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Newspaper

Phoenix Weekly Herald

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1882

Page

2

Senate to take up Fitz John Porter relief bill Thursday

The Weekly Herald reports that the Senate will consider the Fitz John Porter relief bill on Thursday. Secretary of War and General Sherman favor $16 monthly pay for soldiers, up from the current $13. Also noted is Theo Chihuahua Meil's demand to restrict Chinese immigration to that country in strong terms.

Fitz John Porter Senate Tun Gen. Sherman Tae Chihuahua Meil Washington Manning Chalmers Mississippi Congress Saunders Dakota Seawell FitzJoan Portier

Fay of Tombstone Seeks Chief Clerk Role

A. E. Fay of Tombstone, formerly with the Dos Cabezas Gold Mets, runs for Chief Clerk of the Assembly. A tariff commission revision slated for adoption could save about $100 million annually for the U.S. public.

Hox. A. E. Fay Tombstone The Dos Cabezas Gold Mets Assembly Tariff Commission United States

Tariff Commission Costs Compared With Whisky Drank in Long Branch

A historical note states hotel expenses for the Tariff Commission at Long Branch amounted to 6,000 and the whisky consumed to determine that no tariff meeting would be necessary totaled 3,600. The figures reflect a peculiar budgeting contrast from the period.

Trie Tariff Commission Long Branch

Grozes Francis Traix Poem on Ben Butler

A garbled fragment notes Grozes Francis Traix crafting a poem about Ben Butler. It hints at a sensational stylistic aim and the author’s boastful claim to dramatic literary élan, but the readable text offers no coherent argument or clear event.

Grozes Francis Traix Ben Butler

Post Office reads 1.5 million surplus after Star Route purge

The pre postal department shows receipts exceeding expenditures by about one and a half million for the last fiscal year. Officials attribute the gain to suppressing the Star Route swindle, which is being vigorously prosecuted, and it saves about four million annually.

Pre- Postal Department

Political Battle Shapes District After Heavy Spending

Rominson tried every method to win the district for Republicans, spending $70,000 in the recent election, but was defeated. The Republican party claims it has cleansed itself of corruption at the cost of a temporary defeat. Observers say public leaders acting on thought and judgment provide confidence in American governance.

Rominson

Tobacco sales and bond issues alarm rural counties

The article rails against government limits on tobacco sales citing Virginia Missouri and Kentucky farmers jailed for selling to neighbors. It warns Arizona counties against bonded indebtedness noting Casa County Missouri jail terms for officials refusing excessive bonds and states issuing bonds is easy but repayment hard.

Virginia Missouri Kentucky Arizona Casa County

City council urged to guard sidewalks crosswalks main streets

The piece argues the town must keep sidewalks clear and safe at ditch crossings and along main roads to prevent injuries. It laments neglect, notes hazards like plow handles and wheelbarrows, and criticizes fault finding after disasters while praising civic duty.

Deadly voyage inquiry mocked as ghoulish

The speaker denounces the proposed investigation into the De Long calamity as a nation shame. He questions the value of blame aimed at the dead and urges Congress to rebuke the originators and silence the calumnious mouths that profit from morbid sensationalism.

de Long Congress

Encouraging Words From A Phoenix Reporter’s Letter

A private letter exclaims the Herald's influence in Phoenix and envisions a bright future. It urges readers and outsiders to recognize the city’s growing resources and potential, noting abundant wealth and industry near the valley. The writer appeals to national interest in Arizona’s progress.

Phenix

City Charter Conflicts with Peace Breach Power

The Phenix city charter is argued to lack authority over breach of the peace though it covers riots and disturbances. Officials claim the council can prevent suppress or punish such breaches, and urge legislative amendment to clarify jurisdiction and remove reliance on the county sheriff for vagrancy.

Phenix Garcixon Ho-tetter

Post Office Money Orders Show Growing International Favor

The United States post office money order business reached 120 million dollars in the last fiscal year. Officials see it as a beneficial adjunct to the postal system, attracting foreign governments. Thrifty individuals use money orders payable to themselves when bank deposits are inconvenient, finding safety and ease for short time deposits. Postmaster Howe envisions the system as a feeder to savings banks, not a substitute, guiding small deposits to larger sums and longer-term gains.

Post Office United States Howe Savings Bank

Tombstone resident rules out candidacy for next House

Mr Mw states he will not be a candidate in the next House race. The remark places Tombstone resident Mw among local figures stepping back from national politics.

Tombstone

Long Island copper mine dispatches and world notes

Telegraphic items report errata in the 6th dispatch from the Long Island mine and prior ore shipments to Ansonia rather than Swansea, while other briefs note The Silver King dividend, Chihuahua massacre details, public lands legislation, grave robbing incidents, shipwreck and storm updates, cremation practices, railway and mining developments, and regional political notes.

Long Island Willcox Ansonis Connecticut Swansea San Francisco Bilver Chihuahaa Auucerengus N. M Chihuahua Casa Grande

Arizona News Roundup of Mines and Deaths in 1900s

Leopold Zetz dies in Tucson while mining headlines report the Mack Morris ship of $19000 bullion, Jessie Benton mines celebrate a rich Desert strike, and Sun day bull fight crowds. Florence sees Joseph Collingwood die on the 10th, Rob Grigsby returns as Tiger mine engineer, and Attorney General Brewster urges a penitentiary. From Prescott to Picacho Station plans edge a road, mills retool, and census finds illiteracy high in Yavapai. Major figures include Wallace’s death, Copper Basin touted as world’s largest, and freight routes shifting to Southern Arizona despite dangers. a flurry of local crimes and rail trends closes the item.

Tucson Ius Joseph Collingwood Florence Robi. Grigsby

Gila Monster In Arizona Discussed By Naturalists

The Prescott Miner reports on the Gila monster in Arizona and its place in natural history. It notes debates among authorities, mentions Sir John Lubbock and Prof. Prestwell, and records that the specimen, lent by Seymour and the Arizona Central Mining Company, is in London’s Zoological Gardens while weather dampness and climate are cited as challenges to its survival.

Arena New Mexico Arizonins Philadelph Tox Naturali John Lubbock York Jihu Trewwell Zoological Gardens Preaiwell Arizona Spooner Arizna Central Laden Zoological Garden London Prescott

Parker's Ginger Tonic Gains Noted Popularity

A farmer testimonial claims Parker's Ginger Tonic offers vitality when other medicines fail, noting its wide sale and perceived life-restoring effects for invalids.

Parker Ovio Farmer Dim

Fragmented 19th century notices on votes and lines

General news items report New Mexico casting 28 40 votes, Rhode Island seeking boundary rectification with Massachusetts for 340 acres, Texas fixes railroad fare at 3 cents per mile, Lake Superior cable plans, and wholesale coffee prices low since 1857. Also notes U.S. currency total, A T & F earnings, and population figures for Missouri and Indiana.

Texas Lake Superior

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