclear context.
Fragmented OCR mentions a booklet titled How to Cure Skin Diseases with 50 illustrations and 199 testimonials. It references various terms and names, including Boston, and invites readers to send for the pamphlet. The readable content is garbled and lacks coherent event details.
June Hading debuted at age three and stage talk notes Salvinis upcoming American tour starting October 7, 1580 at Palmers New York. Charles Capilan plans to support Mrs Langtry on stage. Terry builds a new London house costing 100000 dollars. San Francisco to open a California theater May 1 1589 with Booth and Barret four week engagement. Henry leving eyes another American tour with lavish production costs around 1700 daily. Charles I planed US tour for a season appears unlikely to secure dates. Pauline Loree hints at school openings in Chicago during interview. A Bisbee Catholic service is scheduled for next Sunday.
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