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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
3
The issue reports mineral production figures from the Mint and Mining Journal, highlighting gold and silver outputs with state breakdowns. It critiques currency policy, notes political maneuvering around McCord and Meade, and urges caution on schoolbook changes amid fiscal strains.
Scarcely any spring crops have been planted in the New England Bates due to persistent rain and cold weather. Gardening has suffered, and produce will largely come from the south. The item then shifts to various notes on prosperity, legal cases, patent fees, political confirmations, and travel health remedies offered by Hostettar's Stomach Bitters.
Washington bureau of the New York World reports a strong opposition forming to Mord’s confirmation. Senators plan speeches, Delegate Smith of Arizona vows to oppose. McCord, a former McKinley ally, is backed by Eastern capitalists and political figures including Stilson Hatchine and Dick Kerane.
The Territorial Board of Equalization wrapped up a session by raising the valuation of the Southern Pacific road in the Territory to 100 per mile and boosting values for the M and P, Arizona and Southeastern, and Arizona and New Mexico lines. Total assessments outside the Territory listed as Southern Pacific 6570 and Arizona and South Western 35350.63, Arizona and New Mexico 3516.69, and M and P 4900. Market note: New York bar silver at 7 8, Mexican dollars 4744.
A speculative prospect describes a grand Pantheon exhibit in Phoenix and other Arizona cities to showcase the state's potential after achieving statehood. It outlines panoramic scenes of agriculture, mining, and industry, with races, ceremonies, and a governor’s inauguration scene to persuade eastern audiences of Arizona's progress and abundance. The missive credits Arracer H. Evnorr and publisher Dun & Co's Monthly Review of Trade Conditions in Southern California, noting broader regional trade optimism and growing agricultural prospects.
In Was hington and Washington Territory the Senate opened on the sugar schedule of the tariff bill. Senator Jones of Arkansas urged a single rate for raw and refined sugar with a slight extra charge, while the chamber defeated an export bounty amendment for agricultural products. Tillman of South Carolina called attention to the sparse attendance and quorum issues as the debate highlighted tensions between Republicans and allies of the bill.
Raxssura California June 9 excitement grows as the wedge mine uncovers a four and a half foot ore body at 315 feet level. Richer ore blasted daily. Valverde No 2 shaft yields low grade initially, but yesterday's work produced ore worth 3300 per ton.
Augustine Coscon, convicted of the Morenci murder, had his death sentence for June 18 denied by Governor Franklin. He escaped last night using a saw aided by others, cutting through the jail wall near the sheriff’s office. Other brief items report Colorado storm damage near 25,000 dollars and Denver railway washouts with extensive losses.
A historic proposal seeks to curb fraud by patent attorneys. It prohibits offering gifts or prizes to clients and imposes penalties from five hundred to one thousand dollars or hard labor for violations. It requires affidavits from applicants and mandates refunds for government-accepted but unused patent fees.
A terrible cyclone struck Lyre Mina on June 11 tearing through Jase 11 and nearby farms. Henry Hanson is the only confirmed fatality with nineteen injured, many gravely. Barns, houses, granaries, and a school were demolished as the tunnel cloud moved twelve miles west. The Owens, Howard, Stipe, Webber, Paterson, and Hanson properties were destroyed. multiple residents injured, some severely, and lines and water tower disrupted. Freight cars wrecked on Milwaukee and Illinois Central tracks. townspeople seek aid.
Honolulu reports a shift in Japanese policy via the steamship Australia noting Minister Shimamare reduced demands. After talks with Minister Cooper, Japan now seeks damages only for immigrants unlawfully turned away, a proposition Hawaii accepts.
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