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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
2
The Mesa Free Press identifies A. P. Shewman and W. D. Morton as publishers, noting Morton and Shewman as the publishing firm name in Arizona.
The piece notes mixed views on new $1 bills versus old tens, and hints at Philippine market prospects as Americans adapt. It mentions Uncle Sam expectations for Filipino assimilation and garment makers’ doubts about market potential, plus a Chicago woman thug and a remark on the woman movement.
Report notes that glass eyes crafted for pug dogs are so convincing that even the dogs cannot tell they are artificial. Experts warn the lifelike design could confuse both pets and onlookers.
A historical note highlights how New York society circles once confined divorce pressures to a single elite family but soon built a broader network. The piece suggests the practice created two families affected every few days, illustrating rising social costs.
A new Klondike strike promises a large gold output while many miners fail to strike it rich. The concurrent situation highlights a surge in hopefuls and a contrasting wave of unsuccessful diggers.
A Pole named Szczepanik has discovered a method to explode bombs using light rays. He suggests the technique might be simplified if his name were hurled at the bombs.
Admiral Dewey christens his new monitors Flatirons and predicts they will perform very smoothly if needed, signaling confidence in the vessels' potential.
In Mexico death is the penalty for railway holdups, but none were executed last year. The remark suggests trains there could be held up as in other places, illustrating the potential fate awaiting offenders.
The United States will evaluate several proposed routes for the Isthmus Canal and select one for implementation, proceeding to commence construction once a choice is made.
The passage notes General Sherman as a lively kisser in his youth but claims no record of ongoing promiscuity with age. It mentions a New Jersey thinker advocating universal friendship via the endless chain idea. It adds a hypothetical about a missing link pushing science farther.
The New Hampshire governor introduced a proposal to build a bicycle path skirting the state's shores. Ten years ago such a clause would have seemed comic opera in a state document.
A French doctor invents an electric helmet with a small motor and steel strips inside. The unit is said to turn per minute and whisking action is claimed to cure nervous headaches and induce sleep for the wearer.
A batch of women have been arrested for sending poisoned candy through the mails. Yet no woman has faced punishment for the gift of cigars she presented openly to her husband at Christmas.
On December 21 Prince George of Greece arrived at Suda Bay with English Russian French and Italian ships to assume High Commissioner duties marking a full shift of power on Crete from Christian to foreign rule.
Three of seven natural science scholarships this year go to East End youths educated in public schools and People's Palace schools, leveling ranks with sons of nobility. Southern states report ruin in farming due to the one crop idea, but a reform movement gathers pace for diversified, scientific agriculture.
The piece argues parliamentary government fails in semi civilized nations. It cites Liberia and Haiti as stark examples and notes Chile as an exception due to European influence. It condemns Central and South American republics as poor imitations of popular rule amid corruption and dysfunction.
The passage condemns rulers driven by self interest and ambition, arguing that factional power struggles trigger constant turmoil. It notes backward national progress despite natural advantages, with foreign minds and capital often driving development.
The Express Gazette of Cincinnati reports 28 holdups and 7 stage robberies in 1898 with 5 passengers and trainmen killed and 4 wounded, 5 robbers killed and 6 wounded. Over nine years there were 246 robberies, 88 killed, 77 wounded, and the author criticizes insufficient legislation, noting Mexico executes robbers on sight.
In Cincinnati an observer reports girls from a fashionable school, led by a teacher, studying meats, produce, and seasonality with butchers and fishmongers. They learn to select nutritious, affordable food and how proper cooking can match quality, emphasizing household nourishment and social concerns.
A historical analysis notes that on December 1, 1898 the U.S. total debt stood at 1.036 billion, yet per capita debt under $15 while debt is steadily decreasing. It contrasts with Britain France and Italy, outlines varied European taxation, and asserts U.S. revenues cover expenses without direct taxation or monopolies.
A roundup of late events notes Colorado miners drinking wood alcohol deaths in Blanca camp California weather dominance prompts weather trust jokes Neall elude ex officer Roosevelt regiments arizona loyalty urban issues and salt shipments to Russia. Also roving tales of San Francisco port courtesy Mexicans and raisin growers league struggles globe arId hotel crunch stockton school nicknacks bid Chinese era policing and patents across California listed towns and inventors.
