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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1899
Page
1
Who Committed the Camp Verde Murder
Sheriff from Jerome with six deputies surrounds a suspect near the White Mountain Apache reservation. A man called Charlie, not NOT.QOSCAR WADE, is believed to be the murderer with Wade as a possible innocent. Bloodhounds from Flagstaff and Williams will hunt the suspect. John Steele and two others are jailed or arrested in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Francis
Flagstaff
W. M. Parks
Williams
Jerome
Express
John Steele
Prescott
Wade Boys
Oscar Wade
Lee Cutworth
John Cameron
Munds
Mormon Priesthood and LDS Church Influence Reaffirmed
The Journal Miner's piece argues against claims of coercion by the Mormon Priesthood, noting missionaries number about 1500, travel freely, and act without control. It asserts no interference in members' business, politics, or social life, praises women's equality, and says polygamy is a past issue promptly exposed by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-Miner
Recruiting drive to fill Thirty Fourth volunteers in Phoenix
Major James H. McAlintock reports a Denver recruiting officer seeks an estimate of men willing to enlist in the Thirty Fourth regiment to serve in the Philippines. It is believed about thirty men in Phoenix will join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. McAlintock
Denver
Philippines
Phoenix
Prospector
Elihu Root Named Secretary of War by McKinley
President McKinley appoints Elihu Root of New York to succeed Alger as Secretary of War, reshaping the cabinet and defense leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Root
New York
McKinley
Sen. Alger
Age and vanity skew gendered life views in 19th century note
An excerpt from the Atkinson Globe discusses how a 16 year old girl imagines herself an angel and clings to youth, while aging women blame fathers or husbands for beauty lost. It contrasts with men who peak later, at 30 to 40, and learn to distrust compliments as truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atdfingon Globe
Ingersoll Dies at Home Walston on the Hudson
Col Rob G Ingersoll, famed infidel and orator, died on the 22nd at his home Walston on the Hudson near Dobbs Ferry. Funeral will feature his own address from his brother’s funeral before cremation. Celton surveying party to map Superstition mountains soon, lasting two to three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob. G. Ingersoll
Walston
Hudson
Dobbs Ferry
Col. Ingersoll
Celton
Globe
A. T. Calton
Allen Whitlow
Charley “Whitlow
A. J. O'Connor
Walter Baily
Phil Welles
John Brady
Fred Merritt
Harvey Jiliotte
Juan Gay
Florence Tribune
Desperado Hunt Looms as Tewksbury Leads Cheyenne Picket
Ed Tewksbury heads a large posse organized by express companies to pursue train robbers in Wyoming mountains. Hundreds of picked men from across the country gather at Cheyenne under capable leaders, with hope the desperadoes will be run to earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Tewksbury
Express
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Mr. Tewksbury
Judge Morrill Fines Angus M Cannon for Unlawful Cohabitation
Judge Morrill of Salt Lake fined Angus M Cannon $100 after his attorney stated he pleaded guilty to unlawful cohabitation on Tuesday last. The defense and plea occurred in court proceedings reported by the Journal Miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrill
Salt Lake
Angus M. Cannon
Journal-Miner
Og, T. Hayden Company Articles of Incorporation
The Og, T. Hayden Company files articles of incorporation naming Chas. T. Hayden, Carl T. Hayden and Sara P. Hayden as officers. Authorized capital shows $20,000 with par value details unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Og, T. Hayden Company
Chas. T. Hayden
Carl T. Hayden
Sara P. Hayden
Property Rights of Married Women in the Philippines
A historical note asserts that Philippine law favors wives in marital property matters. It claims wives keep maiden names with the husband’s prefix, children bear both parents’ names, and husbands gain no ownership unless estate deeds are executed. The piece frames marriage as “what’s yours is mine” for women, and highlights limited husband rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Arizona Grand Jury Targets Officials In Nogales Indictments
