20 Nov 1884
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1884
Page
1
Dispatches received at the lip office today reveal little hope for Republicans as General Logan concedes doubts. He says a day or two more will decisively determine the political fate.
The text portrays Conkin seeking revenge and notes his place at the bottom of the New York Independent movement. It suggests he may run as a Democrat for the Senate, though doubts persist he will accept office under another banner. It hints the coming fight will cement Stalwart Republicanism as the dominant force.
The Sfer urges the legislature to act immediately to fix the capital at Phoenix with a six month delayed effect. It argues removal of obstacles to fair law and asserts Tucson would oppose the move. The piece frames the capital location as a pivotal future issue for the Territory.
The editorial defends Judge D. W. Pinney against unnamed charges, noting only three attorneys understand the case and alleging failed schemes in Pinney's court. It asserts the mixer incident stemmed from Pinney not appointing the paper’s editor as court reporter due to intemperate conduct, praising Pinney as diligent and honest.
In the middle of a prime grain region a public display shows no grain products aside from a few quartz of waeal by Maricopa Indian. The writer notes surprising neglect by local farmers and suggests the episode may spur better enterprise in the valley, as outsiders observe the absence.
Reports from Georgia Tennessee Mississippi and Indians reveal rebel flags raised or attempted rises fueled by radical ideas. At least one death results, warning that Democratic supports risk rekindling bitterness of twenty years and undoing reconciliation efforts as Cleveland’s first year in the White House tests party resilience.
A historical fragment argues that citizens and parties navigate shifts in power with no great policy conflicts. It suggests Democratic dominance would provoke slow, cautious change and that business interests resist radical reforms, anticipating a stable national course under a Democratic president.
City minutes show Mrs Jose Guintunetes cared for by funds and a ten dollar monthly allowance from the Poor House Fund. A petition from Exposition Association officers seeks two police officers at the fair ground with daily pay set at 250 dollars. Clerk’s notes record transferring 200 dollars to the General Fund for the Poor House and ordering travel funds to Mrs Antonio for a trip to San Francisco. Clerk J L Abexapner signs the record.
Telegraphic dispatches report widespread alarm over a rail disaster with a passenger train wreck feared and fifteen fatalities or injuries. Other items note election returns doubts, cholera warnings, and earthquake tremors from various cities as November news unfolds.
Rates fixed in recent days provide round trips from Arizona points to New Orleans for ninety days. Deming 3.50, Benson 3.50, Tucson 6.0, Martonos 9.0, Yuma 10.6. Tucson distance 1471 miles, about 2.77 cents per mile, deemed reasonable for the region.
The Women's Christian Temperance movement cheers the Union of Arizona as they convene at the Territorial Agricultural Society to celebrate the first successful fair. They urge exclusion of halting from grounds and forbid horse racing on Sundays. President D. Cuexpesri and Secretary MLS Harearinxe lead.
The newly elected officers of the Grand Lodge of Arizona Free and Accepted Masons were installed today. M P Freeman was installed as Grand Master, Benjamin Titus as Deputy Grand Master, MW Eales as Senior Grand Warden, Abe Mare as Treasurer, and George J Thaskrope as Secretary. The two last named officers were reelected.
In a brief notice the bereaved family expresses heartfelt thanks for the kindness and attention shown after the death of Rory Mark. The message names the family and acknowledges the support received from friends and community.
The San Jose Mercury, under the care of J J Owen, will unite with the Times on the Star in January. The merger marks a notable shift in local press leadership and signals a united publication future for the two California papers.
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