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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
4
A mixed summary of local items and national news. It references the Doobem murder suspect in San Jose, Henry George’s death, and Arizona political and business updates. It notes railroad statistics from the Interstate Commerce Commission and urges Phoenix to pursue manufacturing and irrigation ventures to boost trade and employment.
A report by the Massachusetts species commission chaired by C F Duebar F W Taussig T J Coolidge and ex Councillor Borros outlines inheritance tax reform rent tax on excess above 400 and elimination of taxes on intangibles with state treasury funding county expenses and corporate excise revenue shares. The piece also mentions editorials about Mr Lake of Kingman and mock interview in the World plus political notes on Cuba and university actions.
Obituary notice reports the death of Chief Justice Hiram O. Truesdale after weeks of illness. The 37 year old Iowa-educated jurist served briefly on Arizona’s bench, handled a key mining case in Prescott, and died at the governor’s mansion in Phoenix. His wife and two children survive. a quiet public observance is planned at the depot with government and bar officials in attendance. Messages of mourning from territorial leaders note the territory’s loss and honor his service.
The Arizona territory officials issue resolutions expressing grief over the death of Hiram V. Truesdale chief justice. The committee commends his service and sends sympathy to his widow and family, praying for peace and guidance from divine wisdom.
The report notes uneven overall trade with continued large business volumes and weaker demand for woolen and cotton goods. Strong activity appears in Kansas City and Omaha while Gulf states show stagnation. Steel, iron and construction sustain high production with rising prices for several staples. bank clearings fall slightly versus last year.
A speaker reflects on Arizona livestock history and current trends, noting past range booms from 1882 to 1885, drought impacts, and the shift in grazing patterns. He argues for careful management, warns against overstocking, and highlights demand growth, tariff effects, and prospects for beef, cattle production, and Salt River Valley shipments.
A notice traces Henry George's death in New York and San Francisco during late October. Reports say apoplexy caused his collapse after campaigning and mass meetings, with details of his career, writings, and his son Henry George Jr. named as mayoral candidate.
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