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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1882
Page
4
The Weekly Herald notes one yellow fever death with no new cases, and a NW wind that promises colder weather. Reports from Wasnisetos discuss the Speaker of the next House race hinging on tariff policy with Carlisle likely a candidate.
Editorial notes state Mexico abolished the export duty on money two weeks ago. Teer expresses excitement over a touted rich mine discovery near that locale. Agua Caliente vote admission shifts power to the Democrats, favoring Recorder Neil Osborn and Assemblyman Webb.
The Board of Supervisors of Yava pai refused to canvass five precinct returns due to informalities. They urge residents to send in proper returns for counting, asserting their duty to canvass everything presented.
Prescott papers argue the capital brings little financial benefit to the town yet fear a winter move away. They express more concern than other Territory papers and claim the subject garners extensive debate and attention.
Citizens lament continual begging by vagrants in town. They urge authorities to clean streets and ditches, noting the pattern of daily harassment. The writer suggests paying locals to do needed work and fears visitors are disgusted by the town government’s inaction.
The University of Arizona should receive legislative attention in the coming session as the Territory lacks higher education within its borders. A modest start is needed. public schools already overemphasize Latin and Greek, while higher education should not be funded for only a few. Also warned against mining blackmailers who pressure buyers at the depot and ruin promising properties, labeling the current institution a disgrace and ruinous to Territory mining interests.
Telegraphed dispatches report the death yesterday morning of Thurow Weed, veteran journalist and prominent figure for over fifty years. Alongside Bennett and Greeley he helped shape the profession, remaining respected for ability and character as the last of the trio passes away.
From New York reports the Central Arizona railroad has secured a charter with capital of 4,259,000 and 170,009 subscribed. Key backers include Senator Logan, Simon Cameron, Don Cameron, and Gov. Shelden. The route would run from Casa Grande north to Phoenix and Prescott, then via the Atlantic and Pacific to the Colorado River and toward the Utah line, linking with Southern Pacific interests.
Mr C V Ward of the ticket office on 157 West street recounts a health anecdote about rheumatism relief after using St Jacobs Oil. The Mack Morris company in Globe recently shipped three bars of bullion silver valued at 4208 dollars and 52 cents.
An 19th century advertisement extols Samaritan Nervine as a universal remedy for epileptic fits spasms vertigo and various nervous disorders. It claims to eradicate hereditary taint and cure female weakness debility and urinary and bladder issues while addressing wakefulness opium alcoholism and drunkenness with dramatic relief and improved vitality. Testimonials attribute cures to Dr Richmond’s Samaritan Nervine.
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