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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
2
Conflict Between Church and State in Italy Explained
An overview describes the long clash over temporal power in Rome and the Vatican. It notes Rome as capital since 1870, the Vatican’s refusal to accept secular sovereignty, and the potential consequences if reconciliation occurred with the Quirinal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Cavour
Victor Emanuel
Garibaldi
Europe
Vatican
Lateran
Pius IX
Leo XIII
Quirinal
Juries Verdict Clears Rosa Kahn in Assault Suit
Across multiple brief notices this column reports varied items. Rosa Kahn defeats her father Isaac M. Kahn in a $25,000 assault suit verdict in New York. Other briefs note accidental gas deaths in San Francisco and a horseflesh sausage case leading to sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rosa Kahn
Isaac M. Kahn
John J. Ingalls
San Francisco
Martin Kruse
Tompkinsville
Winfield Scott Schley
St. Louis
Chicago
Wolf, the i ara victim dying almost in
A fragmented report notes a person named Wolf, identified as an ar a victim, near death after an incident. Details are incomplete, but authorities reference a near fatal outcome and ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Iara
McCoy Reports Breakdown But Seeks Quick Return
Kid McCoy acknowledges a physical breakdown in training from White Plains but says he will be all right soon. He may be unable to honor the December 11 fight contract with Maher, risking the $1000 posted. His manager Brady is asked to arrange a postponement, though Maher may not consent to another delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kid McCoy
White Plains
Maher
McCoy
Brady
Contradictions and curious notes in a bygone column
A collection of wry observations on trusts fashions and prunes plus remarks on boarding houses and Cuban aid. The piece notes on air travel danger sardine trusts and plagiarism claims while hinting at imperial gold land disputes and literary criticism.
Automobile Magazine Debut Marks New Advertising Era
The era welcomes a new automobile magazine aimed at boosting advertising for cars and related industry. The piece notes the world gains from this addition and asserts the vehicle market benefits from broader publication support.
Inventor of Three-Card Monte Passes Quietly
A man who created the three-card monte and the shell game died peacefully a few days ago. The note suggests that victims of these scams tend to stay silent to avoid exposure or embarrassment.
Political reformers lack public imagination and initiative
Dr. McKelway warns that reformers cling to small retail administration and civic dullness while political freebooters exploit public desire for dramatic action, suggesting masses may favor flashy brigandage over steady integrity. The wit underscores a deeper truth about public aspiration and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKelway
Lynching Problem Solved by Armed Deputies with Kodaks
An Eastern editor urges arming sheriffs and deputies with kodaks in regions plagued by mobs. When a jail is attacked the camera becomes a deterrent as flash-lit mobs reveal identities. The proposal notes lynchers often operate at night, but hopes to deter them with bright illumination.
The Automobile Demand for Real Roads Faces Reform
The piece argues that despite a boom, autos must win reform of roads through better funded, higher quality surfaces. It notes the bicycle spurred improvements but is too meek to finish reform, calling for Massachusetts style model roads and significant investment to lower transport costs as power and mechanism improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Inventors Target Ice Replacement Devices for Year-Round Cold
An Washington based review notes a surge in new patents and applications for cold producing devices aimed at replacing ice. Projections suggest homes could maintain steady cool temperatures year round, with large firms already reducing ice use for ammonia and other processes, though high plant costs limit immediate adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sum
Win
Australia’s New Commonwealth Draws on British American Ideas
The proposed government mirrors Britain and Canada with a cabinet and a Senate and House of Representatives elected by universal suffrage. A federal supreme court will settle state disputes with no appeal to Britain. The governor general will represent the Crown, and finances follow the Canadian model. A deadlock rule dissolves both houses, then a joint convention decides. Capital will be in New South Wales away from Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Australia
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Australia
