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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1884
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a 19th century style notice mentioning delivery, rates, and contract bills. It references an EMT and a person named Jos Rares with a date around Thursday and a Phoenix population figure of 3,000. The text is garbled and partially unreadable.
James G Blaine of Maine for vice president John A Logan of Illinois listed as the presidential ticket in a contemporary party slate with regional ties and notable names.
The St Louis Republican predicts Thomas Tilden will secure the nomination and notes he will not feel free to decline, signaling strong support for his candidacy.
Mormon community in Utah transfers church property to private hands following passage of the house bill by the Senate amid political shifts and religious trust concerns.
A quip notes that while the Queen's English may be poor, she writes effectively in German, suggesting relief for those accused of policing language.
A San Francisco Chronicle summary states the verdict is universal that outside of the City Mexico the cost of living in American style is exorbitant with no comfort peace or happiness in the republic under the present government.
A dubious note from an editorial column mentions Tar San Dugo Union reporting oats twelve feet high on the Kimball Brothers ranch in the Sweetwater valley near San Diego, a claim likely exaggerated and used as satire.
Reavis tries to sell property in Phonix claiming value of about six thousand dollars for ten or eleven dollars. He has no title. The man promoting his fraudulent claim will face severe condemnation. A person accepting a deed is a traitor to the community and forfeits neighborly trust.
Over seven years the United States exported 265 750 000 in silver to foreign countries much of which moved as money coinage. The text argues there should be no cessation of silver coinage and notes American silver money in Central and South America commands a premium of 20 to 30 percent, urging continued supply to countries whose mints cannot produce well finished coins.
The group adopted Randall's amendment to strike the provision forbidding printing speeches not delivered on the floor. The Record will publish speeches not actually given, enabling Congressmen to say one thing to Congress and another to the public. The piece argues the Record is a national bar with limited readers and should be verbatim or abolished.
Editorial fixes on how Congressional reports are sent over wires. Bills bounce between House and Senate with amendments, leaving readers confused about whether a bill passed the House or awaits the President. Introductions reveal regional stance but enter a maze when debated in either chamber.
Three or four wagons loaded with machinery for the New Humbug mine are broken down on the Castle Creek road beyond New River. The road is in very bad condition and may delay the mill’s completion, once expected to produce bullion within six weeks. W. N. Osborn of our city learns of his son’s drowning in Dakota.
Mr Jo Charleboise remains alive following a self inflicted shot at Jonesburg and hopes for recovery. He planned a July trip to Prescott to build a dwelling in that area. The item notes local health and ongoing plans.
The text cites Britannica on ammonia from animal urine and promotes a home test for baking powders Roysi Andrews Pearl using heat and smell. It claims Dr Price's Dream Baking Powders lack sympenin lum lime potash bone phosphate and emphasizes physician preparation and cleanliness.
Territorial Fair at Prenix Arizona June 21 1884 meeting of stockholders of the Arizona Industrial Exposition Association held at the courthouse. J E Wharton chaired the session. Valley Bank of Phoenix representatives and Messrs Kales and Lewis were elected to the Stock Subscription Committee. Adjournment set for July 12 with secretary to report progress and subscribers to form the committee. Legal notice for thirty days to publish election of a Board of Directors ordered.
Bernalillo county in New Mexico proposes an appropriation of £2500 to allow commissioners to arrange a proper display at the New Orleans Exposition, outlining funding and purpose for the exhibit.
Florence reporters describe Mowery company staking a station for a seven punched level and diamond drilling, Olivers and miners visiting Quijotea and Mineral Hill copper districts, fire incidents, water finds, road builds, and local civic news including school tax plans, jail work, and territorial mining stock highs amid a busy Arizona mining season.
A June Phoenix meeting of the Arizona Industrial Exposition Association set to publish its progress report. A 57 signers list backed by a ten member committee to draft incorporation. stock-books to open, subscriptions urged, and a June 21 stockholder meeting adjourned pending Prescott Tuccon Tombstone lists.
The Epitaph urges miners to accept three dollars per day and begin the camp to develop mines below the water line. It is believed a compromise can be reached and the camp is quickly moving toward rainfall.
A new first class thresher with engine and all appliances for sale at a bargain. Used but part of one season. Brought into the valley last year by Creed Bryan. May be seen in front of Gardiner's wagon and cartage shop, Phoenix. J.J. Gardiner.
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