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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1883
Page
2
A late dispatch from Bate suggests if the Fire John Porter bill passes the House and then moves through the Senate, the likelihood of enactment is low and the President may veto or oppose the measure. The report highlights legislative resistance and potential presidential action looming over the proposal.
The Grand Commandery plans a trophy representing the state industries as a prize for the best drilled company at its August testining. The trophy is valued at five thousand nine hundred dollars and will be awarded by the order.
The remains of Howard the composer of Home Sweet Home have been disinterred at Tunis to be shipped to Washington for interment and a monument to be erected in his honor.
The money order business has grown by more than $20,000 from the previous year, indicating the post office is handling increasing financial transactions. If current trends continue, the year's total will nearly double last year's volume in Phoenix.
Missouri governor advocates larger appropriations for normal schools. Governor Beo Butler, allied with the state administration, denounces normal schools and opposes them. The piece contrasts eastern backwardness with western progress in education.
Parsipest of the Council Wiley names Maricopa Councilman A D Lemon as Chairman of the Educational Committee. The appointing leader praised Lemon as thoroughly competent and deeply interested in public schools, noting his qualifications and dedication to Phoenix’s educational system.
Rumors questioned Wilon W. Hoover’s integrity as district judge prompting a bar meeting. He explained borrowing from litigants and social attentions, a petition for removal was discussed but bar members voted confidence after his remarks. The event aimed to uphold the judge’s character amid concerns.
Settlement urges building a Normal School in the Territory to train teachers and provide business courses, arguing higher education should be outside public schools and that a normal school could be self sustaining while meeting future teacher and business needs. Also notes education path should avoid overfunding a few at the cost of broader access.
January session reports Governor's Message sent to committees. Bills on bullion tax repeal, county official fees retrenchment, prison reform, permanent capitol funding, and Delinquent Cochise taxes. Statements on printing chaos, Grazing laws, and court and committee appointments outline a busy political timetable with party alignments and district allocations.
The article argues for exempting school funds from collectors’ fees and collecting school taxes with other taxes. It urges special school taxes, county-board levies from assessor property data, a Territorial Library Fund, and strict library rules excluding denominational works. It promotes juvenile reading and early library development to foster useful citizenship.
Benson business men will construct a four wagon road to Globe to improve trade and travel links. The project aims to boost regional commerce and connect local firms with the mining center, with anticipated completion in coming months.
The last spike completing the Sunset line was driven at 12 m San Francisco time joining San Francisco and New Orleans. Pierce James Campbell and Major Conversa officiated at the bank of the Rio Grande near the Mexican line. No further details available due to the excitement.
A group including Stevens, Bailey Lowe, O dones, Syruce Bickinson and others formed a club and sent to R M Boardman in Louisville for tickets in the Commonwealth Distribution. Tickets cost two dollars with 1960 prizes totaling 113400 dollars and a $30000 capital prize. Next drawing January list.
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