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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
2
A long mixed page reports on Bisbee killings with Mexican suspects, Bisbee mining prospects, and local arrests. It notes ore samples worth 150 dollars per ton, ongoing court actions, and preparations for Clondyke expeditions. Prescott and Tucson items cover Alaska fever, mine sales, and local incidents with names like Charles Meyers and Joe Mances.
Tempe Department reports two cars of hoga w shipped to Los Angeles last night. Sam Brown sick with fever symptoms yesterday. Elderly Mr Wallaca, now 50, recovering after a runaway accident. Jeweler Jahoeon of Mess showcases a new watch. Quikufs returns from Tucson with RK, Simon, and Joss Mendoza held for trial on checks raised from $2150 to $1250. Hop Lee of East Tempe victimized by altered figures. bank payout limited to $31.50. Alitila notes safety concerns for Gordon Hoveaker missing for days after cattle theft case. One Indian involved to recover funds. potential pursuit with Honesker deputized. Friday notes: T. H. Pomeroy of Mesa, James Moberly in Tempe, J. G. Goodwin returns from Peacock, F. A. Hough due home soon. Music recital planned. Perron selling house to fund freshet work. Dr. Norton visits. Tempe remains quiet amid beach trips and Clondyke gold chatter. Woolf cites irrigation lesson: shift to large headwater management and higher head in canals for efficiency. Tempe folks discuss adopting a 200-inch head and streamline water delivery.
This weekly crop bulletin from Arizona notes scattered light showers across counties easing heat waves by mid July. It reports pasture and range grass revival, corn and beans benefiting from irrigation, and sugar beets in experiments about to begin irrigation sparingly advised. Fall and spring wheat yields are discussed alongside general stock health. An embedded ad promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial for indigestion.
A letter from AH E in Lerner Arizona July 21 argues for statehood to boost Arizona mining wealth and urges the territorial press to avoid sensational ads from Canada and Mexico. He urges a strong Arizona voice, attracting writers and investors, and lists unclaimed letters to the Phoenix post office and several names.
Territorial items from Albuquerque run through multiple local notes. Trades, legal notices, and personal moves include Griff, Stambaugh specials, J W Benham leases, Gray mining plans, tax roll reductions, a Shattuck marriage report, field updates on water commissions, and a large list of residents and travelers leaving for Goldfield and other destinations.
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