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Newspaper
Florence Tribune
Location
Florence, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1899
Page
2
The Florence Tribune reports on R L Long's tax appointment for Territorial School Superintendent and Hanna’s Senate committee treatment. It notes editor changes at the Gazette with John O Dunbar back at the tripod and comments on local political rhythms in Pinal County.
Willie Waxphorer passed Casabrande Monday on his way to California. The day before 300 mules headed in the same direction bound for the Philippine Islands.
Dan Barns reportedly spent $12,000 to secure California electoral votes for McKinley, but Republicans deny him the senatorial toga. The remark suggests discontent with party leaders and outcomes.
The article notes Dewey and Schley as popular naval idols with the people while administration efforts to bolster Sampton meet little appreciation. Miles is described as superior in the army over Algorism and Egapium. Bowie county bill by Dr Waient is killed with only two council votes alongside Warned Doctor. The Dead-beat Twentieth is not totally depraved.
The article claims the Dead-bent Twentieth will be remembered as among the worst legislatures. It notes some members eagerly offer themselves for sale, with three-fourths reportedly owned by the corporation, illustrating pervasive corruption.
Ore merchants report larger and better stocks in Florence. Business prospects are brighter than five years due to rising mining activity and improved prosperity among farmers and ranchers. Pinal county believes it will come out right if the legislature stays out.
Sewaton Mirenetn of Wisconsin delivered a pointed speech in Congress this week opposing the Hull army bill. He insisted on limiting any army increase to the United States proper and opposed sending U S soldiers to shoot ideas into alien peoples.
Cor W J Burax in Washington hosted as guest of honor by five hundred Virginia Democrats at a banquet. The event shows his continued hold on the party and echoes a powerful speech praised for its Jeffersonian democracy.
Diamond drill near the Buttes shows depths of seventy seven feet at the deepest point along the dam line, promising a practicable reservoir site. Government manager Arthur P. Davis confirms the location remains viable and notes potential for multiple smaller dams along the river. Borings near Florence canal headgate reach about thirty feet to bed rock.
James A. Menning reaches an agreement with Mean and Phoenix people to build the Mesa and Globe wagon road from Queen Creek road and Potts canyon to Pinto creek. Fleming to construct Webster gulch to Pinto. survey by A. G. Pendleton begun. toll road with stock in scrip at fifty cents on the dollar redeemable at par. Also a petition urges tax relief for workingmen and mining coalitions, seeking exemption for railroads and large miners or repeal of poll and road tax.
Pinal county faces political strife as taxpayers seek split of the county. A Bowie county bill sits stalled in committee while Eplorations for a new railroad branch run from Elgin to Duquesne. Geologists plan canal and reservoir surveys, with local praise for the Trimexe team and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy selling through Brockway’s Pharmacy.
Pinal County board meets with chair R W Kersey approving expense items and audits. Payments include clerk of election accounts and jail pumps. Also authorizes collector and janitor reemployment and monthly destitute aid for Manuela Sones. Adjourns to 9 am next day.
Delinquent stock sales are announced for Silver King Mining Company at 310 Pine Street San Francisco to cover assessments and costs with auction set for March 23 1400. Also listed is an Interior Department notice of final proof required March 3 1909 for Eliphalet Van Datcem in Florence Arizona for section 24 township 7 range 53.
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