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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
1
A whirlwind of items from Washington to Arizona discusses Cuba and Spain, bi metals, Klondike warnings, and territorial politics. Mining confidence rises as Arizona miners plan a permanent association while taxation and politics fuel debates on fair burdens and economic growth.
The Tribune argues against a federal educational test for naturalization, urging a longer probation and broader citizenship rights. It also condemns opposition to Hawaiian annexation, asserting strategic and commercial benefits, and notes a rising Pacific trade and Asian awakening. Reports warn of a cattle shortage in the northwest.
California marks its Gold Jubilee with a six day pageant in San Francisco featuring a military and fraternal parade. Chinese units, pioneer veterans, and a large tableaux program highlight Monday through Friday with warship displays and a six hundred seat literary event in Ward's Pavilion.
Special correspondent reports Tacoma witnesses booming Klondike interest as Alaska steamers fill and a test voyage by City of Seattle proves the route. Prominent figures include Miss Joanna Browne a Klondike cook and an all around trapper from Sterling Colorado who seeks Dawson.
George S. Scott of St Johns, former Apache County sheriff, discusses Arizona sheep conditions and markets. He notes improvement due to grass and weather, plans large lambing and early marketing from southern plains, and details herd sizes, prices, and common challenges including scab and dipping costs.
Ang J Bogel of Shreveport La and J F Campbell of Safford Ariz extol Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The medicine is presented as a proven remedy with a quarter century track record and free trial bottles offered by The Phoenix Drug Co and M P Chubb drug stores.
An American traveler recounts his 66 day voyage from Phoenix to Guayaquil Ecuador. He describes welcome by U S Consul General De Leon Captain Madrid and Gov Robles, the healthy reception, city sights, and a military escort to Quito. The narrative highlights impressions of Guayaquil’s growth after a major fire and the hospitality of Ecuadorian officials and citizens.
Distributive trade remains quiet with mild weather aiding slower distribution of winter goods. Prices steady or rising, except iron grades. spring orders are encouraging. Industrial activity strongest in the west with high iron demand. a railroad order for 100,000 tons of steel rails plus 25,000 tons more in smaller orders. Pig iron production seen at about 1,000,000 tons monthly, influencing prices. Cotton and grain exports show good demand at Sandy prices. east reports strikes or anticipated reductions in cotton industry. Weather disappointing in the north, improvement in demand at several centers. Alaska movement underway. freight rates lower. Export trade up about 8% on total exports of breadstuffs, cotton, grains, cattle, hogs, and provisions. Stock market activity rising, with Germany and London showing mixed moves. railroad earnings favorable with December up 13%. Wheat exports down due to holidays. corn exports up about 1,000,000 bushels. Contractor Lowell of Phoenix travels to Hermosillo, Mexico to begin sidewalk and street contracts.
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