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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1897
Page
3
A dense string of editorials and notices covers city governance, tariff debates, Hawaii sugar treaty, and railway electrification hopes. It notes mayoral finance, council friction, and calls for prudent policing while endorsing sugar beet expansion and industrial growth opportunities in Arizona.
Fred Hoedman was hanged after being convicted of the murder of Mrs Warbks Gaddas, found with a cord around her neck linked to a door knob. A statement from Prof Blome read on his behalf said Hoedman confessed to the crime and was suspected in several similar killings, with coroners juries returning verdicts of death by own action.
A lighthearted column outlines superstitions and cautions for bar patrons. It lists signs of luck or misfortune tied to drinks, hands, mirrors, counterfeit bills, broom folklore, and midnight opening rituals, attributed to N World.
In the Selt River Valley a leather industry is urged with plans for tannery and smelter at Losas Park, May 12, 18. Epimor Herato argues local cattle abundance supports home production of hides, boosting local economy and reducing foreign imports while touting land, climate, and rail prospects. He cautions about malaria and promotes Hostetter’s Bitters as a remedy for emigrants’ health risks.
Pursuit continues as Sheriff Ruffner and posse track Parker toward Mogollon while Miller is wounded. Mexican ally and two other fugitives elude capture with Indian trackers aiding from Ash Fork. Relatives and officials report leads, telegraph updates, and searches across Lynx Creek and Turkey Creek regions.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee debated the Cuban question, with a subcommittee’s report detailing Cuba’s dire conditions. It highlights starving Americans, widespread arrests, and calls for swift action, including food and clothing ships with U.S. warship support if needed.
State Senator Robert McMullin of Yell county shot at J. N. Smithee editor of the Arkansas Gazette in Smithee's private office. The bullet missed as Smithee dodged and blocked the arm. McMullin was jailed and later released on bail amid warning of further trouble.
A Melbourne dispatch reports ninety earthquake shocks in South Australia over three days. Subterranean disturbances damaged Kingston buildings, forcing residents into tents for safety as shaken communities cope with repeated tremors.
The President and select officers depart Wellington at 12:43 PM by train for Philadelphia to attend the dedication ceremony at Fairmount Park during a commemorative event. The trip includes Vice President Hebe ths and other officials except Shermus and Lory.
Reports from May 12 to May 14 detail Greek and Turkish forces in Crete and Asia Minor amid mediation talks. Greek warships patrol the coast from the Gulf of Volo to Platamola as ambassadors seek peace, while Turkish units advance toward Athens. Final armistice discussions progress slowly amid continued fighting and regional diplomacy.
A broad survey shows steady business activity across Southern California and Arizona with improved export trade and better collections. Prices on wool and fruit shift modestly while the orange market remains strong. drought and rain affect crops. Notable items include mining disturbances in Colorado, large gold shipments to Europe, Vanderlip’s nomination, and a Los Angeles conductor convention ball tonight.
A Southern Pacific express train was held up at Lozier Texas at 2 am by three men. The Wells Fargo car was blown open and the robbers escaped with the booty. The amount stolen is not disclosed.
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