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Newspaper
Florence Tribune
Location
Florence, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
2
A fragmentary Florence newspaper transcript discusses water needs for settlers, irrigation funding, and political commentary. It mentions Prof F H Newell in a Washington lecture, disputes over senate votes, local notables, and reflections on republican politics and regional development.
The Republican paper argues the streetcar strike stems from a money monopoly owning the transit lines. It claims distrustful labor unions fight a trust, suggesting only state ownership of natural monopolies could end riots and labor strife. The piece decries workingmen divided and warns of rising conflicts.
At a Chioride public meeting residents discussed dissolving the town and dropping land office patent actions as irrigation and water storage plans push westward. The Sacaton celebration highlighted a new government school building with band, speeches, and a training for future self sufficiency.
Prof S M McCowan argues for immediate U S government action to aid Pima and Papago communities at San Carlos Reservation. He cites water loss, land ruin, and poverty, warns of stagnation to cities, and urges feeding, protection, and employment rather than charity.
The Los Angeles Herald notes recently bought well boring gear shipped to Yam Arizona for oil prospecting. Work is stalled by the Colorado River freshet but will start once it subsides. Gas seeps along the river indicate potential, with experts optimistic about finding deposits. Brockway's drug store offers Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
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