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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1899
Page
2
The Morton and Shewm an firm announces inclusion of Arizona content in its newspaper pages. Ewan Morton, publisher, confirms broader regional coverage and continued free press distribution through the SA Free Press.
A collage of quips and mock notices touches on lynching myths, Li Hung Chang, Astor wealth, iceberg longevity, early bird breakfast goods, clergyman jokes, and debates over ballots and typewriters. It satirizes public morals, finance, and journalism with clipped snippets and puns.
Russell states she has been too busy to marry again, ending speculation about whether her career was marriage or the stage.
An umbrella trust with capital of 2,009,000 is recently incorporated in New Jersey. The man planning to buy an umbrella and lend it to his friend to return must first pay the trust's tax.
A treaty of peace finally ends the protracted conflict between the Wrangel and Chilcot Indians in Alaska. The war, ongoing for six centuries, is now concluded and peace restored in the region.
The article argues England by decade's end will be obliged to accept a second bias as a commercial nation like the United States. It cites vast wealth in resources, riparian power, skilled labor, and American business enterprise as factors positioning England to lead in commerce.
New Jersey corporation laws saw 1,103 new companies last year with nearly one billion dollars in capital invested mostly outside the state. State profits from charter sales reached about $2.5 million, while certificate filings added $162,000 in fees, prompting debate over the tax distinction and its impact.
An alleged burglar arrested after struggling with a homeowner who caught him inside the residence is quoted saying he expected two years in the penitentiary but notes two years is not long. The remark reflects views on deterrence and reform in crime.
The text urges longer and more regular sleep as essential amid modern strain. It notes the mind tires, needs rest, and that sleep permits repair and renewal as blood slows and nutritive deposits accumulate, echoing a saying about blessings on the inventor.
Paducah Kentucky moves to raise funds by issuing municipal bonds for a railroad financing. The issue was properly authorized and promptly subscribed, but details remain unresolved as the case proceeds.
A debate over a municipal loan reveals concerns about civic honor and responsibility with a plan to raise funds by public subscription. The article discusses the Senate's secrecy, distinguishing executive and secret sessions, and notes the public’s access to treaty deliberations and nominations.
The article surveys diverse myths about falling stars across cultures. It notes European, Arab, and Islamic influences, plus savage and poetic views. A Galicia legend imagines each star as a sprite, a beautiful woman whose kiss ensnares lovers unless a whispered formula forewarns of danger.
A concise Pacific Coast roundup notes weather shifts and maritime activity with snapshots from coastal stations. Officials report calmer seas, routine shipping movements, and regional weather advisories affecting small craft routes.
A collage of late 19th century notices covers Sacramento rail freight, arizona manslaughter verdicts, missing monuments, and state journalism bans. Reports include Dawson rate cuts by water routes, hay price shifts in Ventura, a hen paint paradox, and a Dam risk near Lake Merritt. Arizona poll tax for voter registration ends.
Oakland residents living along Cemetery Creek from Mountain View Cemetery to Oakland evacuate seeking higher ground as flood risk drives move from lowlands and canyons to safer areas.
A Washington Post account recalls a friendly exchange with Admiral Dewey in Manila. A guest jokes about May 1st target practice becoming a new adjective and Dewey, modest and genial, declines publicity while remaining the idol of millions.
Customs officers investigated a coffin consigned to an undertaker at Unga Alaska. The coffin, marked for the body of an alleged corpse, was bought cheaply for that purpose aboard the steamer Excel. In Alaska a high license law will end whisky smuggling and trigger new schemes.
The Spanish colonial organ Correa Espanole denounces American forces in Cuba calling the United States uncivilized and condemning soldiers for atrocities and desecrating a public park, depicting a "sad page" in history.
The homeseekers half fare rate on transcontinental lines took effect today in St Paul Minnesota. Northern Pacific and Great Northern doubled facilities to handle crowds. At least five thousand travelers used the rate and Great Northern ran an extra train at noon. Many bought one way tickets signaling intent to settle permanently in the West.
Alexander McDonald and H A Ferguson of Tacoma announce the Bonanza venture in the Klondike with over 2,000,000 capital. They transferred rich claims to the corporation after buying one claim for 12,000 and extracting 135,000 in a month from a small hole. A six carload hydraulic plant will arrive in Tacoma next week to support the operations.
A mosaic of late 19th century items touches on trust formations in business, Philippine affairs, Dewey’s health, and legislative activity. It mentions the baking powder trust, Chicago and Detroit industry wage raises, and debates over annexation Europe and Asia. Notable names appear including Admiral Dewey, Helen Gould, Choate, and General Gomez amid scattered political and social tidbits.
Texarkana Arkansas reports details of a wholesale lynching in Little River county remain scarce. Three more Black men are found dead in the river near Rocky Comfort, adding to the grim toll and fueling search for suspects.
Report notes divers in suits venturing along the Sacramento river between Redding and Keswick to prospect, marking a novel mining effort in the area. Isabella company of Colorado declares a 6 cent per share quarterly dividend totaling 43000 dollars, the largest in Cripple Creek for a single company. Montreal investors acquire half the Bullion Gold Mining property portfolio at Rat Portage Ontario, which holds 46 mines in Lake of the Woods. Republic mine in Washington bonds for 4006000 dollars to a syndicate, with Patrick Clark in the east negotiating a sale. Global gold output totals 900 million in Johannesburg and 1.31 billion in California. Johannesburg area has 53825 stamps operating, processing about 750000 tons monthly. Alaska’s Fort St. Michael reserve mining claims recognized by military authorities after gold discovery on Anvik river. Randsburg and Toll Gate districts report active mills and ample water. two-stamp mine at Toll Gate seen in operation with a lively camp atmosphere.
Washington reports indicate that shipments from the Coeur d Alenes silver lead mines totaled 112 500 tons in 1898, mainly concentrates. The Spokesman-Review praises the mineral veins noting exceptionally strong ledges and long ore chutes with no recorded failures to reach explored depths.
Judge Dillon of Portland reports a big placer find on a creek near Brainerd's Inlet between Fort Wrangel and Ketchikan. An old sea captain mined three ounces in three hours from under a yard of gravel, sparking a steamship stampede as excitement spreads over the rich gravel beds in American territory.
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