Herald 1878 Rates and City News Summary
The Herald lists 1878 rates and office details at No 31 and 33 North First Street with contact 50. Local notables Noel Burassa H J Pace A Emanuel and others from Tombstone and surrounding districts visit or arrive in Phoenix. Updates cover mining progress at La Fortuna and Wekol, canal repairs, election cases, arrivals from Prescott and Chico, and public notices including school supplies and legal salaries.
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Busses
the Herald
North First Street
Telphone
Tunnel disaster casualties and rail diversions detailed
Report recounts two men dying from injuries after a tunnel collapse near Ash York Monday night. Fire extinguished, tunnel closure prompts rerouting of eastbound perishable freight via the EF P and P to Phoenix, then Maricopa and Southern Pacific to Deming. Government official Wells coordinates engine and crew support, with service to resume once tunnel traffic can restart. Also noted are health observations on appearance and vitality, and a local fatal accident at Rigdon home where a nine-year-old boy’s rifle discharged, killing Mrs Rigden. Funeral held, family grieved. Additionally a brief dispatch from London notes Prime Minister Gladstone’s health serious and Cannes stay not restoring strength.
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W. W. Miller
C. J. Hall
Arizona Canal
Lorence
A. H. Emanuel
Tombstone
Los Angeles
Big Buz Onyx
Big Bug
Charles W. Bowman
Tucson
Supreme Court
Mtr
Prescott “Journal-Miner
Vihat Bob Pryer
Fut City
Tere
Brosty
Prescott
Klondyke
Louden Grover
Sardis
Kentucky
Chamberlain
Hg i
Superm
Drake
Peoria
KR. J. Robey
Olney
Geo. M. Sargent
Geo. G. Sargent
Francistown
New Hampshire
Sargent Sr
Missouri Rivand
Sargent
Geo. Jr
Maricopa Loust Company
Wm. H. Penn
Des Moines
Iowa
Henry Wolfe
Mt Hrave
O. B . Sevand Bray
McClarts Ed Lightner
Warcorse Kramer
Miarthews
Renaintster
Ash York
T Tanned Wiese
Ulert
Gener
Wells
Crescott
Santa Fe Pacific
Phoenix
Maricopa
Southern Pacific
Deming
Saul
J. G. Rigdon
Trinean
Jame Mes
Rigdon
Cry
Yatin
Higden Y
Gladstone Ile
Purifying the Blood Brings Relief from Severe Leg Pain
A patient describes years of leg pain and purple skin spots with no hope of cure, then notes rapid improvement after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He reports renewed strength, appetite, and health after several bottles and attributes his recovery to the remedy.
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Hood
Tami
Maine
Tunnel Cave In Buries Four Men Near Ash Fork
Four men were buried in a burning tunnel near Ash Fork after a cave in on the Johnson tunnel. The fire raged for hours before crews could work to extinguish it. Traffic on the Sante Fe line was suspended with passengers transferred westbound. The tunnel, 1000 feet long, was engineered by Col I Simms and features a sharp eastern entry and a high steel western bridge.
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Ash Fork
Heral A Patere
Wiles
Tate Yor
Johnson
Ash Mark
Sue
Trafic
West Boaid
Simms
County Board Actions At Last Meeting
The Board of Supervisors transacted several items including ordering a new bridge on the Magden canyon road between Tempe and Mesit, approving S.B. Hoefer’s notary bond, granting a S10 indigent allowance to B.A. Wie, transferring S200 from road district No. 7 to No. 15 to cover debts, collecting S225 rent for last quarter on government offices to the courthouse, inspecting the county hospital on Governor’s request, and approving numerous county service claims with the report deferred to the next meeting.
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Board of Supervisors
Magden Cant
United
Court House
County Supervisors Action Highlights of Last Meeting
The Board of Supervisors ordered a certified copy of a land claim decree filed, past due taxes for Burton Stock Car Company noted, William Newell named Justice of the Peace for Mesa, funds allocated to pay interest on M. and P. railroad bonds, and contracts for printing and telephones discussed with lumber bids tentatively held.
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Board of Supervisors
Board Ofvisors
Court of Private Land Claims
Miguel Peraltave
United States
Arizona
Atlowe
Dudge
Asien
Iites
Areakover
Faemiar
Ofteo
Dont Tobacco S'more And Spry Your Life Away Ad
Advertisement urges quitting tobacco using No-To-Bac or ToBac products claiming dramatic strength and weight gain. Promotes curing >400,000 with druggist guarantees and offers booklets from Adore ring Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Indian School Expands North of Phoenix with Major Additions
The Indian school north of Phoenix plans several building additions over the next months as part of a large expansion. Current enrollment stands around 400 with provision for 100 more, including a two story dining hall, brick main building, assembly space, boiler room, barn, and outbuildings. Estimated cost exceeds 700000 with a 36000 appropriation approved and a further 40000 sought next year.
