Turbulent Territorial News From Phoenix and Beyond
The Weekly Herald covers political shifts and infrastructure plans in Phoenix, noting new Territorial Auditor G. W. Vickers arriving and dreams of an opera house. It notes irrigation debates, wheat price trends, and calls for street improvements while touching on national topics like tariffs, immigration enforcement, and the Spokane era economy. The column also mentions local businessmen funding civic projects and a discussion on hoodlum suppression and Washington street paving.
Yavapai Railroad Bonds Probed by County District Attorney
District Attorney H D Rose of Yavapai County arrived in Phoenix and spent the day examining the status of the Yavapai County railroad bonds funded by the Territories Loan Commission. He filed injunction proceedings to stop the commission from issuing new bonds in place of the funded ones. Judge Truesdale ordered the commission to appear and refrain from action until the injunction is decided. The piece notes a rumor about U S government purchases and extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for various ailments and a tonic with broad use.
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Spain
Cuba
Wonderful Growth of the Pacific States Progress in Agriculture
A summary of Michael G. Muthall’s analysis in the North American Review on the Pacific States. It notes vast wealth growth beyond mining, with agriculture and railways expanding wealth from 1800 to 1890, high per capita gains, and San Francisco rising as a major commercial hub while population shifts outpace New Orleans and Cincinnati.
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United States
Michael G. Muthall
Pacific States
Europe
Union
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Mallwell
Prairie States
St Sio Francisco
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pope’s Condition Worsens as Officials Expect No Recovery
The Globe reports the Pope remains gravely ill with increasing weakness. Church dignitaries fear he will not rally from the extreme fatigue and exhaustion gripping him at this time.
Scott's Emulsion Aids Growing Children Health
One third of children die before age five from wasting diseases while slow growth and frailty persist. Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil and hypophosphites is urged as the remedy to build strong flesh bones and nerves, offering a free book and urging purchase from druggists.
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New York
Trade gloom eases as yellow fever hits demand abroad
Bradstreet's reports demand falters across Gulf States due to yellow fever quarantine while the northwest and Pacific coast keep buying. Iron and steel prices rise with a favorable outlook. wool and cereals show strength. Book clearings fall slightly. U.S. business failures rise. wheat exports dip year over year. Various notices detail regional fairs, travel rates, and agricultural meetings in Arizona.
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O Industr
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Hawaiian News: Island May Be Ceded to Placate Britain
From San Francisco dated September 29 a Honolulu report notes a congressional delegation including Cannon Landenslager Barry Lawney and families touring Hawaii with Senator Morgan remaining longer. Clanon wavers on annexation while Barry backs it amid possible Senate action. England may protest as Neskur Island is ceded to placate Britain. Dole ordered possession proclamation in 1894.
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National Irrigation Congress elects officers in Lincoln
The National Irrigation Congress resumed in Lincoln with fair attendance. Officers elected by acclamation include President Jos M Carey of Cheyenne Wyoming and Vice Presidents S A Cocheran South Osots L W Shorthif Ogden Utah S M Kaos Princeton Illinois Taos E Prost Minneapolis. Ex report to executive committee. sixTreasurer to be chosen later. Excursion to Tucson offered at $2.75. Markets note New York prices and silver.
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National Irrigation Congress
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Jos M Carey
Cheyence
Wyoming
Firet
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South Oskots
L W Shorthif
Ogden
Utah
Vos
S M Kaos
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Illinois
Taos E Prost
Minneapolis
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Rane
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Nebracke
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E J Culver
Los Angeles
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Bount
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California
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Colorads
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Dstrict
Oolum Wi Mills
Idsho
O A Park
Tiliavis
J A Churchill
Kaness
Pickering Kentucky
Trawis Knight
Missuri
Frost
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O E McCatcheon
Michigan
S M Emery
Montson
Thomas J Clark
Matt Dougherty Nebraske
H B Maxsop
W Lawrence
Ohio
C V Gardner
South Dakota
Letter From a Phoenix Boy Describes Alpine Trek to Dawson
An interesting personal letter from A. M. Cox of Phoenix dated Sept 3 1897 recounts a challenging journey via Dyea and lakes to Linderman Crater Lake and Lang Lake toward Dawson Alaska. He details hardships high prices for boats and packers and the weariness of travel across boulders glaciers and snow with Indians hired for help and provisions running low. He notes relatives and companions including Harpes Baroette Rudolph and Myer and mentions the rough conditions behind the expedition and hopes to hear back by mail.
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Yaqui Country Rich Placers and Quartz Ledges Found
Captain Cox reports from the Yaqui country rich placers and quartz ledges with large quantities of free milling high grade ore. He arrived recently, noting the discoveries and promising prospects for mining operations in the region.
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Cox
Yaqui
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