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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1898
Page
2
The record notes Morton and Shewman as publishers of the Mesa Free Press in Mesa City Arizona with likely partnership initials A P Shewman and W D Morton referenced. The fragment confirms publishing proprietors and the newspaper’s local Arizona origin.
The report notes a growing suspicion that the managing editor of China resides in St. Petersburg. It contrasts safety, suggesting Spain has a new navy on paper and is safer on land than at sea, implying different security considerations.
The article notes Americans consume about 1 billion gallons of beer each year and adds a playful remark about the phrase the Spaniards use. It also mentions a supposed bed of anthracite in China, speculating it may actually be the bottom of Pennsylvania mines.
Commentary notes China values its ancient heritage but urges progress in contemporaneous areas. It argues that embracing current trends could enhance its global standing and development prospects while preserving cultural legacy.
A Chicago letter-carrier survived a gun attack due to a steel corset worn beneath his coat. The piece, reminiscent of early mail‑armor, shielded him as the bullet struck.
A short time ago Emperor William had forty different photographs of himself taken. Even then it’s doubtful if he can see himself as others see him.
A play titled Captain Dreyfus was halted in Weimar late at night amid uncertainty whether it should be presented as a tragedy or a farce. Authorities faced questions over the work’s tone and interpretation.
A New York lecturer questions how a man should treat his inferiors and notes the issue of otter skins on display in London worth 280 dollars each versus ostensibly similar skins in American cities worth millions.
A Western woman sued a neighbor for 10000 dollars claiming a remark damaged her figure. The jury awarded a disappointing amount.
An article discusses the idea of smoking cars for women in Britain and America, noting dissatisfaction among women barred from smoking on trains and suggesting the policy could appeal to both English and American women seeking more liberty and comfort on rail travel.
The piece describes a kissing mania as a patriotic manifestation. It notes volunteers faced dangers in Cuba and now confront this new, non dangerous discomfort praised as a wartime duty for national good.
The piece notes Victor Napoleon stepping down to allow Louis, his younger brother, to lead the Bonapartists. It weighs the odds of a Bonaparte returning to the French throne, citing Panama and Dreyfus scandals as weakening republican authority and suggesting a revolution could bring a Bonaparte to power.
The annual report by Secretary Ihes ter of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange shows a rise in the cotton year 1897 98 with 11 199 994 bales an increase of about 2 250 000 bales from last year. Value totals 320 553 000 down 1 300 600 due to lower bale prices. Texas and Indian Territory lead production with over a third of the gain. Spindles rise from 14 550 000 to 19 284 000 with the South adding 491 mills and 4 056 244 spindles.
The Department of State reports from U S Consul McCook at Dawson City detail the harsh condition of mining interests around the Arctic region. The report emphasizes the widespread disappointment and disaster faced by most prospectors seeking riches under the Arctic circle.
Consul McCook reports distress among prospectors in and around Daw son City during the Klondike gold rush. He warns travelers to secure six months provisions and funds to return home if unsuccessful. Labor is scarce, lodging and food are costly, 40000 prospectors have passed through, with many leaving disappointed.
The piece contrasts American reverence for returning soldiers with Europe’s collective worship of military power. It notes England, France, Germany, and Russia idolize uniforms while highlighting the heavy tax burden and injustices of militarism. It argues American law limits abuses and protects citizens, despite pride in defenders.
A roundup notes fires from Del Mar to Los Gatos with $5000 to $10,000 losses and an insurance cushion. Also reported are a Pinole nitro gelatin blast killing five, a San Francisco school fund shortfall of $271,843, a Brandes daughter murder case, and a large Navy commerce push toward Manila with phased troop transports and new ships planned.
The article surveys a pending State Department plan to dispatch a cross department commission to Cuba to assess needs for American governance. It notes Manila's native press pushing independence, potential U S protectorate ideas, and a Vatican stance supporting U S policy. Reports from Mexico London and Shanghai discuss diplomacy, canal limits, and regional reactions.
A digest of wartime news and opinions covers the Maine memory, Missouri Pacific debt, Carnegie mills inspectors, tobacco company deals, voting machine hopes, potter trust formation, Philadelphia fortunes, and President Cleveland’s stance on annexation. Also noted are naval ships, legal rulings, academia appointments, and Philippine policy debates.
The royal-born Max, prince of Saxony, was appointed bishop of Kulm after resigning as a German cavalry officer to study for the priesthood at Hichstatt. He endured strict seminary rules, then served as a missionary priest in London's Whitechapel, and is said to be on track for cardinalate, a status last held by Archduke Leopold of Austria.
An otter is described as the fastest swimming quadruped with remarkable agility and surface-darting speed. A perfectly bred minister pockets a marriage fee without inspecting it to gauge its amount. A social event is deemed unsuccessful if an item in the refreshment list is inedible.
The Merchants' Review cites the California Fruit Grower’s claim that dates may be grown in California but cautions against mixing dates with other fruits. It argues climate and soil vary widely and dates would only be viable in limited desert regions, unlikely to become a major Southern California industry.
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