Mexican concession linked to rail and steamship line plans
Mexican congress confirmed a concession granted to A B Smith and associates of Los Angeles to control a vast Gulf of California land tract. The group aims to build a railway to Yuma California and operate a six-steamer line to Southern Mexico and California, with broad irrigation and mineral resource development expected.
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Mexican Congress
A. B. Smith
Smith
Colorado River
Yuma
San Diego Railroad
Yuma Sentinel
Salt Lake man refuses high price for mining stock deal
A Salt Lake City man rejected 250 009 for 10 000 shares of mining stock he bought at 7 50 a share. The investment has paid seven straight 25 cent monthly dividends and yields 30 000 a year on 75 009. The mine ships 25 carloads 500 000 lbs of machinery, with Rio Grande Western winning the shipping contest to Park City Utah.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Park City
Rio Grande Western
Obituary Notice for Judge W. H. Benson
Florence Tribune notes Judge W H Benson died recently in Los Angeles. He served as receiver for the Casa Grande Valley Canal and contributed to its irrigation system and efficiency. The record of his public service is praised for integrity and steady performance.
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W. HH. Benson
Los Angeles Record
Lieut
Hobson
Los Angeles Times
H. H. Brown
Alhambra
Florence
Frank Weston
Arizona
Geo. Mintz
The
Globe Times
New Machinery At Vekol Mine Boosts Prospective Silver Riches
The Journal Miner reports electric ore processing failed at Vekol, where new machinery is being installed. Vekol has produced 17 million dollars in silver using crude mining methods, and the ore body remains only a prospect though the mine ranks among the world's richest.
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Vekol
Journal- Miner
I Am My Own Grandfather Riddle and Postage Stamp Change
A published note recounts the riddle of a man who is his own grandfather via complex family ties. It also reports a forthcoming postal stamp color change with red stamps replacing green for identical denominations. The piece mentions the Philippines and varying counts of its islands, citing encyclopedias with differing totals.
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Post Office Department
Glib praises and local notes mingle in Mesa dispatch
A long column of local items chronicles praise for Lieut Hobson while recounting community happenings in Mesa. News covers Monterey relief efforts, church plans for the 1899 new year, social events, minor incidents, and infrastructure debates.
Southern Pacific Promises Fast Elegant Trains Across 238 Miles
Promotes completeness of equipment and comfort with gas lit cars and upgraded features on all trains. Claims no snow blockades and fastest route to Los Angeles and quick service to eastern points. Contact M. O. Bicknell for information. G. F. Lampey offers gifts and silverware at 526 W Washington St Phoenix.
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Southern Pacific Lewis
Los Angeles
M. O. Bicknell
Train Route Guidance From Southern Pacific Message
Notice offers travelers advice on rail routes choosing eastbound connections and westbound fastest lines for seaside destinations. It invites inquiries for assistance with route selection and accommodations and provides a contact point for further information.
Pullman Service Restored Between Phoenix and Maricopa
The Phoenix Short Line has rehabilitated their Pullman service from Phoenix to Maricopa. Passengers may board at seven o clock in the evening and stay in the coach until six o clock the next morning, eliminating the need for rooms at Maricopa.
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Phoenix
Maricopa
Sunset Limited Fast Train Service Expansion
The Southern Pacific announces a new Sunset Limited fast train between Chicago and the Pacific Coast to begin around November 1 with twice weekly runs. A second fast train links New Orleans and San Francisco weekly, connecting with Atlantic Coast services. Four east and west runs weekly from Maricopa via the Sunset route with full dining and vestibuled Pullman cars. For details contact M.O. Bicknell, G. P. A.
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Southern Pacific
Chicago
Pacific Coast
New Orleans
San Francisco
Atlantic Coast
Faust
Maricopa
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Rememer
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City Hall
Washington St
Grante Ware
Anton
Mesa Free Press
D. Morton
A. P.shewman
Morton & Shewman
George P. Blair
Manmoth
Mammoth Pinal County
Tucsoa
St Louis Gold Saving Company
Anderson Bros
St Louis
Meomoth
Mawmoh
Havig
G. W. Pallock
Minng Review
Philippine Islands
Spain
Britannica
Lippincott
Gazeteer
the Statesman
Johnson
Cyclopaedia
Monterey County
California
San Francisco Examiner
Santa Ana
Cal
Blade Li
Mr. Sanches
Josh Peterson
Sanchz
Pomeroy
Sanchez
Hastile
James Pomeroy
Tonto
Kimball House
Mrs. Steele
Dan
Sadie
Riverside
Riverside Station
Mesa
Miss Mary Steele
Coop Hall
J. W. Morgan
Kingman
Mohave County
Board of Supervisors
Tempe
Archie Cameron
John Nelson
Mogollove
Nelson
Maricopa Courty
Harry Lowrey
Harry
W. Morgan
Neils Pederson
Moonth’s
Sojorn
St. Davids Country
Royal
Alan Lahipe
G. F. Lampey
Washington Street
Sunset Limited
M.O. Bicknell, G.P. A
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