Local notices and editorial jabs in Cochise County press
A survey of Arizona periodicals notes Clifton Clarion's revival under Dye and Webb, Valley Bulletin's sale, Belt’s thirteenth year, Enterprise's tenth anniversary, and promotions of Gene Mires and General Crook. It critiques Cochise County Board of Supervisors for legal and salary disputes, and muses on agriculture, mules, horses, and Apache threats.
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Globe Silver Belt
Arizona
Eprrapi
Democrats Hold Prison Board In Power Amidst Court Rulings
A BeNichfap specimen of Phenix Democracy notes the party can elect a yellow dog this year as the Democrats resist Republican calls to surrender the Prison Commissioners. The Supreme Court ruling is cited while speculation swirls over which Democrat will lead. If the Democrats cling to office until November, Republicans foresee a soft path to control.
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BeNichfap
Phenix Democracy
Eprapi
Supreme Court
Zulich Board of Prison Commissioners
Republican Board
Democratic
Johnny Behan
Democratic Wind in Arizona and a Push for a Land Court
A Washington speech by Delegate Smith on Arizona admission hints at Democratic support for Mormon governance in the territory. The piece warns Republicans to field an anti Mormon ally, opposes a revived land court scheme backed by claimants, cites Senator Edmunds and Johnson in arguing territory courts suffice, and predicts Senate influence for justice.
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Washington
Smith
Arizona
Committee On Territories
Han
Weil
Mormon Church
Congress
Reavis
Johnson
General Land Office
M.A. Smith
Senator Edmunds
Edmunds
Senate
Justice
Chambennan’s Cough Remedy Boasts Quick Cold Cure Claim
An advertisement extols Chambenain's Cough Remedy as superior, promising relief from cold symptoms when taken at first sign. It claims rapid two day cure by aiding lungs, clearing mucus, and restoring health, with 50 cent and one dollar doses sold by H. J. Peto Harris, the tailor, who has a new stock of fall and winter goods.
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Chambenain
H. J. Peto
Harris
Blaine Denounces Lead Ore Tariff in Congressional Talk
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Blaine voiced strong opposition to a proposed tariff on lead ore during a meeting with six congressmen including McKinley. He questioned the bill’s logic and warned of possible presidential veto if the levy passes. The exchange signaled tension over tariff provisions and reciprocity with Pan American nations.
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Blaine
Washington
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Mr. McKinley
Congress
Harrison
Lise
Pan American Congress
Pan-American Congress
Mr. Blaine
Refining Gold and Cotton Fiber Discoveries Reported
The London Mining Journal notes Australian gold refining uses chlorine gas and borax in crucibles with hydrochloric acid to remove impurities, signaling nontraditional methods. Separately, a Helena Ark innovator tests cotton stalk fiber via an electric process, yielding multiple fibrous grades and potential spin and textile uses.
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London
Australia
Helena, Ark
New York
Territorial Mining Items Resume of Actions in Arizona Mines
Frank Vompeil arrived from Silver District to supply his crew at the Remnant mine where rich ore and horn silver pieces are common. J. Riley shows off a dry washer saving ninety percent of gold and handling fifty tons of dirt in twelve hours. Red Cloud mine yields high grade ore with black sulphurets from 200 to 600 ounces per ton. MacLeod acquires New Deal and Alberta group mining rights and runs two open cuts on the New Deal, a Rooster extension with promising ore bodies. Alberta tunnels run double shifts. Alberta ores are free milling and likely to open large pay rock. Ol Dominion Copper reports March performance as highly satisfactory with 1,203,700 pounds coke and 787,350 pounds copper shipped. Shaft reached seventh level. new stopes opening. 1899 expected to be best year. Yavapa: Gray Ea showing well as Brashaw district mines begin work. Boggs Hackberry Senator mills run. water issues persist at Senator. United Verde smelters may start early next week.undeveloped lodes traded this week. Prescott Courier.
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Frank Vompeil
Silver District
Red Cloud
Frank van Ness
Lessee
Alberta Group of Mines
Taylor D. MacLeod
MacLeod
Jos H Brown
New Deal
Alberta
Gula
Ol Dominion Copper Company
Smeler
Globe Silver Belt
Brashaw
Williams
Boggs
Hackberry
Senator
Giroux
United Verde
Prescott
Smelter Men Protest Leadville Ore Duty
Leadville smelters protest a proposed Mexican ore duty arguing it threatens lead supply and local operations. Representatives from four smelters urge Congress to oppose the duty. telegrams sent to Western lawmakers. Key figures include Henry J. Higgins of American Smelter and Charles T. Lunberg Ark Valley GM and J W Neill Harrison Reduction Works superintendent.
