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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
2
Fragmentary Theatrical and Moral Snippets from an Era
A collection of pithy quips and observations including Rev Charlies M Sheldon’s ironclad job security on the servant girl issue Joseph Chamberlain’s monocle credibility and remarks on world peace conflict in France where wood becomes silk a quip about a silk purse from a son’s ear and a preacher’s judgment that the devil rests in mince pies Also a note on the Autocrat of All the Russias being toppled by a tiny microbe reflecting era skepticism.
Judge rules midnight curfew for women as men spared
A befogged judge decrees women must be home by midnight while calling for men to return before daylight. The speaker argues the law should instead enforce men’s duties at home, implying women’s position is fine as is.
Progress in Fair Sharing Among Formosan Savages
The piece notes that two Formosan individuals faced with five articles of food split them as two each and discard one, illustrating progress from past practices where the stronger party would take all. It frames this as a civilizing advance where rights are recognized and respected.
Parisian dresser mocks Prince of Wales on style
Le Bargy accuses the Prince of Wales of poor dress and lack of figure to wear clothes well. The insult unsettles Anglo naval fashions as officers debate whether to crease or iron trousers. The Parisian Beau Brummel peers at propriety, prompting the Chawly boys to retreat.
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le Bargy
Prince of Wales
Monsieur
Wales
English gains global prominence as language of empire
The piece notes English usage rising from 20,250,000 speakers in 1801 to 185,000,000, about 80 percent of the world. Emperor William plans to grant English equal status with Greek in German schools and to place English in higher empire education, signaling a shift from French as Europe’s court language.
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William
Europe
Cuban emancipation cuts yellow fever in Santiago
One of the first results of Cuban emancipation from Spanish misgovernment is a drop in yellow fever cases. Santiago, once a pest hole, has had no yellow fever in a year. American administration orders thorough cleaning, boosting immunity. Cubans accept sanitary plans, despite centuries of tradition and local sloth.
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Santiago
Ornithologists Laud Bird Protection Efforts
At the American Ornithologists Union meeting the committee on bird protection reported progress. With lighthouse keepers life saving captains and island owners cooperation plume hunters were kept away from productive fields. Under the Lacey act the society seized 2600 birds from a Maryland dealer and sued him. Baltimore wholesale milliners agreed to inspect and withdraw illegally held stock. Many ladies attended the meeting with no hats trimmed with birds or feathers, showing practiced adherence to the cause.
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American
Ornithologists’ Union
Committee On Bird Protection
Maryland
Baltimore
Union
At a meets of the Royal United entre Gal in London
A brief record notes a recent athletic meet in London involving the Royal United team and Gal participants. The item is a fragment with limited readable details on events and outcomes.
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Royal United Entre Gal
London
Admiration for Navy Probed by Admirals and Sullivan Obituary
High compliments to the American navy mark a lecture by Admiral Sir John Hopkins praising US coast defense collaboration. Debate on ship speed and fleet size follows, with Admiral Henderson and Sir Vesey Hamilton offering contrasting views. An obituary honors Sir Arthur Sullivan, noting his operas and moral influence on the stage and international regard, implying no easy successor to his style.
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Sir John Hopkins
England
Henderson
Vesey Hamilton
America
Atlantic
United States
Telephone protection at sea for fishermen warned by telephonic detector
The proposal for Newfoundland cod fishermen proposes a submerged microphone connected to a telephone and battery so the thrashing of a steamer propeller can be heard about three miles away. This underwater sound device would give warning signals to avoid collisions in foggy conditions.
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Newfoundland
Cat Raised on Vegetables Refuses Meat
A kitten reared on a strictly vegetarian diet by a vegetarian family refuses all animal food and ignores rats and mice, illustrating strong dietary conditioning.
France's Costly Parliament Costs in Europe
France hosts what is described as the most costly parliament in Europe. The Senate and Chamber of Deputies together cost about 1.5 million dollars annually.
