29 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
1
A chaotic montage covers Arizona politics including the High School question and territorial committee shifts. Alaska mining hopes rise as placer camps grow with warnings of starvation, while the tariff bill advances, praised for protection and revenue.
Washington July 24 the tariff bill moves toward enactment after a long fight with a late session wrapping up. Debate focused on sugar and lumber schedules as senators pressed for delay and emphasized effects on farmers and industry. The bill’s signing and timing varied by report as officials prepared for immediate implementation and treasury guidance.
John G Brady is described as Alaska's governor after taking office. Reports from Juneau indicate rising fever cases and increasing freight congestion at the head of the inlet. A proposed overland route via Takou Jolet to Lake Teelin is noted as more accessible than Chilcoot pass, with a siege line possible.
July 26 reports from Pirrsnese and Farrwoest describe rising hopes for settlement as arbitration efforts press. West Virginia miners eye broader actions. New York and Cleveland districts influence a potential general suspension. Meetings planned with Eugene V. Debs and other officials aim to force a decisive blow toward a statewide shutdown.
English opinion notes from London and Globe press comments on Japan's protest over Hawaii. The Pall Mall Gazette questions whether the United States should pursue annexation, while the Globe warns against provoking a sea power with warnings of potential war and urges caution in American policy.
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