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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1884
Page
2
The readable fragments mention a rater, entries, and a scattered reference to a political extra session in California. Names include Francis and Phoenix with population figures implied. Context is unclear but suggests partisan activity and contract language regarding the newspaper.
Wir146 W Curtis and the editor of the Nation appear to surpass Blaine by listing past records. The claim hints at a historical comparison, but the text offers no clear event, date, or verifiable outcome. Further detail is needed to confirm any factual achievement.
W. W. Stow, long time chief of the legal bureau for the Central Pacific Railroad, resigns from the post at the request of the board. The move marks the end of an era in the company's legal leadership.
The community received no Chicago news on a special occasion causing frustration. The Hera Herald had arranged full dispatches from Chicago but no reports arrived by 2 PM, leaving the locality with scant information and rising exasperation.
A fragment recalls Chris Buckley’s dive and dance at a famed cellar near Kearny and Sacramento in San Francisco. It contrasts Buckley with Kelley as leaders in their cities and comments on free country possibilities, reflecting political rhetoric and memory.
The Worhington based editor questions whether the Republican government will appoint a Democratic figure head to improve Arizona mail delivery. The piece suggests concerns about delay and effectiveness in ensuring reliable postal services for the territory.
A vivid, old time style note on the Arizona Arrow, hinting at journalistic ambition in Maricopa County. The piece suggests Phoenix as a hub hungry for more news, inviting a wide awake journalist to visit and report despite a sympathetic memory of predecessors.
The article argues Wilden will accept the Democratic nomination if offered and that tariff policy shifts stir intra party tension. It notes Watterson of the Courier diurnal once floated a sentiment now abandoned as the party embraces a tariff stance, while private aspirations of Henry W. may be pursued once the party aligns.
Fragmented OCR recalls the first Native convention to nominate a president and vice president in Baltimore on June 26 of the year. The account mentions Wirt and a party accord but is garbled.
Voters at the convention named Henry Clay as Presidential nominee and John Sargent for Vice President. Before reforms, the process vowed to vote for the top two by majority, with the highest as President and the second highest as Vice President, a rule noted across three conventions and the year.
The text traces how the Democratic, Republican, Whig, and National Republican labels shifted over time. It notes Henry Clay coining National Republican, later Whig usage, and eventual revival of Republican, with the Jeffersonian party becoming Democratic under Jackson. It mentions Calhoun as a noted Republican and his election as vice president with Adams, illustrating shifting party identities.
The northern region of Yava pai county stretches 300 to 400 miles with sparse population of 200 to 400 souls north of the railroad. Settlements are mainly Mormon and distant from Prescott, with terrain ranging from near impassable cliffs to vast grassy plains. A deputy assessor is surveying the area as speculation grows about future irrigation and settlement potential.
Mr George L Turner toured Maricopa county returning to Globe on the 23rd praising Arizona governance and noting year old peach trees grown from seed. He observes abundant fruit and cereals barley wheat oats, plans for wine production, thriving Mesa City Mormon movement, widespread modern agricultural implements, neat adobes dwellings, and Bishop McDonald guiding steady community progress in Silver Belt.
In Indian Territory Oklahoma Kate resists Liett as Emir makes public craft. Opposed by government authority Day appeals for help from the Fort Sill commander requesting two companies to assist.
A puzzled husband faces a confrontation at home as his wife walks in to find him with a razor and a face blurred by steam. The exchange turns odd with a retort about stealing the steve, revealing the odd humor and human awkwardness of the moment.
In Tonta Basie a dawn fight at Hyde saloon ends with Tom Moore fatally shooting Charles Hyde after a heated argument and threats. Pursued by deputies and locals, Moore is eventually cornered near A. A. Ware's ranch and killed during a confrontation. Scheiss and the Clines surrender and are questioned.
The column lists Democratic delegate tallies for Chicago area rows and notes on the price of holding the next Democratic Territorial Convention across districts such as Tucon Apeche Gila Pima Yume and others. It mentions candidates and regional voting expressions, with Phoenix awaited to finalize the choice and ensure sufficient support for the convention location.
