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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1896
Page
1
Mesa city advertisement notes meals served at all hours with regular meals priced at 25 cents. It advertises tables supplied with heat and locates at the Pomeroy Block on Main Street.
The silver question dominates the South and West while gold interests mobilize. Congress and the president face bonds, coinage parity, and budget relief, with the Senate Finance Committee leaning toward free silver. A campaign of education and press support for bimetallism clashes with bullion advocates as public minds shift.
Report from Willcox News notes cattle owners resist discount offers as spring shipments approach. Buyers seek bargains while stockmen insist on top dollar, keeping cattle on the range amid strong coin in hand.
The large boiler for the Silver Flake mill was shipped from Prescott yesterday. Construction of the building to enclose the mill machinery is progressing rapidly, and the ten stamps will soon crush ore. Former owners Weckler and Morse made the mine profitable by shipping high grade ore while sinking and drifting. John R Murphy and nephews, known as Metalliferous Murphy, are the current owners.
The text argues that political parties must embrace free coinage of gold and silver at a fixed ratio as essential to American independence. It labels Goldiam as foreign-born and accuses opposing views of aiding Europeans, urging Americans to choose patriots on the issue.
The spread of inquiry into California and Arizona gold mines shocks miners unprepared for the sudden surge of activity and capital. Prospector predicts the industry will boom in a manner that could leave South Africa in the shade if indications hold true.
The article criticizes unpatriotic hoarding of gold and argues for a move away from a single gold standard. It cites the dangers of gold monopolization by bankers and capitalists, advocates Sherman’s plan to restrict resources to U S notes, and notes potential effects on imports, travel, and domestic prosperity.
The Oro Blanco district reveals a rich mineral find unearthed by Mr. Gray after years of casual inspection. He measured 600 ounces of silver and four ounces of gold per ton, prompting him to buy mining gear and start mining, while the region remains largely unexplored by others.
Call argues that silver demonetization triggered gold appreciation and drove search for gold in the Orinoco swamps causing disputes with Venezuela and broader tensions with England. He contends the entire issue stems from silver demonetization and urges opposition to England.
A quoted quip notes cultural stereotypes tied to intoxication suggesting a Frenchman dances, a German sings, a Spanard gambles, an Englishman eats, an Italian boasts, and an American speaks. The line reflects humorous generalizations rather than factual events.
The text reports that opponents of Arizona statehood warn it would boost free coinage influence in Congress. The New York Mail and Express notes objections from goldbugs and cites added Senate votes and new senators from several territories as reasons for caution.
A playful essay notes the rarity of a second full moon in December, claiming the last such event occurred centuries ago. It treats lunar quirks as superstition and jokes about celestial signs while comparing the moon to social fashions and the era’s New Woman phrase.
The Standard notes a split over silver and fears free coinage in Arizona and New Mexico. It urges silver advocates to unite nationwide and wield votes in the next presidential election, arguing money should be the same for rich and poor.
The text discusses a claimed annual income exceeding eight million and a figure around ten million linked to a political or economic matter. It references east Kn and mentions a dredging or sinking incident as a limiting factor, though details are unclear.
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