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Newspaper

Mesa Free Press

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1900

Page

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Grand Island Mining and Tunnel Company Incorporation

Articles of incorporation filed for The Grand Island Mining and Tunnel Company in Arizona. Brigham Wheeler Hayes of Marlborough Massachusetts sign as founders to form a corporation with $1,000,000 capital, authorized stock, seven directors, and operations including mining, water, power, transport, and real estate across multiple states and territories.

William WN. Brigham Hiram G. Wheeler Charles E. Hayes Harlborough Middlesex Massachusetts Arizona Grand Island Mining Phoenix Denver Colorado New York State of New York Boston State of Massachusetts Philadelphia State of Pennsylvania Chicago Illinois United Sates Europe A. D William A Brigham Hiram Wheeler Charles F. Hayes Alfred H. Joughlan Marlborough William N. Brigham H. Gilbert Whetler Charles K Hayes Arlborough Tober Waliam Barnes Territory Atlappe

Advertising rates and subscription policy notice

The Mesa Free Press states no one may contract bills for the paper without written order from the Publisher. Advertising rates are available on request and subscriptions are $2.50 per year.

Big irrigation bill introduced for arid lands

Representative Shaffroth introduced a bill to build reservoirs in arid land states and to dispose of reclaimed lands. It requires the Geological Survey to survey four practical reservoir sites per state and estimate construction costs. If practicable, the secretary may withdraw lands at high water mark and along reservoirs and ditches, with contracts let up to 1,000,900 dollars per arid state and an overall irrigation appropriation of 9,000,000 dollars.

Washington Shaffroth Prid Land Geological Survey U.n

After the Battle Keeps Parties Apart and Pensions Rise

The piece discusses 1900 Republican prospects tied to economics and employment, warns gains depend on debt reduction, and criticizes Carnival Committee treatment of Mesa militia. It notes 34000 pension applications for Spanish American War vets, compares past troop deployments, and forecasts many more civil and Philippine War claims to come.

Mesa Carnival Committee Phoenix W. J. LeBaron Evans Pittsburg Shafter Santiago Gen Miles Porto Rico Merritt Manila Pension Bureau Congress Spain

Waste Not Needed Waters

The article warns that western forests are being destroyed causing earlier snowmelt and floodwaters. It notes timber cutting and burning have removed protective forests, leading to rapid runoff and reduced late season water supply from mountain snow.

Bull fights halted as territorial law protects games

The article notes efforts to stage bull fights during Phoenix carnival met with immediate protest from decent elements. It cites a federal law making bull fights a felony and applauds that none were held, praising the territory for steering toward statehood.

Phoenix Congress

Suit Over Cattle Partnership Lands Seven Thousand Dollars

A District Court suit filed last Saturday by Joseph B Peterson and Frank P Drew against E W Wilonr seeks about 7000 dollars over a two year cattle partnership. Attorneys Frazier McCormick and A P Sherman represent the plaintiffs. Thanksgiving week notes Tom Jensen was discharged for alleged calf theft, Judge Tomlinson found no intent to steal and suggested civil action. Parties later arbitrated. Joseph W Clarke was awarded the call and costs.

District Court Joseph 8. Peterson Frank P. Drew E. W. Wilonr Frazier & McCormick A. P. Sherman Iff Tom Jenson Tomlinson Joseph W. Clarke Gonp Pie County

Skeleon in Armor notes at Mesa Literary Circle

The Mesa Literary Circle met at the Relief on December 10. Mrs Arthusa Johnson lectured on The Skeleton in Armor from the Woman's Manual of Parliamentary Law, Miss Otillie Fel tions read the poem, and members answered questions. Mrs Aura Rappleye sang A Song of the Troubadore, with Miss Sipy Newell reciting.

Sipy Newell Cillie Maeser Reapers Club Qellan Smith Billy Pomeroy

Change in Time for Northern Line Trains

A new timetable affects the Northern line with Ash Fork westbound arrivals at 12.10 pm and eastbound departures at 5.55 pm. Westbound arrivals at Ash Park are 5.30 pm with departures at 12.35 pm. The Ask Fork local leaves at 6.00 pm, reaches Prescott at 8.35 pm and Phoenix at 2:40 am, then Phoenix 11.39 pm, Prescott 7:00 am, back to Ask Fork 10:40 am.

Ash Fork Ash Park Ask Fork Prescott Phoenix Ariving

Rathbone Sisters Established at Equality Temple

The Rathbone Sisters at Equality Temple No. 5 were instituted in Wagdman Hall by Mrs. L. A. Monroe of Riverside California. About 25 attended and officers elected include Mrs. Mary I Sabin P O and Mrs Hannan J Coffin M EC among others with aims linked to the Knights of Pythias.

Equality Temple Rathbone Statery Wagdman Hall L. A. Monroe Riverside Supreme Lodge Cal Mary I Sabin Hannan J Coffin Emeline Kimball Kate Larney Fay Newell Florence Satter Rand Gertrude Schornick Ella Steele Adelia Holden Agnes Lopez Belle Bloomer Desdemona Bowen Nellie Newell O. B Order of the Knights of I Pythias

Mitton R M First publication notice

Public notice announcing Mitton R M First publication dated November 1980 with reference to Bebe and associated filing details for archival record purposes.

Mitton R I Bebe

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