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France
Europe
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Early Education in China and Sudden Death Judgments
A brief notes that Chinese children begin basic literacy around age three with A B C. The piece also observes that sudden deaths of disliked individuals are labeled as a judgment. The tone remains editorial and reflective on education and moral consequences. The article uses general statements without specific events or locations.
Coast News and Local Developments Across Southern California
Pasadena reports hail at week end and sugar beet plans near Anaheim. The Duke and Duchess of Manchester visit the coast as Dorato Garcia dies near Mound City. Long Beach fishing booms as the Iowa visits San Diego. Changes in admirals. Riverside builds a top high school. Pasadena forms a new ice company. Jerome explores Clark County creation. San Diego forms Civic Federation. Smithsonian books arrive for Redlands library. Ohioans in Riverside organize a society. McKinley visit touted. Pacific coast underwriter rates anger towns. Bakersfield quarantines plague risk. Santa Monica weighs city reorganization. Patterson Hanley election upheld. legal bid to Supreme Court. A mother shoots and kills her child near Arcadia then wounds herself. McLean bunco man thrashed in L A jail. Rail ROW disputes slow streetcar on Olivewood. Bilderman freed over officer bribe charge. O Rourke Farce Parlor A heads O Pera show at Orpheum. Goleta tunnel yields 75 inches water, 1900 feet deep. Water piped to reservoir for irrigation.
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Pasadena
Anaheim
Duke and Duchess of Manchester
California
Dorato Garcia
Mound City
San Bernardino County
Long Beach
Iowa
San Diego
Casey
Kautz
Riverside
Jerome
Clark County
Law and Order
Civic Federation of
Redlands
Smithsonian Institute
Pacific Coast
Frank Smith
Arcadia
Los Angeles
Bunco
N. H. McLean
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Olivewood Avenue
US Minister Meets Prince Ching in Social Visit
United States Minister Conger called on Prince Ching on Friday in a social visit. Prince Ching expressed regret over the minister’s refusal to grant access to the forbidden city for Chinese preparations for the emperor, calling the decision impossible.
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Peking
United States
Conger
Prince Ching
Forbidden City
Emperor’s return to Peking delayed for residence plan
Prince Ching told missionaries the Chinese government would allow their stay and work in China, seeing many as good men. He insisted the emperor must remain away until a suitable place is prepared for his residence, signaling a cautious timing in Beijing.
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Peking
Prince Ching
River Side Indian School Plans Awaiting Washington Approval
Harwood Hall outlines that government plans for a new Indian school in River side near Magnolia avenue are expected to arrive soon from Washington. Bids will be advertised once received, site is paid for, and total funding reaches 150000 dollars for construction equipment and maintenance aiming to house about one thousand children and become the Carlisle of the West.
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Harwood Hall
Perris
Carlisle
McKinley Sends Condolences On Queen Victoria’s Death
President McKinley cables his sorrow and condolences to King Edward VII at Osborne House after the death of Queen Victoria. Edward replies gratefully acknowledging the irreparable loss to the nation and the shared sympathy of the American people.
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Queen Victoria
McKinley
Osborne House
Isle of Wight
England
William M’kinley
King Edward
Osborne
White House
Washington
Right to vote for US senator in State elections
Senate passes a bill granting the people the right to express by ballot at regular State elections their choice for United States senator. Lieutenant R. P. Hobson leaves Presbyterian Hospital after typhoid fever to return home until fit for duty. Secretary Gage reports Hawaii annexation debt totaling 3,447,545 dollars and asks Congress for funding.
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Salem
Senate
United States
New York
R. P. Hobson
Presbyterian Hospital
Friends
Washington
Gage
Hawaii
Naval Eclipse Expedition Sails to Sumatra
The navy department plans a scientific party to Sumatra to observe the May 17 total solar eclipse. Led by Prof. A. N. Skinner of the naval observatory, the group will depart San Francisco between February 26 and March 1.
