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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1883
Page
2
A notice lists M. A. Morford as editor and manager, with Francisco agents and local representatives in San Francisco and the Western Circle. It notes offices, printing and bookstore connections, and promotes Federal books for California schools. Rexre in Washington is claimed as more progressive than other cities.
Reported by sources, Hox contemplates nominating Raxpaul for the next Speaker of the House as a Democratic candidate. The move signals a strategic effort to shape the chamber's leadership amid caucus discussions and potential floor votes.
French artist Gustave Done died in Paris on the 24th after a brief illness of two or three days caused by a cold leading to inflammation.
A fragmented excerpt reports Senor petitioning Congress for pay to defend sigs in Guiteau and mentions the Republican editor in limbo over county funds. The text hints at a county treasury, Dunbar’s wealth, and tensions between editors and financial backers amid political finance disputes.
Hon A D Lemon receives thanks for a sixty four page draft of the new school law prepared in the Council. The document includes several healthy innovations on the old law and is to be discussed in more detail later.
The National Board of Trade appointed a committee to urge Congress to pass a uniform bankrupt law establish a postal telegraph and telephone system create a railway commission to supervise and regulate public carriers engaged in interstate commerce in the public interest.
A commission in Washington has been in session to negotiate a US Mexico treaty. They agree on a free list lowering unnecessary duties while keeping imports steady, with sugar, machinery, wool, petroleum, and iron houses among items to flow freely. The discussion notes potential Americanization effects and critiques a bond reform bill for county officials.
Fragmented OCR note discusses California papers prior to a rail incident, lamenting missing doors to postal express and baggage cars and the brake reach. It mentions tragedies at night involving minister and child victims and questions safety measures and response.
The text indicates that a braking system labeled Aras rmping should be proved for brakes that could be controlled by officials in these cars when necessary.
The text argues for relocating the national capital from Washington to a site in the Central Mississippi valley. It highlights issues with Washington including unhealthy conditions and exposure to attack, while stressing central location and economic benefits. The Reavis pamphlet surveys these points and suggests several additional arguments in favor of moving the capital.
The Phoenix Herald is the subject of lively talk as to a potential transfer of ownership and a shift toward Democratic alignment in Maricopa County. The Hemato is described as a strong Republican paper with robust ads and news coverage, unlikely to sell or alter its political stance, with any change to be announced in its columns.
The article notes provisions for School Libraries and County Boards of Education, calls for broader teacher examination and funds for schools, and suggests amending special tax handling. It argues funds should go to the County Treasurer for district use, proposes single fund ownership, and urges county collection without extra handling fees. The piece praises the bill as a close copy of the California law and commends officials for adopting it as a model.
Hon A D Lemon introduces a council bill to overhaul school finance. It shifts funding from average three month attendance to a per district basis, giving smaller districts more starting funds and reducing the prior bias toward larger towns. The measure preserves current surpluses while aiming for equity in next year’s distribution.
Arizona’s mineral potential is profiled with vast desert wealth, copper and silver veins, and claims of immense future development. Figures from 1849 onward show California and neighboring territories producing billions in precious metals, while local mines like Tombstone and Silver King in Pinal county are cited for dividends and ongoing exploration. The piece blends sensational geography with early mining optimism and regulatory talk amid territorial politics.
A reward totaling 1250 dollars is offered for each of the resin rob bers who attacked the express car on a Nevada train a few days ago. The state puts up 400 dollars, Wells Fargo & Co. 450 dollars, and the railroad company 500 dollars.
Recap of telegraphed incidents including a Campbell murder in Albuquerque four and a half years ago sentencing, a Colorado senator named Thomas Bowen, Tehachapi train tragedy blamed on tramps, Newhill House disaster funeral with 43 bodies, Utah women's suffrage stance at Washington, a Chinaman shot in Nevada City, Frank James choosing jail over bail, a Wichita shooting of Sheriff Nemane, grand jury in St. Louis pinning 80 percent of crime on intoxicants and whisky tax proposal, Lorne and Louise trip cost, U.S. troops shot at while transporting Creek orphan school funds, Chicago flood relief aid, Mrs. William L. Yancey’s death, and a looming extra Congressional session.
A Nevada Silver State correspondent reports a five mile from Golconda town deposit of axle grease found. a seven hour trial pitted natural grease against an artificial compound with twenty squaws operating two wheels. The natural substance won, prompting Elko mine owners to plan incorporation and sales agencies. The article claims vast supplies sufficient for all machinery.
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