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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1883
Page
3
A bustling slate of advertisements reports jewelers selling wares at River’s Furniture and local shops offering produce, fruit, and cigars. Banquet and service notices appear at the Palace Saloon while office equipment and a new public banquet are noted nearby.
The Territory of Arizona holds rich mineral belts with gold and silver deposits, rail access via Southern Pacific and future lines improving district connectivity. Persistent Indian conflicts and vast distances hinder progress, but open routes from Prescott and new coal and fuel sources promise expansion. Local ore quality is high, with native silver and sulfide varieties promising profitable returns as mining centers grow.
A blaze near the Groom Creek mill in the Messrs Riser Kent and Mujers area, aided by Mr Marrington, destroyed several logs and piles. Firefighters battled the flames from dawn, preventing total destruction of nearby buildings. No injuries reported.
General 7 rack and a Crock’s ambulance arrive from the north bound for Maricopathi morns with a welcoming telegram sent to him at Varsen. The Phoenix residents express admiration for the General’s service and invite him to accept their hospitality during his stay, naming officials and citizens in attendance at the reception.
Mrs Hughes, wife of the storowner and proprietor, plans to open the first school for girls in the town. She arrived when no American girls lived here, and her interest in education drew praise from friends. Her relatives will visit from Prescot and plan to return in March. Mr Benn expects to come later for business.
A traveler from Texas named Wiemano arrives after ten days, seeking a house near a Witchester Miller place. The narrator describes a half mile stretch, a right-hand pod path, and a queenly house awaiting a writer to document protection and evidence for the public. Chaos erupts as Hayden notes the scene.
Weather reports from the mid Atlantic states show mixed conditions with severe winds and potential deaths from a storm threat. Peanuts are being replanted in some areas while corn, wheat, and cotton prospects vary across regions. The described pattern suggests limited general crop upheaval and possible southern gains on cotton with a cautious, speculative stance on prices and staple crops.
The document outlines a land claim beginning north of Pima village and extending east thirty leagues and ten leagues north, including Peratum mines. It references the Peraltio name and a 1798 Spanish grant to Miguel Peralto, with the claim overlap onto Pima reservation and river boundaries, contested by hostile Indians.
Deciphering the brief OCR shows scattered references to meetings and individuals. It mentions a two year term and names such as Harper and Whe, but the text is heavily garbled, with many words missing or jumbled, providing only hints of a local meeting or appointment without clear actions or dates.
A garbled 19th century classroom and labor discussion touches on natural aptitudes, apprenticeship reform, and public instruction. It mentions figures like Cook and Shellon, county clerks, and various local officials, noting debates about schooling, vocational guidance, and the training of minds for practical work. The piece also describes mining, viticulture, and farm activities alongside references to political figures and upcoming events.
A dubious promotions scheme from a Kentucky based outfit seeks business by selling prize tickets via newspapers across the United States. The ad touts “ethical” profits with promises of fair play while urging readers to buy Hathaway tickets for a popular monthly draw in Lewissville. Kentucky ad lists tickets at two dollars with half tickets for one dollar and provides a P.O. box address in Bourdinay Foulville.
A man named Troughts who left 8 Wagon over a month ago for Phoenix by two horses has not returned by last month’s mid point. Friends fear accident or serious trouble as no word has come since. Lifes lifelike plea to Phoenix asks for any news.
The council approved a booth permit with restrictions and a $15 monthly license tax while disallowing certain trade practices. The Heath Officer reported $47,025 in bills with about $10 outstanding tied to smallpox treatment. A voucher to L. O. Wher for flowers was approved at $19.50. The mayor was to issue a warrant for $200 to the Health Officer to cover purses and rewards, and quarterly license taxes were ordered for beer and other dealers.
A scrambled telegraph text outlines a case involving a crook named Wineo and a connect to brothers of Ghnedie McComas. The document mentions a capture at Croten sprisss and references various officials, ships, patrols, and legal actions linked to Port Grant and San Carlos, with trial notes and future publications noted for July.
A garbled page lists numerous brands and items from groceries to machinery, with stray names like Phoenix, Goldmans, and William Lichner. It reads as a cluttered ad column or classified scrap, mentioning health tonics like bitters and various sales pitches without a cohesive story.
Readable fragments show various company names and terms like SaHitsia Star OM Works and Wevina at Co's Lonl Bowldres SHY OP. The text appears as disrupted OCR, implying a mixed list of businesses and products without a clear event or narrative.
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