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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1885
Page
1
Bes Moncan states he does not want to serve as governor of Anzona, declining the bid and outlining reasons he would not pursue the office. The remark signals a shift in local political dynamics as parties consider alternative candidates.
General Grover B. McClennan announces his ambition to be Secretary of the Navy in the incoming administration. He faces rival candidates and political opposition as he outlines his vision for naval modernization and leadership reform.
Hox P J Bonan of Graham County serves in the third house at Prescot this winter, reflecting regional representation in the session.
The passage of the appropriation bill is expected to be the main action in the current session. Congress is not anticipated to undertake major legislation beyond funding measures, with priority on completing budget allocations.
The new President will not likely make many removals since Senate approval and concurrence are required for such actions.
Prescott hosts a large crowd of office seekers whose hopeful ambitions may sour as the process unfolds, with many attendees likely to regret their decision as the proceedings continue.
Prersixs, Sarzent, and Estec are California aspirants for the United States Senate. Sargent appears to be the current leader. The matter will come up regularly to the legislature on the 20th instant.
The text notes Giua County seeking a portion of Yavapai to include the Tonto Basin country, a region naturally part of Gila. It also mentions plans to form a new county with Flagstaff as the county seat.
The Prescott Journal appears as a morning paper with telegraphic dispatches enhancing its content. The prose notes recent improvements and wishes success to Brother Martin.
General Grant saved a man from his friends and the public applauded his act. He declines a subscription to release his personal effects from mortgage, expressing regret that he did not act sooner.
Cleveland seems to be coolly preparing to take charge of the great office he has been elected to. If he conducts as straightforwardly as he did as Governor of New York, his administration will benefit the country widely.
The general land office decides settlers on unsurveyed lands cannot be disturbed by future grants that include their settled lands. Settlers will hold lands by priority of right.
Former editor Charles A. Gardner of the St Helena Star has sold the paper and moved south purchasing the Pasadena and Valley Union in Los Angeles County. He bids farewell with good wishes and a lighthearted note about wandering toward Arizona.
At year end 24 082 ships sailed under the U S flag indicating a reasonably healthy merchant fleet. Britain leads in the sea trade, yet America could expand its merchant marine for national benefit and growth.
Three candidates seek Balterly States Marshal and three for United States District Attorney under the forthcoming Democratic administration. All are confident of securing the posts. Phoenix may be favored, and with about 2,000 applications per position, a good show is hoped.
The cultivation of upland rice has become a feature in Georgia and other southern states. It is sown as late as mid June. The straw makes fine feed and the rice is excellent. Some fishers should sample this rice to assess its potential for home use and flour quality.
A county wide proposal calls for using prisoners to repair courthouse grounds and fences, dig ditches, and plant trees, arguing that county prisoners can perform the work at no public cost while sparing taxpayers from jailer expenses and contractor inefficiency. It cites California examples and suggests Maricopa should similarly employ inmates to improve the courthouse plaza and surrounding property. The piece then notes agricultural advances with artichokes in Mesa City and a boost to hog farming using artichokes and alfalfa, followed by a long steamship dispatch summary from Pittsburgh mills and manufacturers detailing recent activity and wage cuts.
The article notes easing unrest in eastern business districts with confidence restored and abundant money at low interest, though cautious in mobilization. Pittsburg mills appear poised to resume full production as orders slowly flow in, signaling a tentative revival. Congressional tariff policy uncertainty remains, with Democratic divisions limiting radical shifts. Overall prospects brighten after months of pressure.
A declaration urges division into districts, a tailored bill, and public institution support. It calls for revised territory laws, territorial aid for river projects, a new Phoenix charter, for the treasurer to become county tax collector, improved highways, and legislators to serve county and territory interests.
A broad reader base of housekeepers has long trusted Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder for purity and effectiveness. The repeated use by households nationwide demonstrates its reliability as a baking powder, based on practical experience across many kitchens.
A historical report notes thousands of Italian laborers returning home as English steamers enable mass emigration to Europe. Up to 875 workers per week rely on English vessels while about 10,000 Italians depart. The exodus fuels labor gaps in U.S. cities where wages are low and demand remains, despite skilled craftsmen seeking better pay at home.
A Prescott correspondent notes Adjutant General Sherman signals to the Governor about organizing a militia, with Tombstone and Tucson pushing similar efforts. The report predicts a territorial infantry regiment could be formed and equipped by the next legislature, ready for any emergency at home or abroad. A side item mentions local egg shipments costing 4,300 dollars last year and a Missouri hen proverb.
A collage of brief items from San Francisco and beyond notes economic shifts in the city, Cleveland's resignation to New York's legislature, and Hazen's alleged misconduct. It includes Arthur Orton identity claims, Grant’s public letter, a Julia Wieland funeral, lynching in Kentucky, a Galveston train wreck, and varied political chatter from Boston to Nevada.
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