Advertising rates and statehood talk in 1893 notes
Advertising rates upon application. December 21 1893. BuncoMBE speeches are weak on statehood claims. Congress demands solid facts showing entitlement to the boon sought. The North and South road workforce will rise to 700 men now and later until completion. The road advances. A cautionary proverb about kicking chestnuts. Voorhees silver bill would retire small denomination paper money and sub silver coin replacing with 3 000 000 000 in silver. A new political party may form with silver as its main issue, likely to gain western support for free coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Arizona political mill criticism and land court ruling
Letters from readers criticize Pima County supervisors as ineffective while praising the U S Land Court in Tucson for rejecting Nogales grant claims. The Arizona statehood bill advances in the House, with praise for western representatives notably Congressman Bowers of California, as Arizona awaits Senate action.
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Tax Board of Supervisors
Pima County
Tucson
U. S. Land Court
Nogales
Arizona
House
Hughes
West
Congressman Bowers
California
Senate
Stage line plans Grand Canyon route from Ash Fork
W. W. Bass leads 35 men and 12 teams to build a wagon road from Ash Fork to the Grand Canyon with a three relay stage system aiming for an 11 hour trip. A hotel contract at the canyon end signals enhanced Prescott access and Western tourism. Arizona touted as a premier health resort with dry air aiding pulmonary ailments.
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W. W. Bass
Williams
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Ash Fork
Prescott
Cattlemen Caufield and Clifton Postpone Shipments
Caufield and Clifton, ranchers near Sonora, will not ship their fat steers until after the Wilson tariff act becomes law. They planned to export 3 to 5 year olds and pay a $10 duty but now delay to save an estimated $10,000 to $15,000.
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Caufield and
Clifton
Sonora
Tombstone
Local Politics and Land Notes Across Arizona
A Tucson election results recap shows Fred Hughes gaining 81 votes amid mixed support. Indian land use concerns surface with calls to open reservations. Mark Smith is spotted in Washington amid statehood talk. Cattle shipments east yield better prices than west. The Tucson Krissy case ends with a hung jury and a discharged prisoner.
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Arizona
Pacific Coast
Krissy
Tucson
Pratt Bros. Holiday Leaders Offer Free Columbus Spoon
Pratt Bros Phoenix promotes holiday shopping with every $3 purchase giving a free silver Columbus spoon, marketed as a holiday leader.
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Pratt Bros
Phoenix
Holiday Leaders
Columbus” Spoon
Pratt Bros Holiday Parade of Gifts Ad
Pratt Bros promotes a wide holiday selection with everything shoppers want for presents this year. The message emphasizes available stock and ready gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt Bros
Phoenix
Glass
Talbot & Hubbard
Franz Waltts Named Register of the Land Office
Franz Waltts has assumed charge as the new Register of the Land Office in Tucson, taking over administration and duties of the office.
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Franz Waltts
Register of the Land Office
Tucson
Oherze
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ESA Free Press
Musa Publishing Co
Morton
Buncombe
Congress
Dan Voorsees
The
Star
Gov. Hughes
Prospector
Arieona
Fred. Hughes
Fred
Hon
Mark Smith
Washington
Mark
Florence Tribune
Flagstaff
Hattie Argues
Tempe
United States Land Office
Charles G Shill
Lehi
District Court
Thomas P Biggs
Harvey J Harper
Daniel P Jones
Orville Wing
Maricopa County
Herbert Brown
Register
Arage & Wavon Makers
Macdonald St
Main St
Mesa
Feed & Livery Stable
P, Mets, Proprietor
W. N. Standage
IS Now Offering
Main
Mesa City
Iol
Dr. Ensor
Gilson Block
A. P. Walbridge
Garden Gate
Riesli
Angelica
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