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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1884
Page
2
The item notes Phoenix population at 3,000 and discusses Western Union rate reductions east of the Missouri river. It mentions Rosecrans as the sole California member to support Morris Morrison's bill and notes criticism from his constituents. The text also references subscription costs and printer notices in the Herald.
The German stance targets early tobacco use by youths, arguing it weakens constitution and impairs military service readiness. Energetic steps are pursued to suppress smoking, seen as necessary when anything harms national military efficiency.
A curious local piece describes a new Sar Bernardino industry where young fruit and ornamental trees chase and abduct residents, noting a man who lost twenty trees in one night. The item also reprints Hon. Tom Fitch’s letter to Gen. Rol Ting on the Republican convention, praising Blaine and arguing the war era faction misreads the current national spirit.
H G Rollins declines Phoenix convention attendance as Pima county delegate, sending proxy to vote per best judgment. The letter defends Republicans as guardians of equal rights and suffrage in the territories, tracing party origins to abolitionist currents and the fight against slavery.
In a broad speech the speaker praises the Republican party for six straight terms in power, asserting the nation under Republican rule enjoys unity, growth, and the destruction of slavery. He argues industrial questions now drive politics, condemns free trade rhetoric, and pledges continued protection for American industries while urging support across Pacific Coast communities. Also reports Chiricahua Apaches escorted to San Carlos Reservation. a Vallejo Junction railroad collision damages two engines and two cars with no severe injuries.
This morning Charles Henricksen at the pump house below towns fired twice at Mexican Cipriano Cruz over water access. The first shot wounded Cruz in the right breast and lung. the second hit the left lung as Cruz sank. Tomorrow afternoon exam. Also a dance shooting at Queen mine injures Senecio Quijado who dies. Jesus Ramirez at large. Mickey Free, San Carlos chief interpreter, passed through Wilcox en route to Guadalupe Canyon.
The Prescott area notes promise lively entertainment next month with A. K. P. Safford as the Apache Chief, a crossing mishap near Salt River, and Captain Cha P. Kagan and family preparing to leave Prescott. A bridge discussion, Hayden’s ferry, and local art exhibitions are mentioned amid community chatter and political critique of Deputy U.S. Marshal J. W. Evans. Charlies T. Hayden’s birthday is celebrated in Tempe with Wingar and Peters aiding.
The Arizona Copper company’s new reduction plant is nearing finish. Azore bins remain to be installed while engine beds and two 68 inch by 16 foot tubular boilers are in place. Machinery from Fraser & Chrimers of Chicago will arrive by early May. Dam work advances with 160 feet completed daily and ore track laying on Coronado railroad moving forward to connect with the main line.
The trend in bespoke outfits grows as fashionable women at home and abroad embrace tailor made costumes. The wsisteval feature becomes a leading element in modern dress, highlighting individuality and style across markets.
The text notes that many new felt hats use silk braid bound by machine work, and that when this braid is used no facing of velvet or silk is needed, signaling a finishing method for refined headwear.
A Chicago Inter-Ocean piece humorously argues that a person's character can be read from worn shoes. The cobbler claims heel wear, sole damage, and fit reveal traits such as decisiveness, boldness, or evasiveness, with shoe repair also shaping habit.
Reprint of a 19th century notice: sealed proposals due March 21 for furnishing and delivering fluorates to multiple Arizona forts including Fort Apache 62,000 lbs and Fort Bowie 18,000 lbs. Bid packets, terms, and conditions available from the Officer in Charge and posts’ commissaries.
Public notice from Phoenix City Marshal Henry Garfias announces a public auction on May 12, 1884, at the courthouse door to sell listed properties and personal property to satisfy tax amounts, percentages, and advertising costs. Names include Brecht F G, Cox I H, Correia D, Forbush W C, French CGW, George John, Goldwater & Thomas, Gong Jee B, Gibson & Stackard, Hancock WA, Murphy James, Miller Israel, Mendoza Juan, McCormick R, McNeil JH, M Donald HC, McKean Ted, Noriece Juen, Noriega fore A, Neahr David, O'Rien M, Parker Estate, Richards James, Slocum EO, Shoemaker J W, Serrano F, Thomson J W, Urquijo P, Walters JH, Wharton JE, Wormell A, Whittaker GM, and others. Block and lot designations accompany tax figures and totals.
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