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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1885
Page
1
The item notes the inaugural ball costing forty five thousand dollars, a San Francisco firm Halpin Bros failing for fifteen thousand, Buatix moving to Washington for literary work, and European orders to the United States for large carriage numbers. It mentions a long serving UK MP and various regional hints about Arizona and Queensland, with scattered fragmented references to local politics and industry.
The Citizen quotes Tucson residents settling on district interests as The Star editor asserts resolve and independence, signaling a shift toward self-reliance and local focus amid ongoing urban concerns.
A jumble of OCR snippets discusses land bids under the Sierra Bonita bill, Mormon land sale bans, and railroad land openings. It notes Pacific forfeitures per acre, Pope Cole liabilities, Copper Company troubles, and Democratic nominations led by Patrick Hatunten, highlighting Irish influence and Arizona resources.
Washington reports outline the government in Central America seeking stability amid regional tensions. Officials say the United States would use influence to avert conflict and promote peace, with messages sent to Nicaragua San Salvador and Costa Rica and no communications yet from Honduras.
The Plymouth Consolidated Gold Mining company in Amador County California slashes milling costs to 48 cents per ton and reduces saving and reducing culphurets to 21 cents per ton. The text hints at a broader claim about Arizona’s potential to rival global ore handling efficiency with extensive mines and a modern system.
The communication notes bills passed by the legislature require governor signatures to become law and may concern business. Months later little word or copies reach locals. The Star questions support for the Maricopa County railroad, suggesting county politics influence.
In the Albuquerque Journal, remarks address Cleveland noting the Democrats will learn more about their leader in the coming month. The author stresses obstinacy as the key trait and hints at loyal allies ready to defend his stance despite scrutiny.
Fragmentary report describes a dispute over Governor Hughes and the Tucson Star. It notes Democratic leaders across the Territory endorsing his retirement and discusses the paper's stance while praising the Governor's qualities as an official.
A critical letter denounces outside newspapers for injuring Salt River valley and Phoenix prospects by meddling in local affairs. It asserts such intrusions harm major enterprises growing in the area and warns contemporaries to attend to their own business or face rebuke.
The secretary of Van Whitney proposes a Sunday evening dinner policy to Washington. The public and eastern states condemn the idea as disrespectful to religious opinions. Cleveland and his cabinet face a notable matter as the postmaster of New York City’s term ends today, testing civil service principles and the President’s next move.
The Cleveland administration is committed to civil service reform and boasts a strong civil service team. Gov Pride is expected to remain in office beyond his term, acknowledged by Democrats and Republicans across the Territory as having filled the office exceptionally well.
A fragmented historic column argues Missouri should encourage immigration to boost wealth and business while contrasting Arizona growth and migration. It critiques funding and staffing for migration schemes, urging large populations to support expansion and urban development in the western territories.
A fragmentary historical note imagines 110000000 voters in the United States and envisions a vast, orderly procession resembling an army of defense. It suggests massive turnout across 30000 polling places and a movement spanning New York to San Francisco to Chicago, forming a wall four men deep from Auguste to Watitenh.
A letter to readers praises the Arizona exhibit at the New Orleans Exposition, lauding the Territorial and County Commissioners for a premier mineral display. It urges funding and reimbursement from Congress and the Legislature, notes travel and shipping costs, and calls for more promotional material and agricultural curiosities to boost Arizona’s attraction and future settlement.
An old Missouri heiress inherits 492000 in real estate and investments from her father and, under a will, hands 10000 to her French guardian Louis Roche. Roche persuades her to marry, moves to Lyons, starts a family, destroys her memory after a violent dispute, and she later regains it after rescue. She returns to Missouri seeking witnesses to recover property, while Roche faces divorce and possible imprisonment.
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