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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1883
Page
3
The Weekly Herald from March 29 1843 reports the regular edition published as an evening paper except Sundays. It notes Thursday issue timing and markets or local notices typical of mid 19th century newspapers, with brief notices and leading community items.
Local items report Cots for sale at Carey’s, court sessions next Monday April 2, and various pavilion style ads. Mentions smoke from Don Carlos cigars, Mescal incident, stumps removal on Papago street, and town improvements. Also covers jewelry ads, a rough court scene, trees transplanted, and a Rheumatism cure story linked to Jacobs Oil with a testimonial.
Reavis, the grant man, has filed his claims to the Gila and Salt River valley country at the United States Land Office in Tucson. This marks the first positive step toward opening the questions surrounding his claims.
Communic dated March 29 1888 reports observations during a trip from Phoenix to Castle Creek. Roadwork by Mr Beecham along the Mesa to Castle Creek is described as good and faithful. The Castle Creek District shows many fine prospects and some mines opened. The outlook for both Castle Creek and Black Rock districts is promising.
A Mississippi Valley meteorologist recounts a near fatal nerve pain attack in Burlington. After applying St Jacobs Oil to his chest he found almost immediate relief within an hour and recovered enough to travel home by train. This reflects the oil’s touted benefits for rheumatic pains.
The new Rowell American Newsrates Directory reports 11 495 newspapers and periodicals in the United States and territories, up 58 percent in a year. Growth varies by state with New York and Illinois expanding, Texas outpacing suspensions, and territories showing a surge in daily and weekly papers especially Dakota. Monthly publications rise sharply from 976 to 4 084 as dailies also increase.
The text notes Canadian North West rulings affect newspapers and reports that Manitoba journal issues nearly doubled in the year. It mentions exel 4 of Canada and a COG Tob, with unclear references to Tom Lo and Wu.
March 27 reports describe a severe outbreak with two more killings raising the toll within hours. Government policy and troop deployment are debated as fears grow for settlers in the Gila Valley and along the Louisburg and Clifton railroad. Captains Block and his Shakespeare Guards will move with about nine hundred men to Mond and the Gila, while a new telegraph line connects Denver and San Lake.
Former New York mayor Carey Wann leaves his post as editor at the World after recent dismissal. Details about the termination or ensuing actions remain unclear, with sources offering limited information on the reasons and next steps.
The piece critiques sensational crime reports from Windsor and mentions the Cravendish murder and Lady Florence Dixie, while urging decisive government action against Indian outrages. It notes the military's role and questions recent protection, urging energetic measures to restore order amid frontier tensions.
The article recalls a Panama robbery in which gold worth 59,060 was stolen from the Panama Railroad Company site with no trace found. Four Americans, B. Lewis, C. H W. Barnes, T. D. Scott, and A. Stewart, are detained on suspicion and protest their innocence to the U S government calling for speedy examination or release. Rhode Island gubernatorial race next Wednesday features Ex Governor Sprague backed by independents and Democrats, A O Bourne leading the Stalwart Republicans. the contest aims to elect the full slate of state officers.
The daily transactions of Congress are still recorded in the Congressional Record despite adjournment on the fourth instant, with ongoing entries reflecting committee actions and debates.
An 19th century act imposes penalties for carrying drawing or displaying deadly weapons in public or quarrelsome conduct. Offenders face fines up to three hundred dollars, or up to six months in county jail, or both, upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction. The measure aims to curb weapon misuse in towns and villages.
The document prescribes fines and imprisonment for firing in saloons and public places, with penalties up to three hundred dollars or jail time at the court’s discretion. It prohibits carrying dirks, knives, or pistols by youths in towns, with fines up to fifty dollars or up to one month in jail, at the court’s discretion. It repeals conflicting acts and takes effect after passage. Approved February 24, 1883, by Governor Fla Tritez and officials.
A late worded Arizona update covers varied items: Vin Arman away on a Weaver District mining trip. Chief Justice French to hold a May jail term. funerals for Mrs Nancy Dence and a child. A Asher heading to Maricopa with family arriving tonight. schools closed due to general alarm. JM Sherman named Adjutant General of the Territory. notes on rail line ideas to Phoenix and Maricopa. a trial run of a new ten mile line. Rev A Gregory delaying due to smallpox scare. White Mountain Apaches on wet path per Silver Belt. Western Union agency exchanges rumored. Vin Camp trial for timber theft. public concern over a smallpox outbreak with calls for strict quarantine and vigorous measures by Dr Cook and sheriff.
Town officials urged to keep Indians out and establish a sanitary town base. Pools near the outskirts with stagnant water dead dogs and filth could breed pestilence and should be filled. Disinfectants should be used everywhere to prevent smallpox lingering among residents.
A Los Angeles Times reporter tours the eito rancho of William Niles Thence six years into fancy poultry and thoroughbred stock. The operation imports pontry cattle and hogs from the East and Europe, with stock sales reaching $6,000 last year. Breeds include Berkshire hogs, Jersey and Ayrshire cattle, and a wide roster of poultry such as Brahmas Cochins Leghorns and Pekin ducks. The article praises pure stock for profitability and notes shipments to Oregon, San Francisco, Mexico and beyond, suggesting further growth with illustrated poultry stock books.
A fragmentary 19th century style text highlights a mysterious narrative about a lost key and curious dialogue. It references individuals such as Abraham Ofner Of Tigtepim and Mr. ens, with scattered remarks on remedies and ginger tonics. The piece blends antiquated language with marketing-like lines for FrankER's Gixoxrr ginger tonic, promising relief for aches and urinary issues, framed as a curious historical advertisement.
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts William of fealomberwnan and a log rolling event. The narrator, tied to a log town dream, recalls a misadventure with a broken bone and a striking request to write about CAPCINE. Seabury & Robinson, Unemina, New York.
The excerpt discusses spelling variants and terms like Antipyretic and Salievites, describing supposed medical uses and virtues. It mentions anti-alcoholic aims, fermentation prevention, and fever cooling, with unclear references to virtuoso conduct and prairie aid.
An early 19th century display of theatrical and medicinal advertisements. It highlights Graxp Perormance and entry details on Bon Jezuma Street, plus tonic and patent medicine claims from Sozodont to Guss Ellis & Go. It urges purchases of wagons from Goldman & Co and promotes health tonics like Bitters and Stidelmkerwigen style offerings.
Assessment notice directed to M. Fugley as claimant for half interest in the Schweitzer mine at Camp Creek Maricopa Territory. It demands payment of years 1881 and 1882 taxes and improvements, totaling $160.60 plus $143.50, with deadline within 20 days after expiration of the notice. failure risks loss of title to the mine. Signed by Alexander Steinegger, Phosts, January 2.
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