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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1885
Page
3
The Prescott Congress scene reports intense battles over asylum funding, freight regulation, and county improvements. Key figures Todd, Weedin, and Dorrington push for subsidies and reform while opponents rally against monopolistic interests. The author notes aims to advance the Salt River valley benefits, with the polemic shaping toward adjournment and a final Thirteenth summary.
Acts list from the 18th session up to March 4 1885 includes interventions in civil cases repeal of vexatious litigation bonds for a school in Pinal County costs of ins ant asylum exam in Stockton separate property of spouses Tucson mayoral acts county credit pledges Globe land disposal amendments to various chapters opium dens criminal procedures holiday designation licensing commercial travelers incorporation of religious social benevolent cities Mohave county seat location and road transportation obstructions within the Territory.
Busby the blind lecturer Twi Eerer lis series of lectures opens Friday evening March 18, 1885 at 7:30 p.m. in which he covers Where Blindman Saw in Jerusalem, Egypt mystery, and Foot Prints of Christ on Sands of Time. Admission free. Also notes General Rollins' strong House speech on mining tax proceeds, praised as one of the ablest in Arizona Legislature.
An old advertorial snapshot promotes Well's Health Renewer claiming to cure heart pains dizziness indigestion and insomnia. It urges readers to rise early, enjoy morning air, and maintain vigor, while touting the product as harmless and effective. Also mentions silver as essential and jokes about social satire.
Prescott telegram reports a fair bill passing the council by a 10 to 2 vote. R. B. Topp is listed as the source or signer of the telegram.
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