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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1884
Page
3
Local lines report Tucson street life a Turk perambulating the city and snow affecting rail east of Flagstaff. Notices cover deeds and mortgages, grain planting plans, a Prescott Eclipse Saloon robbery, building and business updates along Monroe Street, and upcoming pedestrian match with judges and timers. Cites fire losses, ferry proposal, and repairs to town institutions.
A brief life review honors Wendell Phillips born 1811 Boston. He studied law, joined abolitionists after 1835 mob, led the Anti Slavery Society 1865 1870, opposed party politics, later argued for extrem e measures to end slavery, famed eloquence and humanity. He lived simply in Boston until 1882 when his home was condemned for street work. He remains a central figure among early abolitionists facing persecution.
Minneapolis family suffers tachinosis from undercooked ham as husband dies. Cincinnati building owners attempt to rehabilitate submerged structures before floodwaters recede. Ohio River falls an inch hourly. Mexican Treasury imposes 5 percent ad valorem duty on imports. Peeme Beni sees 9,000 homeless and 8,000 jobless as the Ohio and Mississippi floodwaters rise. Congress debates bills while New York acts to protect Adirondack forests. Georgia counties face huge jug traffic after option changes. A firm receives 12,500 jar orders in a month.
An author notes that 15 million dairy cows and 25 million beef cattle in the United States produce 750 million dollars yearly from dairy. Valuing beef at 50 dollars per head matches the dairy income, suggesting the total beef herd could pay for land equal to one year’s dairy income. The piece laments legislative neglect and fraudulent competition in printing prices.
San Francisco organized as an Independent municipality in 1851 notes progress to date. The city lists 1,097 streets and 27,550 houses with 9 percent church organizations. It reports 50 manufactories including 207 incorporated, 40,000 mechanics, and annual manufactured product value not exceeding 75 million dollars.
General Sherman was officially placed on the retired list last Saturday marking the end of his active service. The retirement follows a career note that the officer described as a period of service defined by duty and leadership through various postings.
The passage condemns Congress for inaction and empty rhetoric on land business, calling it a blow to public welfare and betraying the interests of honest citizens concerned for the nation's welfare.
A forthcoming House report from the Banking and Currency Committee proposes a ban that allows National Banks to increase their circulating money to match the fall value of bonds deposited with the U.S. Treasurer.
A harsh tirade targets the Heral d for its conduct and politics. The piece claims no charges are answered while accusing the paper of blackmail and manipulation in relation to the grant. It insists deposition of the Reavis master's deposition be shared with the public.
In a February 15 1834 letter from Arizona Territory optimism rises as rains fill mountain reservoirs and miners expect renewed activity. Farmers should shift to alfalfa and livestock, while 강조ing that mineral wealth and new mines near Cave Creek could attract investors and boost wealth.
The text urges community support for prospectors facing hardship, arguing that kind words and basic aid can sustain mining efforts and local development. It highlights the hardship of the lone miner, the welcome afforded in towns, and the duty to encourage workers. It also notes L D Copeland's contract to repair town cloaks and keep them in repair for 140 per year, with quarterly payments starting February 1.
Mon day notes detail Seith the first Birhee gang arrestee facing trial in Tombstone as prosecutors press hard evidence. Southern California reports torrential rain with hay prices plunging to 14 dollars per ton in Los Angeles County. Prescott editor B N Horses, 35, native of Pennsylvania, buried after Friday fire. Miner fire loss estimates list various victims and monetary totals.
Maricopa County Arizona February 14 1884 the Board of Supervisors met with all members present. Minutes approved. Bills allowed including Cox & Foushee centers in courtroom and B W Wiley forfeiture of courthouse. Tax matters involve Asher & Bro Ellis & Co and Patton bill arbitration. Patton $919 due. arbitration fee 5 per day. warrant for 850 drawn from Building Fund. Afternoon session adjourned to 2 pm with full attendance.
