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Newspaper
Florence Tribune
Location
Florence, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1899
Page
2
The Florence Tribune reports on St Louis World Fair funding optimism and New Mexico’s penitentiary sentence for two lawyers. It notes Pinal County politics and questions the integrity of Republican legislators, urging citizens to monitor visiting writer Paul Hall and keep political cranks away during his stay.
Greenard F Wisox a delegate in Congress says he will be in Florence on the 23rd with Chief Justice Street and Judge Wm H Barnes to inspect the proposed Buttes reservoir site. The visit aims to strengthen efforts for further congressional appropriations for completion. Local residents plan to entertain the distinguished visitors and make the trip pleasant and profitable.
Fuon F. H. Newell notes a memorial praising the U S Geological Survey and a U S government dam completion, with Br Burtleson leading passage. In Washington, Congressman Sulzer criticizes Belmont and defends New York Democrats against Chicago platform claims, urging party unity for the next convention.
N H Mecron reports the Santiago group of gold mines near Dudleyville developing into a bonanza with three locations along a ledge and a 30 foot shaft yielding four feet of vein rock likely to run twenty per ton. The property lies on the San Carlos strip near coal fields. Local owners expect extensive works and a railroad to connect with the Southern Pacific, with a million dollar expenditure planned before returns.
The Kingman area buzzes over a new mining strike near Chloride by mining expert J. D. Young. Reports claim a ledge with substantial gold and silver values could spur a rapid deal rush as the town follows developments. In Phoenix Phil Young is noted as a mining graduate now in Kingman. Florence ranchers report good crop prospects and potential access to canal water transfers to boost irrigation.
A New York journalist reports France and England connected by wireless telegraphy using Marconi's system. An official committee witnessed the Dover to Calais exchange with a prompt reply. Separately, reports claim the Yerba Buena and Oasis fences were cut, with further alleged damage to the Moreno pasture wires. Col. Egbert, a former Fort Mohave officer, was killed at Manila last week after notable service including San Juan Hill and Libby Prison.
In Kenn Jackson Co West Virginia about three years ago my wife suffered a rheumatism attack confining her to bed for over eight months and making her walk with aid. Mr S Maddox urged use of Chamberlains Pain Balm. It bought a fifty year bottle and, following directions, she walked to breakfast next morning without assistance and has had no similar attack since. For sale by Brockways Pharmacy.
A Phoenix Gazette summary reports letters urging Arizona residents to voice water storage needs to influence Congress. It notes no legislative action yet and mentions a field party on the Gila River under an Indian appropriation clause. Also covered are mining deals, investor activity in Washington district, and local Florence improvements.
The Globe porch work advances while a new road section between the Mock Warrior mine and Pinto Creek nears completion. Apache labor shifts the desert route, shortening travel from Globe to mining camps, with several mileposts and desert connections outlined. Local claims near Ray and Queen Creek report activity as surveyors map relaims and ore shipments begin. The Gazette notes pension for Mrs. Pantine O Neill and touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as top medicine for colds.
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