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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1896
Page
2
January 30 1896 notes debates over annexing Hawaii to the United States and Utah statehood proclaimed. Headlines discuss the Cuban conflict, Transvaal tensions, and debt adds a $100000000 loan call. Observations condemn Salisbury on Venezuela arbitration while Britain and Germany clash over African policy.
The article notes a legislator introducing several measures benefiting the territory. One bill would lease school lands with proceeds to the school fund. Another bill aims to segregate coal lands on the White Mountain reservation to enable mine use.
Tar Uncette of Phoenix asserts no one in Phoenix speaks ill of Mesa, while noting some residents try to block Mesa from growing with Phoenix. He warns against divisive efforts and urges unity for mutually beneficial progress in the Salt River valley.
A Tempe bank was found liable for the proceeds of an unauthorized endorsement. T M Elder sued after a Florence debtor endorsed a Tucson check to Elder, Danforth endorsed as Elder’s agent, and the bank paid out. The case clarifies bank liability for accepting unsigned endorsements without inquiry.
Notice to fruit growers and industry interests about the Agricultural Association meeting in Phoenix on the 17th and 18th to discuss organizing a system for handling and disposing of fruits. Signed by Geo Schor Nick, chairman of the committee.
An old local ad promotes a Lehi store offering groceries and dry goods. It also notes the agent for White Marble Rise Quarry lime claiming it as the best in the market.
Local timetable shows trains on the Maricops and Phoenix and Salt River Valley line. Depart Mesa at 7 30 a m arrive Phoenix 8 80 a m depart Phoenix 9 a m arrive Mesa 10 a m depart Mesa 3 p m arrive Phoenix 4 p m depart Phoenix 5 p m arrive Mesa 6 p m.
Land Office at Tucson Arizona issues entry notice dated December 4 1959 for Homestead No 1473. Public records show allocation action and parcel details pending final confirmation.
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