11 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
1
Fragmented notes cover baking powder claims, political opinions, and social commentary. The jumble mentions a bicycle immorality, election results, lynching debates, Central American union ideas, and public notices. It references McKinley, Platt leadership, and a call for national Thanksgiving.
Articles of incorporation for the Ohio Land and Canal Co. were filed this week with incorporators O Schetter C O McCarroll B J Cleveland J F McIntosh and G A Holcomb. The project fronts the Colorado river twenty miles below Ehrenberg to Clip mill, reclaiming 25000 acres in a valley near Yuma rich in minerals. The mining industry and agricultural development are seen as future drivers of local prosperity.
In Denver a weeklong conference of mining and smelting managers from Texas to British Columbia seeks a unified plan to force honest market prices. They target daily New York quotations for lead and silver, arguing current figures are doctored by jobbers and urging concious action to secure fair values.
R Duns & Co monthly review notes October trade in Southern California fell from August and September’s peak as buyers replenished stocks. Manufacturing stays strong though unemployment rises. Prices trend downward amid lean production while higher quotations for the new year are expected. Wheat weak, cotton prices fall, wool market soft despite large imports prior to tariff. Foreign trade favorable. Early citrus colors, lemons outlook bright. new barns ease market slightly but demand remains heavy. Sugar campaign ends with 30 million pounds. celery yields remain high with about 500 wagonloads. Dried fruit nearly steady, walnuts firm with minor shell concessions. Early rains hit raisins, area crop unlikely to exceed last year. Groceries pack largest in SC history. real estate active. production sold at good prices. Collections improve, travel expected to rise with tourist season. Commercial liabilities $7,200. assets $2,500. month compared to prior year. November 6, 1897.
The U S Supreme Court affirmed the California Circuit Court ruling denying a writ of disbass norpus against William Durrant and ordered his execution for the Miss Lamont murder in San Francisco. The decision clears the way for Durrant’s death sentence and sets dates as District Attorney Barnes moves to proceed. Five other murderers now face execution after the ruling.
Across Kans and California districts reports show fewer yellow fever cases and deaths. New Orleans and Pruscott telegrams note small hourly tallies, a suspended outbreak, while one court records Harvey Allender’s death sentence and a city saloon fire causes limited damage.
A Phoenician is named Webster Street of Phoenix Arizona as Chief Justice of the territory replacing the late Trossdale. The report notes aid asked from the government for starving miners in the Kioedyhike region and includes a Phoenix commandery resolution mourning the departure of Rev C J Ghase and praising his ministry.
A New York dispatch reports Abl Deguerville corroborating ex Minister Harris that Spain mistreated Cuba. Castelar concedes Cuba revolt stems from Spanish rule, noting brutal, selfish governance. Weyler’s chaos cited as paving Bare to oppose liberal rule. Romero Roble poised for a major speech. World article claims famine in rural Cuba under Weyler.
In Hilo? Oct 3 a sensational notice reports Mize Edos Ackerman, daughter of J D Ackermss, Hawaii coffee planter, died by suicide in Kona. The Hawaiian Star notes contracts signed in New York for 80,000 tons of Hawaiian sugar for 1893 and a large refinery deal at Port Costa California. Princess Kais Isai plans a Europe tour and asks no public entertainments or political events. she may not meet the ex Queen and appears not aligned with her cause.
English notes describe the Prince of Wales as Grand Master and Earl of Lathom as deputy representing him at the Great Masonic Conclave in St Pauls Cathedral to mark the 200th anniversary of its reopening. All UK lodges will attend by ticket only with masons officiating, none excluded, amid mourning for the Duchess of Teck and historic pageantry.
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