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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1882
Page
2
Friday November 17 1882 report notes reform in the navy is promised. Anomer is pushing circulating rounds intended by the Postmaster General to resign. Rev Berry of the Methodist Church plans to begin publication of a Methodist journal.
The report notes a debated tax election in Tinal with suspicions that Oury holds a strong majority. It also records clear opposition to reciprocal lay treaties with the United States as stated by Mexican ewes pers.
Taxtanp faces near famine as crop failures hit several counties. Large harvest from a prior season, about 7,100,000 bales, is reported from the Prcies Gates area. The post office department reveals a $600,000 surplus over expenses, prompting a rate reduction move.
McDowalp the Prohibition candidate for Governor of California received 18 votes in Nap County where 2,500 residents were eligible to vote. The result shows limited support for the candidate in this sparsely populated region.
Tax special return envelopes, now claimed to be printed free by the Government, have always been provided at no cost by Uncle Sam. Officials note that the service has long been free, dispelling claims of fees or charges for tax mailings.
The notice urges men looking for work to call locally while avoiding troublemakers. It reports a Democratic lead in Texas with a 300 margin and cites Oury and Davis in close races, noting Davis ahead of Horton by about 200.
Jer Goorp owns fifty million dollars in Western Asian Telegraph Company stock and earned four million one hundred fifty-six thousand eight hundred ninety dollars in the last year, a sum likely his entire pocket money.
A note suggests Cameron youths venture upriver to set up a camp for the Democratic party two years ahead. The forecast cites unusual climate outside their home area as likely to hasten their return.
Our oldtime friend Jim Budd of Stockton imagines he has been accidentally elected to Congress. He is elected anyway and will serve as a member if he is a Democrat. Jim always was lucky.
Democratic papers boast of a glorious victory and urge nationwide rejoicing. They claim the triumph will benefit the country by easing twenty years of ill humor and spurring work and progress.
The piece discusses railroad fares from Benson to the line of Mexico set at ten cents and from the Mexican line to Magmas at three cents per mile, tying higher U S civilization to the line. It predicts a Republican-controlled legislature and assembly, praises the elected officials, and urges cooperation to reduce burdens, encourage business, and curb fraud while pushing for prompt official duties.
Local writer predicts a rapid rise in mining activity across Cave Creek and Phoenix with copper and silver shipments. He argues a regional smelter is needed to handle anticipated output, warns of speculation and calls for anchoring smelting locally to avoid waste and delays.
Tue Citizen argues that Elitoris are being built to start a Calabazas to Tucson railroad with a junction to the Utah Central. The piece predicts quick mining-driven development for central Arizona, comparing prospects to Comstock and Tombstone lodes and urging action to open the region to the world.
The Albuquerque Journal cites potential grounds for contesting the election in select New Mexico precincts. Alleged issues include nonresident election board members, many voters already registered, public drinking at the polls, improper ticket sorting, ticket exchanges, substitution of party tickets, and loaded revolvers on the election table to intimidate voters, plus denying a legal voter access to records.
The text alleges ninth and tenth misdeeds by election officials, including steering the count and leaving ballot books with improper parties, plus a three day delay in counting. It notes additional unnamed reasons may exist but will not be publicly disclosed by the authorities at the proper time.
Leading citizens begin survey work on the head and dam of a major irrigation venture to bring water to the northern Salt River Valley. The plan promises vast agricultural expansion, settlement, and increased wealth for the county and Territory, with Phoenix as a key benefactor for future prosperity.
The Citizen reports Tom Fitch tried to seize the Copper Queen mine title to block a patent. He allegedly faced a physical attack and flatly opposed actions that harmed mining interests in central and northern Arizona. Locals recall his prior assaults on regional mining assets and suggest his influence may be waning as support dwindles.
An eclectic telegraphic bulletin reports Apache and Yavapai counties leaning toward Porter and Oury with Porter leading in Apache while Yavapai shows heavy totals for Davis and Horton. Additional election notes from multiple states mention Dems sweeping San Francisco, Des Moines and Pittsburgh areas, with various counts shaping the national result.
The Garfield Memorial Board of Directors has finished arrangements and begun work at Washington to organize a large scale exhibit. The rotund and corridors will showcase art and state booths while the agricultural department hosts farming implements and produce. A 500 prize will be awarded for the best upland cotton bale, with auction proceeds added to the Garfield Memorial Fund.
An aged reader claims Parker's Ginger Tonic cured his long cough and hemorrhage after twenty five years. He says at 66 his health feels improved and believes it will aid younger people.
A historical advertisement claims Parker's Ginger Tense strengthens the liver and wards off malarial poisons. It also markets benefits for general debility and nervous exhaustion, urging protective use to maintain health.
First day races feature PURSEH with $250 in play for a two out of three heat format. Best two horses qualify, while first place earns 6150 and second receives $100.
The summary notes a horse racing event on the second day with a purse of 250 dollars for a half mile race run as best three in five. The first horse is identified as S206 and the second as 350, with no further context or participants provided.
A third day feature highlights a purse race titled Mile Dash in the sweepstakes. Details remain sparse with limited endpoints but indicate a competitive running event drawing entrants for a prize purse. Names of participants and exact times are not provided in the readable text.
Report of the fourth day of the sweepstake mile heats with running events and gate money collected over the prior three days. Note: readable details mention sweepstakes and gate receipts without full event results.
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