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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
2
New deadly explosive named hidrophocita shocks observers
A satirical note on trade and money corners calls out a new deadly explosive hidrophocita and mocks the era. The piece quips about dress suit ownership and a milkman arrest after a fish appears in milk, delivering a wry comment on commerce and society.
Energy and rabbits drive a fast-paced success
The text links energy to success and likens rabbits feet to luck, noting nothing about them is slow. It presents a brisk, upbeat view that momentum or charm, rather than chance, underpins achievement.
Alfred Austin Poem Speech Cites America’s Sea Image
Alfred Austin speaks on America with lines about saddling the sea and securing a firm seat. The verse notes the printer’s risk of making the line wet instead of firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Austin
America
Texas Woman Alleges Husband Bit Finger in Divorce Suit
A Texas woman filing for divorce claims her husband bit off one of her fingers during an argument. She asks the court to grant divorce and seeks damages while noting she would cause him to go as a missionary to the Fiji Islands as punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fiji Islands
Horse Pursues Automobile Dream of Aristocratic Escape
An agitated horse grows curious about the automobile, seeing in it a path to release from labor and ascend to aristocratic status akin to the circus elephant. The piece frames the animal as envisioning a social ascent through mechanized freedom.
Sage couple debating fashion costs in New York set
Mrs. Russell Sage suggests that a couple could enter New York society by strict economy totaling $5,000 yearly. The estimate is theoretical since Mr. Sage would not approve such fashion frivolities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage
New York
Reform English Law to End Use of Infant for Under Twenty One
The term infant misleads for anyone under twenty one years, and a New York case showed its absurdity when a 195 pound 6 foot 1 inch young man, not yet twenty one, was represented by his father seeking annulment of his marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Chancery
New York
The Tip System A Nuisance in Travel
The piece denounces tipping in Britain and Europe as a coercive blight on service workers and patrons. It argues employers tacitly sanction tips by underpaying staff and urges travelers to fund fair wages directly through corporations rather than through tips. The author claims most patrons would prefer tipping redirected to better wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Europe
The Peril of Wealth as Final Aim in Nation Building
A meditation warns that commercial success pursued as an end risks national decline. It stresses that wealth power are not the nation’s crown, but humanity and moral evolution, urging vigilance with the refrain lest we forget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibyl
Adulterated Mo dia Coffee Debate in United States
The article discusses widespread adulteration of coffee sold in the United States, especially with cheaper substitutes like chicory and sweet potatoes. It cites a Aden consul report noting large exports of Modia coffee but claims adulteration occurs mainly in Europe, with buying at Arabian ports claimed to reach the U.S. unadulterated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Java
Europe
Consular Department
Cunningham
Aden
The Happy Ending in Novels and Human Desire
An article discusses why readers crave happy endings in romances. It cites Darwin’s preference for pleasant endings, contrasts youth and old age with seeking endings, and notes midlife philosophy accepts deaths or non marriages. The piece argues readers seek a harmless and happy nepenthe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Federal shells and Yaqui threat touch far corners
News from Ladysmith to Guaymas and Austin reports war related shifts and rumors. General Otis orders Captain Reichmann to report on Transvaal operations while Yaqui Indians near Guaymas threaten Sonora railroad access and defense. Executors in the Pullman estate near fourteen million dollars prompt scrutiny. Dr Schenck faces pension after dismissal demands over a controversial book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
War Department
Reichmann
Seventh Infantry
Philippines
South Africa
Transvaal
Chicago Record
Austin
Tex
Ortiz
Sonora
Mex
Torres
Guaymas
Rear Admiral Schley Holds Buenos Aires Status
The passage notes that no court of inquiry will be formed unless Admiral Schley officially requests it, with Schley currently in Buenos Ayres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Buenos Ayres
Fortunes for Executors in Pullman Estate
Robert T. Lincoln and Norman B. Ream as executors of George M. Pullman’s estate were awarded 425000 dollars for their services by Judge Batten in the Probate Court. The fee, said to be the largest ever allowed in this court, was agreed with the widow Harriet Sander Pullman and other residuary legatees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert T. Lincoln
Norman B. Ream
George M. Pullman
Batten
Harriet Sander Pullman
Frank O. Lowden
Physical Growth Periods and Appropriate Exercises
The article argues growth occurs in stages not as a single adult peak. It notes work on muscle groups by age, warns heart strain risk between 7 and 9 and 12 to 14, and prescribes age specific activities from rope jumping avoidance to calisthenics for 14 to 20 and endurance work 20 to 30. It emphasizes applying anatomy findings to child and youth physical training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Chicago Board of Education
General Interest Roundup of 1900 Northwest and National News
A digest covers San Francisco teacher firings for marriage, Oregon stamp mills near operation by 1900, Wheeler and Jordan among ten university presidents backing Hague Treaty, raisin packers’ meeting adjourned, Sacramento Health Board debate on feeding distilleries waste to cows, a Piute tragedy near Prineville tied to whiskey, Oregon flax production at San Quentin for prison goods, and the state lunacy commission’s policy on transferring noncitizen patients back home with conflict over Caroline Ryan’s case in Siskiyou County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Oregon
