15 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1901
Page
1
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A mob of about 200 people raids Schmidt’s saloon in Winfield, firing at the door and smashing the interior. Charles and Henry Schmidt defend the premises as Rev. Charles Lowther intervenes with an ax, causing injuries amid the chaos.
A transportation notice outlines Southern Pacific and connecting services from Phoenix to Maricopa and westbound routes. Details include departure windows for trains 2 and 20, connections to Prescott, Congress, Goldfield, Florence, and Globe, plus sleeping car service between Phoenix and Maricopa. Names cited: N K Masten, B P Porter, M O Bicknell.
A New York dispatch reports the Vanderbilt interests acquire Southern Pacific, enlarging the Vanderbilt controlled Union Pacific system to about 62,000 miles of railroad. William K Vanderbilt backs the deal as the Vanderbilt Harrowan Huntington Morgan group aligns with the Spreyeus interests, signaling major future commerce with Pacific possessions including Hawaii.
Congress and party leaders push the ship subsidy bill, linking its passage to support for the Nicaragua Canal. observers note Washington disputes the strategy as Democrats face pressure from rivals not to concede to the canal project.
Senators clash as Tillman accuses Carnegie and Bethlehem of bad faith in naval contracts. Hale corroborates the shock at prices, while Pertizrew admits both firms sought the same sum for a car. The report also notes local water pump projects and Mesa community meetings.
A dispute over land near Solnmon, nine miles below Yuma, ends with Constable H H Alexander shooting and killing Mrs. J J Burns. Alexander, Miller, and accomplices forced residents from the premises. Burns sought counsel, then Alexander shot from a shotgun at close range. Burns hurried to the scene. Alexander surrendered to authorities and is jailed for safe keeping. Streets in need of repairs as floods render three further blocks impassable.
A mosaic of editorials and notices urges citizens to support the High School measure, protest water waste, and press political action. Highlights include appeals to fund public needs in Phoenix and Arizona trade concerns, criticism of national policy, and calls to join petitions.
Readable local musings describe Mesa's trade links with Phoenix as crucial to home and farm needs. Merchants urge collective buying and improved credit terms to keep prices low and retain business strength, warning independents risk losing growth to Phoenix.
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