Arbor Day Proclamation for Arizona in 1898
Governor Myron H. McCord proclaims Arbor Day in Arizona for February 4, 1898. The proclamation urges public schools to conduct tree and plant life exercises and to beautify school grounds and public spaces, highlighting irrigation and desert transformation. Beal, Akers signatories.
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Myron H. McCord
Territory of
Arizona
Phoenix
A. D
Beal
Myron H. M’cord
Cuarces H. Akers
Yaqui valley opened to settlement and vast arid wealth
The Yaqui Indians have agreed to a 40000 acre reservation along the Yaqui river, unlocking a 1,000,000 acre valley for settlers, with potential for cotton tobacco sugar cane citrus and other crops. The climate is favorable, and Indians are described as industrious and peaceful.
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California
Globe- Democrat
Promising San Marcial Coal Fields Attract Attention
The San Marcial coal fields claim vast value and revolutionary potential for the Pacific coast fuel trade. They cover 108 square miles, larger than all Pennsylvania anthracite basins, and rival England’s total coal area. Coal is said to be superior, with 90 to 92 percent fixed carbon and no clinkers when burned.
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San Marcial
Pennsylvania
England
Los Broncos
Yaqui
St. Louis Globe Democrat
School of Mines Practical Value Boosts Territory Jobs
The University of Arizona School of Mines highlights two students securing permanent mining positions in the Territory in the past two months. A short course in assaying and metallurgy offers a path to well paid assayer roles for men unable to pursue the full scientific program, delivering practical skills and capable service.
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School of Mines
Water bonds sought in Prescott and Tucson plan
Prescott and Tucson consider congressional permission to issue bonds totaling 150000 for 50 years to fund sewerage and extend the water system to Fr Wipple. The town’s debt stands at 87000 with revenue last year 21529.89 and expenditures 16500. A Washington’s Birthday celebration is planned in Phoenix with athletic events a military parade and a public reception. Williams is described as a timber and stock region with mills and iron factories supporting many workers and shipping cattle and sheep.
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Prescott
Tucson
Congressional
Congress
Fr. Wipple
Washington
Phoenix
Supreme Court
Williams
Iroa
Railroads See Big Gains in Earnings in 1897
The latest Weekly Financial Review reports Santa Fe Railway earnings up by 740000 since July 1 comparing with last year and Union Pacific earnings for 1897 exceeding 1896 by 1155000.
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Weekly Financial Review
Santa Fe Railway
Union Pacific
Seeds to Arizona Farmers From Experiment Station
The Experiment Station in Tucson will distribute Congressional seeds to Arizona farmers this year. All seeds are tested and germination strong. interested parties should contact the Tucson station to receive a free miscellaneous variety. The article also notes other local items including school fund apportionment totals by county and local notices.
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Congressional
Arizona
Jucson
Washington
Tucson
A. P. Sherman
Territorial School Fund
Apache
Cochise
Coconino
Gila
Graham
Maricopi
Mohave
Navajo
Pima
Pinal
Yavapai
Yuma
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Farmers’ Exchange
People's Store
Anned Goods
Hay
Ieneral
Iareainese
Alhambra Hotel
Macdonald Street
Mesa
Dan Mahoney
Fox
Charles M. Mullen
UWE Co
aiLai
Anton Clipper Plows
Mitchel
Bunksaker &Stapley
F. Hawley, MD
Arlington Block
Main Street
Mesa City
City Shaving Parlor
V. V
Wright
Chas, Wing
WM. Passey
Undercgaker
WM Passey
Mesa City Bank
Territory of Arizona
Wesa Free Press
V. D. Morton
A.p.shewman
Morton & Shewman
Randolph
The
Republican
Chicago
Prescott & H
Astern
Big Bug
Joe Mayer
H. J. Cleveland
Sacaton Agency
T. 3
Cleveland
Ohio
Sacaton
Tucson Star
Fortuna
Bradshaw Mountains
Pearce
United Verde
Jerome
Copper Queen
Clifton
Royal
Bargeman
Navajo County
J. F. Ketcherside
Canyon Creek
Gila County
Frank Ketcherside
Heroof
Frank
L O.R. M
G. F. Lampey
West
Washington St
Santa Fe Pacific
Southern Pacific
Tempe
Williams News
Grand Canyon
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