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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
2
Football ramblings and social quips swirl in print
A jumble of observations touches on football, schooling, marriage irony, a Chicago man shooting his wife, and satirical lines about labor, trade, and trust power. The piece blends celebrity aside with social commentary and patriotic allusions.
Election Night Fires Fueled by Money and Youth
A political analysis notes that wealth and youthful energy drive campaign spectacle. It contrasts extravagant spending at gatherings with rowdy displays that spark attention but may backfire as voters judge aims and outcomes.
Woman's suicide mystifies Texas household tale
A Texas woman ends her life after her husband smells of beer, leaving her plans for what she would do if he used brilliantine on his whiskers a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Editors Reluctant to Print Prolonged Laughing Joke
A girl laughed for five hours over a joke, and two doctors finally persuaded her to stop. Editors receive many such jokes but rarely publish them due to caution.
Emigrants Contribute Major Wealth to Country
The 811,715 emigrants who arrived last year brought 5.5 million dollars into the nation. This amount reflects only a portion of the value the honest and faithful segment among them yields to the country.
Arithmetices on Vanderbilt's wife price sparks claims
Some arithmeticians calculate that young Vanderbilt paid about 43 million dollars for his wife. Others contend there are men who claim wives worth even more, sparking debate over value and marriage in society.
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Vanderbilt
Admiral Dewey Content with World’s Use of Him
Admiral Dewey is satisfied with his status and rewards including a wife a house and lot a piano a sword a watch a pet lion a title and a fat salary already provided and prize money in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
German Doctors Learn to Cook as Dieting Aid
The piece notes dieting gains prominence in modern medicine and reports German doctors adopting cooking methods to support treatment. It predicts a future where patients may call a doctor for culinary care if a hired helper refuses to operate.
Japanese Architect L Kayatayama Orders 3000 Tons Iron in Pittsburg
Imperial architect L Kayatayama orders 3000 tons of structural iron in Pittsburg to build a three story palace for the crown prince in Tokyo. He has studied local methods to adapt them to Japan and ensure earthquake resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Kayatayama
Imperial Architect
Japan
Pittsburg
Tokyo
Heritage versus mother country claim in Anglo-Saxon line
The passage argues that American identity rests on language literature and aspirations from England but rejects England as the mother country. It asserts the pure Anglo-Saxon strain is nearly extinct, replaced by a better blend, and urges statesmen to acknowledge this shift and stop posturing about Americ ans being something else.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Hayti
France
If the Coming Man Proves His Grammar in Love
A columnist cites Rev. Hillis on marriage proposals. The piece questions whether a proposal must align with linguistic science and contrasts sincerity with artificial phrasing. It argues a well prepared proposal tests character, not grammar alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Dwight Hillis
Plymouth Church
Dr. Hillis
Women Dress Reform Shifts With Tailor Influence
Readers note a shift as women begin to demand change in dressmaking and fashion. The piece cites fresh deference to male tailors signaling a move from old styles toward modern, practical wear and etiquette in clothing.
Ready Made Clothes Lift Burden From Women Readers
The article argues that men rarely guide their own wardrobe while women pursue beauty and practicality. It notes a shift from home sewing to ready made garments reducing the tyranny of the thimble and letting women wear ready made outfits without appearing inferior to custom dresses.
Companion helps replace women in domestic service abroad
The article notes a shift from female domestic workers to male substitutes in the East and introduces the United British Women's Emigration Association plan for "companion helps." Educated women with domestic skills would live in families, share duties, and gain privileges beyond ordinary servants, with salaries from 120 to 245 dollars yearly and potential use beyond colonies. It cites Canada’s demanding criteria and compares to 19th century New England practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Bartle Massey
Canada
Colonies
New England
Prince John Van Buren on the stump and hay wagon tale
The New York Tribune recounts Prince John Van Buren defending his father President Van Buren on the stump. An old Democrat accuses him of bolting, and he replies swiftly with a sharp retort. A rideside tale illustrates a boy lifting hay as a stranger learns the father is under the load. The piece also notes the festive role of women with christening silver mugs and evolving hair fashion photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Buren
The
New York Tribune
President van Buren
Dancing eggs attract attention in Shasta County
Shasta County reports a new curiosity dancing eggs laid by an unknown insect on oak leaves. Displays of the eggs are mounted in several county towns as they mature and fall to the ground to dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Joubert
Shasta County
Pittsburg Typographical Union No. 7
Pittsburg
Duquesne Lodge No. 19
International Association of Machinists
Typographical Union
Orpheum
Los Angeles
Camille D’arvill
Arms seized as Cuban guards nab another hidden cache
Rural guards captured a concealed weapons cache near Santiago de Cuba. A group of colored Cubans was found preparing to distribute the arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago DE Cuba
Philadelphia Captures National Convention
Washington reports the National Republican Committee chose Philadelphia as the site for the 19 June convention after a friendly contest. The decision confirms Philadelphia as host city and sets the date for the national gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington
National Republican Committee
Elizabeth Upham Chase Dies at 93 in Central Falls
Mrs. Elizabeth Upham Chase a noted abolitionist and leading suffrage advocate died at her home in Central Falls Rhode Island aged 93 She gained national prominence during anti slavery days for her work on behalf of the Negro and women's rights
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket, R.I
Elizabeth Upham Chase
Central Falls
Hope for Damphoffer Sentence Mitigated by War Department
Vancouver Washington reports United States Senator Foster sent word to State Representative E C Bellows that the war department will mitigate the death sentence of George Damphoffer, condemned by a Manila court martial.
