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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1898
Page
3
The article notes a Dawson town gathering with Odd Fellows and Masons, a hall dedicated under their auspices, and various demonstrations after Dewey's victory. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, the stork visiting a happy family, and a summarized account of a traveler’s experiences and mixed outcomes of adventures.
Fragmented text describes political races with Roosevelt, a Republican-leaning shift, and state elections including a governor contest in New Jersey and a Senate successor in California. The narrative also mentions a strange incident with a horse and a storm, hinting at broader calamities and electoral tensions.
Readable portions show a partial sentence about someone or something leaving or replacing a person. The text is garbled with missing names and dates, offering little verifiable detail beyond a likely personnel change.
Albuquerque Citizen reports two armed men raided Burdick's ranch on the upper Gila last Thursday, looting clothing and a Marlin rifle, while two other ranches on Eagle Creek were hit earlier. Local Wells Fargo agent George Scarborough pursues the culprits as residents fear another robbery or worse.
The Phoenix Drug Co. announces that Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption has given away over 19 000 000 trials and claims to have cured thousands of asthma bronchitis and throat diseases It offers a free trial bottle and sells a regular size for one dollar with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund.
The piece surveys upcoming elections in multiple states. It cites Republican and Democratic candidates in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Colorado, Nebraska, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Washington, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Texas, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Ohio, Missouri, and Delaware. It notes gubernatorial contests, congressional races, and legislative battles, plus the split within parties and ballot complexity in Colorado.
Change reported by Abs, Charles Nelson of Bryce, Arizona. He states his health was very poor with chills and severe fever, but after four bottles of Toorranparinla he has had no bad spells and is now well and strong. His son had bowel trouble which Hood’s cured.
In Scottsdale’s orange Tek scene Miss Ellan Telford of Olathe Kansas visits and vacations with her brother W B Telford. Rev Alderman moves his family to Grand avenue and preaches at the school house with plans for next Sunday. A riding club led by Mrs H T Underhill has grown to eighteen, with rides on Saturdays and a Camel Back trip last week. Mrs W T Gill guests from the Pima mission. Visitors express surprise at Scottsdale’s small size, noting its strong community: a public school, church services, prayer meeting, Christain Endeavor, and a model grocery store selling tobacco and spirits is refused.
The North China Herald reports Russia pushes for access to Manchurian gold via a joint venture with Chinese capital, while Chinese officials resist. A Kashgar telegram notes Chinese and Russian officers mark boundaries as gold mining machinery is shipped from Moscow, amid threats over Kuldja.
The article describes giant honey bees of the Philippines, their large combs five to six feet long and four feet wide, and their nesting on forest trees and cliff edges. It recounts Prof. Frank Benton’s observations, their nonlethal sting behavior, and past failed attempts to import them into the United States amid interest from American industry and agriculture.
The Patton Grand opera house opened to an impressed audience praising its perfect seating and acoustics. The Grau opera company delivered a strong performance and will remain for the week. Manager Tatton was thanked for his efforts in providing the fine theater. Contracts for American products flow through Caracas warehouse to U S firms, including three private houses for Venezuelan officials and a government building at La Guaira.
Bill Stevens of Roosevelt's Rough Riders returns to Red Dog Arizona to a raucous mob of cow-punchers. He describes a chaotic welcome with drink-fueled chaos, frantic shouts, and rough shoving, followed by celebratory but disorienting praise and questions from the crowd. The tale includes misadventures with drink, a staged gun incident, and a quick escape into the street.
An agent of the National Association of Manufacturers reports from San Juan on September 29 detailing oppressive business customs in Porto Rico that resemble law and threaten the island’s agricultural and industrial sectors. He urges proper laws to regulate these practices to unlock doubled production and meet manufacturer demand.
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