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A terse note appears in the Weekly Herald referencing a six month period and an overall year. The brief mentions no specific events, people, or places beyond the time frames.
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1898
Page
3
A terse note appears in the Weekly Herald referencing a six month period and an overall year. The brief mentions no specific events, people, or places beyond the time frames.
The London Spectator traces Franco Spanish relations from the Pyrenees treaty onward, detailing France's long aim to influence Madrid. It notes Louis XIV and Napoleon's attempts, phases of ascendancy after 1892, shifts under English pressure, and the recurring French effort to restore dominance in Spain through dynastic disputes and policy moves.
At 3 am a bell and a gun salute signaled a fire on South ee avenue. The blaze consumed 423, 41, and 415 Montgomery, with 423 and the Mossy residence beyond salvage and 415 damaged. Mr. Hardwick’s family in Mexico and Mr. Howe’s home suffered alarm and loss as crews saved some belongings. The origin remained uncertain, possibly a candle or electrical cause, but the entire row faced near destruction. The Garrett and Massie households escaped with their lives though their homes were nearly destroyed.
Edgar Saltes outlines the Dreyfus affair's key turns from its origins to the forged documents that swayed public opinion. The piece notes anti Semitic bias, the role of German and French officials, and the evolving doubts stirred by Zola and government figures.
The Nagolnti range near Nagoletick and Bovrik-Petrovskals hosts gold bearing quartz veins in micaceous sandstone. Veins 0.5 to 3 m thick dip near vertically, with free gold visible below the outcrop. Development includes 12 veins traced 20 to 150 m long, gold grade 25 to 135 g/t, and efforts to scale operations. Lead zinc silver ores also found. mining pursued since 1785 and revived in Isan! with renewed exploration and shaft work.
Historic report notes start of Sacramento Valley mill road construction at Kingman Mojave County linking to White Hills. Chief engineer Dr Theodore B Comstock of Los Angeles, VP of the building company, supervises a 34 mile route via McCoonntco Junction and Chloride district toward Union Pass and Klondike Gracey camp mining areas with possible extension toward Colorado River. Contracts set for completion by 1899 and 1890 respectively.
Word from Hedges Wednesday reports a boy about 15 found dead in the desert a mile south of the railroad four miles west of Ox-Why station. Skeletons lay in sands with bones bare. a blue jumper and cotton undergarments remained. The woodcutter who found him estimated death occurred months ago with no clear cause, suspected to be a desert prospector who perished.
The probate court ruled the TRoarke will spurious and Tin Ready Lavelle and A E Lavelle were charged with uttering a forged will. After court review Justice Johnstone found them not guilty and discharged them, noting the probate court had rejected the document as drawn.
Delegates from Arizona Sunday School organizations begin sessions at 2 pm with devotional exercises led by Rev A B Harbin. Committees are appointed and evening events include welcome by Rev Lewis Halsey of Phoenix, response by Rev J M Weems, a solo by Miss Maude Plank, and social activities with music and refreshments.
Captain J L B Alexander of the Rough Riders returns to New York with his wife and daughter Helen after visiting Porto Rico and Cuba. He gathered battlefield notes and attempted to locate Captain ONeill’s grave, receiving instructions from former ONeill Troop members to aid the search. He also comments on Porto Rico’s conditions and the need for reconstruction before it becomes a desirable American residence.
The capitel site commission advances preliminaries for advertising contracts to build a new structure. It will be 18 by 14 feet with front on Washington street, containing executive offices and attorney-general rooms on the second floor, council and assembly halls on the third, and oval legislative chambers with numerous committee rooms.
Globe Gleanings reports Geo Embry’s hunt continues for mining contracts in the San Carlos group. Geo Flemins notes increased ore shipments from Black Copper camp. Donnellan of Salt Lake City to manage Black Warrior mines. Rev Meinner presided over Ernest Oates and Hattie Gibson’s marriage at the bride’s mother’s home. Judge Harry Temple joined Grant Allison and Sadie Murphy’s ceremony at San Carlos. Benjamin Lege and Sarah Ponce wed at Charles Bunker’s home before leaving for a wedding tour.
The four smallpox patients at Fairbank are improving under daily visits by Dr. Walter. A nurse is employed, a guard is on duty, and 21 year old Thomas Whalen is named among the affected. Townspeople remain vigilant to prevent spread as isolation contains the disease to newcomers.
An ad touts King Ele Bitters as a universal remedy for back and kidney weakness malaria and weak constitutions. It promises to tone the system relieve fever headaches constipation and melancholy with a mild laxative effect and natural vigor boosters. The Phoenix Drug Co advertises bottles at five cents with a guarantee of results.
The Peoria Canal at Gila Bend was sold at a receiver's sale this morning at 10 o'clock in front of the Court House per advertisement postponed from day to day since Monday. Purchaser is J. Greenhut of Illinois. Sale covered the preferred debts at $18,500. Receivers certificates still stand against the property around $120,000 to $98,000. The canal has been under receiver for nearly five years. dam destruction by high waters damaged it. The dam location misjudged. hope property is rebuilt and put to use further down river.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic to prevent and treat pneumonia bronchitis fevers colds and grip. It claims purified blood strengthens digestion and eases tiredness in the early spring.
Henry Clews analyzes the week in Wall Street after elections, noting a bullish market. He cites four concurrent achievements: stable gold standard, victorious war end, exports exceeding imports by 935 million, and a $300 million cash balance, arguing foreign confidence rises as U.S. power strengthens.
A list of names including Gus Ackerman J F Allen Miss Maggie Blackett W T Bakestraw J B Black Robert Bloomhbart EH Brian William Bridwell Ira Cooley C E Crowders J B Evans Therra Fields Mre A Gardner J Arthur Gorose M A Hayhurst L Hart J B Hall R G Hart Jennie D Hyde K M Budght M EB Laloo Paul Lee T Miller Long J H Maxfield J P F Martina J H Martin James McDougal T B Mulatatan Joe Murphy W J Melcome Neseman Wm Newcome Mrs Fannie Oaks Crawford Olsen H Porter L H Parker Miss C Darker Mrs A Perkins G Rieker Henry Tra J Richards Setton Sallie Smith Walter A Stokes Chas Steele Sam Walkman Louisa Walkinshaw W C Williams John Wykot W E CARTAS ESPANOLAS Isabel B de Asovado Angelita Buruel Mendosa Maria Lopez Maria V de Mostaga Esperanza Perez Miss L M Perez Loreto Mole Rias Rumalda Romero Aurelio Rameirez Call for advertised letters Adams P M.
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