02 Oct 1884
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1884
Page
1
Fragmentary text accuses the county Democrats of silence on land issues and allowing land thieves to rob the community. Mentions high taxes, and forged Mexican immigrants as part of the claimed platform failures.
A Maricopa County Democratic branch proposal aims to keep the galley shut out from market as long as possible, signaling limited discussion on railroad facilities. The platform appears to minimize attention to railroad access and related infrastructure.
A Saturday meeting of a Democratic club broke into discord as factions protested attempts to push polygamy ideas. Prominent citizens withdrew in disgust while critics warned the party risked a backlash as the ticket looms.
In a heated county meeting speakers from diverse parties press for reduced taxation noting agricultural strength and lower living costs in Masticapa County. They argue current levies fund little public benefit and demand projects like a mill, road and bridge to justify taxes while rates remain high.
Postaaden Genuran Gresitas is named Secretary of the Treasury to fill the vacancy caused by Secretary Folger's death. The postal department has no permanent head, temporarily led by the First Assistant Postmaster General.
The text mentions C P Heap and Yavapai men asserting control over Maricopa county and critiques a Gazette argument against C C Besn, noting the Gazette’s usual stance on argument. The fragment hints at political contention and media commentary without full context.
The item notes U.S. Marshal Z. L. Tidball traveling east to join a political campaign in Ohio while joking that Ohio does not need Arizona figures to assist in facing traitors to the party. The tone suggests satire of partisan moves and regional political jockeying.
C C Bean praises Arizona politician as a true frontier Arizonan who, despite opposition, worked for the people and rejected the aristocracy and big log interests in the session of the National Tevis legislature. The Democratic opponent is mentioned in contrast.
Our correspondent notes a clash between Republican and Democratic tickets with claims of party double standards and special interests. The piece questions Democratic choices, rails at local politicians, and hints at railroad and road battles shaping the upcoming county political landscape. It claims Republicans stand with the people, while Democrats face opposition and internal factional strife.
Fragmentary 19th century notice argues whether Maricopa county should levy tax at ten cents per hundred or a $34,000 baseline, criticizing high salaries and waste. It contrasts county burden on individuals versus property sellers and questions governance and regional comparisons amid scattered foreign dispatches.
Telegraphic reports from Presport and Prescott detail a presumed morphine overdose of William Richird and a political scene in Martopa County with candidates P. L. Brill and L. Fowler, highlighting mining, property, and water interests. Other items include a fire at Granite Street Joss house and a funeral for PoP, Dasha amid local civic figures and military bands.
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