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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1899
Page
1
Fragment reads as a public notice or listing from a historical newspaper page. It references a publishing house or firms named Mortqn and Shewm an, possibly with the label Nortor. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
A brief item notes rates and coverage related to Mace and AP sources. It records limited context and lacks clear names, dates, or events.
The notice reports legislative action on poll tax restrictions for voter registration in Arizona Territory, penalties for officers who bypass requirements, and exemptions. It also covers copper industry consolidation trends, forest reserve rules for sheep grazing, university student unrest, and local happenings including personnel moves, accidents, and community notes.
John T. Hughes son of former governor is named County Superintendent of Schools for Pima County, replacing Judge Ed Williams of the new Banta Cros county. Prof. Hughes is praised as educated and capable, with veteran educator C H. remarking the elder Hughes held the role first in Pima County thirty years ago and the son should fulfill the office with credit.
Mr. A P Ravi of the U S Geological Survey arrived from Riverside to oversee poring operations. A line of holes across the Gila ate point between Riverside and the Ripsey mill hit solid granite at 75 feet. Next week drilling begins at Queen Creek and a full survey is underway at all presumed favorable sites, with no findings surpassing the original Buttes location.
Rev. Mr. Rogers of Los Angeles, formerly pastor at Globe M. E. Church, now holds the pastorate of the Mesa and Tempe churches. A piano dealer was in town during the week, selling pianos.
Jim Daniels the killer of Jack Ford at Cave Creek Monday morning is described as Farrell’s brother in law and Dugan’s companion in the incident. Daniels, a key witness against Dugan and alleged to have family ties to the Farrells, has not been seen recently and his appearance at the upcoming events remains uncertain. A school bond vote favors building a new hall near the depot park while the Rose Stillman Company staged three nights of performances at Social Hall praising the troupe and star.
Frank Wise suffered a very severe nose hemorrhage on Wednesday but he is now better.
Notice notes a fox sale for cash on the half of Block 7 near Main and Certez streets. Inquiries directed to the stated office for details.
The Southern Pacific promises complete equipment and comfort with fast trains, gas lighting on all cars, dining cars on all limited trains, and year round high standards. It covers 238 miles to Los Angeles as the shortest route and quickest time to eastern points. For more information contact M. O. Bicknell.
The note offers guidance for travelers on route selection via the Southern Pacific going east or west. It promises to secure the best connection and accommodations and provides a contact for farther assistance.
The Phoenix Short Line refurbished its Pullman service between Phoenix and Maricopa, running a car from seven to four the next morning. This eliminates the need to occupy rooms at Maricopa overnight.
The Southern Pacific announces the Sunset Limited first run around November 1st with solid vestibuled Pullman cars and full dining service. It will then operate twice weekly, linking New Orleans to San Francisco and offering four fast east to west trains weekly from Maricopa via the Sunset route. For details contact M. D. Bicknell, General Passenger Agent.
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