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Vancouver
Wash
United States
Foster
E. C. Bellows
War Department
George Damphoffer
Manila
New Mexico Statehood Push Reported By Officials
Governor M A Otero of New Mexico and Solomon Luna Republican National Committeeman travel through Chicago on the Great Northern to Washington. They say efforts will be made to admit New Mexico as a state in the present congressional session and both are hopeful for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
M. A. Otero
New Mexico
Solomon Luna
Great Northern
Washington
Colonial Sugar Refinings plans big Delaware incorporation
Dover Delaware preparations begun for the incorporation of the Colonial Sugar Refinings company with capital of 100000000. New Delaware corporation aims to extend the sugar industry in Hawaii Porto Rico and Cuba as large sugar makers outside the American Sugar Refining company join the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
Colonial
Sugar Refinings Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Delaware Corporation
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Cuba
Englishman Lays Self to Death Over Boer War Woes
Daniel A. Weber a 52 year old Englishman living with his son in New York killed himself by leaping from a fourth story window. He had grown melancholy from unemployment and reports that English forces were suffering reverses at the hands of the Boers. Before his act he warned I fear the Boers will win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel A. Weber
Daniel
Saunders Will Probated After Mount Pleasant Estate
The late W. G. Saunders probate filing reveals a 400000 dollar estate. He left two thirds to about 200 relatives and friends, with checks of five to one thousand dollars. Donations included 2000 to the city cemetery fund, 2000 to the Christian church, and 2000 to local Christian Scientists. The remaining 100000 forms a trust fund for income to aid the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Times- Herald
Mount Pleasant
W. G. Saunders
City Cemetery
Christian Church of
Lieut Batson Wounded in Manila Front
General Otis reports Lieut Batson of the Fourth Cavalry seriously wounded in the foot while commanding Macabebe scouts in front of Lawton's advance at Manila on December 14. Amputation is probable. The Macabebe unit had organized four large companies and led an advance for Lawton’s troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
War Department
Batson
Manila
Fourth Cavalry
Lawton
Gallantry Recalled for Long Service in Northwest Luzon
The report honors Lt Batson of Young’s cavalry in Northwest Luzon for conspicuous gallantry across several engagements. He was seriously wounded in the foot on November 19 and may require amputation, with questions raised about receiving majority in a staff corps as reward for his service.
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Young
Luzon
Batson
Preyed Upon Women Swindler Targeted Mails
Walter T. Heber, arrested in Chicago, confessed to frauds using the mail. He advertised 500 silk samples for 25 cents and guaranteed to reproduce oil photographs from customers. Postoffice Inspector Stuart received many complaints mostly from women. Heber’s stash included nearly $200 in small sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter T. Heber
United States
Humphrey
Postoffice
Stuart
Heber
Tragic Ring Fatality Steals Spotlight Bout
In St Louis a preliminary between Henry Neise and Fred Bellerson ended when Neise was knocked unconscious in round six. He died from brain concussion after being carried from the arena. Tommy White and Kid Broad later fought. police detained their seconds and the managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
St. Louis Athletic Club
Tommy White
Kid” Broad
Cleveland
Henry Neise
Fred Bellerson
Utah
Neise
Bellerson
White
Broad
Tim” Hurst
Charles Whitney
Filipino Pitfalls: First U S Casualty From Bamboo Pit Trap
Washington dispatch to the Tribunes notes that Private Karl of Company I, Nineteenth Infantry, was severely lacerated after stepping into a bamboo sharpened pit trap near Tagal trenches during a October 25 reconnaissance. Surgeons say a fall headlong could have proved fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Washington
War Department
Manila
Co. I
Karl
London raises gold price to attract U S shipments
The London Statist notes brighter gold prospects from the United States. The Bank of England raises its price for eagles to 76s 54d per ounce and offers 2 percent loans on gold security. Guatemalan bulletins report a revolutionary attempt in the eastern departments, with troops pursuing rebels into Salvador and Honduras and several prominent citizens arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Bank of England
New York Herald
Guatemala
Salvador
Honduras
Revolutionary Movement
Various Local Notices From City Boards And Agencies
A compilation notes health cooperation between San Jose and San Francisco to curb diseased meat traffic. Sacramento records show 3035 arrests last year with 105 felonies. Bridge tender Emlay of Alameda saves two more lives, earning hero status. Judge Hennessy rules spiritualistic mediums are exempt from license fees. Alameda county high school teachers urge state tax reform to fund more than primary schools. Volunteers of America shifts to private charity distribution in San Jose. San Francisco supervisors propose a seven for a quarter streetcar fare for adults and eight for a quarter for children, with details sent to the street committee for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Hennessy
Portland
Ore
Volunteers of America
Board of Supervisors
