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Newspaper

Phoenix Weekly Herald

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1884

Page

2

Leos Cuorrmay Pushes Free French Wires Entry to U S

The article notes Leos Cuorrmay pursues admission of French wires into the United States with little or no duty. It highlights his influence and backing in American lawmaking and cites French hogwood wines via the Chotteau as a potential counter to California producers. It also references the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line and Ta Topeka officials in tracking the movement of railroads from San to the Pacific.

United States California Pacific Coast Chotteau

Advertising notice and political remarks in 1894

The text references an advertising notice in a San Francisco publication and notes a February 21 1894 written order. It mentions speeches before committees on Territories and political privileges, Missouri charges, and debate over right of way for a southern railway through Utah Territory by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.

Ras Tudtan Thern Atchison, Topeka & Wm

Foreign buyers hold twenty million acres in U S lands

Toretz reports that foreign individuals and companies have acquired 20,941,606 acres in the United States, about the size of Ireland, with one exception a German syndicate. The buyers are primarily English Irish and Soviet, holding land mainly in the south and southwest regions.

Toretz United States Irland

Cutoff Road Proposed From Needles To Tucson Or Benson

The storm damages the Southern Pacific line from Mojave to Yuma raise calls to build a cutoff from The Needles toward Tucson or Benson. Officials note Tucson to Los Angeles or Mojave remains costly and unprofitable, urging investment to improve profits.

Catrronsra Sol Southern Pacific Mojave Yuma Needles Tucson Benson Los Angeles

Rtchison Topeka and Santa Fe Offer Spurs Western Rail Tie

The Rtchison Topeka and Santa Fe propose to buy the Southern Pacific segment from Mojave to The Needles about 240 miles or, if talks fail, build from The Needles to Colton with San Diego as the main Western terminus. Albuquerque merchants welcome the prospect.

Rtchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Southern Pacific Mojave

Territorial petition favors Judge French remaining in office

The Albuquerque Journal notes a determined effort by citizens of Arizona to keep Judge French in office. The entire bar of the Territory, regardless of politics, has petitioned the President to continue his tenure, while the Territory strongly opposes Judge Prenell’s displacement.

Albuquerque Journal Geome Arizona Judge French French Burton Prenell

Pacific to Lakes to Mississippi rail line scheme

The article argues that the A. T. & 8. FP. plans a transcontinental rail route from the Pacific to the Lakes and on to the Mississippi. It claims Attorney Touzalin advocates this plan, predicting Topeka will become the headquarters of the world’s most important railroad once it is completed.

A. T Pacific Lakes Mississippi River Heason 10 Ait. Touzalin Topeka

Copyright Protection For Newspaper Articles Proposed In Congress

Rosecrans introduces BI in Congress allowing newspaper men to copyright their articles with the same protection as book authors. The measure aims to curb article poaching and spur originality, seen as simple justice for journalists. But widespread use by journalists is deemed unlikely.

Grexenal Rosecrans Congress Dell

Reavis organ attacks GOP and calls out paper

A caustic editorial denounces a rival publication for mudslinging at the Republican National Convention. It brands the paper as lacking principle and courage and dismisses charges as empty rhetoric while defending the Republican Central Committee’s integrity.

Revival of mining profits as season nears

The article notes signs of a mining revival with new rich discoveries and improved reduction works. Transportation to mineral regions is now complete, enabling profitable low grade ore extraction. It argues prudent mining can yield twenty percent returns, contrasting with lower gains from rail or manufacturing ventures, per the Economist.

Record of Cincinnati Floods Since 1800 in Oslo Valley

The report compiles flood data from the Commercial records, listing major inundations in the Oslo valley since 1800 and highlighting the extent of flooding during the present century. It notes the connection of the recent great flood to historical patterns and emphasizes the ongoing flood risk.

Oslo Cincinnati

Judge’s ideal role cited in fair treatment pledge

Quote emphasizes a judge should be neutral and impartial, deciding solely on merits without regard to race color or religion, and that this stance should guide every benevolent court official in handling cases with fairness. The passage underscores equal justice as a foundational principle for judiciary behavior.

Brew

Reavis organ accused of blackmail in Salt River Valley debate

Gazette reports expose claims by Reavis and his supporters as flimsy swindling to extract money from settlers. Editors praise local readers for discernment while warning of ongoing pressure and the moral cost of land grab schemes.

Reavis Teavis Heravp Reavis Organ Revie Heavis Jess

Opposition to Judge French Over Mormon Accusations

The Albuquerque Journal rebukes Arizona papers for alleging Judge French favors Mormons. It calls the charge baseless and notes the judge is upright, impartial, and broad enough to serve all classes, including Mormons and Gentiles, without prejudice.

Albuquerque Journal French Arizona Minn

Mexican Central railway nears City of Mexico completion

The Mexican Central railway will complete its line to the City of Mexico within sixty days and greatly benefit both nations. Yet current traffic interferences hinder progress, and the delayed treaty in Congress is lamentable as it could shift bulk Mexican trade toward the United States.

Mexican Central Railway City of Mexico United States Congress United

Treaty Upset in Congress Attributed to European Influence

States instead of being monopolized by European countries, and it was no doubt through the agency of these same European countries that the treaty was upset in Congress.

Destructive windstorm and flood reports across towns

Telegraphic dispatches detail a fierce wind storm in Lawrence County Indiana causing extensive damage worth at least 400000. Flood levels rise and fall across Kentucky and Arkansas towns. Dozens of houses washed away or flooded leaves thousands homeless as relief efforts begin. Reports from Illinois Ohio and Texas describe rising rivers, stranded trains, and rescue attempts with several fatalities and ongoing evacuations.

Maysvinnr Cartixtrestne Second Ateries Lovtsviine Manos Ind Milton GaLioroantis Nora Belle Jum Montgomery Athalin Fr. Sarra Ark Arkansas River Fulton Danna Tex Trinity River Elm Fork Dallas Denton Missouri Pacific St. Louis Sundar Ludlow Pearl Streets Pearl Robert Kylie Gro Dyester Daim Panucan John Beatty Weatherford Newburg Tennessee Beatty Wueetine W. Va Crsersnatr Ohio Chamber of Commerce Lisle Miami Railroad Loutevinne Mattie Hayes Burke Keiguin Jeffersousville Shawneetown Lomencie Richmond Neeley Geo. Guthrie Guthrie Duncan Lynch Gila Valley Iris Paris Illinois Bisher Munnerers Tompstone

Prescott Fire destroys Sherman House and nearby shops

The Prescott blaze erupted at 2:15 AM in the Sherman House and spread to J. W. Wilson & Co and W ie Palace saloon, soon consuming William Wilkerson’s shop and other wooden buildings. Estimated loss about £60,000 with less than half covered by insurance. One likely fatality rumored is S. N. Holmes, missing after entering a back room for valuables. a bystander jumped from a second story window but survived.

Lawrencencha Ind Prescott Sherman House Bock J. W. Wilson & Co Wie Palace William Wilkerson Sherman J. L. Fisher Mitchel Wormser Phoenix California Market Indy S. N. Holmes Laren Nifolmes Mr. Holmes Tarhling Flint Abram ‘H. Peoples Rebecca J. Peoples Second Judicial District Territory of Arizona Maricopa Eaid Rebéces J. Peeples Pisicuis Aragona Rhia Tully Dstrict Court Territory of Arizona Marfespa Rancis A. Shaw L. Karr Feo

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