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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1883
Page
4
Fragments detail winds and street life at Prescott and nearby towns. Mentions J C Herndon leaving Presatt, arrivals from Gillett, construction work on jail and courthouse, telegraph wiring plans, mining suits, land grants, and local business openings. Reports on residents’ health, storms, shipments, and minor legal cases plus notes on new publications and civic events.
A lengthy opposition brief was filed with the Secretary of the Interior by Representative Paysen of Illinois against the Southern Pacific rail road company’s bid for a land grant tied to the Texas Pacific lands. Secretary Teller denied a request for a commissioner to review preliminary steps, yet the Gould-Hanington effort may continue to seek 15,000,000 acres amid high legal expense and skilled counsel.
A heavy Tuesday night thunderstorm hit Yuma while notes on local industry and travel appear. Reports mention ASO ton copper smelter near Williams Park, ore and mining activity, boundary expedition findings, road water abundance, and a 160-person excursion to California.
A report from San Francisco notes an altered contract of marriage between William Sharon and Sarah Althea Hill was published, with Eastern papers receiving the news. The Bulletin on Tuesday carried a dispatch from the West stating Sharon had declared the contract fraudulent, signaling ongoing public attention.
Mrs William Sarook of San Francisco announces a public notice regarding a marriage contract with Mr Shorto. The agreement was reportedly arranged by both parties at the Bank of California in Oakland, with witnesses present and both sides represented by counsel.
On August 17 the Hearth Committee began duties and cared for eleven in town and two outside. Thirteen total cases noted. No new cases for twenty three days. No small pox within city limits currently. Patrol will continue as needed. A T Syerri, Chairman Health Committee.
The article encourages forming sociable winter groups including a singing association and a reading club. It notes local vocalists and instrumentalists, a potential library core, and suggests small member meetings to supply new books, aiming to enrich community gatherings and reading opportunities.
James Carr expands freighting by acquiring Stanfield teams and signing a one year contract with United Verde Copper Company to haul bullion to the railroad and mine freight. Rumor says Stanfield received 210,000. United Verde stores over 100 tons of coke at Ast Fork for Jerome transit. Rob B. Todd takes over Ozborne & Co drag business, renaming to Garden City Drug Store run by Irene Huston. stock and accommodations to be enhanced at this prominent locale.
The passage describes Captain Crook and his cavalry forces being surrounded by Chiricahua bands. A prisoner, Cook, faces capture but negotiates safety for his life and those of his men. Terms require leaving the Sierra Madres, exiling elders to San Carlos, and surrendering arms while offering to relocate with the tribes. The Chiricahuas allegedly laugh at proposals, leaving uncertain outcomes.
A clipped dispatch claims three desperadoes are reported from Tucson Arizona causing fear and governor’s suppression plans while civil authorities are powerless. The Albuquerque Journal notes the report as libel and argues the misidentification was deliberate to injure Tucson.
A purchaser declares plans to operate a well known eating house as a first class restaurant. The owner, an experienced cook, asserts all preparations will satisfy customers fully and meet high standards of quality.
A stitched account from the St. Louis Democrat claims General Crook was lured into a canyon by Chiricahuas with White Mountain Apache scouts absent. An informant says San Carlos Apache women warned Crook sought surrender, triggering a planned massacre postponed to noon if he stayed.
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