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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1883
Page
2
Amid dispute over the Reavis deed and a contested land grant, the Gazette faces accusations of swindling exposure and bias. The piece argues the paper bears moral responsibility for aiding an adventurer while stoking Indian white tensions near San Carlos and maricopa county.
A garbled report notes ongoing friction between some residents and the San Carlos authorities. It mentions attempts to trespass on the reservation under various disguises and urges officials to act with restraint while addressing the unsettling behavior of certain Indians connected with Carlos.
Prov. GA Taeapweus reported samples from the Pine Spring mine in Yavapai county. A piece of silver 86 pure had been cut from another by an ax and dented by a thumbnail. A second rock from the same mine showed feldspathic rock with silver threads, suggesting vast quantities. owners recently sold one and a half tons of such ore for twenty thousand dollars.
Reports describe extensive and highly rich Anvar oxide deposits at a mine in Prescott region. Locals show little interest beyond mentioning the find, while outsiders might be expected to respond to the prospect of large ore veins and potential development.
The Gazette reports a revised Canadian Pacific guarantee plan with 45,000,000 guaranteed stock and 55,000,000 outstanding plus 16,000,000 in addition. The company will lodge 16,000,000 to secure a ten year guarantee and 19,000,000 was deposited with the Bank of Montreal and in New York as of yesterday.
Deer are abundant within four miles of Globe as a new 30 ton ameller arrives for Old De vifuian company. A mine accident injures a worker and kills a horse while another horse is shot. Notable locals include Alonzo Butler and J T Alsap at the Grand Lodge of Arizona. Potatoes from Salt River Valley bring low prices, wine production from six acres yields six hundred gallons. John Ewell arrives with sweet potatoes to Tucson. Wilson’s wine venture showcases local agriculture potential.
A satirical commentary extols readers who value their own paper, reject debt to subscribe, and avoid freeloading on neighbors for news. It condemns those who insult the local press yet seek favors from editors and advertise elsewhere while enjoying the paper’s benefits.
The undersigned express sincere thanks to the citizens of this promising valley for promptly claiming orders for trees arriving from Bloomington nurseries. We acknowledge the business difficulties of a new country and praise the general promptness and courtesy shown to meet obligations, with Ms. Mr.asp Mus. Frxpnay.
The old thoroughbred saddler D W Jones will operate a saddlery shop in Tempe for a brief period starting in about two weeks from now. This temporary venture aims to serve local riders and horse enthusiasts with quality saddles and repairs.
John S. Lawworthy, acting Comptroller of the Currency, certifies that The First National Bank of Phoenix, located in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona Territory, is authorized to commence banking business under United States law. Certificate dated September 21, 1293, witness signatures included.
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