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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1884
Page
2
A torn garbled notice from July 3 1884 references an payroll or service period and a written order. It mentions Newstripe and Arenches in San Francises and cites local bills or motions, with unclear details about employment or location.
The document lists candidates with errors across states and titles, naming James G Blaine for President and John A Logan for Vice President. It notes misprints and dubious attributions such as Amb Gamvet and A Loson. It references Tilden's displeasure with Cleveland and mentions S Pomenor renomination by a party unlikely to win.
The Director of the Mint estimates gold production for the past year at thirty million dollars, with over fourteen million dollars from California. Total silver production reached forty six million dollars.
The anti Chinese plank on the Republican platform clears the way for anti Chinese legislation. Congress will likely pass anti Chinese bills before adjournment. Reformers opposing Biskine Lozan Carl Schurz Adams Godwin White and papers backed Grant in 1872. Grant’s large majority may repeat with Biaine and Logan per E A Republican.
The text argues that Freach control of the Panama canal sparked a reaction toward a president aligned with the Monroe doctrine. It warns Democrats against nominating a candidate with vacillating opinions or subservience to Wall Street fears, noting growing cross party concern.
Congress grants permission for railroad trenches to pass through Indian Territory. The Atlantic Pacific line, attempting to extend west from Vinita as Seouis and San Francisco rail line, faced repeated obstacles. Delays and land grants issues cited, but completion may soon remove barriers to commerce between states.
The report notes cholera spreading in the Mediterranean and Asiatic strains prompting strict measures to block entry to America. Yellow fever triggers alert along the Gulf, with Havana seeing many deaths andGuaymas deemed low risk. overall U S prosperity and crop bounty contrasted with Wall Street gambling worries.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions possible democrat references but unreadable names dates or events. The text cannot be reliably interpreted into a distinct news item.
The passage criticizes a politician for religious discrimination including vetoing a bill allowing Catholic priests equal access to public institutions funded by taxation. It notes approval of a Roosevelt-led bill curtailing Aldermen’s confirmation power and an act cutting NYC elevated rail fares, questioning a Democratic renomination bid in New York.
Hanren's WEEKLY from May 13 1876 reports Blaine had no direct or indirect money dealings with cited agents or financiers. It cites officers backers and brokers denying payments, and states bonds from Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad were not Blaine's, urging dismissal of the slander as reckless without weighty testimony.
The Basin mill prospers under new engineers Jo Millner and Eb Cartnell and the Lane mine, cited as the best silver source, has seen steady development since 1879. Hayden, Brittenbach, and Boner report rough but persistent gains, with 800 tons more ore to mine and plans to ship ore to Pueblo for reduction while Turkey Creek hosts several new mills and ongoing prospecting.
The text notes ore movement from Busio mill down to a distant Tiger mill and describes ore shipments via Benson and Phoenix. It mentions Despaco mountain trade routes concentrated around Phoenix and hints at regional development, with Tip Top district and future discussion to come. W. C. O.
A San Francisco prisoner dies after a guard fires upon a break attempt at Presidio. Washington to hear a court martial for Swain and Morrow on September 10. Cholera cases rise in Saluzza Italy. Mormon emigrants reach Salt Lake after a 23 day voyage, 531 aboard. A Montana hunting mischance ends in a man’s death. The Peninsular and Oriental Co. suspends ships to London and Bombay due to cholera. A damage verdict of 5000 dollars is awarded to Mrs. Baker against a saloon keeper under a liquor law. Senate debates silver dollar purchases. Central Pacific assures salary payments, July 10 system-wide. Cherokee Nation sheriff removes long fence sections, alarming stock owners in Indian Territory.
The Howe Secale company of Rutland, Vermont has failed, leaving workers and creditors facing uncertainty and potential liquidation actions as the town absorbs the loss from the collapse of a local staple employer.
News items from Phoenix and vicinity include Mr. Jack Harkins heading to the hospital for eye issues after leaving without glasses, Rev. J. B. Chapman and family forced to pause in mountains due to a lame horse, and Richard Corbett’s fatal illness from excessive water intake at the Arizona Canal. Also reports on Agua Caliente spring carp thriving, J Woods pond carp spreading toward Salt River, and dried apricots shown by Mr. Turner and Mr. Farrington. Continues with encouragement to plant fruit trees for future valley revenue.
From Wednesday's Daily Newe: the Colorado river at Needles is falling about fourteen inches each day. Strand & Son sold their livery business to Mesars. Wells & Rice have taken possession. Rev A C Bateman, Grand Lecturer of California, will lecture in Phoenix next Tuesday July 8 and Thursday the 10th. He lectures at Tempe Wednesday. The fiesta race yesterday covered a mile in about six minutes thirty seconds. Five dollars was tied to a greased pole but no climber won. Yuma bridge center pier and a span on each side washed away yesterday, affecting shipments by Wells, Fargo & Co for a few days. Dr Price's preparations are praised for purity and strength. John Dunn, a Nevada miner, sees rich surface ores in Quijotoa district but owners hesitate to develop. Bonanza group details unknown. Gun Sight mine may lose reputation with new machinery unless standard low grade ore equipment is used.
In Lansing on June 3, 1884 Prof R C Redize reports tests on baking powders including Dr Price's Cream, Royal, Andrews Pearl, and Dr Price's Cream. He finds Price's Cream Baking Powder free from ammonia, acid final reaction, and superior in producing carbonic acid, while Royal and Andrews Pearl show ammonia and alkaline results. He endorses Price's as pure, well balanced chemically and used in his family for years despite higher price.
A historical fragment describes a dangerous test where housekeepers place a can labeled Royal or Pearl on a hot stove to heat, then remove the cover. The item warns about a disgusting drug Ammonia and the potential hazard of heating baking powders.
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