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Newspaper

Phoenix Weekly Herald

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1885

Page

2

Rates of Subscription Daily Herald

The Daily Herald column outlines subscription costs including single copy weekly and weekly rates. It notes distribution through principal newspaper agencies in San Francisco and eastern cities and mentions restrictions on agents to contract only via written orders. The item also references population figures for Phoenix and a February 12 date noting changes to the Kallroid subsidy bill.

Jon San Francisco Phoenix

Presipent Elect Cleveland Faces Cabinet Drought

The article critiques President elect Cleveland as a thorn to democracy. It notes he has not called upon anyone to declare “Thou art the man” for the Cabinet, reflecting a stalled selection process and doubt about leadership.

Cleveland

Railroad Subsidy Talk At Bank Exchange Meeting

An evening gathering at the Bank Exchange hotel debated the Freights and Fares bill and railroad subsidy issue. A four member committee was formed to draft a subsidy bill for popular approval and forward it to local legislature representatives.

Bank Exchange Hotel Legis

County faces railroad bid from eastern company

The county is urged to grant 200000 for a railroad, with locals confident they will tax up to 250000 or more to secure the line. They demand equal access to outside markets with California and the East before committing funds.

California East

Phoenix wants a railroad to the Territory markets

A Phoenix opinion piece argues for building a railroad from any location that connects to markets in the Territory and the Southwest. It asserts railroad freight regulation will follow once built and highlights benefits to the valley’s economy, taxes, land use, and social progress, urging support for construction. The telegraphic section reports Arizona Legislature actions on railroad rights of way, immigration, insane asylum funding, and other measures with debate and votes.

Phoenix Southwest Maricops Pacific Coast Sierras Rocky Mountains Prescott House Rollins Nicho Willcox Tombstone Bisbee Judiciary Committee Cochise Third Judicial District Fitzgerald Gen. Wardwell Porter Sias Office of Commissioner of Immigration Ruggles Watkins Nob Hill Brannen Maricopa County Territorial Council Insane Asylum Salt River Valley Upper Tempe Sre Jo. W

Gen Stewart's Narrow Escape Near Khartoum Standstill

Gen Stewart, nearing Khartoum, formed a square and repelled Bedouin advances as rebels seized Khartoum. His veterans, armed firmly, fought with the certainty of victory or death until Bedouins withdrew. Stewart and his force escaped to a safe Nile island.

Gordon Khartoum Stewart Chartoum Self Nile

Freight bill proviso prompts rail rate concerns

A reader notes the proviso allows higher per mile charges for distances up to thirty miles and caps total charges for those short legs. The implication is a railroad could charge as much for short trips as for far longer routes, provoking debate over rate regulation.

San Francisco New Orleans

Territorial Legislation Recaps and Local Bills

The report outlines several measures discussed in the territorial assembly including a salary schedule for county and precinct officers, a bill to curb obscene language, and proposals for an Immigration office. Debates covered voter registration, judges in chambers, license reductions, and punishments for bigamy, with clearer action on several bills and filers awaiting third reading.

Ainsworth Stevens Bostwick Territorial Weedin Judiciary Committee Armstrong Cleveland Todd Stewart Commissioner of Immigration Rellins Wardwell Clerk of Board of Supervisors Rollins Paesed Cochise Pima Maricopa Yavapai

Red Star Cough Cure Declared Free of Poisons

Dr Samuel E K Cox D D a Washing ton D C practical analytical chemist reports thorough analyses show no morphine opium emetics or poisons in Red Star Cough Cure. He says it avoids dangerous drugs and is an original happy blend of effective remedies, safe for mothers and all users.

Samuel EK. Cox D.D Washington, D. C

Rainfall Records for Phoenix Six Months Ended January 1885

The signal service notes Phoenix rainfall reached 7.51 inches over six months ending January 1, 1885. Readings show 2.64 inches in the SEYLS area and 1.50 inches in the MRS region, with the remaining distribution details partially garbled.