Opinion piece urging Jersey brewers and dairy producers to emphasize quality in butter over sheer output. It cites weekly yields of 14 pounds worth about 4 20 and 10 pounds at roughly 42 cents per pound, noting higher value through superior delivery and appearance.
The Department of State has determined that the Chinese restriction act will not bar Chinese men from or display at the Naval Terminal Maritime Exhibition, outlining an exemption for China related participants and activities.
The Mescalero Apaches in Lincoln County New Mexico join the Lincoln Association under Major Llewellyn. Debate arose with John Chisum and northern stockmen but the group votes to grant full membership and enforce association rules. The move sparks broad discussion on Indian cattle ownership and stock-growing policy in the territory.
Tuesday's Daily notes the Yavapai County Court in session, San Diego hopeful for a heavy crop season, and mentions a proposed Sunday deputation under Queensbury rules. A drunk and belligerent were picked up by the City Marshal. Whittaker & Kurtz advertise a new, handsome Phoenix desk set for business offices with fine cabinet work and Phoenix Paint Shop finishing.
Wednesday's Daily notes Tempe residents cutting wheat while Marshel Garfius places a reef over the city prison. Sam Brounhart, linked to San Francisco troubles, visits Piweniz. Governor Tritle offers 500 dollars for Gillett stage robbers. The S. P. railroad runs thrive trains weekly between Mojave and Needles. Four freight wagons with many horses and mules for sale or trade for barley. R E Farrington sought. Baptist social Friday admission includes tea cream. Geo Freeman, about 51, ill, to hospital. veteran of American wars, toward Soldiers Home. A religious demication on Prince Edward Island known as Jer kers.
The Board of Supervisors met with members Wormeer, Hornick, Hulbert and Frank Wra to consider furnishings for the courthouse from Gridmen & Co. Moelell presented a bill, a warrant was drawn on the Building Fund for 11,000 dollars, and payment was approved after satisfaction with Guldanm & Co. The session adjourned with clerk F. Cox recording the proceedings.
Stanley writes of Congo exploration and tropical crops. He notes sugar cane grown by natives and discusses the difficulty of sustaining native yields while gold production rises. He describes coffee, blood fruit, and the tension between resource extraction and local subsistence.
Aged list of unclaimed mail at the Phoenix Arizona port office dated June 2, 1854 includes names such as Allen J T, Sissenith Phil, Brown A af, Eyseenbart Paul Huld Yeus, Peter Burris, Jarckses Samuel Lilly Henry, Lynch Robert Michell W Martin, Martin Joseph, Newton D5 Philips J hns Patney, William Porver Mra Julie aalliy John-s Sellilles, W Williamson, CARTEL ESPANOLASE, Francisco Bala Ramon G de Rau viere, Buronaventura Velasco, Pran vison Nunez de Barat, Bravo Gio vanni-2, Paulo Caccio Minister. Call for inverse letters. Gro. FE. Mowney, P.aL.
On the Prescott arrival, the stage faced a freebooters’ raid above Gillett. McCoole, the driver, ordered halt and was shot at by a hidden assailant. misdirected fire missed. A passenger lost a coat vest gloves and about 200 dollars in cash. details on Wells Fargo funds unclear.
Articles recorded for a New York incorporated firm with $100,000 capital. Incorporators Geo A Treadwell Geo W Kenneth and Walter S Logan appointed Charles E bert as local agent for territorial service.
A smudged Arkansaw tale recounts a drunken older member in the Arkansas Legislature who disrupts a chaplain’s prayer by demanding to strike out the word badly bread from a Lord s Prayer. He claims twenty days supply enough relief for the afflicted.
A fragmented verse tale laments a man bound to marriage through hardship and ambition. It traces his bleak striving to provide for offspring, the chilly night, and the gate of the city as he contemplates wealth and posterity.
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