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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1884
Page
2
The Herald lists subscription rates for three, six, and twelve months and states that no agent may contract bills on the paper's account without written owner authorization. A December 11, 1984 date is noted alongside references to newspaper agencies in San Francisco and Eastern cities. Wave Haspros is identified as South Carolina's next Senator at Washington.
W H Waspernty has filed a judgment against General A Grant for 155000. Svean and tobiacco growers engage in a heavy fight against the Mexican reciprocity treaty. Railroads east and west cut expenses by dismissing workers and lowering wages as business cools.
Oxpapoma Payne died suddenly on November 28 while planning another expedition to settle lands he claimed for the United States in the Indian Territory. He had previously been driven out of the Territory and his settlement destroyed on several occasions.
Tris reports constant threats from unnamed cranks warning he will not enter the White House alive or usurp the presidency. He laments the inability to identify these individuals and reduce such pestilent interference through legal penalties.
In the speculative climate the key gesture is the broad shift toward lower tower railroad rates. Over the past three years free rails have dropped from Fil to 27 yer ton, with materials for tuning railroads also rising. If rate reductions settle permanently, railroad dividends will likely fall. Reporter.
The piece reports fears eastern financiers will push a line from the Atlantic and Pacific south of Prescott and possibly farther, while others claim an eastern plan to build a road into the valley from the Southern Pacific. It notes concerns over bonds issued by the county to back rail bonds and possible profit by speculators. Territorial aid urged to speed construction.
Telegraphic dispatches report a one cent per pound reduction by the California Sugar Refinery effective today, yielding the lowest coast price yet observed. Patent cube A price set at seven and three quarter cents per pound marks a six cent drop from eighteen months prior.
The Board met at 10 oclock am with Wornsor, Herrick, Matbert, and Alexander present. Minutes approved. A transfer of 590.75 from general to building fund to Avery, plus extensions of sheriff tax collector deadlines to December 29 1584, were approved. Several bonds and sureties for courthouse tasks were read and approved, including appointments for keeper of the courthouse clock, and various guarantees for county officers and services. The session adjourned to the next day at 10 am.
A visitor’s vivid account from New Orleans on December 3 188d captures the Exposition grounds in late setup. The Main Building looms grand while temp pavilions rise alongside livestock, forestry exhibits, and machinery halls. Neighbors report bustling carpenters, eager crowds, and the electric lighting plan featuring Edison and other firms powering thousands of bulbs and engines.
Captains Dailey and mate of the wrecked watch Mioz nonette were found guilty of murder for killing Parker to obtain food and were sentenced to death. The crowded court heard a solemn judgment by Lord Chief Justice Coleridge, declaring murder for self preservation unjustifiable.
Tre Journal reports a self-styled philosopher in a third story San Francisco lodging claims royal orders from a Spain’s past king. The man, described as young and tall, appears to be evolving a dangerous plan to hurry a woman, raising concerns among investigators.
Angiher Heavy Fallive, tied to Aphylio and Co bankers, operates in New York via Teloe Uden.
A brief note describes a person named Susi holding a pane and fastening a window with calm, careful actions. The scene emphasizes simple, practical glove work and steady hands in a modest domestic setting.
Fragmentary OCR mentions relief for a named place, with calls from Nene and Macenche and reference to Poothnéehe. The text is unclear but suggests a public relief action or health measure affecting Yootinehe. Further readable names include Ask and Voothache.
Pertiniss explains wearing tangs to avoid appearing with a prominent forehead. The remark highlights fashion choice and personal style as a response to facial features.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative. It promises palatable taste, stomach tolerance, and effective relief from constipation biliousness and indigestion. Claims cleanse the system purify blood and purport to improve liver function. Sample bottles are offered free with large bottles for sale by O J Thibo do Phoenix A T.
An Marshal Michigan based firm claims an Electo Voltaic Belt can restore health vigor and manhood. It advertises a thirty day trial with no payment until use, promising relief for nervous debility rheuma sciatica pimples and many other ailments, and offers a pamphlet upon writing.
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