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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
3
An assorted page notes subscription terms at the Daily Herald, weather prospects for a stormy fall, and a cascade of political and civic snippets. It mentions yellow fever quarantines, local taxes due, city ordinances, and political maneuvering around Van Wyck and Low.
The document discusses that ratification of the Hawaii treaty is not an immediate political union. It notes major work ahead for Congress to set government for the islands and to appoint and remove officials as directed by the President. It also mentions sovereignty transfer to the United States and provisional administration during transition.
Water drinking discussed as essential for cleansing organs and aiding absorption while warning against alcohol. Mentions pure spring water as tonic and purifying. references wool prices, Arizona sheep, and sugar beet cultivation. Notes about political figure Tun Tammeoy and Beefsack Bobby nickname, plus a report on submarine telegraphs spanning oceans and delivering international dispatches.
The article argues Maricopa County bears an outsized tax load as others escape taxation. It cites mining company valuations and calls for reform by county assessors and the Territorial Board of Equalization. Mentions Senator Wolcott's international bimetallism debate and President McKinley's planned Ohio trip. Also notes road depot relocation and city ordinances cutting youth loitering, with Pennsylvania business revival as context.
The Treasury statement shows a September net circulation increase of 313,160,419 with decrences of 110,230 in gold certificates 2,630,770 in United States notes and 10,450,000 in currency certificates of 1872. Increases include 56,250,190 in gold coin 1,060,106 in standard silver dollars 32,240,123 in subsidiary silver 6,756,902 in silver certificates 86,070,751 in treasury notes of 1890 and 358,408 in national bank notes.
Severe drought across Kentucky Ulises Ka ags Missouri Nabracke and Dakoves hampers farming with wheat dying and pastures parched. Plowing fails and stock feeding surges. trade, steel and iron shipments rise in the central west while Chicago trade slackens. Bradstreet indices show wheat supply declines, prices shift, and public markets drift amid uncertain bank clearings and export shifts as speculative activity slows. The prose notes broad economic strain and price trends across grains, meats, textiles, and metals with scattered regional resilience.
News from New York reports Evangelins Cisneros who escaped from Spears prison in Cuba aboard the Sonora. She traveled under alias Juan Sols with a man’s escort, evading detection thanks to friendly wine and a last minute disguise. Detected passport tricks and vigilant Havana detectives failed to stop her departure.
The Arizona Agricultural Association met in the county courthouse with President William Stowe Devol presiding. Speakers discussed date culture, grape varieties for Arizona, and a horticultural exhibit from the Phoenix Experimental Station, noting large date palms, heavy grape sales and a notable field corn display.
A warrant was issued for Fred G. Hughes on forgery and embezzlement of three thousand dollars, alleged to have forged director names to obtain funds for the Arizona Historical Society. An arson attempt on the Tucson courthouse followed and Hughes vanished, reportedly a longtime gambler and political figure with a storied Arizona career.
Wasnuraso Oct 22 Associated Press synopsis details Governor Myron H L McCord’s report. He calls for statehood, notes population growth to approximately 87,500, highlights mining prosperity, and urges extensive irrigation and land reclamation in southern Arizona. Includes mining outputs, debt figures, and tribal enrollments, with a farewell note for Rev. Bartlett and his wife departing Winslow for a new field.
Special to the Benauy reports Fred G. Hughes quietly crossed the Nogales border into Mexico this morning. He had a several hour head start on pursuing officers and is believed to be moving through small interior towns.
Fred G Hughes, clerk of the board of supervisors and president of the Arizona Pioneers Historical Society, fled the city after being accused of forging signatures and embezzling about 3000 dollars from society lands. Warrants issued for forgery and embezzlement. authorities search by train routes and in Popeville, with speculation he may have escaped to Mexico.
During a six lecture course Dr Sarolli reported experiments with yellow fever germs showing animal serum is as effective as horse serum and may cure spontaneous yellow fever in humans. The remarks suggest potential treatment implications from animal-derived serum.
A major blaze at the Pima County Court House last night caused dense smoke and water damage before firefighters stopped the flames. Judge Geo. RK. Davis evacuated and alerted the city, with inmates and records at risk. The incident is described as a bold incendiary attempt, and authorities vow to reveal more as the story unfolds.
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