29 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
1
In Phoenix a tone of campaign urgency calls voters to ensure registration ahead of fall elections. The piece ropes in local figures Cal Brodie and Buckey O’Neill legacy, Republican momentum, and critiques of Democratic positions while urging support for a reform-minded slate and broad civic participation.
A Tucson Star and Courier influenced by the Arizona statehood drive argue Col Brodie as a strong populist and silver advocate from Yavapai County, urging Republicans to unite behind him and a solid legislative slate to secure statehood and a Republican delegation. It recalls Brodie’s past support for Buckey O Neill, cites local sentiment, and warns Democrats against nominating weaker candidates. The piece also notes anti-Silver opponents and a push to elect a Republican legislature to back Brodie. It ends with local crime notes and a teaser on mineral wealth.
In a September 29, 1898 report from Ralotory the piece notes natives in Sew Possessions displaying suspicions of a mysterious black art. The item reflects late nineteenth century sensational caution about occult practices and indigenous communities.
Lieutenant George D Christy endorses Col. O Brodie for Delegate to Congress at Prescott Arizona Republican convention. He praises Brodie’s West Point background, long service, frontier mining and stockbreeding experience, and his WWII style courage as a Rough Rider veteran who rallied at La Quisina and Balaklava era heroism, urging unity and national service.
The Suddoth Pear impresses long-time settlers and experts with massive size, healthy early bearing, and high yields. A 7 year old measured tree is 20 feet high, 19 feet wide, and 26 inches trunk. reports claim 121 bushels in a year and potential earnings around 2400 bushels at market prices.
A late nineteenth or early twentieth century magazine montage recalls Montauk camp life with humorous campside vignettes and contrasts with a historical note on the Canary Islands. It mentions Guanches, Moorish ancestry, and Roman references, alongside comments on U.S. merchant marine policy and Congress debates.
Telegram reports the death of Colonel James T. Simms at age about 68 in Chicago on Monday. A Phoenician pioneer and contractor linked to the Atlantic and Pacific railroad, he later developed Phoenix tracts including Simms Addition and Central Place. He leaves three sons and held Masonic memberships. Also printed is a cures-for-rattlesnake bites recipe from a U.S. Army surgeon, detailing a mud dam and powder ignition.
In a New York Commercial opinion piece, the author argues for government protection or preference to sustain U S ships in competition and maintain the American standard on sea and living aboard ships. Only after such legislation, the article says, can the revival of American shipping in foreign trade begin.
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