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Newspaper
Florence Tribune
Location
Florence, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1899
Page
2
The Florence Tribune reports that Ex-Senator Quay refuses to speak, likely because he has not yet recovered his breath after a close vote share. The piece notes warm weather hinders subscription collections and reflects on local impressions of current events.
Tre Trmuné notes with regret that Judge W. D. Morton has retired from the Mesa Free Press and has begun practicing law. The change marks a somber end of an era for a respected figure in the paper.
The Tan Loyal Legion, a distinguished military order, expelled General Charles P. Eagan for his role in the embalmed beef frauds and for language toward General Miles deemed unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
It is thought copper will at least reach the 20 cent mark, possibly more, as demand increases. The question centers on where to find enough metal to meet rising need, with Arizona drawing much attention for supply prospects.
The St Louis Court of Appeals rules that a Missouri based corporation operated as a trust is illegal and debts owed to such a corporation are non collectible. Harper's Weekly discusses salaries of foreign ambassadors with Julian Ralph noting consuls with small pay hold Standard Oil positions, boosting their living standards.
The wire reports that Tatause is active in Morence and Pinal County, facing a half dozen detractors while the majority of readers support the paper. It claims the paper serves the best interests of all county citizens despite hostile critics, whose minds are described as small.
A historical account lauds General Lawton for pursuing Geronimo’s Apache band across Arizona and Sonora, noting his vast knowledge of combat. The piece contrasts his humble demeanor with ambitions of larger command and praises his decisive actions.
Annoxa wins General J F Wilson for Congress to press water relief for Todisos at the Buttes reservoir. He aims to secure federal appropriations to irrigate the Sacatou reservation to prevent starvation among the four thousted Pima and Maricopa Indians. Water viewed as civilizing agent and path to independence.
The piece explains mining as a venture of risk and reward where initial bets grow into real value with development. It cites George Hearst and the Washington mine turning to copper, then notes Hearst’s admitted miscalculations and the shift from silver to copper mining as profits.
Buying mines requires strict sampling and assaying practices to prevent fraud. Do not let samples out of your possession, insist on solid formation sampling, and verify with an independent assayer. Retain pulp for cross checks and beware of false accusers or blackmailers undermining properties.
The Tur Phoenix Daily Enterprise urges securing completion of the Battes reservoir near Florence as government involvement begins there. It argues a successful project could boost water supply across the arid region, transforming the land called the Great American Desert into fertile ground for fruits cereals and vegetables through water from streams and artificial lakes.
A bold note declares the Tuumoxe will endure and thrive as critics fade away. The piece celebrates the enduring value of a steadfast religious weekly in turbulent times.
The writer imagines a future where practical use of a liquid sir ends ice crop complaints. Light weight products reduce burdens and prices drop, easing the iceman's heavy load and his chilled back from carrying the burden.
Washington Post correspondent quotes Str. W. P. Dunham praising western mining, especially Cripple Creek and a promising Arizona scene. He cites United Verde, Montana senator elect W. A. Clark, and notes Arizona’s high ore output and copper prospects. Also details Patagonia district, Pride of the West mine, ore shipments, and development at Globe and Santa Cruz counties. Local notes on water for the Buttes reservoir, railroad extension petitions to Globe via Tempe and Mesa, and a cure for whooping cough anecdote.
A Northern reader's view on Georgia's reaction to Sam Hose and the Strickland case explores racial violence, punishment, and regional differences. The piece argues that Southern and Northern whites might act similarly under stress and notes a Georgia woman's account of Hose's crime to explain the aftermath. It ends with an unrelated testimonial for Chamberlain's remedy sold by Brockway's Pharmacy.
United States Land Office notices Clara Kinney through attorney J. Sniffen filing for William J. Bryan No. 2 Lode Mining Claim in Riverside District Pinal County Arizona. Claimants must file adverse claims within sixty days of publication or be barred. location details and adjoining claims given.
Henry Beaver of Arizola Piute county Arizona filed a complaint in the United States land office against the heirs and legal representatives of William Fr McQueen deceased alleging failure to comply with the 1898 homestead entry law. The entry was made at the Tucson Arizona land office on March 3 1898 for the NEL Section 2 township 6 south range east G S R M in Pinal county Arizona seeking cancellation. The contestant alleges the entry is invalid.
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