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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1899
Page
2
The item notes the national government spent 20 million dollars in celebrating Dewey Day. It also discusses business practices with trusts forming and firms acting for themselves. A buoyant aside mentions a bicycle with a sail attachment, while observers joke about church bonnets bringing blessings.
A terse miscellany piece mocks piano practice harming nerves, notes a vague dig at liquid air, and jokes about Spain seeking China, a long drug name, and a remark on large checks to Spain. It closes with a quip about women catching thieves when men are away.
An odd claim asserts the peanut trust is real yet argues that despite abundant peanuts it cannot corner the circus lemonade market. The statement blends satire with economic doubt about monopoly potential.
The remark suggests Admiral Dewey grew wary of magazines following the dramatic destruction of the Spanish ships magazines at Manila Bay.
A woman narrowly survives stepping backward off a street-car and living through the peril, prompting wonder about the feat and the danger she faced.
Tripler slashes liquid air cost from 500 dollars per half pint to four dollars per gallon. The young man notes the irony as the summer girl favors ice cream soda over liquid air, reflecting lighter social attitudes of the season.
A dated regard notes a troubling trend of men expressing affection by firing a revolver at a girl, a disturbing act that ends with the beloved being removed from life.
The Sultan resolves to settle the small debts owed to American citizens for losses during the Armenian massacres, signaling a cautious stance on repercussions and responsibility.
Two hundred years back the richest New Yorker was a German and since then German Americans have shown notable business success. They are not known for speculative wealth but excel in legitimate enterprise, placing them among the prominent winners in American commerce.
The piece contrasts modern war technology with the old cyclone, noting battles using Maxim and Gatling guns, heavy bombardments, and vast casualties of thirty to fifty enemy dead, while the cyclone still wipes out hundreds and even towns in moments.
Gossip suggests Mrs Green seeks a match for her charming daughter Miss Green with Europe as a possible fallback. The piece notes Miss Green’s wealth and proposes hiring a skilled diplomatic liaison to handle the delicate preliminaries for a modest fee.
The article argues trees play a crucial role in tempering climate by regulating moisture and air, noting their leaves offer extensive ecological benefits and contribute to overall health of urban and rural environments.
The Massachusetts Audubon Society hosted a hat show to discourage bird plume use for fashion after forests decline heat and cold extremes worsen. Winners styled hats without pheasant or undefined feathers, sparking praise for beauty and concern for bird welfare.
The article notes Capt. R. Leary is sent as Guam governor amid missionary disputes between Alfred Snelling and Rev. Dr. Price, recently superseded by Rev. Mr. Stimson. It highlights native support for U S annexation after Guam’s capture and cites Ponape’s transfer of Spaniards to the United States, with locals showing favorable regard for American rule.
Kipling relates a courting anecdote about Rudyard Kipling's maternal grandfather Rev George E Macdonald. An aged Methodist father-in-law encountered the couple in a parlor sharing a chair and quipped about his own courting era. Macdonald answered that he would have done the same with Mrs Brown.
A sharp exchange unfolds as a woman questions marriage while the man coldly insists she may remain an old maid if she refuses. The dialogue hints at social pressures and power dynamics in a terse, provocative interaction.
A succinct saying notes that a man who dies leaving no debts to his children leaves a good enough inheritance. It emphasizes frugal stewardship and clear obligations shaping family welfare.
A fragmented notice notes farmers work only in the summer season and town people carry all the equipment.
Governor Gage names H. F. Spencer from San Jose J. J. Street from Ventura and W. J. Oliver from Los Angeles to the state veterinary board. Also notes postal from Yukon to Seattle and various local incidents across California.
A fighter ready to defend the championship vows to meet all challengers. He requests reasonable time to reach peak form and condition before defending his crown.
San Jose Superior Judge Lorigan refused to bar reporters during a divorce trial and allowed press presence to ensure accurate reporting. He noted any desire to suppress publication should target the publishers, not blanket exclusion from the courtroom.
