Stock market hopes and local stock breeding in valley
In New York and London markets copper and lead prices are noted with modest shifts while stock market optimism grows. East and West leading pipers predict renewed activity and potential upturn. farmers in the valley pursue fine cattle stock, drawing from Mr. Wm. Niles Los Angeles ranch, aiming to improve stock quality and reduce scrub breeding costs.
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Tre
Pipers
Our
Valley
Wm. Niles
Los Angeles
Opinion on Southern Pacific railroad prospects in the territory
Mr Salisbury believed a survey error existed about the Southern Pacific road from Needles via Phoenix and Florence. He doubted a line along that route will be built, but predicted a railway from Maricopa to the area. His freight from Seymour to Maricopa costs 12.24, and he thinks a future line would cut costs by about half.
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Salis Bilfr
Tlere
Southern Pacific Company
Needles
Phoenix
Florence
Maricopa
Seymour
Salisbury
Pacific Company
Southern Pacific may build Needles Phoenix route to Benson or Tucson
The proposed line from Needles via Phoenix and Florence to Benson or Tucson would save 150 miles from Mohave to Deming, add at least 100 miles of rich agricultural country, tap Arizona mining regions, and cut travel and freight time by seven to eight hours. Proponents argue the route offers major benefits despite differing opinions. It would later improve valley interests to have the line now.
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Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Mohave
Deming
Needles
Phoenix
Florence
Benson
Tucson
Arizona
Southern Pacific Company
Saulsbury
Consideradicu
San Francisco
New Orleans
Land grant dispute pits press against Texas Pacific claim
Editorial dispute across the Chicago Tribune and Boston Commercial Bulletin centers on the Southern and Central Pacific land grant for the Texas Pacific line. The piece argues the act authorizes patents only to Texas Pacific if it completes the line, noting the company never built the road and accusing Central Pacific machinations. It contrasts legal language with public policy framing while recounting Maricopa County history and town-seating tensions.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Southern
Central Pacific
Texas
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Huntington Crooker Syndicate
Texas Pacific
California
Congres
Pilriss
Bert Tia
Railrail
Perein
Congress
Texas Pacific grant debate blocks railroad competition
The Texas Pacific plan failed to be completed and binding acts shielded it from competition. Proponents seek a $25,000,000 reward for blocking Congress efforts to introduce Pacific coast railroad competition. The Southern Pacific may seek land transfer, but the Bulletin cannot persuade readers to support it.
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Texas Pacific
California
Congress
Pacific Coast
Southern Pacific
Bulletin
Early Phoenix Growth and Building Costs in Adobe Boom
The passage notes Conley’s fate and Felix’s nervous decline after a deadly act, then details Phoenix's early buildings of adobes and wood shortages. Lumber from Prescott cost fifteen cents per foot or about two hundred dollars per thousand, with adobes at twenty dollars per thousand and masons at twenty five dollars. J D Monihon helped establish local commerce, building the Monihon corral and later running the Starar Gros. The town slowly improved as new businesses rose and farmers faced eight cents per pound for initial grain, selling at five cents with markets in Prescott, Tucson, and McDowell.
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Felix
Phoenix
Arule
Prescott
J. D. Monihon
Monihon Corral
J. B. L. Alexander
Monihon
Starar Gros
Jake
Andrew Starar
Tucson
McDowell
The Tone Farmer Explains True Farming Principles
The piece extols the true farmer who relentlessly improves ground, profits from steady effort, and treats farming as capital. It argues diligent stock selection, economy, and consistent work build lasting success, even as others neglect business. It ends with a moral about lifelong dedication.
Jail Breaker Recaptured in Arizona Heist Case
Deputy Sheriff Williams of Maricopa County brought back a Chinaman captured at Red Rock after he burglarized a Phoenix store ten days earlier. The same suspect was arrested last summer with a bucket of watches from L Zeckendorf Co. He escaped the county jail yard after being held for grand larceny awaiting grand jury examination.
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Yavapai
J.T Alsap
Salford
W. A. Hancnck
Sherift
C. H. Gray
M.P. Griffin
PF. A. Shaw
Phoenix
Jack Swilling
Hancock's
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Dennis & Murphy
Tempe Road
Andrew
Jake Starar
Jake
Andy Starar
Phioenix
Cooley
Felix
Mike
Peter Brix
Walla
Griffin Ditch
Caloon
Williams
Maricopa County
Red Rock
L. Zeckendorf & Co
Citi« Cen
Stage Hebbers Captured Near Ash Fork Robbery
Sheriff Henke dispatched deputies after a hold up near Ash Fork. A Wallapai hunter aided the chase, leading to Williams where three robbers were arrested. Deputies report evidence for conviction and praise swift action to curb roaming road agents in Arizona.
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Presscott
Ash Fork
Sherff Henkle
Williams
V Vandeburg Mulvennon
Williams Almourt
Henke
Arizona
Hiner
St Louis Saloon Men Defy Sundey Law Again
Saloon keepers in St Louis clash with Sundey law efforts, but encounter limited success as authorities push for stricter enforcement amid ongoing protests and clashes.
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St. Louis
Scandalous Year Weighs on Anno Domini Era
The text notes an off year for cyclones and army officers while Prescott avoids the worst, now contributing to a bulging history of scandals in Anno Domini. It mentions Cupin, Mat sayy, and a case tied to government quarters at Yuma, with strong evidence alleged in this and other cases.
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Prescott
Anno Domin
le Cnpisin
Yuma
America
Europe
Medical Academy of Paris
Ieee Sn
Mall
Death of Nellie Hughes at Vulture mine
Miss Nellie Hughes aged about eighteen, stepdaughter of D T H Hughes superintendent of the Vulture mine, died Saturday morning August 18 from inflammation of the bowels at her parents home in Vulture. The body was taken to Phoenix for preservation and burial plans were made for interment in San Francisco after the family traveled with Dr Johnson. The community expresses deep sympathy for the Hughes family in this tragic loss.
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Nellie Hughes
D.T. H Hughes
Vulture
J. M. Findlay
Hughes
San Francisco
Dr. Johnson
Miss Hughes
Death and Asset Seizure Report in Anson County
A fragmented 16th century legal notice details a civil action in Anson with defendant Stacy Henriksen known as Maur Rus and plaintiff Terri James. The court seeks repayment of 220,000 in currency plus costs, with the sheriff and constable summoned to enforce service and court orders.
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James Ict
Fendanih
Cr Acy
Constanie
Seit
Crociliggs
Hand
Notice for Publication on Final Proof in Arizona
Firet publication date September 9 1883 for Tobing Kaller of Phoenix Arizona who filed notice of intention to make final proof on his claim for the NW of Section 26 Town 2 North Range 2 East before Judge Chiefoney of the 3rd District Court in Phoenix Arizona on September 14 1883 Witnesses listed Charlie Dayie Samuel Franklin and William Tskington all of Phoenix Arizona registrar M Thomas.
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Hornix
Anzona
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Plhioesia
Itona
Arizona
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Charlie Dayie
Samuel Franklin
William Tskington
Phoenix
Arzora
M. Thomas
Saddler D W Jones Opens Tempe Shop for Short Season
The old thoroughbred saddler D W Jones will run a saddler shop for a brief period at Tempe, starting in about two weeks from today. He will offer saddlery services and stock during the temporary tenure.
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D. W. Jones
Tempe
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