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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1894
Page
2
The item outlines the Pullman Car Company’s plan to reinstate striking workers, mentions Republican county primaries on August 2 and a convention September 4, and reports on Arizona statehood prospects, editor disputes, and congressional timing for bills involving Utah and statehood measures. It notes political candidacies and local political weather in Phoenix and Maricopa County.
The article notes a wave of travelers asking about Phoenix Arizona with rate sheets guiding how to reach there. A committee at the Pennsylva nia Irrigation Co office votes to buy a large flat boat to house at least 30 families and stock items, sailing from here by November to Little Rock Arkansas before continuing to Phoenix.
An AP report from Los Angeles states that U S District Attorney Denis and Special U S Attorney Call filed a case under Attorney General Olney charging the Southern Pacific company of Kentucky with combining with forty corporations and individuals. The bill seeks separation of the parties, annulment of intercompany agreements, and for each company to operate under its own officers in accordance with its charter and U S law.
In Judge Catlin's Sacramento court a group of armed soldiers appeared during habeas corpus proceedings. Spectators were urged to resist any move to interfere with the court or prisoners. The district attorney ordered the troops to retire, Colonel Graham calling the action a mistake and stating they were present as witnesses.
Mark Lamb was seriously injured in a shaft accident at the Highland wine mine in Goldfield. A loaded ore bucket fell down eighty feet after the top attendant was absent, striking Lamb at the bottom as he climbed toward the surface. He lost consciousness for hours and was moved to Mesa for treatment by Dr. Salin.
The strike ends with workers returning to their duties while major corporations and government appear to gain leverage. The laboring classes see no benefits, and the nationwide tie-up deepens financial gloom as railroads concede no concessions. The adage about bearing present ills over unknown cures is reinforced by the episode.
The past week brought little rain locally though the region reports reasonably abundant showers. The Gila River shows a boom while the Salt River rises noticeably. Stock ranges across the territory enjoy moisture and optimism for forage. Alfred Trippel returns home Friday with his bride Miss Mollie Long, warmly welcomed. Alma school district trustees appoint H A Fulton principal and teachers Josie Frankenberg and Belle Schornick for next year.
Voters are informed that Frank Baxter seeks the Democratic Convention's nomination for the office of Probate Judge in Maricopa County. He states the candidacy is contingent on convention decision.
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