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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1884
Page
4
The column mixes speculative plans for a prism railway near Houston with mining updates from Prescott and surrounding towns. It notes a proposed one rail track concept, reports ore finds at the Deshres and Mark Twain mines, and lists hefty tax assessments, bank shipments, and upcoming newspaper launches in Nogales and Tucson, all reflecting lively frontier development.
A dated notice praises Dr Price flavoring extracts for family use. Meanwhile Phoenix hosts visiting Walter Reese as Desert Station work shifts the station six miles west of its former site. Black Canyon road rerouted to Prescott will meet the old route near Gillett, improving travel. Special orders assign Ferguson to Fort Apache and recruiting officer Reed at Fort Lowell. A survey board investigates the loss of a carbines carbine.
Prescott June 12 1884 George L Parson led by accident on June 10 at eelock 2 m to Cristy ranch. He was brought to Nathan L Guthrie’s house in Freston Wednesday. Dr Ainsworth attended. leg and ankle injuries serious though he is improving. N L Gornnre.
The Rory Mountain Review lauds Gov. Trae for advancing Anazoya’s mineral resources investment and railroad development. It notes his personal funding and ability to attract capital, boosting mining, agriculture, and commerce in a growing Territory. The piece calls Trae a benefactor advancing Arizona’s prosperity.
In Congress a bill aims to adjust compensation for letter carriers who work overtime. Proponents argue for fair pay as routes and duties demand extended hours, while critics seek budget-conscious oversight. The measure highlights federal employee wage issues and labor standards.
General Order directs post commanders to select top enlisted marksmen from regular target practice for each troop and company and one from each non commissioned staffer. Selected men must report by August 9 for practice and compete August 21 to 23 for a place on the Department Team of Twelve with two alternates. Skirmish matches run August 11 to 14. prelim practices on August 15 to 20. Beck and Lt G T Morgan oversee the Department contest at department level.
The San Francisco Golden Gate Fair starts September 1 for a week. A C Diets was re elected president with N Walker as secretary. Hotels no longer rely on ice men as freezers keep 20 to 30 degrees below zero with brine bottles. Arterian well water is used for purity. Durango may compete with England in fin production as vast mineral deposits are found, with prospectors preparing to thoroughly explore them.
The United States total permanent railway investments reach 5.66 billion dollars with segregated funded duty around 2.29 billion. The city reportedly has two miles of churches and two and a quarter miles of schoolhouses, plus 19 miles of saloons, underscoring striking urban contrasts.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs J W McCarthy in Penix Arizona on June 15 1884. The birth adds a new member to the McCarthy family and is noted in local society circles.
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