Rail and political notes from The Herald October 25 1983
Ohio vote remains unknown while rail topics shift to dividends and path changes. The Denver Rio Grande pays dividends as the Santa Fe Trail digest praises Arizona. The steamship Fulda carries 500000 in gold to the U S and Atlantic Pacific becomes main overland line to San Francisco via St Louis. A railroad yard strike at St Louis looms with no violence threatened.
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Atlantic & Paclic
New York
San Francisco
St. Louis
Benson Herald Predicts Florence Editor Dismissal
The Benson Herald foresees an early removal of the Florence editor, hinting at strong objections from readers. It notes a likely heated reaction once action begins. The Society of the Army of the Tennessee bids a reunion in Cleveland with General Sherman presiding and a planned next gathering in Yellowstone Park.
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Tue Benson Herald
Florence
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Cleveland
Ohio
General Sherman
Yellowstone Park
Recall in Ohio Dominates Butler Victory and NY Harmony
The Courier Journal argues that Ohio's recall affects Butler's election in Massachusetts and could align the New York Democratic forces. It asserts the recall will influence regional political dynamics and party cohesion across key states.
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Tae Courier Journal
Ohio
Butler
Massachusetts
New York
Moopy and Lanky Attend Cork Meeting Abroad
Moopy and Lanky recently visited Ireland and attended a Cork gathering. The report notes their participation amid a local meeting and references a cautious reaction to a proposed Moody Bankty salvation plan.
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Ireland
Cork
Moody-Bankty Plan of Salvation
Treasury refuses payment of express charges by sender
United States Treasurer declines to accept postal notes for express charges on money sent by the sender. The charge is paid by the sender upon delivery at the destination.
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Tas
United States
Treasury
San Francisco Plans World's Exposition Amid Rising Momentum
San Francisco aims to host a World Exposition at a future barge site with a meeting of leading financiers already convened. Organizers believe four years will barely suffice to develop the enterprise and its scale.
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San Francisco
Iba
San Francisco Board Opposes Government Telegraphs
Tas San Francisco Board of Trade opposes a government telegraph system. Monopoly currently controls the city, and any relief for business is met with opposition or a frown from the board.
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Tas
San Francisco Board of Trade
San Francisco
Four heavy firms enter fate culture in Mississippi area
Four large companies are entering fate culture operations in the southern states, especially Mississippi. The practice in India on the old semi civilized plane without machinery reportedly yields about 100 million dollars yearly for that country. Jute cultivation is said to be feasible in the Salt River and Gila valleys, and there is hope that an enterprising rancher will trial it this season.
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Fate
Mississippi
India
Salt River
Gila Valley
Circus Crash Drives Southern Territory Business Down
Tax cause of the present depression of business in the southern end of the Territory is attributed to John Robinson's circus which passed through that end of the country like a cyclone sweeping up cash and carrying away everything portable. Tucson merchants plan to skip town taxes as no money remains. Benson is cleaned out, rattlesnakes and amusements gone, leaving a wake of hard times.
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John Robinson
Tucson
Benson
Caose
Prescott backs reappointment of Chief Justice French
The Prescott community unanimously urges the reappointment of Chief Justice C. G. W. French, praising his thorough jurist nature and impartial integrity. They state Arizona has never had a more incorruptible judge and believe the Territory will be pleased as long as he holds the position.
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Prescott
C. G. W. French
Arizona
French
Cupy
Cantieman
Our
Reduction of Newspaper Postage for Public Benefit
The piece argues for cutting newspaper postage to half the current rates, citing irregular and insecure service. It emphasizes newspapers as vital for communication and knowledge dissemination, and urges government to provide free newspaper transport for legitimate local and general publications nationwide.
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United
We are too busy for politics now in Arizona irrigation
A local editorial declares the paper is not running a political campaign and will focus on building up the town and county. It praises irrigation discussions as the valley’s greatest enterprise, predicting Salt River valley will become a cornucopia and the garden spot of the Southwest. The piece stresses dedication to civic development over partisan debate.
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Arizona
Salt River Valley
Cornucopia
Gila Valleys
Great Southwest
Guaymas
Altata
Sinaloa
Durango
Quinoricito
Harry Black
Maranzubias
Aitata
Custom House
Altatn
Mining faith in Yavapai shown by Governor Trie
The piece lauds Governor Trie for promoting mining in Yavapai County as a model of prudence and honesty. It argues many Terrritory claims failed due to misrepresentation or overoptimistic development, urging careful testing, proper management, and sound economics to prove real mineral value in Yavapai and northern Arizona.
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Trie
Yavapai
Arizona
Prescott
Yavapais County
Tritle
Tribute to Governor Tritle Praise for Territorial Leadership
The article lauds Governor Tritle for careful, honest, and effective governance of the Territory, noting his private and public integrity. It highlights his administration as superior to that of Governor Bushford and celebrates the positive impact on Central Arizona and YaVapai, linking governance to regional prosperity.
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Nies
Gov. Tritle
Bush
Ford
Yavapai
Supreme Court Civil Rights Ruling Sparks Debate Ahead of Election
Leaders and critics react to the Supreme Court decision striking down parts of the Civil Rights bill. Fred Douglass Bruce and others call it a setback, while John F. Cooke argues public sentiment remains unchanged and education and wealth determine social standing, not race. The piece discusses private thought and conduct versus public rights under the Constitution.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Fred Douglass
Bruce
John F. Cooke
Washington
Cooke
United States
Candid Advice About Whirlpool Challenge
A stranger whispered to a Woodward Avenue hardware man that he could swim the Niagara whirlpool. The hardware man doubted the feat and advised gradual progress with water drills, noting the stranger’s poor personal care.
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Niagara
Woodward Avenue
Women's suffrage bill passes Washington Territory House
Olympia report notes the bill granting women the right to vote passed the Washington Territory House by 14 to 7, sparking excitement among suffrage supporters. The page also covers a campus fight in San Francisco, storm and flood damage in Guaymas, and other brief notices from Oct 17 to Oct 19.
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Olympia
House of Washington Territory
Friends of Woman Suffrage
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