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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1907
Page
2
The article notes Japan progresses on multiple fronts as a producer, hints at a new phase in the yellow peril, compares annual assessment work to rent on land, and mocks the lack of negotiation in the Duran-Nicaragan conflict while framing winners looting and losers fighting on to loot later.
A special census in Oklahoma reports a population above 1 400 000, the highest ever for a territory at statehood. The new state begins with five members in the House, matching the combined representation of Montana Wyoming Nevada Idaho and Utah at admission.
A candidate praised eleven children and likened them to a matronly woman who blushed. The woman claimed no husband and revealed the group were orphans from an asylum, ending the moment with the misunderstanding.
An old medical advertisement touts Dr Pierce remedies for blood cleansing and healing sores. It urges purchase by mail if local druggists lack the All Healing Salve and warns against inferior medicines. It promotes Golden Medical Discovery and Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for digestion and vitality.
Some judges praise the alliance yet view it as a grave error for Britain. The text highlights humor as essential to social well being and notes troubles fade in the presence of a cheerful personality. The excerpt reflects mixed sentiment on foreign policy and public mood.
The passage argues a renewed push for statehood for territories including Arizona with Texas support, noting smaller population as a hurdle while implying New Mexico could condition its admission on Arizona. It mentions possible national party positions and regional reaction from El Paso Herald.
The post office weighs the mails yearly to base appropriations for transporting them. The process is routine, done for a month, and this year occurs while Congress is in recess. A special commission will report on the matter to Congress afterward, and the timing raises criticism about neglecting proper weighing during sessions.
The article suggests honey bees form hexagonal comb cells not by instinct but as a result of mechanical laws. Solitary bees create circular cells and hive bees likely do so, with pressure forcing a hexagonal geometry. A naturalist notes that soft cylinders become hexagonal under similar conditions.
An Arizona paper recounts the opening quail season with Anie H. Gardner leading as guests include Court Reporter John Walker and Charley Fredericks. Walker strayed from companions and returned late, while Kreuder and Oliver Simpson show skill, and Rev. Benedict bags six quail. The event benefits the county hospital, and a poem praises the pursuit of quail.
An Arizona man, J. Tribolet of Tombstone, recounts a U S immigration check in New York on returning from Switzerland. Officials demanded naturalisation papers he thought unnecessary, after failures to replace burned originals from decades ago. He waited, was cleared, and returned to Arizona.
E B Gage of Tombstone says copper mining areas shift from copper to gold, money is tight and prices may dip but he sees no serious risk. He notes copper at 25 cents hurting buyers, government actions squeezing credit, yet believes conditions will stabilize with time and no drastic outcomes.
A garbled Arizona page itemizes multiple notes: Josie Martinez a pliner and others, a 15 year old death in Mera, Mrs Sophia Harvard injured in a fall near Prescott, age restrictions on gambling in Prescott, a fire department chief in Joliet, new ordinances in Douging and surrounding towns, veteran prospector Grady in Tucson, Costromat an Ancona resident dead at Holbrook, Heidel hotel nearing completion, Teranani county action against the government for prosecuted Indians, Phoenix crime and driving offenses, a cut rate lumber yard expansion in Phoenix, Mesa advertising leaflets, D B Wright a pioneer pastor dies in Phoenix, and KL Hitoh appointed clerk of Pima county board.
Local nimrods have occupied the fields with shotguns for days, celebrating quail hunting amid heavy sport and documentary brag. Artie H. Gardner leads in rapid-fire, while Charley Krendur and Ollie Bittipson also claim top shooting prowess, as canopy and cane brakes echo with gunfire and hunting activity.
Residents near Ree dee New Mexico face a border question as to whether they live in Arizona or New Mexico. The dispute centers on a land strip one quarter mile wide and its north south length, with differing maps showing the boundary along the Giland Salt river meridian for Arizona and the Santa Fe meridian for New Mexico. The disagreement stems from surveying meridians and unclear coordinates.
The article satirically notes ongoing efforts to find a bear for the President, with repeated hunts and crews arriving. It mocks fake leads and warns of potential conflict if no bear appears, suggesting Arizona as a hunting ground to guarantee a show.
A circular from E. G. Hume to District Passenger and Freight Agent E. E. Calvin announces the Southern Pacific telegraphy school to be established and operated in Los Angeles starting October 15 to train operators for SP service.
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Mrs Grange Porter of Bishop visits in the city with local officials including Deputy Assessor Rowe and Wile. Tompatone will host a five night winter entertainment series at The Schieffelin starting next Monday with ticket sales at Beso Sisters. Garnerdione Rater will headline a lively entertainment drawn by favorable press reviews.
Miss Agusta Kiel and Mr. John G. Orielley were married at a private home ceremony with Father Duval officiating. The bride, a social leader at Besel, and the groom plan a brief honeymoon before settling in a cottage on Safe font street. The community offers heartfelt congratulations.
Globe reports widespread layoff of miners with Old Dominion cutting about 300 jobs and Copper Hill and Black Hawk properties idled. United Verde at Jerome halves output. Rattler and Arizona Commercials also shut. Eighty-two prisoners confined in Pima county jail.
Warning notice states John Gleeson Douglas Gray and assigns operating under Leatville Mining Company option hold lode mining claims in Turquoise district Cochise County Arizona. Company disclaims responsibility for work, debts, injuries, or obligations by Gleeson Gray and assigns. Dated Feacce Arizona July 23 1907 with first publication July 25 1907.
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