13 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
1
A broad, fragmented political column urges voters to register or risk losing their ballot while recounting Democratic and Republican campaigns, speeches, and local races. It notes curfew enforcement, wartime testimony, and debates over Arizona statehood and silver. The piece critiques speakers like Zabriski and Croker, and endorses local candidates including Ed Williams, Baker, and Hays while predicting party outcomes.
Dr A C Wright, Cochise County delegate in the Eighteenth Legislature, named by county Republicans as council candidate. The letter urges election of Wright as capable, experienced, and loyal, arguing he will advance Pinal's interests and serve on key committees. It also notes political contrasts with Democrats and references silver coinage debates and Arizona politics. Colonel Brodie and Col A O Brodie are also discussed as capable figures.
Colonel Alex O. Brodie formally accepts the Republican nomination for Territorial Delegate to Congress. In a dated 1808 letter from Thirty-Five Tobin Street Halifax N S he pledges to serve the territory and citizens, attend all Congress sessions, and work for Arizona's interests without personal gain.
A prominent Arizona political letter advocates Colonel Brodie as the ideal representative, arguing his war record and leadership align with national administration aims. It frames the election as pivotal for territorial autonomy and the future of a people’s government, urging unity beyond party lines and citing Arizona’s wartime sacrifices.
The Olive Industry reports Arizona expands with Phoenix shipments and rising plantings near Phoenix and enix. Olives reach eastern markets with strong demand. Initial costs are high as trees take six years to become profitable, but mature groves yield increasing returns. Salt River Valley plantings grow, signaling a significant future in this sector.
The Journal-Miner lists killed and wounded in action during the Cuban campaign. Killed are Captain W. C. O Neill, Geo. Dougherty, James Borie, Champlain, Stanley Hollister, and others. Wounded include First Sergeant W. W. Greenwood and Sergeant Jas. Greeley. Several men were treated at the division hospital and returned to duty. George Walsh and Alexander H. Wal died of fever. Greenwood describes events after landing, including near Captain O’Neill when he fell.
A meeting last Saturday at O. P. Rondesson’s home near Yuma selected a town site about eleven miles from Yuma on the Algodones Land Grant named Somerton. Attendance reached about forty with strong interest as Yumaites traveled by private conveyances. The move may foster a prosperous village quickly if influx continues. A petition for a post office was prepared and sent to authorities, along with a request to set aside a period for valley activities.
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