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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1883
Page
1
Ore exchanges report Texas Governor declined to issue a Thanksgiving proclamation. The piece notes Secretary Van Arman and BH Wiley as potential delegates to Congress. It mentions a successful application of electric rights to lacmotives and anticipates the end of the oil lamp head Night on railroads.
The lower House is politically divided this session with 194 Democrats, 719 Republicans, 4 Independents, 6 Readjusters, 2 Greenbackers, and two vacancies to be filled.
Gesenar Rosecrans, a Democratic congressman known as a war horse, plans to introduce a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the U S Constitution to prohibit polygamy in the United States.
In a report the Interior Secretary directs focus to the Indian question in Arizona, urging San Carlos be surveyed and miners protected in their coal field rights in that region.
A call from residents to form and incorporate a railroad company to start work quickly in the valley from Maricopa. They urge immediate organization, promote local help, and anticipate aid to begin construction.
The Southern Pacific railroad company has purchased the narrow gauge railroad being built from Tucson to Globe and will complete it as a feeder to its main line. This moves to counteract the A. M. B. line then under construction from Globe to Flagstaff on the A. & P. road.
The department releases its October target practice circular showing the general average for the Third and Sixth Cavalry from 10 to 600 yards at 64.2 percent and the First Infantry at 73 percent. A long list of marksmen is given with scores from 80 to 100 percent, led by Corporal C. A. Merchant of the Third Cavalry with a 100 percent pistol score at twenty yards.
The piece argues Congress may pass essential laws this winter even with a looming presidential race. It notes the Senate and President block political measures and the House will curb that influence, making any politics-focused legislation unlikely.
Leonerany Teter has established himself in the respect and confidence of the people of Arizona and New Mexico. He is the only official in Washington who understands their wants and is incorruptible and bold enough to see them addressed. He is firm on the land and Tedian questions, promising swift relief for southwestern territories and rapid development once these issues are settled.
Tucson reports John W. Macksy and J C Flood buying the Quijotoa mines sixty miles west of Tucson for cash, about 450000, with plans to open and work the claims at once. The Citizen calls it the territory’s largest mine sale, a condition not always met in such transactions.
The discussion argues that Pima County and the Territory will draw more investment as Quijtonss and Mackay Flood projects mature, with California capital entering Arizona mining. It predicts many mines will be developed, with Maricopa County close to a significant sale, as eastern interests currently dominate the best properties.
The article surveys key measures not passed in the last Congress due to the tariff bill, including postal telegraph expansion, land grant reforms, Dakota Territory statehood, Mexican War pensions, bankruptcy uniformity, elevating the Agriculture Commissioner, ocean mail service, internal commerce, and revival of foreign commerce. It notes Education and Labor Committee work on arbitration courts for labor disputes and wool growers’ petitions to restore tariff protections to sustain sheep husbandry amid farmer concern.
Arizona stands on the brink of a new era of wealth as mining, agriculture, and grazing resources align with capital to reach full production. The piece argues current mining missteps have hampered growth, but districts like Tombstone, the Quijotes, Clifton, and United Verde move from faith to fact, signaling broader investment and fewer litigations.
The article argues California experience will translate to Arizona as mining and agriculture mature. It stresses on-ground knowledge, the experimental period ending, and the promise of grain and fruit crops amid improving rail, market access, and the rise of stockraising as railroads open broader markets.
From the San Bernardino Index comes a practical piece on fruit trees addressing seller ethics, novelties, and how to select trees. It warns that nurserymen, sellers, and planters share responsibility for poor stock, reviews novelty hype, and calls for careful evaluation of new varieties while acknowledging value in proven newer varieties and better ornamental plants.
Tomas Brown of San Bernardino argues for selecting old apple and peach varieties still favored for canning and drying, notes Downing's 1859 work, and criticizes limited local nurseries in Southern California. He advises buying from trustworthy, locally available sources rather than distant shipments. Dated November 24, 1885.
Telegraphic update from Tombstone reports B C Scott and Bennett attacked by Apaches near Fronteras with Scott injured and Bennett wounded. A physician aided the pair. Mate Hatch’s party failed to locate the band. Local court case Copper King vs Copper Queen discussed as heavy snow falls near Dragoon mountains. A rescue tale from True Blue mine ends with a man unharmed beside minor injuries.
The article notes gate appropriations for the present fiscal year fall $57,154,857 short of last year’s estimate, totaling $385,445,587 against proposed $340,280,162. Also mentions related deficits and the allocation basis for those appropriations.
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