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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1884
Page
1
Frep Doversass fe Hecorder of Deeds opposes tariff cuts and free list removal in a party debate. He aligns with Mr Hewitt on the meme recommitter, while opponents from old parties weaken, and sectional interests shape the course ahead.
The euliva plant, common in Fan Strauin walk California and Fox sand Louiana, shows profitable cultivation prospects. The root blends with ecive and offers a unique flavor, with strong growth expected in the Silt river valley and nearby regions.
A fragmentary note discusses a commerce measure before the lower House aimed at preventing unjust discrimination in rail rates. It mentions routes from the east to Maricopa and contrasts demand from Deming to Maricopa with traffic from Chicago or St. Louis to Deming. Advices say the bill will reach the lower House if the interested parties push for it.
The writer praises Central Arizona as nearly ideal for climate and resources, predicting national interest and possible congressional action. The piece mentions Indianification proposals for citizens now receiving government aid, notes white citizens harmed by raids, and urges redirects of funds to compensate for losses caused by those actions.
The Phoenix bar, urged by Attorney General Courchi, met to decide a course to clear up the Renvis grant business. The group aims to oppose the fraud at all points and act quickly to prevent clouded titles and long-term trouble from fake grants that have swindled holders of earnings and property across years.
The Southern Pacific grows curious about a rail corridor to the Quijoteam area as it weighs feasibility. Local officials note Arizona’s potential value, with valley commerce likely to hinge on railroad access. The firm’s interest signals broader regional impact on trade and development.
The text argues that local grievances against the protective acts and railroad proxy firms reflect broader behavior by major railways. It contends that as long as the valley remains integrated without regional discrimination, there is no need for rivalries. When a railroad shows interest in building paths, fair access will follow across regions.
In the valley the Reavis grant swindle dispute organizes to clean up the mess. The likely path is a contest in the Surveys or General offices at Tueton. Promoters amass supposed evidence while attorneys for the people examine it to prevent costly actions and further delays.
A letter copied from a private note reports discussion of building a railroad south from Maricopa to Megiee via the Quojitos mines. A committee will approach the railroad company but no promises are made, with Phoenix and the valley urged to support the project for local benefit.
A meeting of Territorial pioneers with about two hundred in attendance settled the 1870 date for Arizona Pioneers. After remarks by C. D. Poston and a poetry reading, founder and member eligibility was listed, naming dozens of pioneers with their birth years and a first slate of officers led by W. S. Outy.
A brief listing names shows W J Osborn as president Col J H Toole as secretary and Col J H Toole also serving as treasurer. The excerpt records these key roles without additional context or actions.
Judge A W Sheldon died suddenly in San Francisco shortly after leaving Prescott. Native of Ohio born 1842, about 42, he served in the army and became a noted figure in journalism and law. Remains lie in San Francisco awaiting his wife in the east.
News from January 31 reports ex Senator Stephen A. Dorsey in Wasurtxation planning to appear before Springer's committee regarding matters tied to the Inte Star Route trial, with no subpoena needed as he testifies by choice. Other items note tariff holdbacks, Keifer’s staff changes, a San Francisco stable fire, and a California rainfall uptick.
A wounded Burlington Jaws resident declines to draw additional pension after healing. He cannot be called as a witness in the case as opposing counsel would probe his easily led nature.
Phoenix Lodge No 2 holds regular conversations on the first and third Fridays each month at 7:30 PM in Mason Hall. All members in good standing are invited to attend. D Lount, M W Jos Camppert, Recorder.
Stace runs from Phoenix to Prescott via Seymour Wick and Black Canyon on Mondays Wednesdays Fridays. Returns occur Tuesday Thursday Saturday. A daily Phoenix to Prescott service via Giheit arrives at 11 a.m. and back at 8:30 p.m. The Phoenix to Maricopa route departs at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. with returns at 6 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
A tract described as six miles southwest of Phoenix in section 17 township 1 north range 2 east was listed at a price of 1500. The brief notice notes location and asking price without further details.
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