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Newspaper
Florence Tribune
Location
Florence, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1899
Page
2
The piece mixes opinion and notes on expansion proposals, Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma annexation, county bond responsibility, and political praise for Bryan. It cites figures on bonds and spending, discusses mission fund concerns, and ends with a pro Bryan forecast for 1900.
Judgment by Judge Davis in Tucson against Grant Avery M G Samaniego Jos Winley and Jos B Scott holds sheriff not entitled to extra compensation for caring for U S prisoners under a Department of Justice contract. County liable for feeding guarding and expenses. sheriff ordered to repay 1978.42 in each case.
The court ruled the board of supervisors acted unlawfully in approving Judge Wood’s salary demand for the fourth quarter of 1806. It found Wood in substantial debt to the county beyond the warrant, and judgment was entered against Chas F Weber and other defendants for 804 dollars. Other cases seeking improperly paid fees remain pending.
A tribute to the prospector as the hopeful driver of mining growth across the West. The piece praises his grit, cheerful view, and restless search for pay streaks, noting his role as advance guard for promoters and investors who fuel civilization and commerce.
Henry Clews argues the Spanish American War will trigger a vast commercial revolution. He says the Philippines victory opens Asia for U S products, expands Pacific trade, and motivates canal building to connect Atlantic and Pacific routes. The Caribbean becomes a key shipping hub for 800 million eastern Pacific people.
New York reports ten failures since Christmas among certain holiday goods makers. Several collapses involved large stocks valued well over 250000 dollars. A common factor is lack of newspaper advertising while others that advertised stayed crowded from season start to Christmas Eve closing. They all claim record holiday business despite the failures.
A column on virtue urges girls to value education, self respect, and discernment in choosing partners. It warns that associating with many different men harms reputation, and that both young men and women bear responsibility to stay above common social pitfalls. The piece cites duty to self and others as guiding principles.
A satirical item depicts Hobson's alleged kissing spree in Kansas City offending clergy and a physician who mocks the affair. The piece bloats with inflammatory quotes and shifts to Arizona business news about Jerseyville investors buying four mining claims on Mineral Creek near Mingus and planning a stamp mill, with plans for incorporation and more work. It ends with a quip about a misprint in an obituary and a Christmas pessimism verse.
Fragmentary notice reports Duquesne Riding Reduction Co receiving a new colmpreator and putting it into operation. It mentions Dostartiste-Nowthless Oasia and 30 men at the Pride of the West mine near Washington Camp Norman, shipping high grade ore to the El Paso smelter.
The Office of the Board of Supervisors of Pinal County Arizona calls for sealed proposals by 2 pm January 2 for county hospital indigent care lodging meals and clothing plus medical and court services and jail and probate duties. Bids must be sealed, addressed to the Clerk, Florence, Pinal County, marked County Proposals.
Notice calls for bids on printing territorial reports required by Act No. 14 of the Nineteenth Denalative Assembly. Bids due January 5, 189%, with opening January 30, 189%, at 2 pm at the Secretary's Office. Bid bond of 24 dollars required. envelopes marked Bids for Printing Territorial Reports.
Notice of assessment under Civil Code of California levies 25 cents per share on capital stock at San Francisco office. Delinquent shares on February 1 will be sold at public auction to cover overdue assessment plus sale costs. Sale scheduled for March 10 with costs. By order of the Board of Directors, Secretary Pew.
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