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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1899
Page
2
The page threads through disparate notes about the tile and hat trust linking to market chatter on copper, a question on tent prices, and far ranging curiosities from marriage gossip about Helen Gould to plans for a warship named The American Girl.
A telescope under construction for the Paris exposition aims to bring the moon within forty one miles of Earth. The project notes potential danger that too short a range could drive people to lunacy.
A palmist says he read Kipling's palm before fame and knew during the poet's winter illness that he would recover. He suggests public knowledge of the forecast would have eased widespread anxiety.
The rule against wearing hats in places of public amusement is now routine and a woman who keeps on a seasonal hat during a concert or play is seen as lacking breeding.
The piece argues microbes are animals with life attributes and questions anti vivisectionists should target scientists using microbes harshly. It asserts humans are microbes too and notes zoological worth of all life in a provocative call for humane treatment of microscopic beings.
An editor writes from London on the Vanderbilt Fair New York wedding noting the £400,000 in presents and a spectacle that mirrors Revelation with pearls and gold. The piece highlights American plutocracy drawing European aristocratic attention, advertising wealth, and a democratic audience enjoying the lavish display as a vivid spectacle.
Chicago educators consider reforms to spelling with programm and thorought terms. The plan cites earlier efforts by John Billings and his fonetic approach, noting his humor failed but reformers pursue simplification despite doubts about feasibility.
The piece argues decades of change have made the White House impractical as a residence. It notes limited usable space, with two floors for family life and much of the first floor serving public functions. It mentions the East Room and the color rooms as symbolic but underused.
The article describes how visiting dignitaries access paintings in the Blue Room and the resulting loss of private parlor privacy. It notes the family dining room remains the only truly private space, while a third of the second floor houses offices and the rest holds the President’s family apartments. Kitchens and workrooms sit in the large basement.
A Saturday Evening Post essay argues that American humorists influence public morals through stock subjects like liquor, marriage insecurity, and divorce. It condemns jokers who trivialize serious issues and urges guiding humor with sense of duty, noting risqué topics lack real humor and undermine virtue. PACIFIC COAST NEWS
Fresno ships first carload of green fruit to Chicago including pears prunes and plums. Navy court martial for Paymaster Wilcox over alleged drunken conduct at Mare Island. Pinkerton patrols banned from Portland streets under state law. Oregon and California stories include chinaman and undertaker tale and presidential visit hints. Jail and police news from Spokane and San Francisco plus a tugboat marriage and a ruck of frontier crime and labor items.
In a west coast Scotland village, Donald the handyman pretends to lose a half crown to a dog. A trio of men throw the coin for the terrier to fetch, but Donald distracts the dog with a stone, pockets the coin, and keeps the prize.
The article critiques the old age pension act in New Zealand noting flaws in the eligibility process. It says deserving elderly applicants face a stern magistrate examination while a class of hardened beggars fabricates evidence, relying on the pension as a safety net.
An American in Cuba endures the tropical climate and daily routine, beginning with a heavy breakfast then a long work rush, sweating for hours, growing irritable, and resting in a hammock or at the American Club before noon. He voices strong criticism of anyone who resides in Cuba or tolerates birth there.
A humorous aphorism notes that many couples wed their first love while others wed differently, reflecting on lasting unions and timing in romantic choices. The comment contrasts early commitment with later, varied paths in marriage.
A couple separated by family disapproval for two years reunites after the young man reaches adulthood. The bride, disowned by the husband’s family, is now with her partner who is loyal and loving. The ordeal raises questions about the wisdom of elopement.
Mrs. Jane Stanford signs two deeds conveying 1700 acres in Lassen county and 160 acres in Tehama county to Stanford University. The land secures water rights and grazing for sheep now to be moved to the Vina ranch, adding to her $11 million endowment and a Sacramento house to be donated later. She sails for Europe for three months and may invest $1 million in rare bric a brac for the university museum.
Fresno man Perkins a 24 year old porter at Hughes hotel died at county hospital after a two week drinking binge. He visited Coroner Long asking to be buried and sought death certificates from doctors. An inquest is scheduled for this afternoon.
In Spokane Washington Douglas Martin eleven year old son of Lewis I Martin fell from a cofferdam into the Spokane River near the big whirlpool. Workmen lost track of him and a Kodak photographer, capturing the scene, reported seeing the boy's body pass through the lens. he was the only eyewitness.
A London cablegram reports two native CM missionaries killed during trouble at Kieng King Fu. The note confirms earlier reports and adds the violence targeted local missionaries. The incident underscores rising dangers for mission work in the region.
Paris hosted a dinner and reception for Lieut Col Picquart by M Trarieux former justice inspector. Attendees included Prince and Princess of Monaco Mme Dreyfus and M Mathieu Dreyfus and other Dreyfus revision movement figures. Mathieu Dreyfus embraced Picquart while Mme Dreyfus fainted.
A San Francisco Seattle special reports that Japan will return all warships captured from China in the recent war. Japan’s policy aims to aid its neighbor against power pressure, with the condition that China invest several millions in new vessels built under Japanese direction.
Paris correspondent reports M Vigne travels to Rennes to arrange precautions for the upcoming court martial. Police and detectives will be deployed. London dispatch notes Dreyfus boarded to Cayenne and showed tears, praising the local population before leaving.
New York spends 448000 a year on its militia and other items note political satire and social commentary. Reports from Lebanon Missouri mention ex congressman Bland death. Cuba and Cuba annexation debates. Standard Oil stock increase. Harvard LL D for M Cambon. Dewey home fund progress. export totals for May 1899.
A Kingston dispatch reports four escaped convicts from San Maroni prison, Cayenne, sailed to the Essequibo river in British Guiana. After three days at sea with no provisions they reached New Amsterdam, Dutch Guiana, starving but alive. Their ages range from 21 to 37, and they include a former Paris rhetoric professor, an artist, an optician, and a landowner. The men will not be sent back to Cayenne. They have since moved into the interior to seek work.
Coffeyville Kansas reports Daniel McTaggart son of the late Senator and brother of Lieut W A McTaggart of Company G Twentieth Kansas Regiment has enlisted for service. He will go to the Philippines to avenge his brother's death near Calumpit.
A permanent Chicago based group to crusade against tuberculosis was organized Tuesday night in Chicago Medical Society rooms. The Illinois Society will include physicians city officials veterinarians and others interested in eradicating tuberculosis and will precede public meetings by the society and allied groups.
Sailors attached to the cruiser Brooklyn at the Brooklyn navy yard plan a July 3 Schley day to mark the Santiago battle anniversary. Invitations go to Admiral and Mrs Schley Captain Cook Commodore Philip and Admiral Sampson as North Atlantic squadron commander.
A New York Journal dispatch reports yellow fever breaking out among American soldiers near Havana city wharves. The disease is described as malignant with at least one death and several serious cases. Alarm sweeps the American colony as evacuation plans are being prepared.
Discovery of a large cinna bar deposit two miles northwest of Oak Bar Siskiyou county California is reported. Development at Delhi mine near Columbia Hill progresses well with more workers. A 125 light dynamo to illuminate Providence mine dwellings and offices. Providence sawmill four miles from the mine is in full operation. Receiver Pauly reports April clean-up at Golden Cross mines San Diego county amounting to 13117 11 and payroll 5800 with 18924 19 cash on hand. New copper find near Harrison ranch above Whiskytown shows ore with silver and gold potential. Utah metal output 1898 totals 14654235 with gold 2372442 silver 6494275 copper 524542 lead 3162375. No placer gold known but preparations to open placer mines near Bingham are underway.
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