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Privy Council of Great Britain
New South Wales
Sydney
New Zealand
Irish Bulls and a Short Newspaper History
A quirky note on Irish bulls and a defunct paper tale. The piece references a semi weekly Banner of the Constitution started in 1880 in Washington later moved to New York and Philadelphia before folding. It mentions a failed plan to become a tri weekly and a December first notice clarifying the subscription price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Sultan of Turkey Reads World News Daily
The Sultan of Turkey studies daily newspaper translations from around the world, carefully perusing each note and commentary about his reign as part of courtly routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultan
Turkey
Rioting Women at Nanti Coke Strike in Wilkesbarre
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania hundreds of wives and female relatives protest the miners strike at Nanti Coke. One woman is arrested after pepper sprayed a deputy while others clash with deputies. Several miners are recaptured as officers charge the line. The women exchange hard blows with deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Nanticoke
Deadly Umbrella Incident Stuns Chicago
John Tates a waiter at 61 West Madison Street is fatally stabbed with a sharp umbrella during a meal dispute. The assailant, who claimed self defense, was arrested as Tates lies in county hospital. A prior umbrella stabbing in the city is noted from last spring involving Sarah Bernhard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Tates
West
Madison Street
Tates
Ates
Arthur Blessing
Sarah Bernhard
Tillie
Final Deeds Filed In Dewey Home Transfer
Washington report says final deeds record the Dewey home transfer from Mr. and Mrs. Dewey to the admiral's son with a life interest reserved to each party during their natural lives, after which rights revert. The date of November 14 accompanies the Dewey to Crawford transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Crawford
Dewey
Threat of a Cuban Resents U S Interference
General Collazo writes in Cubano that Cuba awaits U S Congress decision to determine Cuba’s fate. He warns that unclear American language could trigger protests across the island and asserts Cubans will defend their rights against foreign interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
General Collazo
The
Cubano Today
United States Congress
Cuba
Washington
Mrs O Rourke Fighter in Harlem Court
Mrs Annie O Rourke wife of Tom O Rourke a noted sporting manager faced assault charges for striking Mildred Phillips with a horsewhip in Harlem police court. She admitted the act but claimed provocation by the Phillips woman over her husband. Magistrate Zeller found her guilty and set a $500 bond to keep the peace for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Annie O’rourke
Tom O’rourke
Harlem
Mildred Phillips
O’rourke
Phillips
Zeller
Wheeler and Lee Women Push for Extra Ranks and Swords
A Chicago meeting led by Miss Anne Marie de Beck urged nationwide women to back a bill creating two additional major generals for the regular army to honor Gen Fitzhugh Lee and Gen Joseph Wheeler. Funds would buy ceremonial swords as heirlooms, custodied by Illinois Trust and Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Wheeler
Fitzhugh Lee
Auditorium Hotel
Anne Marie de Beck
Congress
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
Lee and Wheeler
Louise Abbott
R. L. Grady
Edith Spears
Blanchard Ensminger
Slump in copper markets hit Shasta King mines
John Fillins writing from Boston reports a deep mood in copper stocks due to last winter’s sharp shrinkage. Estimated at 60 million dollars in Boston alone, the fall is tied to Amalgamated Copper’s failure to form a giant trust. Market panic may slow development while some operators remain active. Global silver output figures for 1898, 1897, and 1896 are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fillins
Boston
Shasta King
C. D. Galvin
Amalgamated Copper Company
de la Mar
Dead miner found in cab on Spring Creek near Iron Mountain
Redding reports the dead body of Jack Vivian, a miner, found in his cab on Spring Creek near Iron Mountain. Death attributed to alcoholism and exposure, in a somber roundup of late events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Jack Vivian
Spring Creek
Iron Mountain
San Francisco
Victoria
B. C
Tees
Alaska
Dumbleton
Carnegie Offer Funds Tucson Public Library Building
Tucson leaders accept Andrew Carnegie's $25000 for a new library building with G W Pittock promoting, the City Council selecting Military Plaza as the site and approving $2000 yearly for maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Andrew Carnegie
