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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1884
Page
4
A fragmentary report notes Mr J. B. Lewis and Mr Prosk Wells emerging as candidates in the county convention for the territory’s top offices. It mentions a new Titan to finish work, a payroll of $40 000 in the Deceury, and Wells as a trusted business figure seeking the sheriff seat subject to county convention decisions.
Dispatch from Puerscorr details a Tombstone mine disturbance under Major Marl Waserceived amid rumors of conflict. The note claims quiet overall while warning of possible action and urges readiness to supply ammunition and rations from M. TH Sherman as needed.
Dispatch states the governor calls out the militia to Tombstone to aid citizens amid unrest. a force is mobilized to quell disturbances and protect residents.
Fragmentary notes detail Dr Colin denying yellow fever outbreaks near Saube, a Kunenas innkeeper gaining friends, and Louis Martin injured at Markope with burns and wrist wounds. The Pinal County Board orders 200 copies of Pat Hun Hion resources to be distributed, amid debate on funding and public reading room subscriptions.
A July 1884 report from New Orleans describes the Gulf Exposition with its grand Main Building, electric lights, and river views. It highlights New Orleans as a summer center, the Expo’s impact on employment and commerce, and major participating nations including France China Persia and Mexico. The article notes Mexico’s display of historic Aztec culture and native crafts, and details construction, funding, and infrastructure like fire protection and machinery exhibits. Emphasis is on ongoing preparations, favorable weather, and the expo’s promise to showcase science, industry, and regional prosperity.
From Ithaca New York Mr John O Marsh president of the Golden Fleece Milling and Company on Cave Creek died last night at the Lemon Hotel of typhoid fever after lying in for some time The factory at the mill had just resumed work and Marsh had come to oversee the business when he fell ill and died.
The Board of Supervisors met to review the Waney assessment matter. After testimony from H ome, Deputy Shen, and others, a motion to strike mortgages failed and the assessment remained as reduced on the rolls. the meeting adjourned.
Mr J F Mack thanks the gomt people of Phoenix for kindnesses shown during his late illness and death when he served as Superintendent for the Golden Fleece Mining and Milling Company led by Mr J O Marek, its president. The favors are gratefully remembered in this sudden sad affliction.
A dense, garbled OCR excerpt lists various medical goods and services. Items referenced include eye care materials, surgical topics, and a range of consumables. The text mentions vendors and locations in San Francisco and Philadelphia, with multiple misspellings and unclear phrases.
Marshall Mich firm offers Electro Voltaio Gel to treat rheumatism neuralgia paralysis and other diseases with a promise of restoration to vigor and manhood. Thirty day trial allowed with money back guarantee and illustrated pamphlet.
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