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Phoenix
Carlisle
Mat
Ing
Rand
Sameit Narenu
Bnt
McGowan
ted # HERALD
Rich Strike in Colorado At Topeka Mine Delivers Gold
Excitement grows over Colorado mining finds. In Central City district, the old Topeka mine reports a white quartz streak assaying 17000 dollars in gold per ton. The United States Tunnel line supports the ore richness below surface, hinting at vast profits. The firm plans supplying new facilities for the mining district and expanding operations.
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Colorado
Topeka
Central City
Yopeka
United States
United States Tunnel Company
Bryan’s decline as Chicago platform debates in 1900s
A New York Journal editorial excerpt criticizes William Jennings Bryan. It argues he lacks sincerity and shows obstinacy, weakening his appeal to Democrats and harming the movement’s prospects. The piece condemns his adherence to 16 to 1 as central to Bryanism and questions his ability to grasp the platform.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Chicago
New Democracy
New York
Journa
Settlement of Arizona Canal dispute ends long litigation
The Arizona Canal and the Improvement Companies reach a peaceful settlement. W. W. Miller and receiver Hall secure court orders to issue $21,000 in receiver certificates to cover salaries and canal repairs. Hall will manage the canal affairs pending further orders as engineers assess needed improvements and staffing remains unchanged.
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Arizona Canal
White Dove
Glendale
Merchants Loan & Trust Company
W. W. Miller
Miller
Hall
Judge Street
Improvement Company
Gard
Tom
Chaplain Scott Delivers Lively Life Lecture At Baptist Church
Chaplain Winfield Whitfield Scott gave a vivid account in a Baptist church lecture titled Recollections of a Lively Life. He recalled boyhood in a Michigan log cabin, Civil War service, and praise for the regular army, with mentions of Gen. O. O. Howard and early pastorates in Leavenworth and Denver. Notable attendees included Rev. Elliott and Mr Nichols of Denver.
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Mark Twain
Winfield Whitield Scott
the Baptist Church
Becanea
Teddy
Cme
Michigan
Scott
John
Akay
Spottsslvania
Leavenworth
Denver
United States
O. O. Howard
America
J. W. Owens Post
Elliott
Kansas City
FB. €. Nichols
First Baptist Church of
Denver, Colo
Copper Market Steady as Lead Dull in York Trade
In York on January 19 copper remained quiet at unchanged prices. lead showed dull activity with brokers at 3.55 and exchanges around 3.60.
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York
Teller Resolutions Arouse Senate and House Action
Washington reports show Senate committees favoring leprosy investigation and Teller resolutions, with notices to call up measures on pensions, Pacific railroads interest payments, and army pay provisions. The House advances anti scalping, deficiency, and foreign relations debates, while Cuba policy looms amid procedural clashes and a Smith-era currency posture.
Ten Percent Wage Cut Sparks New Bedford Textile Strike
New Bedford Massachusetts begins a broad strike as wage reductions of ten percent take effect across nine cotton mill corporations. About nine thousand workers face lower pay while unions back the resistance, hoping to influence mills in Lowell Lewiston Fall River and others. The industry faces a tense stalemate with potential national labor support and uncertain settlement prospects.
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New Bedford
Mass
Bristol
Whitman
Boston
Jilly
Association of the New England Cotton Manufacturers
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Maine
New England
Massachusetts
Lowell
Lewiston
Fall River
Quiet in New England Cotton Mills Strike Areas
From New Bedford Biddeford and Lewiston reports say strikes are in progress but news is quiet with no major incidents reported.
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Boston
New England
New Bedford
Biddeford
Lewiston
Crowned King Secretary Restraint Filed in Arizona Office
Jas McGee, a Crowned King Mining Co shareholder, filed a bill in a U S court at Springfield Illinois to stop secretary Jas N Taylor from moving the company books and papers from Crowned King Arizona. An investigation of the books is set for January 24 1898.
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Springfield
Ill
Jas. McGee
Crowned King Mining Company
Edinburgh
United States
Jas. N.taylor
Crowned King
Arizon
Cabinet meeting discusses pardons for 1895 uprising participants
Honolulu January 12 a long cabinet meeting focused on pardons to be granted on the 17th. It is understood the council of state will be asked to restore civil rights to all who took part in the 1895 uprising. Those found guilty have been on parole and an effort will aim to complete their pardons.
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Supreme Court
John McGowan
Nellie A. Sullivan
Cochise County
C. G. Wston
Sexto Molin
John Blake
Geo. Clu
Gralaurcoun
Appellee
Ceorze Chaff
Graham County
Sun
Supreme Cort
Honolulu
Council of State
Buckner Sarnica Salve for Various Ailments
The Buckner Sarnica Salve claims to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents per box at Phoenix Drug Co and M. P. Chubz's drug stores.
