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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1884
Page
2
Readable fragments mention an official order, a writ, and financial matters in San Francisco. No clear event, date, or named individuals emerge beyond generic references to authorities and bills. The piece lacks sufficient details to identify a specific person or action.
Chicago hosts the Democratic National Convention with Guy Tritle heading east to advance the Central Arizona railroad project. A move for a day’s session signals growing interest in the convention’s outcome. TripeEN is expected to receive the nomination.
Paine and McDonald are set to loom large in the forthcoming Chicago Convention, shaping strategy and drawing attention within the Democratic party. Their influence signals a shift in party dynamics and potential impact on platform directions.
A letter from Governor Tritle says railroad prospects look highly favorable as he travels east soon for the road’s interests. The Democratic National Convention will likely avoid tariffs by nominating a protectionist for president and a free trader for vice president. Party leaders in the Territory face internal splits with Hows’s and Bouan’s fates tied to convention outcomes.
Wheeler, once an Italian agent on Pima and Maricopa reservations, is renominated after being driven from the country by U S Marshal and U S Attorney. The piece questions Tilden as the Democratic standard bearer, arguing he is neither the ablest man nor the true representative of party principles, likening him to a drowning man clinging to a straw.
A fragmented foreign policy note argues that U S citizens abroad fear protectionist measures and resist foreign coercion. The text claims Central American states, Prussia, and Ireland could not imprison or seize U S born citizens, urging support for Blaine Inigely Ghia and a national stance among nations.
The President appoints 5 A Lusch as secretary of the territory of New Mexico replacing W G Ritch whose commission expired. Lusch hails from Pottsville Pennsylvania and is described as able and worthy. Ritch served eight years, earning many friendships for his zeal in encouraging western emigration to New Mexico.
Dispatches hint at Tilden securing the unani mous nomination at Chicago, while later reports claim his June 10 reply as final. The question remains if he can gain unanimous convention support, as ambitious men on the ground eye his displacement for their own advantage amid Democratic aspirants.
The article argues that Shovie Blaine's election could lead to a cleanup of corrupt officials in Arizona Federal offices including Surveyor General U S Marshal and U S District Attorney. It claims incompetence and disreputable practices have plagued Territory administration and accuses influential forces of blocking changes until administration shifts occur.
Nebraska State Journal reports H. M. Van Arman, former territorial secretary of Arizona, as a probable Republican Delegate candidate. Longtime journalist and migration agent, he is praised as energetic and capable, with strong ties to Arizona and California press circles, seen as a solid representative if elected.
The Phoenix post office lists unclaimed letters including Anderson Robi Brown RD Beck CO W Contey John Connally G H Corbin Dan Davis dennie A Elliott A N Gurion Geo W Hartson Emma Hendrikson Wm Lucome J E Londensieger Theo Moore Wm W Fowers Martin M Porter Julia M Richards J Renny H Renny R Stephenson Geo Simpkins Joseph Van Tassel N Wolvis B Wilson Geo Yoery Wu E Returned letters. Call for advertised letters. Gro E Mowrey P.M.
Dr. Wo. A. Hammond describes a canyon incident near Fort Webster in Arizona. A large mule refused to move and halted the party just yards from an Apache ambush. The mule’s alertness and endurance potentially averted a deadly encounter and allowed retreat to safety. The tale appears in the Yenth'a Companion.
A five hour Democratic caucus ends with a clear pro Cleveland tilt. Tilden rejects nomination unless by acclamation. Committee names Hubbard of Texas temporary chair. Vermont and Connecticut back Cleveland. Chicago buzzes with politicking as candidates jockey and Butler signals support for the eventual nominee.
A study by Chicago and New York chemists finds Price’s Baking Powder contains eleven percent tartrate of lime and an 8.53 percent starch base. Tests claim lime remains in baked goods, posing health risks, and contrast with Royal Baking Powder as purer and safer.
A private kitchen sample of Royal Baking Powder was examined and found to differ from advertised pure powders. The writer praises its quality and notes large frauds in the market, offering the certificate for possible use.
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