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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1883
Page
1
The Herald from November 1, 1849 reports Gus Sheewan retires from the army on November 1. The column discusses partisan matters and notes the Hon. Murat Masterson is practicing law at Socorro New Mexico. Massachusetts Democrats seek to boost Butler’s political prospects.
The President creates a hog commission tasked with investigating the hoz matter and reporting its findings. No reference to Butler is implied.
The Inder implies the Tucson smelter proposal may be dropped and the Oizen believes results are still far off, with little activity expected soon.
The Prescott Journal notes the Gazette sent its agent to Ash Fork to interview locals about relocating the Gazette to that area. The piece adds a homespun remark on humble diets, preferring pumpkins and milk to acorns and grasshoppers.
Govuensog Tritle presents a nearly verified figure for the Territory's grain output. The total product for the covered years approaches 60 million pounds, with about 32 million pounds produced in the Salt River Valley.
In mourning Sacramento Bee announces the death of chief editor James Melatchy who passed away last Friday. Melatchy served as chief editor from 1857 to 1863, later held a San Francisco residence, bought a third interest in the Bee in 1965, and led the paper for twenty years.
The line advances toward Acuas Calientes by September 30, reaches Zacatecas by December, and Fresnillo by New Year. The northern end aims for San Juan de Guadalupe by December 1, leaving 160 kilometres to close by April 1884 for a May fifth celebration.
A London dispatch reports United States delegates R Edward East and William V Cox announcing results from the International Fisheries Exhibition. The jury awarded 48 gold, 47 silver and 29 bronze medals to U S exhibitors. The U S Fish Commission earned 18 gold medals, with additional golds to the U S Museum, Lighthouse Board and Signal Service. Prof David S Jordan received gold for icthyology.
Inquiries about fruit culture spark strong reply praising local soil and climate. The valley offers enormous yields and high quality fruit, with small fruits performing well and apples surpassing similar regions. The fruit industry here is in its infancy, with recent years showing growing potential.
The article extols early fruit trees and vines thriving after two to three years, with peaches and grapes offering strong table quality and steady demand at the yard. It argues fruit culture will become a major local industry, citing cheap land, nearby markets, and unmet home demand, urging capital investment to capture cannery trade worth hundreds of thousands annually.
Yavapai County's mining boom drives push for a railroad from the valley to Prescott and onward to the A P road. Action centers on securing lumber and coal supplies, water power, and a local sugar and syrup manufacture hub using regional raw materials.
Secretary Teller reports adverse cabinet conclusion on Southern Pacific Railroad co claim to Texas Pacific lands. Land offices will restore vast land holdings to public domain for early settlement. Opening lands would boost irrigation valley production and allow immediate crop potential next harvest.
Public disclosure lists canal capacities and current utilization. Some canals unused to full capacity while lands dependent on them are now being farmed. The document provides authentic hours and details on water distribution to the valley farms.
Canals now serving 75,000 acres with capacity 37,350 inches and wasteful use leaves room to irrigate up to 85,000 seconds. surplus water could boost crops by 5,000 acres, while plans show 125,000 acres under cultivation with potential shortages yet to be resolved amid looming growth in the valley.
Dr Jackson Indian Agent at Sa eaten and Roswell Wheeler former agent in town Tuesday to settle accounts with the government. Only $30 remains. Jackson cites conspiracy among agency employees to ruin Wheeler by lifting his mail. Shortages blamed on clerical errors. Wheeler believed to have acted honestly despite outward accusations.
A cattle rancher近 Silver Creek reported a firefight between Indians and Mexican troops and saw forty Indians heading north. Mexican forces claimed victory at Casas Grandes, with retreat of Geronimo's band toward Sierra Madre. Indian casualties uncertain as pursuit continued toward Arizona. El Paso Times corroborates the clash with Cas as Grandes and notes a crowded hospital and roaming tribes. Gearmas reports Ric es jailed for attempting to kill wife and stabbing another man.
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