28 Feb 1884
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1884
Page
1
Turmoil surrounds the territory's governance as the secretary of the territory refuses to swear in certain members, creating two rival legislatures and leaving the governor's office in a standoff. Names and places are unclear in the fragmentary report, but the conflict centers on allegiance and legitimate authority.
A quotation states that Barney paid to Reavis for the Silver King property, noting a quit claim deed was given to the Silver King Co. and expressing regret that the swindle seems to align with Barney’s influence and purse. The remark implies the Silver King Company received nothing substantial in return.
The brief dispatch reports Baum Monix, longtime promoter of the Passion Play and builder of a costly New York theater, has died by his own action at age 58. His long pursuit, ambition, and persistence are at an end, prompting moralizing reflections on fate and consequences.
A severe flood from the Los Angeles River devastates about twenty five city blocks. Forty dwellings are swept away with widespread destitution. Southern California endures its largest flood on record while the Los Angeles eastward railroad reopens today though through trains may take a week.
An editor laments a recent murder and promises a measured reply to protect residents. He argues for curbing a long standing evil that scandalizes wives, mothers, and children, urging town leaders to remove indecency from main business districts to prevent further harm.
The press notes that charges against U S Marshal Z L Tiddell of this Territory have been investigated and found entirely unfounded. The item urges solid official conduct and expresses political support for pure government and officials in the Territory, noting traitorous behavior if any across party lines.
A report from Cochise County describes Tees Bistee bandits sentenced to death by hanging for murder and robbery. Indre Pinney voices judgment condemning their cowardice and societal betrayal, praising local officers and citizens for their pursuit of justice amid communal outrage. The piece blends courtroom details with community reaction and notes related legal actions and financial interests.
Tomastone February 22. Dale Heit, sentenced to life for complicity in the Bisbee murder, is executed by hanging after a mob seized him from the jail. About 162 miners from Contention and Grand Cen. leak mines aided the assault, overpowering Sheriff Ward and dragging Heit to a telegraph pole for execution. A coroner's inquest is pending as the body lies at the morgue. The mob demanded the hanging and declared he died for crimes beyond the sole suspect. The scene ended with a public act of vigilante justice amid tense frontier tensions. The Copper Queen case and a separate suit over a one ninth interest in the Copper Queen mine at Bisbee are noted.
Arizona Chapter No 1 holds Stated Conventions second Monday at 750 pm in Magonic Hall. Members invited. M Wo Kanes H P and B A Shaw Secretary. Arizona Lodge No 3 meets Tuesday on or before full moon at 730 pm in Masonic Hall. Sefourscing companions invited. Parrox McNurtry and others listed as officers. Phoenix Lodge No 2 meets Saturdays at 730 pm in Old Fellow Hall. Lincoln Former NG and others listed as secretaries. Phoenix Lodge No 5 meets Wednesdays at 700 pm in Masonic Hall. Members invited to attend. Phoenix Lodge No 2 convocations first and third Fridays at 730 pm in Masonic Hall. Parge G 01 and H WoRKyvgs listed as officers.
Through passenger trains connect Los Angeles with San Francisco via Yu ma and Lathrop, linking to the Atlantic Express for Stockton and Sacramento. A sleeping car runs from Deming to Omaha, with staggered departures and multiple connections north and east.
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