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Buckner
Phoenix Drug Co
M. P. Chubz
Bribery Cases Take Center Stage In Ohio Legislature
In Columbus on January 18 three bribery cases loom in the Ohio legislature. Otis reportedly took $1 to vote for Hanna, Luke allegedly was offered 5100 to vote for Hanna but declined, and Senator Dodge says Burke offered a position to sway votes against Hanna. All involved are Republicans.
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Columbus
Ohio
Otis
Mr.Inn
Luke 'S
Hanna
Dodge
Burke
Mranna
Fire at Randburg destroys blocks in Rand street blaze
A morning fire in Randburg swept both sides of Rand street from Staley Ave to the Blue theatre and burned a part of Broadway. Estimated losses reach 1,000,000 with the post office damaged but mail saved. The fire started in a vacant building and no injuries were reported.
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Randsburg
Rand Street
Staley Ave
Blue Theatre
Broadway
Bimetallic and Currency Talks Dominate Washington Session
In Washington on January 17, a full gallery awaited the Senate session with Mrs Wolcott attending in the diplomatic gallery and Senator Hanna greeted warmly. The bimetallic committee led by Wolcott drew attention as debate swirled around the immigration bill while questions arose on currency reform with former Secretary Gage testifying before the House banking committee.
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Washington
Senate
Wolcott
Hanna
Ohio
Murphy
New York
Joanne
Walker
Gage
First National Bank of Chicago
District of Columbia
Currs
Cuban Belligerency Debate Shakes House Polish
Mr Dearmond of Missouri urged recognition of Cuban belligerency as an amendment to the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. The House debated with speeches by Mr Bailey and Mr Hitt, clashes over the scope of the bill, and warnings from Mr Colson. The motion to close the appeal debate failed 2 to 112 in opposition.
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Rmond
Missouri
House
Washington
Dearmond
Bailey
Texas
Hitt
Committee of Foreign Affairs
Uon
Hitt m
Hepburn
Dingley
Ker
Ley
Felming Democrat
Geo
Colson
Kentucky
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Westland Replies on Gold Standard Policy Progress
Calcutt a Jan 2 Sir James Westland finance minister at a meeting stated he was unable to answer fully about the gold standard. He noted great progress toward the policy first laid out in 1893 and discussed advances toward its adoption by the authors of the policy.
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James Westland
I. Calcuwtta
Council
Uiade & Spegehein
Money Mark New York Bank Note Prices Report
Market roundup notes varyings in silver certificates and bars with dollar and peso references. Citing New York prices dated January first, concerns about purity and denomination appear alongside Mexican silver certificate figures.
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New York
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Weekly Herald
Noel Burassa
H. J. Pace
la Fortuna
Citigan
Dombstone
Adams
Maleglin McLeish
Vulture
W. BR. Patterson
Fempe
Morris
Angeles
Frank Davis
Dawson
Joseph Golden
Pennsylvania
Mr. Golden
W. H. Brown
Alhambra
Frank Atkinson
Greenlaw Lauber Company
Flagstaff
S& Mrs
Lindquest
California
Hn Berger
Cppy
Electric Light Company
Bradshaws
Vn Tal
B. B. Porter
M. & P. Railroad
G. McNeill
McNeill
National Congress of Mothers
National Generess of Mothers
DD. C
Jim Goodwin
Wekol
Casa Grande
Heris
Bagley
Amberlain
A. J. Allsken
A. Wadsworts
Curt Kelle
Irs
Sersting
Chico
Tag
Pacific Coast
Harmacy
George Hamlin Les
J. Greeve
Chilhowie
de King
Ty Phoenix Drug Co
M. PB. Chubb
M. P. Chubb Drug Store
G. Rigdon
Catarre
Rebs
Ely
S County Business
THE
Indian School
Sandens
Sanden Electric Co
Cal
Fall
Leprosy Investigations
Army
Gallinger
Committee On Public Health
Vest
Finance Committee
Pacific
Allen
Nebraska
Calline
Pension Committee
Commissioner of Pensions
Hale
Sayers
Senate Continittes
Teller
House Committee On Interstate Ud Foreign Commerce
Thonse Committee On Commerce
Cuba
Lacy
Alaska
Canada
Shupson
Mr. Bricker
Deuocrat
Cler
Foreign Affairs Committee
Bruck
Rte. Sulzee
West
Lake
Wabash River
Arthur, Republican
Hoar
Postmister
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
P Bryan
Brazil
RE. P. Conger
Caia
New
Bedford Mills
N. K
Fairbank
Lous
Senator Wolcott
House Committee
Gold Standard
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