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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1884
Page
3
The Herald notes county nominees for the Legislature and lists merchants and services. Ads promote Cotter's Whisky, Freeh Vimes, Well's Health Renewer, Boca beer, boots and clothing, oysters, and a drugstore. It also mentions election dates, delegates to the Republican Territorial Convention, and rail passenger guidance at Williams station.
Telegraphic dispatches reveal a murder sentence for Pied L. Glover and a November execution date, amid denials of a new trial. Separate reports cover election returns in Portland Maine, Augusta progress jubilee over Blaine, and partial revision of 1883 votes with Republican gains. Additional items note a fatal clash at a fairgrounds, and martial tension abroad with a declared war stance in China, plus a jailhouse mob in Oregon and unrest among Native Americans in Cheney Washington.
The Republican Central Committee filled the vacancy caused by James Stine’s inability to canvass by appointing F. L. Brill. Brill accepted the position and will be one of the Republican candidates for Maric County. T. V. Hime, Secretary, Republican Committee, Maric County.
It is nearly certain the Republicans in the Territory will nominate H. C. Hooker of Cochise for Delegate to Congress if he accepts. He has been widely discussed as a strong candidate in various events and circles.
A Maine dispatch reports a statewide Republican victory across nearly all counties with Roe County as the lone potential exception. The note cites campaign tension and rebuke of a scandal targeting a prominent woman figure, reflecting strong public opinion as ballots were cast.
They report twenty senators elected, with Democrats only two, four-fifths of state Representatives chosen, four Representatives in Congress by a large margin, Governor Robie winning by 17000, and a Republican vote around 80600, the largest since 1805, surpassing prior hopefuls.
The advertisement invites the public to visit the Dillon Co stock sale at Smith's building on Saturday and Monday September 13 and 14 to purchase remnants from two works. The notice is issued by Dinos & Rani, Taw Anpoles, Cal.
Board of Supervisors met to dispose of Rudolph Pifferling an insane Probate Court finding. It ordered Clerk to issue a warrant for 125 dollars to GB Fleishman for delivering Pifferling to San Francisco friends. Lt H Orme directed to seize Pifferling for delivery to Fleishman. Board adjourned.
The Mexican Patriotic Club and friends plan events on September 7th with a plaza gathering at six and a national salutes. A procession will form at seven, marching to the Catholic church for a service and offerings to the Almighty for independence.
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In a lengthy proceedings at the courthouse delegates convened to form a temporary Democratic organization. Dr W W Jones chaired until a permanent chair was chosen, with C L Mosher as secretary. The convention selected committees on credentials and permanent organization and nominated candidates for Congress, endorsing a platform aligned with the Chicago Democratic program.
The convention settled on two district selections for Joint Councilmen. First District including Apachii, Yavapai, Mohave, Yuma and Maricopa chose A Cornwall of Mohave. Second District named J Bulls of Benson. Both choices approved. A resolution thanked Maricopa for courthouse use. Dr W W Jones praised for Superintendent bid, convention adjourned sine die amid celebratory civic remarks at Lemon Hotel.
A local crackdown targets rats and pests including bed bugs, mice, chipmunks, and other vermin with a new measure titled Tough on Rats 15.8. The proposal lists enforcement steps and penalties aimed at reducing urban infestations across districts.
Public notice announces a continued clearance sale of E Dillon & Co stock at Smith's new building in Los Angeles. By order of Dito & Kenrary, merchants advertise bargain prices and cash terms. Also notes flour production in Arizona and grain prices, with names Jous and J.Ssrru.
A bed room set carpets and other furniture, nearly new, will be sold cheap. Apply to E Drnnton & Co in Smith's building Phoenix A T. Pleasure Bhrives Wells & Rice report city stables stock on hand offering elegant riding open barouch and wiring for easy drives. Enjoy a refreshing evening air in a very delightful manner.
Gregory sells lumber and builder's materials at Cosy Point amid honest dealing. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder advertised as pure and reliable. Worimer and Peterson ship 1200 pounds of four sale and 5300 pounds of parley in two weeks, with 190000 pounds of flour and 50 000 pounds of wheat on hand as activity rises in hard times.
The document details amendments to Ordinance No. 26 including assessor duties for outlining and verifying real and personal property, timelines for inspection by September, and publication and enforcement steps. It specifies the suspension of certain sections, tax amounts at one half of one percent on assessed values, and duties of the Tax Collector with certification by the Recorder. The ordinance was passed by the Common Council of Phoenix on September 1, 1884, and approved by Mayor Gey F. Coats.
The ordinance requires a payment of ten dollars per exhibition by each person performing a cater or exhibit, with penalties of fifteen dollars fine or up to fifteen days in jail per offense for violations. It excludes Victrola performances or charitable musical exhibitions and sets publication and effective date procedures in Phoenix in September 1884.
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