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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1884
Page
2
The California Democratic Convention in Stockton nominated electors and declined lower tickets. The Treasury calls for 210 million in new bonds due August 1, 1851, with interest ceasing then. Speakers at a Saturday rally accused Republicans of broken promises while criticizing Democrats for past misrule.
A garbled Harper's Weekly blames Tammany for Cleveland's lack of statewide backing. The piece mocks Democratic strategy and laments internal splits, noting factions opposing Cleveland and predicting a difficult path to victory for the Cleveland-Henricks ticket amid populist sentiment and party infighting.
A fragmentary editorial argues that the true power in government lies with those who influence policy, regardless of party. It criticizes Harper’s hostility to Blaine, notes religious papers rallying to Blaine, and warns against adventurers handling national, state, and local affairs.
The notice accuses J A Reavis and his proxies of distributing worthless deeds to sway land claims, prompting public outrage. Citizens warn that those aiding the scheme may face consequences if the effort to sway settlers continues and fuels local tensions.
The piece depicts Democratic and Republican tensions around G W Curtis and Grover Cleveland. It laments Curtis’s influence and accuses him of anti monopoly hypocrisy while noting Cleveland’s enduring resistance to bosses. The article frames the dispute as a battle over party control and policy toward the poor and monopolies.
Fragmentary notes describe Republicans and Democrats making stands and attacks as voters prepare for an upcoming election. The text hints at a beloved but fallible statesman and the tension between old party loyalties and political accidents shaping the path to victory.
A new association forms to operate a local enterprise with stock subscription already strong. A stockholders’ meeting is slated for the 24th to elect officers, with a Great annual fair planned this fall if sufficient stock is subscribed to cover costs. The fair aims to showcase regional resources and encourage development, especially through competition with neighboring products.
The Basin mining camp in the Tiptep district emerges with several developing claims and high grade ore. The Early leads include Basin claims near Humong and Waerer’s mine with 000 foot shafts and rich ore. Smithline and Barnum mines show strong output while disputes stall some holdings. Prospectors report veins yielding from $40 to $400 per ton with some prospects near 20 inch veins and crosscuts driving toward higher yields, eyeing shipments to San Francisco and Buarem.
Telegraphic brief notes report Darwin era cholera deaths in Paris and Marseille while American politics loom with Schurz backing GOP and Cleveland’s bid facing mixed reception. Immigrant health warnings and fraud investigations at federal level frame the day as reporters note heat and public concern.
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