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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1884
Page
2
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Tur Republicans plan eve gathering in Mes with rally slated for tomorrow night. Local organizers invite supporters to attend and hear party updates and campaign messages.
The statement argues T. W. Hise should become the county surveyor if capability governs the choice, presenting a merit based recommendation for the official post.
A political nationally framed line questions Broadway’s support and asks whether county residents will back the courthouse clique or seek change in leadership and governance.
Voters confront a critical decision as a proposed schools chief, publicly opposed to the current system, seeks control of Territory education. Supporters cite reform potential while opponents warn of disruption to established policies and school stability. The outcome could reshape governance and instructional priorities across districts.
It is expected that Col Bean will reach Giabe from Clifron by this evening or tomorrow. As to his further moves we are uninformed.
The Tur Graham County registrar expects 1 302 names this year with at least 800 voters anticipated to cast ballots. The notice outlines an upcoming election cycle and voter participation target.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a vote or election activity and a business court context without coherent details. Names and specifics are unreadable, offering no identifiable people, organizations, places, or dates to anchor a summary.
The text notes that the petfreumeta of the Demo ocracy have been successively demolished and that candidates of that party are now on the list for new material to work up.
C. C. Beas, Secretary Ven Ar aman and Gol. Bigelow spoke at Cliffa on Saturday night. The column was received with great enthusiasm.
Hon George F. Coats, treasurer of the Prison Commissioners, paid a Sunday visit to the Sentinel office and praised town improvements including the bridge work. He expressed approval of progress and municipal efforts.
A man identified as San Francereco was convicted and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary and fined 500. The judge expressed regret that the punishment was not more severe.
The article alleges Democratic leaders are driven to extremes by Hend county owners seeking to influence the election. Reported approaches include offers of money as part of a broader pressure campaign to back a favored gentleman.
The passage notes a group of steadfast Democrats unwilling to be swayed by Head's money who unite to back C C Bean, a respected miner, in the race for the next Delegate to Congress. The tone reflects strong party loyalty and a local focus on a candidate with mining ties.
The county ticket will win next Tuesday as the candidates are pledged to measures beneficial to the county and the people recognize this and will vote for them.
Con C. E. Datley writes in the Citizen praising Bean and Long in strong terms and urging voters to elect a capable Delegate to Congress to assist their neglected territory.
The Gazette is challenged over its claim that transporting each insane patient to California costs the county 375 dollars. A Board supervisor asserts the true cost is 570 dollars, a figure attributed to J. Y. T. Smith spoken on the plaza last Saturday night and echoed in local columns. The question arises: who is the political prevaricator?
The statement from Dr W W Jones asserting disbelief in public schools and intent to send his children elsewhere sparks questions about his fitness to head Territory schools. Citizens wonder if appointing him would place control of education in the hands of a man who despises the system and could undermine its influence and usefulness.
The piece argues that Democratic leaders boast of a $10,000 debt payment while noting debt rose from under $30,000 in 1878 to $72,000 in the 1850s. It accuses speculators of driving a sinking fund bill at 50 cents per hundred and claims funds cannot be diverted, labeling such boasts as demagoguery.
Republican candidate Ma L Sowxien advocates for a calm, silent ballot to guide the Assembly’s concerns on irrigation. The piece urges Congress to fund hydrological surveys of the Gila and Salt rivers to improve irrigation for bordering rich lands and urges legislative action to push the plan forward.
The article argues that true education shows in liberal thought and lack of prejudice. It asserts broad mindedness as essential for leaders of education and cites Dr W W Jones, Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, as someone claimed to have broad ideas and progressive weight, though the text cuts off.
The author denounces De W Jones as deceitful and dangerous to Territory education. They accuse him of xenophobic and anti Republican views and warn that his ethnosignal beliefs would corrupt a free unsectarian public school system. Citizens are urged to see the man as unfit to head school affairs.
In a county letter, a voter cites a past remark by Broadway about whisky sales to minors and says he cannot support the sheriff candidate. The letter portrays concern over law enforcement leadership and political alignment, reflecting local sentiment on public safety.
Telegram from Prescott confirms the death of Dr. W G Cook in Prescott Hospital today. A Terre Haute native, he practiced medicine in Willington and later at a field clinic connected with DresloE in Wiarton before joining Vulture mine assignments. He was about 25, widely regarded as genial and accomplished, and had recently visited this city six weeks ago. Consumption led to his rapid decline after hospitalization.
Local chatter erupts as a weed-chopper model linked to flight ties draws attention. Community members discuss its design, potential uses, and market reception with several witnesses noting its unusual connection to aviation.
Telegraphic dispatches describe a fierce blaze in Chicago caused by an explosion at a dealer’s location on Michigan Street. Forty workers were inside. James Carroll saved ten girls before leaping from the fifth floor, mangled, as three girls remain missing feared burned. Additional items note a habeas corpus action in New York and various political and criminal reports.
A large Mesa gathering heard Republican county candidates outline issues. Speakers included John T. Smith on county affairs, Jerry Millay on law and platform, J J Wingar on probate matters and schools, L Fowler on assembly, and Willem Place on homestead grants. Voters appreciated candor and differences with Democrats.
A historic price list shows Republicans shave for 2 cents, Democrats shave for 2 bits, and Carate shave for a quarter of a dollar, followed by the next cut in the sequence.
At court’s opening, Churchill vs Reavis faces a motion to dismiss filed in spring term. Judge Pinney overruled the motion and requires the defendant to answer, with an upcoming demurrer argument and request to delay to next term due to defendant’s absence.
Unclaimed letters listed for Phoenix Arizona with names including Ashton Marts Sawyer Brarrac Thomas Donovan Williams and others. Report notes Southern Pacific Railroad to adopt Pacific time west of El Paso on November first. advocates citywide adoption to prevent traveler confusion due to multiple local times.
The newly organized district in the Mogollons east of Pleasanton is named Wilcox. It is described as one of the most promising districts in New Mexico.
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