25 Dec 1884
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1884
Page
1
The incident centers on Tux Jrisk World labeling Hugh Mc Calloch as the evil genius of the Treasury. The phrasing suggests a bold, opinionated stance aimed at critiquing fiscal leadership and policy oversight.
An exchange reports November fire losses in the United States and Canada totaling eight million dollars. The tally covers property damage across multiple states and provinces, reflecting widespread blaze impact and insured and uninsured costs.
General opinion holds that Spain controls the market edge in the latest dispatches with claims that the Spao ircuiy is heavily favorable to Spain, presenting a one sided assessment of the business outcome.
Tur Western Union has ended the option for extra wages and shortened employee shifts by thirty minutes, affecting daily labor and earnings.
A Star correspondent reports Democrats from the east may seek Territorial office positions following the fourth of March next, signaling anticipated political reshuffling.
President Antuve faces strong opposition to his senatorial campaign in New York and is declared out of the race for the present. The development signals a pause in his political push as opponents consolidate during the contest in the state.
The railroad company charges exactly the same rates from Los Angeles to Tucson, Benson and Wilcox, a distance spread of nearly a hundred miles. This price parity raises questions about rate policies and regional pricing fairness.
Rumors say a substantial tract of Yavapal County may be claimed by a neighboring county during the winter legislative session. Residents watch the dispute as lawmakers prepare for debate and potential boundary changes.
Tue Citizen reports that H. B. Chitford, a white mining engineer from these parts, is likely to represent the United States diplomatically in Mexico after the fourth of March.
Tur Territory officials discuss building a few bridges within sls-bordera or aiding Lundingabem. they argue nothing else could benefit a large body of residents.
An exchange from Albuquerque references the soap factory as an institution while implying the editor views Albuquerque as unwashed and unrefined, with a critical aside about patronage and perception.
A Texas measure aims to curb the spread of obscene material by statute. The law, in force for years, remains imperfect, facing challenges from enforcement and undefined terms. The debate centers on balancing public morality with First Amendment considerations and free expression.
A protest by coast workers near Pittsburg threatens disruption as miners demand an extra half cent per bushel for mining. Proprietors say they will shut down rather than meet the wage rise, signaling likely stoppage and labor tension.
The Miner notes that legislative clerkships are unpaid beyond a small daily allowance of four dollars, with two dollars per day allowed for living costs, and any travel expenses paid from the remaining funds.
Regular freight from San Francisco to Deming stands at 50 cents per 100 pounds and triggers a surprising business upswing. The return flow hints at regional growth, with demand seen moving toward the valley.
Sam Purpy states he has no intention to attack the War Horse of the Huschus and may seek Wardwell's aid for protection this winter. He emphasizes duty to the public and will not let private concerns derail his public obligations.
The President, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Comptroller of the Currency urge suspending the college of the silver dollar. Our Legislature may memorialize Congress to preserve silver coinage, if the territory’s interests require it.
Fragmentary text indicates Bro Berry of the Epiteph is named to hold the sheriff role in Cochise County for two years. The rest of the Territory 15 fraternity is expected to serve part time in the sheriff's office, though not as the primary sheriff.
Proceedings discuss extending fiscal reform across Utah, Nevada, and Arizona with proposals to unite some territorial sections and to divide Nevada, allocating portions to neighboring territories.
A Valley publisher attacks railroad pricing as unjust, detailing carload flour freight from Los Angeles to Tucson and Maricopa to Tucson with rates per 100 pounds and miles. He argues fourfold cost disparities, cites further routes to Benson Wilcox Yuma and calls legislators to act with bills on rail, university, penitentiary, capitol, and territorial finance.
Thieves broke into the East Franklin township general supply store of R G Mechling at midnight. They chloroformed Mechling, robbed the till of about 150, carried him to a river flatboat called Castaways bar, blew the safe for around 500, then stole a horse and wagon to haul away the loot and papers.
Six postmasters in Lixcos County New Mexico have been implicated in a collusive scheme to rob mills. The organized band made sending money through the mails dangerous due to their reciprocal dealings and tight cooperation. Authorities rank the six as principal conspirators in the scheme.
San Francisco telegram reports Mrs. Sarah Kenneally held for trial on a murder charge after she shot and killed her husband. Bail set at 10,000. Also noted are snowbound Willamette Valley travel disruptions, a death in Albany, editor Frederick Marriott’s death, and various diplomatic and weather items from February.
A compact item notes TM 19 event results with local teams and participants. Key figures include Ye and Al on the field, with mentions of a decisive score and the event timeline.
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