San Francisco County
Los Angeles Times
Wiedemann Sets World Record at Olympic Club Swim
H A Wiedemann established a new world record at the Olympic Club meet by swimming 25 yards in 12.5 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Olympic Club
H. A. Wiedemann
Crist’s Bloody Deed Shocks Tacoma Lodging House
Adam Crist killed his wife and eight year old son and wounded another child before shooting himself. Jealousy is cited as the motive. Crist ran a Chicago lodging house and had just returned from a six months trip to Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Adam Crist
Crist
Chicago
Spokane
Ebell Society Secures Funds for Oakland Library
In Oakland the Ebell Society raises the $20,000 needed to buy a site for a library with a $50,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie. Cash and pledges reach 918,769 and a telegram from C P Huntington pledges $3,000, lifting subscriptions to 1,760 over the required total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Ebell Society
Andrew Carnegie
C. P. Huntington
Four Mexicans Killed in Ray Mining Camp Brawl
At the Ray mining camp twenty five miles east of Florence a free fight among drunken miners left four Mexicans dead and over a dozen wounded. The camp is filled with fugitives and lawless elements, with frequent cutting affrays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Huevo Peru
Juan Orosco
Ray
American travelers detained as Boer spy suspects
Two American commercial travelers arrived in Belfast report they were detained at Queenstown on suspicion of Boer espionage. They say the U S consul secured their release and is pursuing an inquiry into the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Queenstown
United States
British Prisoners and Boer Recognition Tactics
Mr Macrum United States consul at Pretoria reports the Transvaal government will provide full prisoner reports through the war office. The Boers will not share directly with him, forcing Britain to apply formally to the Boer war office. This move is seen as pressuring formal recognition of independence in official British communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Macrum
United States
Pretoria
State Department
Transvaal
War Office of
the Republic
Boer War Office
Mrs Craven's Chance in Widow Claim for Family Allowance
Mrs Nettie R Craven claims widowhood of James G Fair and won leave to press a $5000 monthly family allowance. The court permits her to prove wifely relations and support from the deceased senator, with a ruling that could grant the allowance if she satisfies the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nettie R. Craven
James G. Fair
Troutt
Craven
Carbonado mine gas blast verdict clears company
A Carbonado coroner's jury finds twenty eight men died from an unknown gas explosion with no blame on Carbon Hill Coal Company for safety and compliance. One witness noted workers smoked in the mine when supervisors were away. Governor Rodgers was noted as interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Carbonado
Ledger
Carbon Hill Coal Company
George E. Macmartin
Rodgers
Inquest Seeks State Board Review of Mine Disaster
A spectator at the inquest plans to have the state board of coal mine examiners assess the disaster and the mine’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Coal Mine Examiners
California eight hour law interpreted by Attorney General
Ford on request of Meyers interprets eight hours as a day for laborers workmen and mechanics. He says those with manual toil, similar toil with some skill, and mechanical skilled labor fit the statute, while watchmen clerks and professionals do not.
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San Francisco
Ford
Meyers
California
Wheat Crop Figures for 1899 Released by Washington
The 1899 wheat crop totals 547,300,000 bushels or 17 bushels per acre with winter wheat at 291,700,000 and spring wheat at 255,600,000. Water wheat area newly seeded at 80,150,000 acres, up 200,000 from 1898. Average condition 98.4 and rye sowing at 98.2. Final farm-turn data pending slight yield adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Calif
Australian salt bush touted as farm fodder hope
Inspector Charles H. Shinn reports Australian salt bush as a superior fodder, noting its early winter growth and high livestock value. He cites Paso Robles experiment station findings where horses and sheep fed with half hay and half salt bush show strong preference, and the nearby experimental pear orchard begins bearing with promising results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Salinas
Charles H. Shinn
Paso Robles
University
Southern Pacific reports record October earnings
Pacific company president P Huntington announces October gross earnings of 6,069,811, the largest in company history, with operating expenses 3,602,611 and net earnings 2,167,230. For July through October, earnings total 22,324,375, rising 3,688,551 from last year, while operating profits reach 8,923,136.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
C. P. Huntington
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific Pany
California fruit and vegetable industry totals for 1898 99
The California Fruit Grower reports output figures for 1898 99 showing 41 735 carloads of twenty tons each. This equals about 115 carloads of fruit and vegetables shipped daily, plus shipments of beet sugar honey hops and wine. A 40 ounce gold nugget was found at Hornitos placers in Sonora Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Hornitos Placers
el Cajon Mountains
District of
Altar
Sonora
Mex
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