22 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
1
The issue previews Republican strength in Arizona with promises of statehood and a predicted defeat for Col J F Wilson. It highlights Mohave county rail expansion, the Jerome line, and praise for Phil Sheridan's campaign role. It also comments on European affairs, local appointments, desert climate, and upcoming Prescott convention dynamics.
The article recounts Mexican independence history led by Hidalgo and Velasco era figures, notes Spanish oppression and the 1810 uprising, and praises U.S. support in early 19th century events. It then shifts to U.S. politics, criticizing Grover Cleveland’s treaty withdrawal and discussing Aguinaldo and Philippine issues, ending with Arizona Democratic nominating dynamics and Republican support.
The article discusses U S military manpower, calling for about 100000 volunteers for occupation duties in the Caribbean and Pacific, with potential additions later. It outlines the need to preserve victory fruits, cautions on disarmament, and references international law codes for conduct in war and treatment of prisoners, civilians, and spies, with historical comparisons to Crete and Greece and the Berlin Congress.
The Territorial Republican convention in Prescott endorses McKinley and the national administration. It pledges support for Governor Murphey and calls for Arizona statehood, indigenous rights, and fiscal reforms. The platform backs annexation of Hawaii, expresses pride in territorial troops, and asserts loyal U.S. sovereignty over acquired lands.
PITHY POINTS FROM PRESCOTT notes several local items. W Sines recovers from a blood poisoning illness, a six year old Baumert girl dies at Black Canyon last Saturday, and Dr G W Vickers visits from Phoenix with his wife. Frank Lecklider and Chas Scholes travel from Phoenix and Big Bug for gatherings and study. A Hodges suicide attempt in the county jail stems from morphine deprivation. H A Young of Big Bug dies and is buried in Prescott. W A Jackson of Commercial Union Insurance reports $11,500 paid losses from Jerome, with Martindell & Horne as Prescott agents. Lt Col Eugene J Spencer of the Third Engineers arrives with his wife and children. she is Governor Tritle's daughter and visits her childhood home after eleven years.
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