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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1883
Page
2
A compiled update notes Gen Creok will begin an eastward move as clouds rise daily. Reports include the Brooklyn Bridge weight of 17780 tons, a city recorder scuffle over smallpox, a missing St Ormand in Yuma, and multiple local incidents from Leadville to Prescott with weather and business notes.
The New York Times warns that a popular ink pencil, though innocent in appearance, can be misused to forge signatures. Tests show it can copy the transferable parts of a check when damp paper is involved, enabling a clear imprint of the check’s content. Governor Tritle has commissioned F M Murphy to represent milling interests at Santa Fe and Denver exhibits. Florence Courier.
W W Hickiei, president of Ithice Gold and Silver Mining Co of Muricoj County Arizona, faced a peace judge over stock promotion claims tied to the San Francisco Mini Board. No proof of false pretenses. case dismissed. Also reports of a Mexican man killed by a blacksmith on July 1 and a Grand Prize Argevin hoisting works fire causing major damage with $5,000 repair estimate.
A Tucson editor cites local demand for a bank to serve Florence and Pinal county properties, with mining firms ready to move banking here. Reports note Tombstone mine activity, boundary surveys, a new post office at Butte, and a Spanish-era influx of activity.
A London paper shows prejudice with a tale of a low church minister reproving his curate for attending a wedding breakfast. The curate protests that Jesus attended a wedding feast at Cana. The parson concedes the point but adds a remark about catching a higher takeaway.
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