19 Jun 1884
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1884
Page
1
A San Francisco investor group led by Sintra Ltd. appears to dominate copper trading, tightening supply controls and influencing prices. Regulators monitor the arrangement as industry players weigh futures bets and potential market impact.
Governor Sheldon appeals to New Mexico residents for aid to Rio Grande sufferers in a June statement. The letter urges immediate charitable response and coordination with relief committees to assist those affected.
The passage argues that building railroads in ravine beds and river channels incurs high repair costs and traffic losses. It suggests engineers may relocate lines above the high water mark to avoid flood damage and improve reliability.
Delegate Stebbins reached Chicago with P. P. Wilcox Indian Agent at San Carlos in committee rooms, fully credentialed as an Arizona representative. William Griffith swapped credentials to Wilcox, upsetting Stebbins. Judge Churchill intervened and exposed Wilcox never voting in Arizona, questioning his right to name a president for Arizonans.
The piece discusses whether state election laws should be under national supervisions citing Louisiana’s 1876 events that nearly sparked civil war as Hayes and Tilden contested. It notes Louisiana votes influenced by the returning board and electors commission and condemns the state laws as disgraceful to republican government. It mentions New Orleans Picayune reporting on a constitutional amendment vote with large discrepancies and a Democratic caucus claiming a foreign error of about 28,000 votes.
John Lewis of Silinoie notes the House committee on public lands asked favorably report a seven point resolution barring the Interior Secretary from patenting or certifying lands to corporations until final action or Supreme Court decision on land grant validity. The measure requires strict adherence to granting act conditions and grants the government the benefit of the doubt in construction.
A House Post Office Committee bill to forward third and fourth class mail like letters has won unanimous approval and awaits passage. It notes newspapers as second class and argues delays and losses occur when papers are diverted by washouts. The piece urges improving our mail service and fixing issues for advertisers and duplicate copies.
A commission of eminent Mexican scientists surveys the extinct Crizrendiro canyon in Michosesara. They collect valuable data and plan a purified return to the capital, Mexico City.
The piece notes Sammy Tripex’s refusal to act as Democratic figurehead blinds the party to tariff issues and reform, with 1876 bitterness over Tilden guiding fears of a weak race. It discusses dark-horse prospects and Republican advantages, even hinting Blaine as a favored bet.
A compendium of Arizona notes from Prescott and Flagstaff describes new local enterprises and mining interests, rail road progress, and population shifts. Reports cite the Red Rock country, a deep water well near Quijoto, berry sales, lumber flows from Prescott, and forthcoming public works.
A string of terse items records political moves, weather damage, and public notices. A June 11 report notes flooding near Thorndal and washouts from Trinity River to Sabine. House appropriations debate limits access to funds for political objects and officials. Obituaries, labor strikes, and party conventions are touched by scattered mentions of notable figures and policy stances.
Nevada Democrats rally against the state political machine as new missions are planned in Mexico this year. Printing press will be sent. Petitions circulate seeking additional appropriations for Louie schools.
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