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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1883
Page
2
The piece surveys Phoenix business prospects and hotel occupancy as Phoot fation opens, with references to agents at Merchant's Exchange San Francisco and inland discussions on water supply and burial practices. It notes the ongoing political maneuvering around Teller Willcox and Interior Department corruption, plus local court attitudes and theatrical rhetoric by Donato Hons and others.
The article notes a close poll outcome in the state with public sentiment index changes since last fall. It suggests Forsker may win depending on the Berman faction's PR recovery and equanimity observed last year.
A citizen advocates building a dam at bed rock to submerge water to prevent loss through sand. Citing the Santa Ana case in Los Angeles County, Cal, and the Rio Swinns water behavior when scarce, the plan argues water should be husbanded to irrigate a large area once unreachable. The Arizona canal company’s dam down to bed rock is mentioned as a model to save vast water.
The article lists government salaries in the Territory including Governor 2600, Chief Justice 2000, Associate Justices 2000, Secretary 1800, Interpreter 590, and multiple other posts such as Deputy collectors, Surveyor General 2500, and Quartermaster staff. It also notes agency personnel at Colgan River and McQuis Pueblo Indian Agencies with listed pay.
A fragmented OCR reads salaries and positions across Pima and Maricopa Indian Agencies and 80N, with roles from Agent to Physician and Storekeeper. It lists postmasters and city salaries for Florence, Globe, Phoenix, Yuma, Tombstone, Prescott, Tucson, and surrounding towns with varied figures. The items reflect a historical payroll snapshot including instructors, clerks, farmers, blacksmiths, and other municipal staff.
In San Francisco the push for a 1887 World’s Fair begins at a small gathering with a future chamber of commerce meeting planned. Yellow fever steamer crews are quarantined, new suits issued, and old clothes burned while nurse Ainslie is praised. Trade fears grow as New Zealand considers quarantine measures affecting stock, plus reports from Cairo to California on public health and rail plans.
Continued from last term, Patrick White selling liquor to Indians faced US charges. Defendants Custman and Purdy also figure in ongoing matters with Samuel Purdy and Librado Oroz liquor to Indians. Court proceedings list Porter and Millay for the US as counsel.
Des Moines reports show Republican state ticket majorities estimated from 5,000 to 36,000, with 3,000 for Judge Teed. Prohibition debates, precinct tallies, and anticipated legislative Republican strength color the statewide result. Local counties show mixed gains for Democrats in Dubuque and surrounding areas while some Ohio and Cincinnati dispatches hint at broader Democratic gains.
A Detroit Free Press passage describes a couple debating a stubborn crewman, noting his heavy swearing yet reliability in a storm. They discuss Western versus New Hampshire religious norms and decide to judge by his conduct on the next voyage, hoping Providence will punish misdeeds.
Territorial Twigs reports a Phoenix visit by Samuel Purdy and upcoming court attendance by F Townsend. J M Rutz plans moving store goods from Yuma to Phoenix for new business. Fire salvaged goods shipped Friday. Arizona Board of Prison Commissioners met to audit accounts, inspect the musth cell, praise Captain Tazalls, authorize three more guards, and order a new boiler and fire safety materials. A track for dirt from the bill and removal of the track fence with an adobe wall planned. Sheriff Henkle left for Agua Fria with a warrant for assault on P H Trotter. both men belong to a hay camp.
The text claims the Japanese carry toothpicks in their back hair and use them after every bite. It asserts toothpicks protect teeth and stomachs, urges frequent use, and mentions cleaning with SOZOO- DONT to reduce bad teeth and breath.
A letter from West Somers, Putnam County, recounts a man’s decline from exertion and dyspepsia, praising Panitins Gux as a remedy. It notes testimonials from Charles H. Watt and G R Cole supporting the ginger tonic now sold as Panintin’s Gux, warning of counterfeit substitutes.
An elderly couple sought a religious captain for a stormy voyage. They asked the steamboat captain which church he belonged to, but he balked at charity or petition demands and asked what they wanted, revealing a sharp, confrontational moment aboard the boat.
Son F K Knapp, formerly speaker of the house, arrived today in the interest of the Southern Pacific railroad. He will confer with local merchants and leading business men regarding freight rates and related matters.
A boy named Alvino Lopez was accidentally shot yesterday in Tucson in a case of playing with a gun. The incident underlines risks of handling firearms by youths.
Mr J T Simms of Albuquerque arrived yesterday to seek a contract on the Arizona canal. He has prior contractor experience on the A and TP road and on the Lordsburg and Clifton projects.
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