Phoenix Sateen Aera Sce Ieee Asa Be

Twenty Mile Race at Fain Grocmnps Track on Sunday

A rider’s race will be run Sunday the 15th at Fain Grocmnps Track for 100 dollars a side with proprietor’s purse added for the winner. Each rider uses six horses with starts at 2 30 p.m. Admission 50 cents.

Fain Grocmnps

Arizona Industrial Exposition Incorporation Act Recited

The Act reincorporates the Arizona Industrial Exposition Association and sets terms for stockholder meetings, directors, and officers. It authorizes raising ten thousand dollars from the Territory general fund in installments through 1885 to 1887 and outlines governance and legal powers for the association based in Phoenix Maricopa County.

Arizona Industrial Exposition Association Wu HeErens William A. Hancock L. Fowler C. H. Grey Simon Neyinger E. Rood E. B. Kirkland G. W. Ingalls Philip K. Hickey Wiliam Isaac Hosea Greenhaw Arizona Industrial Exposition Territory of Arizona Maricopa County Territory Arizona Territory of Sail Association Legislative Assembly Seerrox Ifison W. Jones A. H. Grey Simon Novinger Wm. A. Hancock Wm Isaac J. F. Wharton Pete R. Brady W. W. Hutchinson W. W. Wilkinson A. H. Wormell W. T. Woods Geo. E. Loring R.E. Farrington J. M. Cotton E. Meyer W. W. Houston J. R. Loosley J. M. Gibson & Son A. F. McDonald J. B. Montgomery W. K. Meade A. H. Stebbins W. C. Pimm Rosenthal & Kutner G. J. Kemper Ira Stroud & Son E. Gansz Goldman & Co Sherman & Murphy J. W. Crenshaw Hill & Vigus Jos. Thalhemmer Thos. King John Eynch Henry Ryder J. Y. T. Smith D. K. Burts Henry Orme 0. A. Luke Jasper & Rountree C. P. Head E. W. Wells Hugo Richards BG. Brannen Clark Churchill William Zent J. J. Hawkins J. B. Hund N. A. Merford Jd. M. Gregory Henry Davenport Jacob W J. W Sterrett A. H. Hackney J. W. Derrington W. A. Nash Geo. A. Chum Yuma Republican Wm. Osborne D. L. Murray Arizona Industrial Exposition Assosciation Phoenix Maricopa Isociation Als Wotl Mauricopa County Legislative Assembly of Arzona Industrial Exposition Association Board of Directors of Law Association Territorial Board of Directors Gensera Fund

Promised Cure Ad From South American Remedy

An old classified style notice offers a panacea for nervou s weakness and early decay claiming discovery by a mission in South America. It requests a self addressed envelope to Kay Josena T Ixaias Station D New York for details and charge.

South America Kay Josena T. Ixaias New York

Popular Syrup of Figs Gains Wide Medical Endorsement

Leading physicians and druggists endorse the new remedy Syrup of Figs for taste and effectiveness. It is described as enjoyable to take and highly efficacious for liver purgation with immense sales. Trial bottles are free, large bottles sold by Dr. OG J. Thitodo.

OG. J. Thitodo

Vourg Men Offer Trial Elixir For Nervous Debility

Marehotl Michigan residents offer to send their Evecyno-Vouraic Biivr and other preparations on trial for thirty days to men afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vitality and manhood, rheumatism, nettalgia, paralysis, and related diseases. Complete restoration to health and vigor guaranteed, risk described as minimal with a third trial slowed. Write for a free pamphlet.

Marehotl Michican

Tempe Outpost Floods Prompt Reconstruction Efforts

Tempe residents report salt river flow of 12 inches after last night’s rain while Kellner of Globé lost cash and valuables crossing the river. J A Cowen and wife narrowly escaped a ducking aided by riders and horses. Ranchers spend weeks rebuilding the Tempe dum after flood damage and water returns to ditches. schools have temporarily closed due to the conditions.

Barron Hevarm Salt River Kellner Globé J. A. Cowen Phenix Tempe Dum

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