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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1885
Page
3
Local lines report a busy Phoenix day with council in session, land office work on railroad funds, and various ads. Mrs. Clark’s spring goods arrive while fire extinguishing gear and a private school plan draw attention. A horse race for a $100 purse is announced and a Presbyterian concert set for Thursday night.
A musket of giant powder explosion at Qui Jotea mines injures two miners severely, likely causing loss of life and eyesight. a third miner escapes with minor injuries. Two new insanity cases in the county prompt calls to hasten a county asylum and temporary hospital care. Dr. P C Goodrich arrives from the east to assist dentistry during Dr L M H Goodrich’s absence.
The Central Pacific railroad has bonded its floating debt at six percent. Already five million dollars of the bonds have been taken at par.
The item notes chatter that Governor Tritle may not complete his term, hinting at political maneuvering and patronage to influence his fate. It cites that many expect a replacement will emerge if sufficient funds are raised to back a bid.
The Stan editorials on Territorial affairs show a biased tone, reflecting the stance of a single source in Arizona. The paper is described as the mouthpiece of that concern, indicating a concentrated perspective shaping coverage.
Edward J. Phelps of Vermont has been named minister to the court of St James in Washington's first diplomatic posting. The move suggests McDonald may be wavering on ongoing war policy and hints at a potential withdrawal from the conflict stance as the administration reshapes its diplomatic team.
Tue Starn and OuRIER nominate Oury for governor praising party loyalty and Jager beer. They mock his indolence and question his achievements, arguing he has no distinguished record beyond his chair lightning and poker.
In a spirited letter Mr. Star condemns a so called thieving bill asserting the Governor signed it, urging proof that the measure does not reflect the will of local people or the territory. He argues libelous claims inflame passion and stresses that facts will convince the public who are being shorted.
A clever Scottish woman tried to wean her husband from the drum shop by employing her brother to pose as a ghost. On the road home the man encountered the apparition and asked who it was. The figure replied I am auld Nick. The husband pressed for payment with a joke, saying Tam married a sister of yours.
In Washington on March 24 the treasury book examination proceeds quietly led by C M Jordan of the Third National Bank New York with a short-hand assistant. The scope may cover 18 to 20 years. The two men work in a secured room on the second floor.
The death of A A Symmonds is announced. Once connected with Hermann and editor proprietor of the Annon in Phoenix and later with Gazette Publishing Co. He was a genial young man said to have been harmed by a lung bruise from a baseball, and died at Whiteboro New York aged 24 after returning there last fall.
A colorful critique labels the Thirteenth Arizona Legislature as thrifty to a fault and full of honest and dishonest figures. It cites printing bill corruption rumors, dismal economy pledges, and notable acts like mine drainage and capital bills while lamenting high print costs faced by newspaper men and denouncing the immigration bill as ineffective.
A roster of uncalled letters dated March 22 1585 includes numerous names such as Akers Charles Adame CB Bauer Moss Annie Butterfield Cummings Tem Clinton J F Gasse Geo E Humptries UP Hamulton and others with additional foreign names and a note of returned letters including Pomuseno Flores Harry Ianington and Geo E Mowney P M. The text also contains a brief testimonial by Mt Vernon Place Church sexton Mr Lewis Edwards Washington DC regarding Red Star Cough Ours relief after prolonged cough and chest distress.
A Chambersburg paper prints a complimentary extract of Frederck A. Trithe’s second biennial message as Governor of Arizona Territory. It extols his administration, noting advances in material interests and future potential, with claims of rich valleys, grazing lands, untapped forests, and mineral wealth fueling expected growth in population and prosperity.
A Daily Report writer slips into Judge Tyler’s San Francisco office seeking Emma Nevada’s singing fate. George W. Tyler shows visible irritation amid a tense exchange, denying cowardice and refusing further comment on Emma Nevada’s plans or sickness.
Last evening a refined party welcomed Dr. and Mrs. L. H. Goodrich before their departure to Detroit. Friends led them to the Olympic Club hall for a stroll and discovered a live string band that spurred a sociable dance night. The hall filled pleasantly as guests enjoyed a cordial farewell.
The Phoenix Common Council enacts an ordinance prohibiting bawdy houses rooms or places of prostitution and forbids residents from engaging in or patronizing such establishments. It defines the district within Monroe Cocopah Jackson Pinal streets and a 500 foot area of block 92 and sets penalties up to $300 or three months in jail plus enforcement duties for officials. The ordinance takes effect in 20 days and is published in the Promising Herain. A Davenport Iowa cremation society organizes with $25,000 capital.
Mr J B Franz proprietor of the St James Motel Mansfield Ohio paid ten dollars for a ticket and a half more and his one whole ticket drawing yesterday Feb 10 1901 yielded six thousand dollars in cash subject to his order. Franz has previously drawn small sums in the Louisiana lottery and now nets a substantial prize from his single purchase.
Advert says Lyra of Figs has wonderful efficacy and cures impurities from the system while promoting liver stomach and bowels. It claims ease of use and rapid sales with QO J Tutnopo named as agent locally.
The Department of Arizona invites bids for beef and mutton deliveries to Fort Apache and other posts from July 1, 1885, to June 2, 1886. Proposals due by 1 noon on a Tuesday, with openings in the presence of bidders. The gov ernment may reject all bids. details and terms available from the Chief Commissary of Subsistence.
Mr W L Whepley demonstrated the Hayward Hand Fire Grenade with a wall treated in tar and coal oil and shavings at its base. He used pint glass grenades to quell the blaze in under two minutes, urging homeowners to equip properties with grenades. The piece also notes a coin gift to the Republican cabinet and references Fort Yuma and local coin lore.
A jagged ad page touts Well's Health Renewer promising relief for dizziness dyspepsia headaches and sleeplessness with grand claims. It lists various ailments and cures while naming authors Mrs Oliphant and Mrs Southworth and notes Daly winning infringement suits against other writers.
A group of bakers including Wrent WaLearber and A Maxama in Phoenix announce they will revert to the old bread price after January 15 1885. The notice states twelve large or twenty small loaves equal one dollar and signals a price restoration due to losses.
Notice for publication for homestead in Maricopa County Arizona dated March 9 1885 announces Thomas J Bryan of Phoenix for land claim W Y of sec K TIN RSE. Names witnesses Henry E Slosser Martin P C r t i f ich Gird Bray Nell s Morton all of Phoenix. First publication March 28 1880.
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