30 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1897
Page
1
A dense jumble of misread items covers baking powder praise, political barbs, mining talks, water schemes, crime notes, and market reports. References to Bryan, yellow fever, Arizona mining, and Los Angeles speculation mix with scattered island dispatches and finance chatter across the nation.
The article argues for accelerated water storage to irrigate valley lands in the Gila and Salt rivers, blaming indifference and selfish landowners for delays. It urges farmer cooperation, private or corporate funding, or government action, noting successful Cass Grande Valley storage as a model and warning that delays raise costs and reduce prospects.
Fashion notes describe silk gowns and light fabrics, white and gray felt hats, and the rise of long net scarves twisted at the throat. Lace trimmings, small buntles, white mull ties, veils lined in black or white, and military frogged jackets are highlighted as key fall and winter trends with emphasis on pale tones and versatile fabric choices.
The King of Arizona mine reports a record mill yield after thirteen days of pounding, producing about 125 pounds of amalgam valued near $13,000. R. J. Duncan and George W. Norton visited the five stamp mill, noting a continued potential to surpass prior records with larger mills. Nearby Mesquite arrivals of Californians and Arizonans anticipate more bonanza finds like the Bay Horse and foresee a boom in mining activity across the region, with La Fortune’s fortunes a key point of discussion in Yuma County.
Mary Simmering faces perjury accusations amid Chicago murder trial developments. Attorney Gillie claims to have seen Mrs Luetgert near Lake Zarlolk in May, while Tucson notes describe civil actions, real estate transfers, and a Tucson excursion plan with a direct S P line train from Phoenix to Tucson.
Victona BC Sept 25 The City of Seattle arrives with news of a landslide at Sheep Camp nine miles above Finegans Point. At least one man named Choyneki of San Francisco is said dead, with seven killed and a dozen injured overall. Losses include thousands in supplies and earnings for packers. The glacier origin lies above the Stone House, west of Sheep Camp.
News from New York reports naval officials plan to send sailors and marines to Hawaii to hoist the American flag if a Dole government overthrow attempt occurs. The dispatch cites official sources and mentions Rear Admiral Miller aboard the Baltimore as leading contingency measures.
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