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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1884
Page
3
A damaged line from the May 29 1884 issue presents partial details, with no clear event or names readable. The fragment hints at local notices but lacks identifiable persons or places for a full card.
Friday's Daily reports J C Burnette, linked to barley conspirators who died here, indicted for grand larceny in Cochise County. Mentions C N Fish of Cow, Virginia visiting Quio tem mines, Fadeon & Co petitioning court for a receiver, Arizona delegates to the National Republican Convention, lawmen visiting farmers, and stock conditions including losses from California lions in the region.
A visiting stranger in the Garden City of Arizona writes to denounce underage attendance at a local variety show. He notes youths ages sixteen to seventeen were present with some ladies and urges stricter admission rules to protect youth morals and community welfare. He signs as a concerned stranger.
The Sharon Hill defendants face $20,000 bail on the charge while J P Wilson of Visalia gets three years at San Quentin for bigamy. Captain Gherry from Ithacs G Consolidated arrives from Cave Creek. Commencement season and various social items fill the issue with local gossip and reminiscences as readers are urged to remember Miss Palmer and Mrs Holmes in their moves east.
Emma asks if being good will earn her wings like those in a picture. Johnny responds with disbelief, muttering about wings and comparing them to geese, reflecting casual, unfinished dialogue.
Mr. M. B. McGinn was found guilty and fined ten dollars plus costs after yesterday morning’s hearing on violating the new fire ordinance. The Recorder ruled the case would not be tried before a jury, a decision the organ questions, noting that many town cases are routinely denied jury trials to avoid widespread demands and potential bankruptcy of the town. The piece argues jury trials in police court are impractical and typically lead to transfers to other courts.
The document lists Democratic Territorial Central Committee members by county including Apache Cochise Gila Graham Maricopa Mohave Pima Pinal Yavapai and Yuma with per county representatives such as Albert F Banta George Creagh D K Wardwell Ben Goodrich JH Trevis McGabe Alonzo Bailey George H Stevna P J Bulun W W Jones CH Ginny Fred Hughes M Strauss J J Perry Hinton Thomas W Smit C B Foster E J Cook J W Sullivan and W A Rowe of Prescott as at large members and secretary.
Journal secretary Van Arman named as orator for decoration day. Governor Van Arman, engineer Barry, and PM Murphy left to inspect the Centre Arizona railroad route, with plans to return Sunday evening. Reports from Tours key Creek note a potential shipment of rich rock from the Holmes mine, hindered by water. May Woodman, pardoned earlier, was seen in Tombstone visiting family and receiving eye treatment. Charles Worth travels from Prescott to Deming for a Los Angeles liquor house, citing beef prices. Miss Carrie Ballagh appeals for deaf and dumb in Japan, detailing mistreatment and lack of support, while advocates push for an asylum in Tokyo and education near Kioto. few are equipped to teach.
The passage notes a large group in the country needing proper care and instruction in a substantial work. It warns that such work cannot be carried out by churches and Christian nations without reproach, stressing the moral imperative and public accountability.
A collage of portraits describes numerous 19th century political figures including Samuel Randall Logan Oxl eby Arthur Hewitt Pagot Bathe Tilden Swain Billsine Gresham and Edwards. It notes facial hair ages and public personas as they were perceived for a forthcoming canvass and presidential prospects.
A counterfeit report notes many believe holding the new nickels struck without cents could yield quick profits. About 5,475,515 coins exist, but experts say they have already been sold, with collectors paying 15 to 25 cents each. Prices unlikely to rise soon.
A Courier- Journal correspondent reports from the City of Mexico about the State of Mexico in southern Central Mexico. Population 710,559 with 20,000 square kilometers area, core crop $9,000,000 annually, mining districts producing $600,000 and 1,500 miners. The state has 15 counties, 6 cities, 21 towns, 602 villages, 890 estates, and 168 large farms. Transportation and taxes are noted along with educational facilities and telegraph service.
A sick man near East Point Georgia was treated by a so called healer who demanded four bushels of sweet potatoes. The patient died before three days passed and a local doctor arrived bringing scrutiny. The incident highlights misused remedies and the absurd exchange over medical knowledge as described in the Wacon Telegraph report.
A report notes that rubbing a cat’s back in darkness can produce visible electrical discharge from fur and a tingling shock when the animal scratches. Researchers describe the phenomenon as a transient tactile and luminous effect linked to static electricity.
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