San Quentin
Willamette Valley
Northwest
United States
The
Belgium
State Commission
Caroline Ryan
Siskiyou County
Stockton
Carrere
Explosion Blasts Black Powder Near Lake Linden
A blast near Hagle River in Michigan shattered Lake Linden structures after more than twenty tons of powder exploded. Two sleighloads totaling 11 tons were detonated in an unknown manner, killing two men identified as Joseph St. Louis and Joseph Patterson and four horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Linden
Mich
Hagle River
Joseph
St. Louis
Joseph Patterson
Still Enlisting Men in New York for Boer Service
Gustav Simon directs Boer Red Cross recruitment from a Mulberry Street cigar stand. New York applicants flood in with about 50 daily, including nurses and willing volunteers. About a thousand New Yorkers have already gone or will go to South Africa, with many paying their own way at a $100 transport cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Simon
Red Cross
Pretoria
South Africa
Hias
Big Sugar Beet Plant At Rocky Ford
Santa Fe headquarters announce American Beet Sugar Company will build a large sugar beet plant at Rocky Ford Colorado in the Arkansas valley next to the world’s largest plant. It will cost about 500000 dollars with annual refined sugar capacity of 18800 tons and beet consumption of 100000 tons. The venture aims to distribute about 1500000 dollars yearly to farmers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Santa Fe
American Beet Sugar Company
Rocky Ford
Col
Arkansas Valley
Nebraska
Great American Desert
A Russian Sleighride Described by George Fuller
George Fuller recounts a two week stay in St Petersburg and a rapid sled journey to Krenovoi 800 miles southwest. He describes a three horse sleigh with fur robes and an upright driver whooping as the ride whips across snow ending with him declaring no more Russian sleighrides for Uncle George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fuller
St. Petersburg
Imperial Stud
Krenovoi
Uncle George
Breeders’ Gazette
Lawton fund reaches forty five thousand seven hundred twenty one
Washington reports total subscriptions to the Lawton fund amounting to 45 721. This morning’s contributions total about 1 000 with Harry Payne Whitney of New York giving 500. Campaigns to boost the fund close today though voluntary gifts will be accepted until Mrs. Lawton’s arrival in San Francisco around February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lawton
Harry Payne Whitney
New York
San Francisco
Xo Bluff Necessary in Domestic Quip
A New York Journal cartoon dialogue shows a wife remarking that a husband cannot economize, noting it costs them more to live than it does Stox the millionaire, while he replies he can afford to be economical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Daggers in Hands of Convicts in El Paso Executions
Geronimo Parra and Antonio Flores were executed in El Paso Texas after a failed escape attempt as guards prepared to hang Flores. The pair used wire daggers to stab at officers and spectators. Parra was restrained and remained alive only until the scaffold. Flores died instantly on the scaffold while Parra faced revolvers before his death. Ranger Ed Bryant was wounded in the stomach during the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
el Paso
Tex
Geronimo Parra
Antonio
Flores
Parra
Ed Bryant
Phoenix Boiler Maker Fatally Shot After Quarrel
Robert Bradshaw a union boiler maker died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Walter Adams in Phoenix last night after a long labor dispute in New Mexico. Bradshaw accused Adams of being a scab and attacked him during a card game. Adams fired three shots, two in the abdomen and one through the lapel. Bradshaw died twelve hours after an operation at midnight. an inquest was held. Adams is jailed and Bradshaw leaves a widow and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Robert Bradshaw
Walter Adams
New Mexico
Bradshaw
Adams
Better Man Inspires Women With Sunset and Pie Praise
A man declares that every sight from sunset to pumpkin pie makes him a better man, framing his claim as a heroic stance toward women. The remark ties everyday beauty to personal virtue, implying chivalrous ideals.
Another Chance for Fool Friends
A Washington dispatch reports no action will be taken to advance Rear Admiral Sampson or other officers after White House talks with President, Secretary Long, and fleet captains of the Santiago fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
White House
Long
Santiago
Sampson
Miss McClellan's Schley Memorial Fund Grows
New York reports the Schley memorial fund started by Miss Edna McClellan has reached $5000 with deposits in a local bank. Contingent subscriptions promise funds only if a house purchase is decided, aiming to gift Rear Admiral Schley a home in New York or Washington by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Schley
Edna McClellan
Washington
Miss McClellan
Schiey
Astor Gives £1000 to Prince of Wales Hospital Fund
William Waldorf Astor contributed one thousand pounds to the Prince of Wales hospital fund, supporting the charitable campaign in London. The donation underscores high society support for medical care during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Waldorf ‘Astor
Prince of Wales Hospital Fund
Road Poll Tax in Solano County Discontinued
Suisun reports the Solano county Board of Supervisors has decided to discontinue the road poll tax in the county. The action ends the levy and affects local funding for road maintenance and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suisun
Board of Supervisors
Solano County
New Registration Law Cancels All Great Registers
The state enacts a sweeping registration reform that cancels every Great Register in the state. Electors must re register to vote in this year’s elections under the new act.
