17 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
1
Fragmented notes discuss next Monday sessions for the Fifty-fifth Congress, Arizona statehood votes, and political maneuvers. Mentions Platt, Croker, Wilson, and party tensions, with references to commissions, treaties, and a voter ballot counting dilemma in Yavapai County.
A Washington era column rails at Arizona electors, laments missed statehood chances, and criticizes Tammany and reform foes. It notes Croker’s Phoenix arrival, President McKinley’s respect for the Fourth Ohio Volunteers, and Tesla’s dubious electric discovery claims, while blasting political naivety and populist betrayal.
The issue covers Dewey’s growing naval force with Buffalo Helena Town and Oregon heading to Manila, Florida voters, France’s wheat crop, Maria Teresa sinking, Arizona politics, Indian school growth, and regional economic notes. It notes Cuba, Porto, and Brazil relations, and critiques Arizona leadership and the Jerome incident. It cites Porter’s Cuba report, coffee production in Brazil, and Rock Island's Arizona rail plans.
The piece accuses Arizona Democratic leaders of misrepresentation and hypocrisy in denying statehood while courting Republicans for support. It claims Democrats now plead for GOP help to escape accountability, admitting incompetence and dishonesty in the labor to secure statehood and delegate status. The author labels these actions unprecedented political mendacity.
Consul Ruffin of Paraguay extols mandioca as a staple in Paraguayan cuisine and notes its potential in Arizona valleys. He explains it resembles the sweet potato, used with meat and corn, and highlights its year round growth, prep for starch, and low cost. Spain’s policy shift remains unacknowledged by the Spanish public.
Address urges Arizona voters to push for statehood in 1900, arguing that silver questions are settled after a Republican sweep. It notes Republican Senate gains, Dem losses across states, and the need for a pro administration delegate and legislature to align with national policy. It cites MacKinley’s popular presidency, wartime victories, and booming industry as evidence of stability under the current administration.
The passage urges a national day of thanksgiving on Thursday November 24 to praise Almighty God for blessings of the year and the nation’s wartime unity and victory while praying for divine guidance. It requests all citizens at home or abroad to attend worship services and reflect on prosperity, devotion, and a hoped-for lasting peace under the Lord’s favor.
The president proclaims November twenty fourth a day of national thanksgiving and asks Arizonans to observe it with thanks for victory peace harvests and happy homes. The territorial seal is affixed on November tenth, 1800s era.
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