29 May 1884
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1884
Page
1
A substantial part of the Tre Uridge over the Colorado is described as destroyed and impassable. The appropriation bill for legislative executive and judicial needs totals 20,725,090 dollars as reported to the House.
The Western Union Telegraph Company posted last year’s net profits of 6.642513. The piece notes bitter opposition to a postal telegraph bill and suggests excessive funding doomed the proposal, implying that health and wisdom factors were cited in its demise.
A proposal to sink two allesian wells in the United States faces funding edits as a bill seeks 20000 dollars but Congress reconsiders lowering to 15000 due to scarce national funds. The measure risks a 10000 dollar congressional fine and labor costs under review.
The report alleges Frepraxp Waid, managing Grant and Ward, received criticism as four men left, allegedly due to playing 10 games and losing, while Grant family members were said to be involved. General Grant is portrayed as relying on the "boys," who are accused of abusing his influence in a careless manner.
New York money market shows Bankers advanced note rates around 10 to 4.56 and 458, with securities like Witness at 434 and Tong at 50 496 on demand. Government bonds mixed with 89 for Jover and 4igs down %6 1.12, while registered 45 to 1L.10 and state papers remain quiet as stocks ease.
Col T C Campbell once defended Berner the Cincinnati murderer who caused a deadly riot by escape attempts. The Grand Jury indicted him for attempting to bribe a juror in that case. Reports say he is among the United States' most skilled at evading the law and one of the most corrupt.
The Epitaph recalls Bro Reppy depositing 130 dollars at Hudson and Co on the bank’s collapse day. The remark suggests sensational times and likens the event to major world happenings while noting the depositor’s peaceable, law abiding character.
The Economist argues against higher compensation for carrying foreign mails on American liners, noting global subsidies by Canada France England Italy Brazil and others. It cites 1893 payments and fifty year totals, urging American enterprise to favor secure sea routes over domestic pipelines or local improvements.
At a Dublin opera a man sarcastically asked a gentleman if he knew he was obstructing view. The other denied the accusation, replying that he was O'Brien.
The National Wool Growers Association session in Chicago adjourned after substantial business. The group resolved to organize as wool flowers and sheep breeders and cooperate with state and county bodies to restore the 1867 wool duties or their equivalent, repeal unjust 1883 legislation, and recognize allies supporting U S sheep husbandry.
A critical look at sensational public journalism accuses certain papers of distorting facts to suit aims. It defends Col Subyn Sabin as Northwestern Car Company president whose firm stalled due to money-market strain, arguing against wrongful prison-ward inferences and noting strong company assets.
A historical portrait of Brown a former Texas slave who fled after harming his master. He allied with Gen Gendre in Sonora opposing Pesquero, hid among Apaches after defeat, then settled in Tucson where he died of smallpox in 1876. He was noted as a sharp, capable but fierce figure.
A gentiomat compliments a popular operatic tenor on voice progress. The singer admits severe rheumatism during a recent performance, saying he cried out in pain at times, yet the audience seemed pleased as the improvement was noted.
A short fragment notes shifts in craft from foreign skill to domestic production. It emphasizes original design, finish, and luxury in coloring as key improvements in home furnishings. The tone echoes a period style praising local artisans and refined aesthetics.
Reports from Privesvue Pennsylvania detail a bank suspension causing widespread unsettled feeling and panic. Wm. N. Rischle, bank president, states a run diminished deposits from 760000 to 500000 in five days while defending solvency and promising full statement later.
A New Jersey woman waded into rough waters and pulled a man from drowning. She grabbed him by the hair to steady him and ensure his escape from the perilous sea.
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