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Washington
Navy Department
Sumatra
A. N. Skinner
Naval Observatory
San Francisco
Philippine Commission report urges senate action on island development
President McKinley urges legislation giving the government authority to assist peaceful industrial development in the islands. The report details landholdings by friars, proposed sale or condemnation, and notes growing stability after the insurgent activity declines. It discusses friar expulsion, return, church influence in schools, and railway franchise needs.
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McKinley
Senate
Taft Philippine Commission
Philippines
Augustinians
Dominicans
Franciscans
Recolletos
Andrews
United States
Faribault
Supreme Court
Justices of the Peace
Carnegie Seizes Control of Pressed Steel Car Company
Andrew Carnegie has secured control of the Pressed Steel Car Company paying 2,000,000 dollars a year in dividends. F N Hofstatt chosen president to succeed Charles T Schoen, with Hofstatt among Carnegie’s lieutenants. Henry W Oliver, a Carnegie ally, is an influential director in the combine.
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Andrew Carnegie
Pressed Steel Car Company
F. N. Hofstatt
Combination
Charles T. Schoen
Hofstatt
Carnegie
Pressed Steel Car
Henry W. Oliver
Pressed Steel
Kruger May Come to Visit the United States
London reports President Kruger may visit the United States after initial plans were abandoned due to bronchial illness and fear of Berlin Kaiser's reprisal. The Hague dispatch says the South African leader and his cabinet have reconsidered and now lean toward a transatlantic journey.
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Kruger
London
United States
Hague
America
Kaiser
Atlantic
Cologne
New York
King Edward VII Pledges Constitutional Rule After Accession
King Edward VII promises to rule as a constitutional sovereign after assuming the throne following Queen Victoria’s death. He pledges to honor his mother’s memory, walk in her footsteps, and seek parliamentary and national support as he dedicates himself to the people.
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Edward VII
Privy Council
Edward
Albert
Albert the
Litigation over Cobre Grande copper property revived in Sonora
The Mining Review notes the long running Cobre Grande dispute in Sonora Mexico resurfaces with new suits against three claimant companies. A $39,000 claim on promissory notes is filed by a party in interest and an additional attachment seeks $2,500,000.
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Cobre Grande Copper
Sonora
Mexico
The
Mining Review
Cobre Grande
Cobre Grande Company
Catholic Cardinal Praises Queen Victoria in London Letter
Cardinal Vaughan writes a sympathetic letter read in Catholic churches praising Queen Victoria. He calls her “an object of the greatest reverence from the pope downward” and expresses shared national sorrow. He hopes noble royal traditions continue under the son.
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London
Cardinal Vaughan
Victoria
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Eczema and Pimples
The ad claims various skin eruptions arise from humors and digestion. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a permanent cure citing J. G. Hines of Franks Illinois and Alvina Walter of Algona Wisconsin as examples. It urges readers to buy a bottle today and notes many testimonials exist.
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Teller
Hood
J. G. Hines
Franks
Alvina Walter
Algona
Wis
Harsh Quarrel Over Alliances and Allowances
A humorous snippet from Harlem Life contrasts Miss Davis and Count Parchesi over a foreign alliance versus a foreign allowance, while a family scene in Mandys era shows concern for a poetically inclined son as the old couple jokes about his lack of work.
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Count Parchesi
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. P. Shewman
Mesa City
Arizona
Charlies M. Sheldon
Joseph Chamberlain
St. Etienne
Russias
Arthur Sullivan
W. S. Gilbert
Germany
Italy
China
Texas
Bakersfield
Cal
Santa Monica
Patterson-Hanley
Board of Supervisors
M. T. Allen
Hanley
Patterson
Bilderman
Los Angeles County
Craig
Orpheum
Eugene O’rourke
Pacific Improvement Company
Goleta
Santa Barbara County
Conger Ching Chang
New Indian School
Philippine Commission
King Edward’s
Catholic Eulogy
Indianapolis Press
Acker
T. M. Bratt
Vassar
Mich
W. H. Nooker & Co., Proprs
Buffalo, B.2
State Department
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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