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Newspaper
Florence Tribune
Location
Florence, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
2
The Florence Tribune notes turmoil as receivers take over the paper, while Congress resumes after vacation. It mentions Gov. Beyan and Goebel politics in Kentucky, Ray Mines London report, Whipple Barracks rehabilitation, and Navajo county sheriff admonitions. It critiques Governor Munnox’s reprieve in a judicial hanging context.
A Phoenix mass meeting signals unity for statehood this winter as plans for a continental railroad through Duncan Safford Florence and Phoenix unfold. The Committee of Thirty travels to Washington while debate rages over the currency bill and gold standard. Fred G Hughes custodial pardon window prompts strong opposition and calls for continued imprisonment.
London mining report notes the Ray mine’s potential and cost savings. Trail mentions available wood supply, a planned Southern Pacific branch to Riverside, cheaper Mexican labor, and traction engine transport reducing costs. Officials express optimism for 500 tons daily within a year and ongoing rail interest.
The piece notes a former Cleveland official planning a Palmer and Buckner paper in the county and hints at a new Republican organ. It argues the McKinley administration is a continuation of Cleveland era policies and urges opposition to both sides in favor of Bryan and the new democracy, ending with a quip about the rock that shall die.
A large statehood gathering at the Grand Opera House Phoenix presided by Governor Murphy unified speakers including Chief Justice Street and U S Attorney Morrison in backing Arizona statehood. A committee selected delegates to Washington and an executive panel to oversee statehood matters, with Phoenix dominating committee seats underlining regional balance.
The clerical roster lists transportation committee members by territory with chairs and regional representatives. Epes Randolph of Tucson, B. F. Porter of Phoenix, and R. E. Wells of Prescott are noted as chairs or delegates in the commission.
A testimonial promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven cure for croup in children. It claims early treatment prevents attacks and notes its 25 year record of success in homes across the land. Ends with further praise and a second endorsement for Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhoea Remedy.
The notice lists a judgment for seven hundred two dollars and seventeen cents plus costs, issued by the District Court in Arizona. It states a levy on the Mammon mine and related mill machinery in Casa Grande mining district, four miles south of Jack Rabbit, with a public auction set for December 39, 1999 at 10 o clock a.m. in Florence, Pinal county, to satisfy the decree.
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