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Leadville
Mexos
Colorado
Congress
Thm
American Smelter
Henry J. Higgins
Arkansas Valley
Charles T. Lunberg
Harrison Reduction Works Oy
J W. Neill
Elgin Smelter Oy
A. Sherman
Flood proofing to unlock Hassayampa mining
In Phenix Herald correspondence the Hassayampa flood proves hydraulic work feasible in Walnut Grove lower dam area. A Walnut Grove dam plan aims to start once water allows access to bedrock, with a flood-proof structure to resist future deluge. Locals report multiple camps, a $22 nugget found near Weaver Road crossing, Fortuna mine tunneling, and mounting debate over Walnut Grove litigation despite the company paying many claims and burying a worker.
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Phenix Herald
Hassayampa
Walnut Grove Lower
Walnut Grove Dam
Hussayampa
Weaver
Fortuna
Walnut Grove Company
Hell exists not if Earth’s crust is 60 miles thick
The El Paso Bullion recounts a lively debate on hell with an editor as umpire. After weighing earth’s 8,000 mile diameter and a crust thickness of Seo miles, the decision favors the scoffers, arguing no space remains in hell for delinquent newspaper subscribers and even less for U S legislators who sell constituents to trusts.
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Hell
Hullian
United States
el Paso Bullion
To Which Class Do You Belong 2 The Optic
The Optic notes a local lament that certain town critics harm progress. It lists nine types: those who oppose improvements, those who run the town down, those who neglect business, those who distrust public spirited people, those who hide hospitality, those who resist others making money, those who oppose nonlocal ideas, those who frown at new residents, and those who oppose any public enterprise not personally beneficial.
Nature in Convulsion and the Value of Bitters
A period piece extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a wholesome alternative to violent purgatives. It argues old laxatives weaken bowels and cause misery while Bitters gently restore intestinal activity, stimulate the liver and kidneys, and aid malaria nervousness and rheumatism.
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California
The Pleasures of Life in Tombstone Poem
A poetic tribute by Fiorence E Pratt depicts a dying patient in Tombstone summoning wild animals and natural phenomena to stage a dramatic farewell. The piece blends fiction and local color as the speaker envisions beasts, storms, and thunder announcing the final rest.
Mexican Land Grant Problem in the West
Congress faces a long standing dispute over Spanish and Mexican land grants in Arizona New Mexico and Colorado. Wickham's bill would create a US land court to settle private claims with strict location rules and a three year filing window. The act caps patents at seven square leagues and relies on actual possession at concession. The piece also notes overdue state university funding and potential winter delays for completion.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Wickham
United States Land Court
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Wiesham
Dick Davis dies after cattle work and close friend of Prescott ranchers
Jas Wilson Davis known as Dick Davis died at sunset after a life ranching from Texas to Frog Tanks. He once drove cattle, owned near town, and survived a three day brush concealment chase after an attempted lassoing. Funeral is tomorrow with Masonic rites at 10 a.m. at the cemetery. he leaves a large family and was father in law to R. J. Holmes Jr. of Yavapai cattle fame.
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Jas
Wilson Davis
Dick Davis
Sil
Texas
Prescott
Mexico
Arizona Lodge No.2
R. J. Holmes, Jr
Yavapai
Phenix Herald
Army supply bids for Arizona Red Stations in 1890
The Office of the Chief Quartermaster in Los Angeles invites sealed proposals for furnishing fodder forage and water at Red Stations in the Department of Arizona for pacific teams and detachments during crews from July 1, 1889 to June 30, 1891. Bids open May 8 1890. Government reserves right to reject oral bids.
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Ariz Wn
Los Angeles
Caliornia
Department of Arizona
Pacific
Awese
Bowie Grent
Hareline
Lowell McDowell
Ind Verde
San Cerles
Turson
Brevard
Selve
Stanton
Anon ' Sgate
Santa Fe
Nlm
Kimbali
Quartermaster
U.S. A
Silver Twig mine ships high grade ore to port
Mr Geo Blane develops the Silver Twig mine and ships a high grade ore from the property. The ore from this shipment matches the previous return of two to three hundred ounces of silver per ton. News from San Carlos reports that El Caln, an Apache convict who murdered Sheriff Reynolds and Deputy Holmes, was killed near San Carlos by an Indian from Casador's band on the 2d inst.
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Geo. Blane
Clifton Clarion
San Carlos
el Caln
Reynolds
Holmes
Casador
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Valley Bulletin
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Sloan
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Crook
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Fold Refinery
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Tombstone
Tam
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Fiorence E. Pratt
Iast
Pima
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Yuma
S. P. Co
Tucson
Aauiaseie Society
San Francisca
Cartex
New Youn
Als
Jerry Smith
Smith Hollow Ranch
Blue River
Mer. Smith
Clair Clifton Clarion
Keene
Son San Carlos
Globe
Sierra Anchia Mountains
Hood
T. F. Braxe
San Francisco
C.F. Richards & Co
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