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Newspaper
Florence Tribune
Location
Florence, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1899
Page
2
The Florence Tribune notes a string of political comments and curios from Arizona, referencing the Supreme Court reversal of a prison contract, a $27 000 Capitol bill, a $35 000 000 river and harbor allocation, and local editorials. It mentions Nogales murder trial, errors in Phoenix Gazette and Herald reports, and satire on legislative salaries and literacy.
Cochise and Graham counties criticize Dr. Wright of Pinal for backing a Bowie county bill. Ma Anruun P Davis of the U S Geological Survey arrived in Florence to oversee soundings at the Buttes reservoir and dam. Davis, regarded as a top hydrographic expert, will determine the optimal location for the works.
Taxpayers favor resource development over creating fat jobs for assayers. The 19th Legislature law allows prospectors to have ore assayed for gold and silver at the Territorial University for 50 cents, similar to Colorado rates. This encourages mining activity that might have stalled if assaying costs rise under the Down Amendment to the Reppy law.
An Arizona editor argues that lawmakers from the 20th legislature voted to more than double the mining tax at Territorial University. The old rate matched Colorado assays, and higher charges would drive money out of the territory. The editor notes opposition from local assayers and their petition drives.
A critical editorial accuses General Eagan of a six year vacation with pay while wartime investigations whitewash Alger and the War Department. It names officers like General Miles and Governor Roosevelt opposing meat for troops, hints at Cuban franchise schemes, and holds President McKinley responsible for widespread theft and corruption beyond his appointees.
A reader credits Chamberlins Cough Remedy with curing a severe October lung condition after three bottles, praising its swift effect. Wm. R. Waddill rejects a railroad pass as supervisor elect, arguing county service warrants compensation. A Mary Latt sues P B McCabe and P P Daggs for 2244.39 loan. garnishment sought on Farmers and Merchants Bank of Tempe.
The Bisbee Orb notes a shooting at the American customs house six weeks ago where John Touton was killed by John Grayson on the Mexican side. Grayson fled to the U S border but was found dead with a bullet wound. Theories vary on whether Grayson shot Touton to escape or was shot by Mexican guards during capture.
H W Blaisdell of Mohawk Mining contracts with Geo P Blair of Mammoth-Collins for tailings at the mill site near Shots Pinwl county to be mined after the St Louis Gold Saving Co completes its 200,000 ton tailings project. Blaisdell starts cyaniding plant construction below the St Louis operation, touching high tailings yields and long-term cleanup prospects for an acreages.
Nietech M. Dean of Arizona files intent to prove desert land claim No MA for the SE34 of Section 2 Township 7 South Range 6 East G. M. before Florence District Court clerk on March Lith day 18%. Witnesses Charles L. Scribner Elisha Crane Philip McSmith and Robert Bolen of Cave Grande Avleous to prove complete irrigation and reclamation. Malton R. Moore Register. Post publication February 4 189%.
Public notice records that Martin M Hickey of Florence Arizona filed for final proof to support his homestead claim as settlor for Section 21 Township 2 Range 455.108.6.4S ROM. Witnesses named James H Hopkin William J Howerton George W Myers and Charlie M Foreman all reside in Florence Arizona. Milton R Moore Registrar. Publication February 4 180%
Notice announces a public auction of delinquent tax parcels in Pinal County Arizona to be held in front of the County Court House Florence on a Monday in March 1600. It lists the delinquent property owners, descriptions, and amounts due, with taxes and costs, overseen by Pinal County Treasurer and ex-officio tax collector P R Brady. The notice is dated February 2th 1900.
In Picat Arizona the Probate Court orders all interested parties to appear on the th day of March at 10 o clock in the forenoon in Florence to show cause why the administrator may be granted authority to sell the deceased W B Earles estate. A copy of the order must be published in Tax Pioneer four consecutive weeks in Pinal County. Judge Herr dated February 23, 1808.
Notice of assessment on capital stock at twenty five cents per share levied by the board on January 1, 18 The payment is due to the secretary at No 310 Pine Street San Francisco by February 1 1899 Delinquent stock will be sold at public auction on March 1 18 9 to cover the assessment and advertising costs.
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