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Newspaper

Mesa Free Press

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1894

Page

2

Yuma Post Office Upgraded. Nogales Firm Forms

The Yuma post office has been made a third class office, signaling growth for Yuma. A hypothetical company has organized at Nogales. The Supreme Court convened in Phoenix. Ed Tewkesberry appeals from Judge Sloan’s new trial order. Zack Boots, who escaped Territorial Prison, was recaptured near Harqua Hala and returned to confinement.

Yuma Supreme Court Sloan Ed Tewkesberry Zack Boots Territorial Harqua Hala

Fire Devastates Chicago World's Fair Grounds

A conflagration swept the Chicago World’s Fair grounds destroying the white city in a few hours. Authorities believe two ejected tramps started the blaze.

Chicago

Cabinet reshuffle sighted as Olney likely to retire

Report suggests Attorney General Olney will retire soon and be replaced by Postmaster General Bissell. It adds that Bissell may then be succeeded as postmaster general by Don M Dickinson.

Olney Bissell Don. M. Dickinson

Diplomatic demand on Hawaii queen power rejected

The Honolulu report says on December 19 U S Minister Willis demanded that Minister Dole restore the queen. Dole refused. The Treasury Secretary noted ample funds to run the country though little business is being transacted.

Honolulu U. S Willis Dole Provisional Government of Hawaii Secretary of the Treasury

Provisional Government Faces Queen Restorative Effort

Honolulu reports show the provisional government taking a firm stance against efforts to restore the queen. The move has the backing of a majority of the American public, reflecting broad sympathy for the current regime.

Marters Honolulu United States

Farmers optimistic for Casa Grande valley year

The Florence Tribune notes an improved outlook for farmers in the Casa Grande valley, saying a favorable year is likely after years of hardship. Prosperity among farmers should boost all lines of business throughout the valley.

Tax Florence Tribune Casa Grande Valley

Education paper by Netherton praised at Tucson institute

The Territorial Superintendent F. J. Netherton drew praise at the Territorial Institute in Tucson for his Education in Arizona. He urged laws for school buildings equipment and pay, strict teacher examinations, and uniform textbooks. Prof. Lee called the paper valuable and urged pamphlet printing and wide distribution, a motion carried with applause.

Arizona Territorial F. J. Netherton Territorial Board of Education Arizona Teachers’ Association Lee Phoenix Supt. Netherton Wollam

New Trial Granted in Maricopa County Case

Jupe Sloan grants a new trial to Ed Tewkesbury amid no plea on file in Maricopa County district court. Critics say the costly retrial should be funded by the party who failed in duty, not taxpayers.

Jupe Sloan Ed Tewkesbury District Court Maricopa County

Territorial Teachers Elect F J Netherton President

The Territorial Institute at Tucson unanimously elected Prof F J Netherton as president of the Territorial Teachers Association applauding his efficient services and deeming him the right man for the job in charge of territorial schools.

Territorial Institute Tucson F. J. Netherton Territorial Teachers Association Supt. Netherton

Office seeks immediate payment to balance books

The note urges all accounts due to be paid at once to balance the office books and help friends. It emphasizes clearing back accounts and starting the New Year with a clean ledger.

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