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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1885
Page
1
Jonnx W. Doxarsetox of Yuma declares ambition to lead as President of the Council. The announcement signals a potential civic bid with local interest in governance and leadership.
There is strong agreement among Phoenix businessmen that the Times should be revived. The local merchants stress the need for renewed publication to boost commerce, news coverage, and community presence.
A Tak Mixing Review article argues the mining sector is rapidly improving and will soon reemerge at the forefront of business matters, highlighting strong momentum and optimistic outlook for production and markets.
A figure named Tur Gezelle warns lawmakers of dire consequences if they do not engage with a proposed project dubbed the innocent and beautiful fuber shower, signaling political pressure and threats amid unclear motives.
Tue Hon Pat Hamilton announces candidacy for herecant at arms of the Council praising his suitability. The note expresses hope the Council will select him, asserting he would be a first class officer.
A call has been issued for a State and National Silver convention to meet in Denver Colorado on January 28 1885. The move seeks to retain silver as circulating medium and to continue silver coinage.
A fragment from Tucson reports notices of members of the Oki Board observed in San Francisco Mining Exchange records. J N Wimoxducing is named, with mention of a short-term success and a subsequent move to a mid-level office, tying Arizona and San Francisco items together.
Jupee Sullivan of the Superior Court of San Francisco has rendered his division in the Sharon-Hill case granting Sarah Alathea a divorce and a division of the common property. What portion of Sharon's fortune will be regarded as common property is yet to be ascertained.
The passage voices Tene as a Democrat in the Territory urging Governor Tritle's ouster and replacement by Lens K Ménde, praised as a good man, while doubting a better popular choice will emerge despite efforts described as a hundred efforts.
Report notes a factional rift within Ss ke's church over political predictions. Members threaten to abandon pew purchases, reducing Henry Ward Beecher's salary as stalwarts desert. Beecher reportedly holds out, yet collapse of support appears imminent.
Some say revising laws is premature yet others argue good laws should exist now. The piece decries fragmented codes and discretionary judicial outcomes, urging a consistent, systematic codification with clear procedure codes to improve the Territory’s legal framework.
A contemporary piece attacks a Henano paper for its stance on freight and fares. It argues the Henano would lack opinion if following its contemporaries and condemns pursuing a bill deemed impossible to pass, asserting it would harm community interests by delaying legislation.
A writerClaims that attempts to regulate unjust discriminations against the Territory are futile and impossible to complete now. They urge legislators to ignore impractical advice from the Gazette and warn against wasting time and money on a nonviable measure.
The Salt River Valley faces freight and fare woes on railroads, especially Southern Pacific. Mills are idle as no grain moves unless prearranged, hurting central territory while seeking equal market access with California. Calls emerge for a Freight and Fares bill from the legislature and possible action from Congress and Santa Fe to route a line through Benson, linking to the Atlantic and Pacific.
Telegraphic report from San Francisco notes a deputy marshal sought a lawyer named Miner on a polygamy warrant and hid in a base. The Salt Lake Chronicle calls the officer a burly ruffian and prowling marauder, urging residents to defend their homes and fight the devil with fire.
A San Bernardino dispatch to the Chronicle reports the California Southern Pacific Railroad will extend its line through Cajon Pass to connect with the Atlantic & Pacific near Daggett Station. A large labor force, primarily Chinese, numbering five to six hundred, has been ordered to begin work at the pass.
A San Francisco report says a notable Democratic figure from Binghamton New York forwarded to President-elect Cleveland a gold hooped five gallon keg of rum bearing the Spiters RR BR RB mark. The keg was returned to the sender with Cleveland’s thanks.
This week eight tramps looted about 40 dollars worth of provisions from the Chinamen at the Tacos section house, burned many ties, and behaved obnoxiously. Station section men pursued by head car. after a brief exchange of threats the tramps were captured and brought back. Not taken to town, they were punished lightly and released.
Sart Laxx, Dec. 24. Four separate items report tragedies and weather across states. In Iron county two Tullis boys aged 9 and 12 die when a roof beam collapses on them. A 17 year old and his father perish in a storm between Strawberry and Hester Valleys. California and Nevada record heavy snow, rain, and structural accidents including a hotel frame collapse in New Orleans and a London Bridge explosion aftermath. The Sharon divorce case in San Francisco dominates with a ruling to be appealed and substantial alimony and property division. Additional reports cover European political moves, stock discussions, and weather in Kansas, Chicago, and Boston.
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