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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1884
Page
2
The Mining Institute of Tucson reports a shift in political alignment with several officials and figures, including Sorrva F. L. Bari and Drew E. B. Krum, moving to the Republican side as a reaction to the harsh winter conditions.
The Republican County Central committee is asked to heed Gov. Tritle's election proclamation and complete their slate with a coroner nomination to align with the provisions. The request stresses filling the ticket to match the gubernatorial directive and maintain balance across offices.
The Gazette laments repeated absence from the office for the past week and notes reliance on a devoted devil to pick up copies elsewhere in town to ensure readers see their cotemporary.
In 1882 Cleveland carried New York State for the Democrats by 192000. In 1883 Republicans carried that state by 18800, surpassing Democrats with 211000 votes that year. The Democratic hope of Cleveland carrying the state on November 4 is seen as unlikely given these figures.
A group of four men assaulted a Tucson editor at the undez office, one wielding a club but missing the blow. The editor woke, paid a git, and the four assailants fled. no further pursuit reported. A local Democrat said he would vote for C C Bean for Delegate to Congress, signaling Territory sentiment.
The Republican nominees for county Supervisors are well suited for the role, drawn from the county’s two most important sections. They are noted as among the most prosperous and solid men in the community. Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Carley are veteran settlers with deep ties to the county’s early history.
The speaker praises John Montgomery and R. B. Carley as men of strong character and business standing, arguing they will protect nationwide and local interests. Voters are urged to place their names on the Supervisor ticket for the November 4 election.
The proclamation directs elections this year for a coroner and a public administrator, noting two coroners per county in some Arizona compilations and a coroner with a public administrator in others. The goal is to cover all ground despite conflicting laws.
The Tue Gazette criticizes Republican candidate Mr. E. H. Winters for his livery and feed stable business and stock rearing while suggesting Democratic nominee could be judged by his garden upkeep. It argues differences between self made enterprise and deputy appointments tied to election outcomes, implying bias in the opposing candidacy.
A Republican paper accuses the Courier of Judas like treachery, arguing Democrats protected the nation against Britain Mexico China and Austria while alleging current policy opens borders to cheap goods. The piece claims focus on present actions over past deeds and laments party shifts in policy.
A Gazette item defends the Republican party ticket against charges of hiring inexperienced candidates. It argues older Republicans selected capable, substantial men to govern the county and urges voters to compare the Republican and Democratic nominees on integrity and public trust.
A Prescott Courier Democratic editorial cites the PHorsix Herald claiming Democrats reject polygamy while accusing Republicans of tolerating degrading habits. The piece argues both sides misrepresent each other in the county contest and notes the Democratic party’s admission of guilt or fault in county politics.
A Republican split over Mormon involvement claims the party courted Mormon votes while covertly seeking to block a Mormon candidate from the Supervisor race. The letter argues the party denounces polygamy while courting Mormons, accusing both sides of strategic manipulation and urging consistent opposition to Mormon polygamy.
Telegraphic notes report plans to destroy the Chinese fleet if Kelung is captured, plus a protective association seeking broad banker and merchant backing. Also reports a forgery arrest of Rev Morrison, a gubernatorial calm in Albany, fighting near Cochran, and various local notices from San Francisco, Nashville, and New York with cholera, bank failures, and public figures.
Observer notes that melons and squashes struggle in hot climates and urges testing north-imported seed and spaced planting to prevent hybridization. It cites beans and wax beans and shares a practical experiment from last spring, urging continued trials and sharing successes if fruitful.
Two Phoenix men trailed a horse thief to near Tucson, captured him as he fled, and found he would have killed himself if given the chance. They brought him as far as Florence and left him in jail, too worn to return him to Phoenix. A 400 pound ore block at 30 percent copper from the Globe mine was removed and set for the Gila county exhibit at the New Orleans exposition.
Notice from Phenix dated October 7 1854 states the firm Jas McCarthy & Co engaged in blacksmithing harness making and repair has been dissolved by mutual consent Jas McCarthy retiring from the business. All books and accounts are in the hands of Bernardiolo who will close the old accounts and place the business under new management immediately.
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