County finances and gold standard debate in Cleveland era
A Maricopa County court term records about fifty criminal prosecutions many tied to Mexican citizens. County funds allegedly misused for the poor, raising questions about taxpayer burden and county integrity. The piece discusses gold standard policy, Wall Street finance, and President Cleveland’s message urging bond issuance and currency reform.
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Maricopa
Cleveland
Congress
Treasury
Sherman
Great Wheat Trust Aims to Control Wheat Flour Prices
A proposed organization called a Great wheat trust seeks to dominate both wheat and flour pricing. If put in place it would let growers predict future crop prices and centralize decision making, effectively acting as a single dictator over these essential staples.
Wheat price in Arizona matches New York notations
Arizona market reports wheat prices near par with New York notation levels. Traders note local supply shifts and price alignment with East Coast benchmarks.
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Anizona
United
New York
Lost cattle found near Mega City offered to owner
A notice states that four miles east of Mega City about four weeks ago ten head of cattle were found including ten head: five grown with various color patterns and ages. The owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying pasturage and damages.
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Mega City
Ordinance Granting Phoenix Tempe Mesa Railway Franchise
The Common Council grants Phoenix Tempe Mesa Railway Company a fifty year franchise to use and build on Mesa City streets for a railway with steam or electric power. The roadbed must be graded and track ready within five months, fully completed and operating within six months, with at least one train daily. Provisions require proper crossings, drainage, and street conformity.
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Mesa City
Phoenix
Tempe & Mesa
Territory of
Arizona
Yesa City
Sacona
Maricopa
Arigona
Twentythree
Franchise Granted for Railway Tracks in Mesa City Streets
The Incorporated Village of Mesa City grants a franchise to construct and operate single or double track railway and telegraph lines along designated streets with strict grade and space requirements. The grantee must furnish a bond of one thousand dollars and conform to village ordinances, while the village reserves rights to grade pave and repair streets as needed and to grant similar franchises to others.
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Comnnon Council
Mesa City
ByMg KrAnieeia KO
Shrine
Madonala
Seid Incorporated Vilaye
Common Council
Musa Frees Parsa
W. J. LeBaxon
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