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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1885
Page
1
Californias Legislature Debate Tax on Fruit Trees and Grapes
The California legislature wrestles with proposals to tax fruit trees and grape vineyards, seeking a fair revenue plan. Debates focus on which horticultural assets should be taxed and how to assess value for farmers and growers.
Tax on Net Proceeds of Mines Proposed in Legislature
The Lower House has introduced a bill proposing a tax on the net proceeds of mines. Several other good election bills have been received, any one could improve the current law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Ainsworth
U. S
R. L. Lone
Stevens
Huachucas
Con. Kueer Eyes Plains As He Seeks Reappointment
The text notes Congressman Kueer as head fifteen in a nod to strength while urging the reappointment of Governor Tritle as Governor of the Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con. Kueer
Plains of
Tewas
Gov. Tritle
Prescott letter lauds Judge Porter as overworked
A private Prescott letter from this morning praises Judge Porter stating he does the work of half a dozen men most of the time and is a man of great energy and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Porter
Khartoum fall blamed on native troops in betrayal
It is now believed General Gordon is dead. The Khartoum garrison, composed of native troops, betrayed him and surrendered the city to the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Khartoum
Kentt
Wilson
Wortley
Omduram
Pasha
New Yorks
Grace
Lincoln
Phenix Citizens Urge Consistent County Legislation
Citizens of Phenix advocate for steady countywide legislation over two consecutive days as Deriegi iator is urged to enact the measures. The fragment hints at unified local policy goals and imminent action by county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix
Deriegi
Land offers in Sull River Valley for settlers
Fragmentary notice promotes acquiring irrigable coves near Tucson and along the Sull River Valley. It hints at 6 pen in Tucson and territory offerings from a low per acre price to 125 dollars per acre, inviting settlers to move in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Sull River Valley
Bribery Bill Aimed at Broader Public Morals
The Bribery bill published today should become law. The only objection is its lack of general reach. Bribery in politics and public life should be banished. Its extent in the Territory is a disgrace and jeopardizes the integrity of our government.
Citizens confront land grabbing schemes near valley
Gare reports a Maricopa ty citizen pushing a fraudulent grant claim to seize railroad and valley lands awaiting title. Citizens voice repeated complaints, warning of imminent serious trouble as outsiders incite land grabs and a local traitor among them colludes with venture seekers against neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gare
Maricopaty
Valley Digs In Against Prescott Courier Rumor Mill
A regional letter accuses the Prescott Courier of malicious reporting harming Phanix and Balt River Valley interests. The writer defends local fairness, questions coverage, and urges readers to consider alleged bias and ingratitude toward the valley’s supporters and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waerx
Prescott
Phanix
Balt River
Fms
Pepest
Prescott St
Arizona Legislature Testes Party Lines Over Governor's Compliments
In the Arizona Legislature a Saturday morning resolution praised Governor Trile for suppressing lawlessness and fostering prosperity, but Democrats adjourned and pushed party caucuses instead of approving any compliment to Republicans. The row centered on removing Republican officials after the upcoming inauguration and replacing them with Democrats. The dispute sparked bipartisan anger and accusations of political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Trile
Cleveland
Matti
House
Ruggles
Rollins
Committee On
Gov. Tritle
Purdy
Wardwell
Watkins
Porter
Committee On Memorials
Risely
Lesnor
Gordon
Standard
Railroad link move urged with Phoenix from Tucson papers
The Citizen argues for joining with Pinal and Maricopa to push a Phoenix rail line now, with a branch to Globe later. It contends a direct route to Florence and Phoenix speeds growth and avoids delays, urging immediate action and shaping plans to secure the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Phoenix
Citizen
Star
Pima
Globe
Pinal
Maricopa
Florence
Phanix
Phasix
Porter Sees Maricopa Gain Notable State Representative
In Maricopa County a new era begins with Judge DeForest Porter in the lower house, praised for intellect and industry. The county’s delegation has grown active and successful in securing beneficial legislation, while the Phoenix Gazette faces criticism for personal attacks on Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maricopa
DeForest Porter
Porter
Phenix Gazette
Taxpayer vote call to limit debt to those who pay taxes
A Phenix Henarp correspondent urges that only taxpayers be allowed to vote on a county railroad debt. He proposes using the 1884 tax roll as the poll list, arguing that those who pay no taxes should not vote to tax others, and calls for laws to ensure taxpayers alone can create debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix Henarp
Maricopa County
Nai
Citien
Prescott and surrounding affairs unfold in brisk council sessions
Local councils in Prescott convened with President Ainsworth, passing measures on legal fees, mortgaged property disposal, and asylum legislation while House debates church property taxation and memorials. Across towns, Gordon’s fate prompts mourning, and national events echo in legislatures, courts, and frontier roads programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Comptroller of the Treasury
Washington
van Armano
Weedin
Board of Supervisors
Gosper Quizzed Over Mysterious Letter Job Request
Ex secretary Gosper of Arizona emerges in Chicago amid a strange note from a man named Cook seeking a genial lady shorthand clerk. Gosper recalls nothing about Cook, declines to identify him, and the Tribune preserves the letter details while reporting the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omnala
Gosper
Arizona
Chicago
Iady
Tribune
Patwer
W. Coorg
Crre
J.J. Gosper
Palmer House
P.S
the Tribune
Bonding Plan for Maricopa County Debt Issued
An act introduces the Maricopa County Bonding Plan to fund and retire warrants issued before April 1, 1881. It authorizes fifty thousand dollars in bonds, with an eight percent annual interest, paid semiannually. The act creates the Maricopa Sinking Fund and requires a new tax to cover interest and principal over fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly of
Territory of
Arizona
Board of Supervisors
Maricopa County
United States
Cain
Briccone County
Rami
County General Fund
Srec
Mariscopa County
Maricopa
Somes Newsspaper
Maricopa Counsy
Arizona's Gold and Ore Output Tops Rim of Treasure Shipments
An annual Wells Fargo report shows Arizona ranking sixth in gold bullion with 300,791 and sixth in gold dust with 100,000, fourth in silver bullion at 5,150,688, and equal position in ore and base bullion with 2,455,900, totaling 7,056,379 last year and likely fourteen to fifteen million this year, amid remarks on broader Pacific coast shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arzona
Wells,argo & Co
Pacific Coast
Mexico
British Columbia
Arizona
Well's Health Renewer Promoted Amid Varying Notices
The clipping touts Well's Health Renewer for ailments from heart pains to insomnia and nervous fatigue. It also references Lent, Carnival days in New Orleans, a Mexican woman's burial, and the cemetery being planted with cottonwood trees, with varied product claims and social notes.
Syrup of Figs Advertisement Notice
Purported medicinal laxative touts Syrup of Figs as nature’s own remedy. Claims to ease constipation biliousness indigestion and colds while cleansing and purifying the system. Free sample bottles offered and large bottles for sale by O J Thybole Phoenix A T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Thybole
Phoenix
A. T
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