27 May 1897
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1897
Page
1
A scrambled column cites Obvious remarks on politics in Arizona and New Mexico, famous figures like Ledge and Weyler, and business outlooks. It notes copper and silver markets in New York and Havana, civil service debates in Washington, and rising Phoenix construction. References include Arizona Territory, New Mexico, San Pedro harbor, and Denver mining talks.
In Wasnikxon May 25 the Senate opened a lengthy tariff bill discussion. Aldrich of Rhode Island led expected remarks while West assailed tariff provisions on beer tobacco sugar and cigars. West argued for greater revenue and questioned government spending. Aldrich countered that the bill would yield about fifty million dollars more than the Wilson bill.
The May 4 and May 24 United States Supreme Court actions cover the San Miguel del Bado and Chama land grants in New Mexico and Arizona County, along with the Camfield U S fence case. The court half favors the government in some disputes and restricts Interstate Commerce Commission rate setting. A multiple notices section lists local deed transfers and a medical advertisement touts CCC Candy Carthartic.
A mob of twenty five heavily armed raiders attacked two toll houses guarded by nine sheriffs posse men. After volleys, one man named David Johnson was mortally wounded and another named Charlee Jones was seriously hurt. May 22 dispatch from Owingsville Kentucky reports the incident.
A Globe Democrat correspondent profiles Nellie Cashman, a nine year veteran of mining camps across Arizona who manages stores, secures claims, and guides ore digging. Born in Dodge City, she rose to fame in Tombstone, Graham County, Yuma, and Hargus Hala, earning respect for her sharp judgment and fearless prospecting. She plans ventures in Tucson Bisbee and Castle Dome, weathering reverses with steady pluck.
May 22 Athens reports Greek foreign minister Skouloudis told envoys Greece will not pay indemnity or concede frontier rectification to Turkey. Vienna dispatch notes Kronprinzessin Stefanie ordered from Saloniki to Phaleron to serve Greek royal family if needed. Greek casualties at Phourka pass reach 500. irregulars disband.
Silver bullion drops to sixty cents per ounce in New York the lowest level on record as analysts blame heavy imports from South America. The report also notes political commentary in Madrid on Morgan’s Senate resolution and broader mining dispatches from Arizona detailing new placer digs near Dalegy and the Arizona claim “King of Arizona” at Gleason. Ed Schieffalin’s burial in Tombstone is planned. President McKinley may tour the West in July with Denver among destinations. Washington reports General Brooke named Major General.
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