San Francisco internal revenue agent Burt Thomas seized 250000 cigars and tobacco valued at 5000 from the Capital Cigar Factory. The firm allegedly repackaged cheap cigars and used foreign stamps in violation of revenue laws. It is described as the largest seizure in years.
Three Fresno families nearly died from lactate of zinc poisoning after drinking milk that had stood in a tin can. The victims include Mrs Burns and daughter Ophelie, Mrs McCarten and two daughters, and Mrs Hensley. McCarten was most severely affected and saved only after drastic measures.
A broad collection of items notes public baths in nine cities in the U S, Chester hosts Admiral Schley for July 4 address, Dewey home fund reaches 9140, Wheeler to Philippines, armor tests on Wisconsin plate, and several local incidents including two youths in a gunfight near Pulaski a prison break at Leavenworth and a fatal railroad accident.
Emperor William grants Von Buelow a countship and Baron Dumaronais is said to have been treacherously murdered in the rebel camps. A Frenchman named Jean Ranare is lynched and burned in Rio Grande after accusations of assault. Britain shows caution over Caroline Islands transfer due to commercial ties. Kipling’s health improves aboard Teutonic. Mrs Crawford cites Dreyfus affair coffin plans amid political tensions.
Denver promoter Sam Thrall says champion Jim Jeffries will appear before the Colorado Athletic Club on June 30 with Otto Flotow arranging the event. Jeffries party then visits San Francisco July 6 for receptions and the final Jeffries Fitzgerald fight illustration, moves to Los Angeles July 10, sails for London July 27, and is healthy, willing to fight McCoy in Arizona after Sharkey.
The Pope, in good health, created eleven cardinals and several bishops. Among the preconized bishops were Mgr. Blenk of Porto Rico and Mgr. Barnaba Aguilar of Santiago de Cuba. He spoke on church unity during the address.
Washington officials keep troop numbers secret while recruiting expands. It is probable the provisional army could rise to 35,000 and the administration aims to send about 50,000 total to General Otis to secure 30,000 for active operations and 20,000 for garrison duties.
A sister's confession after nearly thirty years uncovers the killer of Gilbert Gates, brother of John W. Gates of Chicago, who headed the American Steel and Wire Company.
In Havana the administration economía publishes January to May receipts of 763 194 dollars and expenditures of 178 228 dollars with a cash balance on hand. The disclosure shocks Cubans and is hailed by English editor La Lucia as proof of American honesty in governing under military rule.
George Waldvogel, 20, a New York fish dealer, died from a stab wound to the abdomen inflicted by Peter McDermott following a dispute over a woman. McDermott, intoxicated, stabbed Waldvogel after a second separation of a fight. The doctor misjudged the wound. internal hemorrhage caused the death. McDermott fled before police located him.
The report estimates 1898 war revenue near 100 million dollars with tobacco, spirits, beer and margarine showing gains. It notes actual cash payments for Spain and Philippines costs around 230 million and, excluding wartime outlays, a potential year surplus near 20 million after adjusting for central Pacific receipts.
Washington director Merriam announces the California census supervisors by district with names and cities: Prof. Carl Plehm Berkeley John D Mackenzie San Jose F H Olmstead San Rafael Thomas W O Neil Sacramento A M Drew Fresno Frank Davis Los Angeles The Davis district covers Santa Barbara Ventura Los Angeles Orange San Diego Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Governor Roosevelt of New York spoke at Union Depot praising Funston and a potential reunion of the Twentieth Kansas. He called Funston a gallant and remarkable man and pledged to attend if such a reunion occurred, lauding the regiment for heroism in the Philippine war.
The sale of the Butte mine in Randsburg has fallen through and the owners are funding the operation themselves. A eight day run at the Red Dog mill yielded 1021 dollars 85 cents and about the same amount is expected to be cleaned up on Saturday.
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