Santa Cruz county grand jury filed two indictments against Oasis editor Allen T. Bird for libel and two against District Attorney W P Harlow for kidnaping and malfeasance in office. Harlow allegedly ordered arrest of four Nogales citizens and forcing them into Mexico where authorities shot them without trial. The report notes international tension and mentions a Washington revisit of Collector Chenoweth’s case. Meanwhile James McNaughton, former Tempe Normal principal, was removed amid a prior Iowa teaching record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Ariz
Santa Cruz
Arizona
District Court
Allen T. Bird
the Oasis
W. P. Harlow
Harlow
Mexico
Republic
Chenoweth
Washington
Los Angeles Times
Mesa People Abroad Summer Migration Grows
The Mesa community reports many residents traveling for the season. In California families and individuals including Pomeroy Passey LeBaron Code Chandler Looney Bettle Wingar Brack Robertson Wilbur and Ethel Wilbur are listed. Mountain trips include Pugh Dana Lewis Standage Hunsaker Rogers and Lafayette Dana with Holbrook as a destination for some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa
California
Mesdan
Pomeroy
Passey
LeBaron
Code
Chandler
Looney
Bettle
Wingar
Brack
Robertson
Wilbur
Ethel Wilbur
Coce Mets
Burton
Peterson
Bowen
Nesbit
Chas. Pugh
O. C. Dana
W. B. Lewis
Leonard Lewis
Territory
W. L. Shrine
Dingle Dell
Idaho
Geo. Shornick
Los Angeles
Utah Pioneer Anniversary Celebrated in Mesa
Mesa marked the Utah Pioneer arrival anniversary with races and a 2 p.m. children's dance followed by an MIA ball at VoeOp Hall. A noted race between Col Roundtree's mare Daisy and Dan Kleinman's horse Fox ended with Fox winning by about six lengths. The day concluded with an overall happy mood at both gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Mesa
New Discovery Cures Lung Disease Says Widow
Mrs H. Lincoln recalls how Dr King’s New Discovery saved the life of General Burnham’s widow from pneumonia. After three doses she slept well and recovered, with the medicine claimed to cure throat chest and lung diseases. Bottles priced 50c and 1.00 at J H Barnett’s drug store 1281 Gov Murphy returns from Los Angeles rested after weeks in southern California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
Machias
H. Lincoln
J. H. Barnett
Mesa iBrasa Band Announces Biweekly Concert Start
The Mesa iBrasa Band opens a biweekly concert series starting tomorrow night July 28 at 8 30 p m The program includes Belle of the Season Waltz High Five Love's Old Sweet Song Medley of Popular Songs and Ragtime March The band invites all to attend and hear what it has accomplished in six weeks The next concert program will be published beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa
iBrasa
J. W. Chattaway
Ooontown Guards
D. Reed. Jr
What is Shiloh Grand Old Remedy for Coughs
An old remedy named Shiloh is marketed for coughs colds and consumption. It claims world use for fifty years and offers refunds if unsatisfied. Sold by J. H. Barnett, Druggist, at 25c 50g and $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Barnett
Karl's Clover Root Tea Sold At Drug Store
Cure for sick headaches claimed for overworked women by Karl's Clover Root Tea described as a blood purifier and tissue builder. Money back if not satisfactory. Priced 25 and 50 cents at J. H. Barnett's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
J. H. Barnett
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Chas. Peterson
Harmers Exchange
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Wesa Free Press
A. P. Shewman
Qoscar Wade
Camp Verde
Charlie
White Mountain Reservation
Sol
Rob
G. Ingersoll
Sotello Ranch
Scott
San Diego
Calif
Indiana
Philippine Islands
Santa Cruz County
James McNaughton
The
Normal
Tempe
State Normal
San Jose
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Globe Times
Mesa People Abroad
Supreme Court of Colorado
Chihuahua
Diaz
Oasis
N.Q. Murphy
Murphy
J. W. Bratton
J. E. Greed
Shiloh
Pride of
Mapan
Cine Tea
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