San Francisco police prepare for an expected outbreak among Chinatown highbinders after two Chinese men were killed by rival factions in Marysville and a Chinese woman died in San Francisco from a beating by a highbinder.
The Utah Nevada and Southern filed Nevada incorporation to build a railroad from the Utah Nevada line southwest across Lincoln county to Vanderbilt California. It extends the Utah and Pacific and links with the Oregon Short Line to reach Southern California with a 245 mile Lincoln county corridor plus a 30 mile Clover Valley Junction to Pioche branch. Capital stock is 5 million dollars. Incorporators include M. Dull Charles D Lavery Albert E Kimball A C Cleveland and T J Osborne.
In Madrid the chamber plans an immediate vigorous campaign against the government. A London cable says Sir John Struthers, a noted surgeon, is dead. Russians and Chinese clash at Talieng Wan with about 300 Chinese killed over a tax dispute.
Receiver Charles Pealey of the Golden Cross mines at Hedges submitted his fourteenth monthly court report. December clean-up of the 100-stamp mill totaled 30 796.60 dollars with 1 036.99 dollars from other sources. December payroll stood at 8 600 dollars, fuel 800 dollars and current expenses 8 000 dollars.
A string of brief items covers naval honors for Dewey and Schley, Roosevelt signing a flag protection bill, Spain’s postwar wheat shipment, and a Springfield fatal fire rescue. Reports note a St. Louis circus elephant stranded after a collapse, plus remarks on Irish and French politics, and a Denver poet’s Colorado toast.
Havana finances near completion with ex pert accountant Haskins ready to report that the city can bear a 25 million dollar debt. Existing 6 percent bonds totaling 12.5 million will be refinanced and the rest used for improvements. Haskins says refunding only the old debt could occur at 4 percent and a 25 million issue would be well received in New York at 5 percent. No legal obstacles block immediate refunding if the city council acts. The Cuban council has sent Major-General Brooke an official note of thanks to Washington for honors shown to General Calixto Garcia’s remains.
In Vancouver a one mile bicycle race at a large electric light carnival drew 10 000 spectators. James Somerville led early but relaxed just before the tape. Percy Cliff surged, struck Somerville’s hind wheel, and Somerville crossed first as his bike released like a rocket under the tape.
The mayor and most of San Juan’s municipal council resigned after a dispute with Governor-General General Henry over a decree on cattle for municipal use. The move followed claims of insult by Henry and his partisans, with Libe rals said to back the trouble and calls for new councilmen to govern with American methods.
A Chicago riot at the Starr Theater on Sedgwick and Division streets drew 2000 people. After delays over curtain time and legal obstruction of scenery, patrons demanded refunds. chairs were broken, chandeliers damaged, and fights spilled onto the sidewalk before police dispersed the crowd. Refunds followed for coupon holders later that afternoon.
From Buena Vista to Marianao the train halted for a moment as Maximo Gomez and Lee appeared to cheering crowds. Fans showered Gomez with roses and laurel while insurgent troops helped him through the throng so he could dine with Lee at a prepared residence.
Paris newspaper Soir says Prosecutor General Manau will submit a report next week urging the Court of Cassation to annul Dreyfus verdict without retrial. The move would imply the offense never occurred and Dreyfus’s innocence is proven by existing evidence.
The railway along the pylous side of the canyon to the White Pass summit near three thousand feet has been completed. The first carload of freight was delivered on the summit, marking a formal exchange of courtesies with Canadian officials. From Lake Bennext the grade eases and track laying will begin within weeks.
Professor Samuel Dik, chairman of the National Pro Committee, told reporters at a new conference that Prohibition faces five classes of opponents: dealers drinkers new business men politicians and cowardly Christians. He praised Secretary Long for his open stance on liquor and criticized President McKinley for allowing alcohol in the White House.
A recent car load shipment of eggs from California to Chicago, where eggs sell for 35 cents a dozen, fuels belief that this region may soon export eggs, at least toward the Rocky Mountain area.
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