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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented prose style links ideas about love, transformation, and self harm. It contrasts the idea that life is shaped by lies with the belief that self-destruction resides within each lie and that personal resilience matters more than perceived external power. It contemplates education, pride, and the misperception of personal influence.
A young town doctor notes the ankle placement concept while discussing a calf that avoided corn. An Arizona cow drank paint and died, prompting a quip that females, unlike houses, should be painted only on the outside.
About ten thousand people in Cleveland Ohio aim to live as Christ would during a two week period. Participants from diverse backgrounds pledge to emulate Jesus teachings in daily conduct and community effort.
An advertising piece claiming marriage and motherhood drain a woman's freshness and health, promoting the "Favorite Prescription" as a tonic. It cites ingredients, claims alcohol-free tonic, and invites consultation with Dr. Pierce by letter for women’s ailments.
A telephone operator describes the strain of the work at the central end of the wire. She confesses that few callers are kind or consoling and that attempting to live like Christ while holding the position is nearly impossible. She notes the daily emotional toll during long shifts.
The text envisions Arizona and Mexico as future states transforming the Union, leaving only Alaska as a remaining territory on the continent. It suggests end of territorial government and new form of governance for.
A fragmentary line notes a man who threatens self harm in response to pain and a curious comment on a yell for mustard. The readable text is brief and lacks clear names, places, or events to identify.
A clergyman has just tied his fifteen hundredth wedding knot. It would be interesting to know how many of them were slip knots.
A late census shows 145 goats in Kansas raising questions about counting and agricultural emphasis. The passage notes Kansas does not rely solely on goats for its farming identity.
In an era of bank robberies and dramatic confrontations, readers seek sensational detail in newspapers, while the public’s appetite for vivid crime coverage grows amid heightened fear and curiosity.
A fragment from the San Francisco Star ridicules discontent and gloom with marching band imagery and urging upbeat action. The poem mocks pessimism and urges readers to join, move, and boost morale with a rhythmic call to action.
Harry Beresford and company presented Who's Your Friend in Tombstone last night to a large crowd. The performance delighted audiences with strong acting and perfect scenery, led by Beresford who proved to be the main draw, with Jane Ferrall as Fay-the-Riven delivering a standout turn. The troupe earned a hearty welcome and left spectators hoping for another visit.
Arizona teachers anticipate a Territorial Teachers' Association meeting in Tucson on January 29 to press for a law creating separate schools for Black and white students. Superintendent Lutz of the Douglas schools leads the push, and he appears likely to gain broad teacher support to present the recommendation to the legislature.
Ore imports at Douglas from the Nacozsri and Moctezuma mining districts in Sonora show a steady rise. December shipments totaled 1,60,700 Mexican money in value, highlighting a handsome figure for the period.
The Southern Pacific Co. is increasing labor for a line toward Courtland and Gleeson with hundreds arriving at Pesroe and survey work extending toward Bisbee and Douglas. Right of way has been secured around Courtland and Lave, with depots and survey stakes for three routes.
J N Gaines former Cochise county treasurer says the territorial examiner is a necessary and important office and efforts to abolish it should fail in the legislature. He notes the examiner’s services are valuable and believes county representatives would oppose abolition.
In Washington D C on January 18 1909 President Roosevelt expresses regret at accepting the resignation of Justice Nave. He notes appreciation for Nave's public services and states Nave will remain until after Roosevelt leaves office. Nave is identified as Associate Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court in Phoenix.
A man named Stitch saved several individuals from a burning building prior to the arrival of firefighters, illustrating an old saying in action.
Enterprising Tombstone firm opens a branch store with John Bock coordinating and Wm Bowden placed in charge. Bowden departs amid farewell from many Tombstone friends who wish him success in his new posting.
The Silver Belt reports a Solomonville resident sent a letter to the Gila Valley Globe and Northern, apologizing for harsh criticism of a ticket agent. Ticket Clerk Kramer handled a rush that day on January 24, and the anonymous note led to a refund and a rare public admission of fault dating to Stephenson’s era.
A Washington dispatch reports Arizona's statehood bill is being printed and will be introduced in the House Wednesday by Mr Hamilton with a day set for consideration. Opposition in the House largely vanishes as the bill is expected to pass by a large majority. Senator Beveridge in the Senate will not state potential outcomes. Rumors claim House leaders who dropped opposition were assured the bill would be killed in the Senate, but authentic estimates are unavailable. Opposition continues to grow in i
William Williams, a five year penitentiary convict from Tucson burglaries, recalled from the Florence stockade Saturday evening and as yet no trace has been found.
The article explains Arizona law requires Arbor Day observance in all southern counties on the Friday after the first February, and in Apache Navajo Coconino Mojave and Yavapai on the Friday after the first April. It notes two Arbor Days illustrate Arizona climate diversity with a spring planting gap between north and south, and mandates school observance and governor proclamation.
Word from Globe says all district mines have shut, Old Dominion sal included, throwing out over 2,000 miners. Emelters to close by Thursday. Union fears a prelude to fight against unionism, while some seek to preserve the union. No official action yet. managers deny hostility, cite walking delegate as trigger. Reports claim companies may deal only with property workers, bypassing the union. Tension rises as precautions increase.
Reports from Globe indicate a shutdown may end amicably within ten days if unseen disputes are resolved. A miner union meeting is planned this afternoon to decide on actions affecting the future of the dispute. Both union officials and mine management have not issued firm statements, with rumors filling the air.
Captain Wheeler commands the territorial Rangers ordered to Globe with all force. some miners sympathizers connected to the Old Dominion shutdown threaten disturbance. Several militia companies poised for emergencies. union committee seeks cause of the shutdown and meets with the Old Dominion supervisor who refuses to discuss due to nonemployee status. Albert Willis, key union figure, offers to resign.
At noon Saturday renewed until Thursday afternoon, visiting committees inspected territorial institutions and prepared decisions. Several bills drew interest including abolition of rangers and the public examiner’s office. Hunt urged initiative and referendum for all territorial legislation. A holiday marked Lincoln’s birthday as a legal observance. Multiple house bills addressed rail damage, wildlife seasons, county recording, deputy employment, and railroad compensation. A resolution of respect for deceased members was adopted.
Eugene Brady ONeill leads a Democratic council effort to create a three member railroad commission appointed by the governor. First appointees will serve until 1911 with staggered terms set by year of appointment. Salaries fixed at 2500 dollars yearly plus a secretary. Removal only for malfeasance with public charges and hearings.
Adjutant General Coggins says only one more company can join the National Guard of Arizona and a city with a strong application will win that slot. The First Arizona Infantry is within one company of a full regiment, with Tucson organizing two companies to be mustered in soon, leaving one vacant place.
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