Calf Thief Sentenced to Two Years in Folsom
William Chamberlain of Fresno county received a two year term after pleading guilty to stealing a calf from Miller and Lux. He said the theft was to feed his starving family. Chamberlain has lived in Fresno county for twenty six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
William Chamberlain
Risley
Folsom
Chamberlain
Miller & Lux
Fresno County
Boer Sympathizers Probe in Victoria
A Citizens' Committee formed in Victoria to identify Boer sympathizers tied to the Transvaal aid movement and pursue treason prosecutions as well as organize a boycott. The uproar centers on German Dutch and Belgian residents amid rising hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Transvaal
Go See Hangings Highlight Faith Conversion at San Quentin
San Quentin prison hanged Chinese murderer Go See who killed a countryman last Friday. Albert Hoff, another death row inmate, helped Go See study Catholicism and plans his own execution soon. Hoff’s work with Lee aided Go See’s conversion to Roman Catholicism before execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Go See
San Quentin
Albert Hoff
Hoff
Lee
See Proved Innocent? Man Dies After Restless Night
A man convicted in Tulare county of murdering a See Yup society rival died after a troubled night of crying. He, 41, had long worked as a San Francisco cigar maker before moving to Visalia about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
See
Tulare
See Yup Society
See Yup
San Francisco
Visalia
Widow Wins $3000 Insurance Against Knights of Pythias
Mrs Louisa Richter widow of Captain Reinhold Richter of the California volunteers won a $3000 judgment from the San Francisco Safe Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. The lay rule barred members from army duties during war and Richter was killed in action against Spanish forces. Judge Bahrs ruled the policy valid, awarding principal plus interest and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Louisa Richter
Reinhold Richter
California Volunteers
Bahrs
Knights of Pythias
Richter
Phes
Wheels in Alaska on a Bicycle Route to Dawson
Jenkins and a companion arrived in Skaguay from Dawson by bicycle with two wagons and gear. They rode on smooth trails at times and up to 100 miles a day, noting wheels will aid travel Bennett to Dawson in five to six days. They say cold is less felt while riding and foresee widespread use on northern journeys. They plan to study automobiles in the East and bring one West for March return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Henry
Jenkins
Fir Skaguay
Dawson
Bennett
Jenkins A
Wide Tire Law Goes Into Effect What It Means
The wide tire law took effect January 1 but enforcement has not begun. It requires broad tires on vehicles, with fines for narrow tires. Ranchers oppose it, saying six inch tires are impractical on heavy wagons, and many wheels remain under the standard. Local road groups may press legal action to enforce the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pia Rapits
Legislgure
Wheelmen’s Clubs
Resolutions in Favor of the Boers Adopted by Tammany Hall
In New York the Seventh Assembly District Tammany organization passed resolutions showing sympathy with the Boers in their struggle against foreign invasion and oppression. John W. Keller urged the resolutions, denouncing Britain and praising Boer fighters. He said England made Christians of blacks by killing them and hoped South African republics would drive the English out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany Hall
Seventh Assembly District
John W. Keller
Charities
Crane Lost His Train On California Flyer
Mr Crane of Buffalo wealthy elevator manufacturer stepped off the California Flyer at Kansas City and was left behind as the train moved on His wife remained aboard and he sent a special train to catch up The delay occurred after a spring-hanger broke at Peterton slowing him thirty five minutes The flyer waited forty five minutes at Newton for the special and the Florence to Newton run took thirty minutes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Crane
Buffalo
Kansas City
Newton
Peterton
Florence
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Mesa Free Press
Mesa City
A. P. Shewman
Arizona
FRERE
Federal
Ladysmith
Pullman
Schenck
University of Vienna
Embryological Institute
Minister of the Interior
Vienna
Pullman Estate
Pacific Goast News
Lichtenstein
San Francisco Board of Education
Superintendent of Schools
Baker City
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
David Starr Jordan
United States Senate
California Raisin Growers’ Association
Packers’growers’association
Board of Health of
Sacramento
Portland Oregonian
Prineville
Cook County
Matthew Wewa
Michigan
Colorado
Lawton Fund
Schley Enterprise
Admiral Schley
British Columbia
Wheels
Alaska
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