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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
2
A fragment from the Mesa Free Press notes Morton and Shewman, publishers, based in Mesa City Arizona. The text references Nellie Bly as a colonial figure and mentions Zola going to prison with a nod to Bunyan, while asserting history will judge the novelist fairly.
A wry look at slang origins notes that while slang is old, proving that the wooden horse of Troy inspired a pun may be difficult. The piece playfully links modern phraseology to ancient myth without asserting a firm historical lineage.
A Philadelphia resident travels the city on a bicycle soliciting alms. The aim appears to be raising funds to buy a 1998 wheel.
Reports note a large number of thieves in Finland operate without ever revealing themselves. The phenomenon fascinates observers as masked or nameless culprits appear to vanish into the public sphere, remaining almost entirely unknown.
A Boston desperado was arrested with a Browning poetry volume in his pocket. His lawyer plans to plead an intellectual disturbance due to prolonged struggle with obscurities, signaling a possible defense based on mental state.
An old exchange notes that the hair on most dolls displayed in shop windows comes from Angora goats. The quip adds that this fact helps explain why children favor dolls.
A recent test near Washington showed a gun tossing a shell over ten miles, implying a hostile ship could be hit from twenty miles away while passing a battery. The result suggests longer range will complicate naval maneuvers and add strategic interest.
Mrs. Wu wife of the Chinese minister at Washington counters rumors about Chinese girls binding their feet by asserting no Chinese woman would wear corsets. The remark challenges Western stereotypes of Chinese fashion and female restraint.
Susan B Anthony argues that women should imitate the colonists in fighting oppression first and seek union afterward, equating contemporary grievances against men with colonial resistance. The remark frames a strategy of immediate struggle before broader national cohesion.
The Pall Mall Gazette hints that a genuine prince works as a waiter in a New York hotel. It argues such a revelation would agitate New York by showing palace hotel waiters can rival princes in manners.
A New Bedford pastor organized wholesome recreation for striking mill workers. In two halls readers, games, music and other entertainments were offered to all who would avoid discussing the strike or labor topics while present.
The piece jokes about baked beans spreading across the United States and Canada with Dawson City named along a fictitious isothermal line of beans. It notes Seattle and San Francisco outfits complain over bean scarcity and mentions Boston has no bean society but could host neighborly bean sharing.
Deserters who enlisted in the Union armies and did not appear at muster out prompt bills aim to remove their desertion charge after a long period. Veterans claim most deserters joined for bounties and left at first opportunity, and the issue has persisted for decades.
The article notes that banning discussion of official acts has preceded regime changes in France for seventy years. It argues such suppression signals weakness, invites further attacks, and that past governments endured years after silencing criticism.
The article argues that warship builders and commerce ship designers should collaborate to blend speed and safety. It notes Atlantic liners accept overdue ships if machinery can still reach port, while warships fail in calm harbors and require costly dry dock repairs. A warning to modern battleship builders follows.
Britain plans to extend trade access as it leverages diplomacy to win markets in China, aiming to profit from its successful global opening strategy. The move signals a broader push to integrate Chinese commerce with British interests amid evolving international competition.
The piece rails against killing songbirds for hats and the harm to nature and culture. It cites the Audubon Society figures claiming five million birds killed annually and condemns fashionable vanity that silences the forest and lark song.
The article questions whether Spain's alleged decadence and antiquated systems are exaggerated and American-centric. It cites critiques from The National Review and a London publication, describing Spain as backward, taxed, and poorly run from postal service to governance, while noting calls for tax reform and uniform statewide property taxation.
A new envelope design enables the inside to become the outside by reversible flaps and a stiffening strip for returning merchandise in the same manner as forwarding. The passage notes people capitalize on opportunities and compares reform use to widespread electricity.
California grain shortages drive Stockton mills to buy over 5000 tons of Oregon grain while northern hay and pasture suffer from heat. War rumors trim Orient passenger travel as San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley rail grading costs rise to 200000 dollars for eleven miles. Shafter orders 500 canvas tents from San Francisco to St Louis. Seattle sees a week of Alaska returnees, and the eighth batch of English sovereigns totals 18 million dollars in this season’s shipments.
A diverse London Paris and New York dispatches reveal anti American sentiment in Paris press and public opinion. Alaska travel declines persist while ship movements increase and naval risks double for voyages to the southeast and South America. Charlie Sweeney leaves California prison after five years for a life sentence for a saloon murder. Corbett signals possible Harlem congressional bid with potential campaign impact and contrasts with Morrissey’s political reach.
The Olivette arrives from Havana with 250 Cuban refugees and Miss Clara Barton leading the Red Cross staff. Barton says the Red Cross follows the army and must wait behind the guns as war looms, extending Geneva treaty provisions to disasters. The piece also notes an educational nurse exhibit in New York, an Ohio attorney general note on iron ore docks in Cleveland, and a trend to heavier chainless wheels, saddles, and tires amid price declines.
J Fred Blake writes from Fort St Michael Alaska in January 1898 detailing winter conditions and practical advice for gold seekers. He warns to carry minimal gear and cash, suggests heading to Tonana Copper and Stuart river headwaters, and notes sled travel via Chilkoot Pass with caution on claims and transport, plus market updates on ships and mines and local officials.
Secretary Long blocks naval movement news. Venezuela bought to serve as auxiliary cruiser. Gen Woodford praised by Marshall Field. Alger cites over 2 million volunteers but arms shortage. Miles reportedly has evidence against three Spanish officers over the Maine blast. War prep includes 100 ambulances and armored destroyers for Red Cross and government purchases for St Louis and St Paul. Plans discuss revenue tax and troop mobilization across railways.
European reports note Spain plans to fortify the Mediterranean and defend the empire while denying U S intervention in Cuba. Weyler may lead Spanish forces as tensions rise across Santa Clara Santiago de Cuba and Havana.
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