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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1885
Page
2
The report mentions Remington rifles and contracts in San Francisco, a push for territorial printing, and public land sales. It notes a Stock Company in the Salt River valley, alfalfa prospects, and a notable roster of singers. Thurman is slated for exile to England as a minister.
In Utah Territory, federal judges and officials push against polygamy and church influence. Charles S. Zane, now Salt Lake court chief, sentences polygamists and indicts many more. Leaders flee, editors face warrants, and a Yaqui land solution looms for polygamists. Democratic youth activism grows amid broad calls for lasting Mormon reform and national reflection.
Care has been put in good hands and this person is regarded as the best posted man in the Territory regarding incentives to settlers. The note highlights trusted stewardship and knowledgeable assistance for newcomers seeking land and opportunities.
John C. Rowley, formerly of Napa Valley, writes from Gila Bend praising the climate as superior to California for winter health, claiming it aids lung and throat conditions and could extend consumptives' lives. He notes rapid settlement, abundant land, and that the region, a fruit and wine country, suits men of limited means better than California.
Prescott council approves a 10,000 appropriation for the Territorial Fair split 5,000 yearly through 1887 and names J R Farrell as Arizona’s representative to the next national silver convention. They also advance prison reforms, gambling restrictions, saloon prohibitions for under 16 miners, and other measures as sessions continue.
A appropriation bill is set to come up tomorrow and pass with minimal discussion. A large pile of bills remains, four fifths expected to be quietly struck down or knifeed without contest.
Prescott March 10. Council confirmed E B Gage Tombstone W C Davis Tucson and A G Hubbard prison commissioners. They approved a rail bill appointing three commissioners to act if supervisors refuse. Several measures passed or were postponed including a normal school at Tempe and a $10,000 Yuma levee bond plan. A university bill of $25,000 passed the House. President Franklin praised the bill.
Monroe Salisbury, returning from Arizona, spoke to the Chronicle about a new branch of the Southern Pacific funded by San Francisco capitalists. The project envisions a 35 mile broad gauge line from Maricopa through Tempe and Hayden's Ferry to Phoenix, with two large bridges over the Gila and Salt River. Estimated cost about 400000 to 6500 dollars, labor to begin within sixty days, and rights of way secured despite Pima reservation crossing issues. The company hopes to connect with the Atlantic & Pacific after reaching Phoenix.
Debates rage over a measure to create the county of Sierra. Promoters claim a job was removed from the bill. opponents fear the bill will be killed in the Council. Zealous exchanges involve Cr Bean and Tom Fitch as railroad and capital interests loom.
Prescott March 8 1885 a lively session report notes the stalled appropriation bill and a looming normal school bill for Tempe. Maricopa gains attention with a strong lobby, while many measures face tough votes in the Council and House. The Third House flexes influence as deputies push for or block various bills amid colorful commentary from locals.
A fragmented reminiscence notes Saeed grietone and your cart, concluding with the closing scenes of a memorial session. The text hints at a singular fight to record and a reflectively ironic mood.
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