A Temperance meeting plan was formed after a Phoenix Sunday Echoole discussion. A committee from Baptist, Presbyterian, South, and North churches and Sunday Schools will call a public temperance meeting to outline programs and invite speakers. The first committee meeting is scheduled at the South ME. Ghordh on Sunday February 24 at 4 p.m. Local temperance supporters are urged to attend.
Daily notes a raft is being built on the Salt River to transport goods due to low chances of fording the river soon. It mentions Senator Miller of California introducing a Senate bill for segregation and ease of the San Asilos coal Lends. Also reports a new journal for the Quijotoss edited by Harry Brooks in San Francisco, named the Prospector.
The post office notes unclaimed letters dated February 13 1884 listing many names across varied spellings including Anderson W M Abercrombie WA Benson Christian Books James Baldridge Hermo Barradiane Geo Cushon James Carruthers Jus Cook WoW Daly Daniel Thincan Joseph Dyer AC Donshue John Dillon Garrett Dempsey Bob Ferguson James Hill Charles R Housud J J Huszzd MD Hawley Manic Herlick Chas Jones Bilas Jones Elvis A Jones E H Wall ters remaining in 1 Phoenix Arizona Kerr WV Lenovh Robi Lee James Lombard Prierre Morris Jet Mutter Emil McKeuney James Nuaris George Patterson George Parker Mollie Prithero Frank KRsenberry J A hem Albert Revinson Wm Slim JW Suod Ed Sanderson Ray D Theallsill Situs Wilton RG Wet Jne Wilson Mrs KE Wilcoxen J W Waener Dr EC Wester Gus F CARTAS ESPANOLAS Jose Bailesterot Ucebio Valenzuela Monica Bildarra y Jesus M Expinega Peilra Gutierrez Antonio Guerrere Cerslampio Musesario Rambalde Federico Ruiz Crneto n Sabedra Refugio Yanes FricoS de Vines HETCHNED LETTERS McDonald Win Reynolis Bea Peterson Louisa Rusel we Wilcoxen Call for Advertised Letters Gro FE Mewny Postmaster.
The district court refused a new trial for the Bisbee gang case. Litta Purcell, a Prescott sporting woman, praised for rescuing a child from a burning home, drew praise from townsfolk. J M Gregory survived a horse stumble leaving him with a bruised cheekbone though he remained up and about. Herper's Magazine for March debuts with American History features by Hikinson and Rideig. St. Louis sketches and poems accompany a serialized tale and other notices.
Following Big Dan Dowd’s conviction and looming execution he underwent a stark transformation. Brought to court yesterday to testify in the Heith case, he appeared unrecognizable, with disheveled clothes and ragged appearance.
A damaged OCR fragment recalls a man who changed rapidly in appearance and behavior, shifting from reckless daring to a grave resolve as if touched by fate. The text references themes of death and destiny with archaic phrasing.
Five hundred prospectors gather around Qujoros and in the Bonanza region near Ben Nevis as mining fever grows. Reports say logan City hoeses sell claims from 500 to 800 dollars for 80 120 feet while telegraph work advances with 500 poles and a 67 mile line to Logan City. Nearby towns near Clip and Martinez area bustle as reports of silver ore and new rail activity surface.
The Sana Barbara Independent reprints a survey table detailing acre measures in yards and feet, including conversions for squire yards to acres, and dimensions for one acre in various grid patterns. It notes practical surveying methods with Amis able to step a yard accurately, and lists spacing for trees and vines to guide field levying and planting layouts.
A four room house with four closets is offered. Inquiries directed to Judge C. A. Tyeed regarding the property and conditions.
The notice lists delinquent taxes and penalties on properties in Phoenix Tempe and nearby areas, including Brown Thies W AItS Gro B and many others. It states total taxes due with penalties, and warns of a public auction on February 29 1964 at the Phoenix Court House if unpaid. The Sheriff L Ho Nam announces the sale to satisfy tax debts as required by law.
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