26 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1897
Page
1
A sprawling, unnamed Gazette page blends populist chatter, coal strikes, and editorials with colorful tales from Arizona. It mentions Harry Holmes, Gov. Sherman, a Klondike rumor, a San Francisco professor, and a restless city scene. A long animal tale of Black Wolf the horse intertwines with Broncho Charley’s wild west show setup.
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung ailments priced 50 cents and 1 at Phoenix Drug Co and M P Chubb s drug stores trial offer free reading guarantees safety and reliability with refund if not satisfied.
In a brutal rodeo scene Nellie Mitchell wins the money and Black Wolf, defeating top riders from Arizona and California. Bill Zint presents the prize and Ned Mitchell’s daughter claims ownership of the famed horse after a tense display of skill and courage.
Lennox New York Aug 23 The Mark Lane Express notes wheat harvest nearly complete with favorable reports despite weather delays Foreign harvests show mixed signals while Francs Austro Hungary and Russia offer no clear gains In Oakland Liverpool and San Francisco wheat futures moved higher then faltered as traders rushed to realize profits amid abundant supply Corn prices followed wheat lower The day also saw Chicago sentiment worsen and a McKinley banquet in Buffalo with veterans flocking to stations in anticipation of his arrival and parade events.
The preparation can be taken in summer as in winter. Palatable and aids digestion while toning the system. Beneficial for sickly or delicate children and those with lung issues. Dose can be reduced if needed. Recommend small tally size for summer and smaller doses for certain users. Store in a cool place after opening.
A dispatch from Lower California reports excitement over a rich placers strike fifteen miles east of Alimo with many men leaving for the new diggings. Some ledges are being found and ground conditions appear promising. The article also notes university happenings including Prof Forbes analyzing sugar beets and staff changes at the university. Prof Davos and wife plan to return around the 15th, with the university year opening September 25 and expected attendance matching prior years. Prof A G Wolfgang resigns, returning to Orasio for a lucrative position, and Prof F N Gauld is appointed professor of minology and assay.
A sprawling dispatch reports multiple incidents near Fai ment Plum Creek and Prrennun involving miners and deputies. Twenty four miners were jailed briefly then released. Five strikers were arrested for disobeying orders amid ongoing talks between miners and coal operators culminating in a 2 PM conference. Enduring strike measures and looming court decisions continue to shape the dispute.
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