G. W. Pittock
Arizona
Military Plaza
Eight Smallpox Cases Found Among Forty Eighth Regiment
Three more cases of smallpox are found among the Forty eighth regiment in quarantine at Angel Island, bringing the total to eight. One suspect detained at the Presidio also contracts the disease, swelling counts there to four. All cases are mild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Angel Island
Presidio
Curly Bears Linked Insanity Case Reported in Stockton
Patrick Harrington of Colfax aged 26 was taken to Stockton state hospital from Sacramento by Deputy Sheriff Hunters. He is said to have become insane after initiation into the Native Sons organization called the Curly Bears. He recently attempted suicide in Sacramento while under treatment, believing he will be murdered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Patrick Harrington
Colfax
Stockton State Hospital
Sacramento
Hunters of
Harrington
Native Sons’ Organization
Curly Bears
Defends Funston McKinnon Denies Desecration
Rev Father McKinnon, army chaplain, defends General Funston and Colonel Metcalf against allegations. He claims Philippine churches were desecrated by insurgents and Chinese, not American troops, and disputes claims a prisoner was shot in cold blood. The San Francisco Monitor invites a libel suit with a $2000 offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Father McKinnon
United States Army
T. A. Connelly
Metcalf Trial Sparks Tortured Philippine War Claims
In San Francisco a war department probe cleared former Captain Bishop and Captain Flanders of blame for killings of two Filipino prisoners at Caloocan. General Funston defends Metcalf while Private Thorn from the Twentieth Kansas swears Bishop fired three shots at bound prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Wilcox S. Metcalf
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
Kansas
Caloocan
War Department
Bishop
Co. M
Flanders
Co. Iy
Frederick Funston
Metcalf
Kansas Regiment
Manila
San Fernando
Topeka
Kan
Donald Thorn
Berlin Reports For Inspection Not Faulty
An official Berlin report confirms the American line inspection in coal and other areas was excellent and disputes claims of unreliability. The Cape Town Daily Mail correspondent notes plans to warmly welcome U S warships to show colonists appreciation for an American naval display in South Africa. The German Ambassador to Washington says the Samoan settlement has broad support and Germany supports the open door policy with Kiao Chau open to world commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Cape Town
Daily Mail
United States
von Holieben
Washington
Germany
China
Kiao Chau
Royal visit includes German princes at Windsor park
Emperor William and the Prince of Wales with the Duke of Connaught and Prince Christian toured the Cumberland Lodge area near Windsor for lunch. They visited Parliament houses in London during the forenoon while a family dinner was held without the queen due to the Princess of Leiningen’s death. The military band will be absent at the castle for the rest of the imperial visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Eng
Emperor William
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Prince Christ An
Schleswig-Holstethd
Hot An
Cumberland Lodge
London
Leiningen
Reunion conference at Mansion House aims to unite Irish factions
A Dublin meeting of nationalist members at the Mansion House, presided by Timothy Harrington, sought to form a basis for reunion with Redmond's party. Healy explained Dillon's absence, and Arthur O Connor urged a committee to negotiate while making home rule central. P J Power resigned as secretary after dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Dealigment
Mansion House
Timothy Harrington
Healy
John Dillon
Redmond
Best Results From Dried Fruit Blends
A Demorest's Magazine note advises mixing sweet and sour dried fruits for richer flavor. When cooking in sabées they should be separated if times differ, then combined after cooking. A blend of prunes with plums or apricots is shaped by personal taste with recommended ratios of one third fruit to two thirds another. Seedless raisins with apricots peaches or pears make a fine sauce for steamed suet or cottage pudding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demorest’s Magazine
Anaconda Copper Output Falls in Montana Mines
Reports from Montana indicate Anaconda Copper output this year will be less than expected. Dead work and prior mismanagement halting timbering reduce ore extraction. only lower grade ore yields in the reserves. Monthly output has dropped from about 11,000,000 to 8,500,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Anaconda
Anaconda Company
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