Territorial News Notes and Local Opinions 1893
The article covers territorial finances with the prison expense at 11309.17 and September half expenditures exceeding receipts by 1,000,000. It notes a dam breach at Wolfley across the Gila at Gila Bend, Riverside County saloon ban, and political commentary on Governor Hughes and local editors. It mentions Chinese Exclusion Act enforcement in California and Dr. Chandler’s canal and reservoir plans near Florence.
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Wolfley
Gila
Gila Bend
Salt
Chandler
England
Scotland
the Buttes
Florence
Infamous proposition and editorial clash over Hughes appointment
A Gizette report in Washington claims L. Q. Hughes offered Mark Smith influence over Arizona appointments if Smith endorsed him for Governor. The editor John O. Dunbar is accused of complicity for not denouncing the pledge immediately and for boasting of Hughes’s appointment. The piece condemns the betrayal of public trust and mocks moral lecturing.
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Phoenix Gasette
Bruce
The
Gazette
Washington
Foster Dennis
Iciot
Phoenix Gisette
Hughes
L. Q. Hughes
Gizette
Mark Smith
Smith
Arizona
Phoenix
Press Association
Assembly
C. Hughes
Best homes at low prices in Salt River Valley now
The Mesa Press urges readers to buy land in the Salt River Valley while prices are still affordable. It touts the climate, rich soil, and quick home building, warning that land values will rise and those who acquire it now will profit. It encourages immediate inquiries at the Mesa newspaper office.
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Salt River Valley
Pacific
Territorial editors weigh coinage and governance stance
The writer voices support for a safe silver use and free coinage for a stronger yet sound currency, while praising the Territory administration. They vow loyalty to good government, with readiness to oppose it if policy strays from the national best interests.
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Free Press
Federal election repeal bill passes House with large majority
The House approves the repeal bill by a substantial margin signaling strong support in the chamber. Debate centers on changes to election law while party lines largely align behind the measure.
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House
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SA Free Press
Taurspay
Yuma
Riverside County
Gal
Florence Tribune
J. ©. Danbar
California
U. S
EM. Ross
Los Angeles
Ross
Paterperr Obevetaro
Meis A
Feed & Livery Stable
P. Mets
IS Now Offering
Main Street
Mesa City, Arizona
Talbot & Hubbard
Dr. Ensor
Gilson Block
A. P. Walbridge
Saloos
Mesa
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