20 Sep 1883
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1883
Page
1
In Guaymas authorities battle an epidemic as officials report efforts to stem its spread. Meanwhile Republicans in Oliin predict a broad fall victory as elections set for October 64. Gesenat Sherman is noted as traveling through the northern delivery area.
In New York Eraven bullion stands at 1003 dollars. In London a 505 gram piece trades around 1.05 dollars per gram. Copper in the same markets showed mixed levels with 184 certs and other brands at 145 grams and lead at 43-10 cents.
A fragmented feed notes unusual market chatter and advertising shifts as Teesos vendors contemplate future prosperity. It mentions San Francisco fur prices at 0.37 up to 4 for interior and a general price firm trend. Barky quotes vary from 95 for dark to 110 for brewing with average valuation around 1.05.
An unreadable OCR fragment discusses the Easters and a severed event that may raise corn prices. It mentions injuries and a legal or financial consequence but the text is too garbled to confirm specifics or sources. The readable bits hint at a price impact connected to an incident and individuals named Easter and Stas.
Fragmented letters discuss Prescott quarantine fears and smallpox rumors in Phoenix. A sender blasts Prescott papers for misrepresenting a telegram from Hon J Y T Smith, accusing them of false insinuations and sensationalism to injure Phoenix.
The Omaha Bee notes Pact Vaspeavoor remains in postal service as Grand Army commander, stating his long service and continued government duties. It criticizes Vandervoort for not adapting and praises Postmaster General Gresham for appointing a railway mail service head focused solely on mail supervision.
Hearings focus on a proposed branch line near the railroad that could hurt Los Angeles and Southern California markets. Stakeholders argue about freight volumes, community benefits, and the financial viability of extending branching facilities.
A company offered to provide materials and rolling stock for a valley road if locals would build it themselves. The firm has no plans to extend a line from Needles via the valley and prefers focusing on larger projects. It denies involvement in Arizona freight rate hikes on the Benson to Tombstone route.
The narrative laments jury decisions in whiskey theft and star route cases, noting public shock at acquittals in a New York era. It mentions the Dukes murder case and Fran James acquittal, underscoring the desire for crime to be punished swiftly and surely by the justice system.
The article notes Washington street resumes its busy scene and smallpox concerns ease as fall temperatures arrive. Farmers see buyers for surplus grain, and prospectors and ranchers report larger outputs and expanding mining prospects. Overall, prospects brighten with renewed activity and expected lively times ahead.
A local writer cites sorghum sugar as a promising valley industry. A visitor with cane experience endorses the crop, estimating yields of thirty tons per acre and about 110 to 160 dollars net per acre, urging investment of a few thousand dollars to launch a small mill and valley enterprise.
Fragmentary note describes an Apache social club and its lively members as they interact with a business, hinting at a sociable gathering and an atmosphere of jovial activity without fuller details.
A bemused reminiscence describes a bygone scene with a group of Apache club members. The piece mocks language barriers and social rituals, noting unexpected dances, hair entwining gestures, and warnings to avoid such circles. It highlights supposed chivalry and punctuality flaws in a tongue in cheek style.
Traveling correspondent from Mazat Tzat describes Mullien's ranch and nearby ruins in Verde Arizona. He notes extensive ancient occupation across Salt River Valley and river bottoms, evidence of pottery, stone tools, corrals, and large multi story structures. He cites Jesuit accounts of Cosy Grande and places the ruins in A D 1850 plus two centuries of legend.
The author details a large prehistoric stone and cedar structure near the Verde river, called the Mullen ruin. He describes its 150 yard square plan, hundreds of rooms, finished walls, cedar joists, quarrying of lave ash stone, and potential artifacts like pottery and metates. Human bones unearthed near the northern wall are noted, with plans for a future trip to Deadman Canyon.
Classified notes advertise several parcels with water rights in the Grand Canal and Tempe Canal, located near Phoenix and Tempe. Prices range from 1,500 to 3,444 dollars with favorable terms for cash or extended payments, including lots on Juan Washinston Street and several sections in Township 1 North Range 2 West.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors meets to prevent entry of people or teams from infected areas into Tempe or Phoenix amid a smallpox epidemic in Mean City Mesa. Sheriff is authorized to inspect routes and hire guards, with copies to be served on officials.
The firm Kelly and Meyer warns all persons owing debts to settle promptly. A 3.00 balance will be credited with approved note on the balance. Accounts under 100 may be paid in cash. larger sums require action by September. Delinquent accounts to be pursued by law.
Captain M A Calderwood arrived back yesterday after visiting relatives in Los Angeles. He reports the family enjoying their stay and plans to rest after the trip. The trial of James Campbell for suspected involvement in a robbery continues next Monday. A Bisbee card claims a dog with no hare was attacked and tied to a man who witnessed it, a blurred but puzzling anecdote.
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