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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
2
A collection of quirky, opinionated lines on horses, sausage jokes, bald men, undertakers in London, public opinion on Hobson, tulips as national flower, and a science note on the swallow. The piece preserves a local paper’s voice and period feel.
The governor of New York dictates the correct pronunciation Rose-e-velt with three syllables. A theory linking a war spirit to more male babies gains corroboration as many children bear the names of soldiers and naval heroes.
A concise reflection notes that one third of humanity speaks English while two thirds of mailed letters are in English, and that English influence is reinforced by forceful power behind it.
Readers are warned that mockery of the Iloilo name could provoke retaliatory sentiment among Filipinos toward various American place names such as Paw Paw Ponkwassett Walla Walla and An droscoggin, signaling tension over linguistic associations.
Nikola Tesla asserts that high voltage electricity can destroy bacilli in all diseases. He says the method has been used in Sing Sing for years with unfailing success.
A speaker asserts that Sa gasta terms them upstart conquerors, arguing the group is on an upward path for a century and a quarter and indeed remains conquerors in a true sense. The quotation contrasts with harsher labels like Yankee pigs and frames national progress as inevitable.
The debate centers on abolishing prize money in the navy or extending it to the army. Critics warn against legalizing looting in the army and argue the practice benefits only a select group, potentially including naval officers who may favor abolition.
Odd as Western train robberies are this Reading Road incident stands out as the other night robbers greased the tracks and stopped a coal train. The plunder and the method appear strange and comical in nature.
The era’s shameful heritage shows in Vienna where Jewish and Christian pupils are separated in schools. Authorities enforce a policy despite known legal inconsistencies and public opposition.
Russell Sage notes the country has an 800 million to 1 billion surplus and argues that spending wisely requires tact and foresight. His advice draws skeptical responses about his credibility and authority on finance.
The Belgian minister for war authorizes 25 000 books of patriotic and military songs for infantry regiments. Singing classes will be run in barracks. France reports similar program cut march stragglers by seventy percent through singing.
The quote portrays Prof C Hanford Henderson praising the rich social circle of beautiful, accomplished people. He asserts their charm comes from mutual helpfulness rather than harming others. He cites Ibsen on free society enabling all people.
South Dakota becomes the first U S state to adopt initiative and referendum, a direct legislation mechanism long used in Switzerland. The movement had support from reform groups and was a plank in several state platforms, with the People's party backing it though it was not a pure party measure.
The total vote cast on the constitutional amendment was 42 727 with 74 959 total. It was adopted by a majority of 1 618, indicating voter interest had been awakened on the subject.
A consul general reports interest in growing Sumatra tobacco in the Philippines. Dutch and English growers test Luzon soil, believing volcanic ground can support Sumatra leaf with annual yields if properly manured. Sumatra last year produced 201,800 bales worth about $14.5 million, with substantial dividends cited. Holland’s success is linked to studied methods, advising Americans to learn from it before investing in new properties.
The article argues Europe plans extend power over Africa and Asia while Russia and Great Britain near an agreed partition of Persia. It notes Russia would gain the north and Britain the most valuable south, with Baluchistan partly British, and predicts Persia’s collapse following the Shah’s death and a swift empire division.
The article argues coal is essential to modern life affecting locomotion light warmth and cooking. A coal shortage would raise costs extend famine threaten navy power and shift world influence toward oil rich Russia while leaving crowded nations uninhabitable and stock markets worthless.
A man asserts he will not tolerate any more delay from a debtor who owes him money and demands payment promptly.
A broad miscellany reports egg shipments east amid an egg famine, dismissals at San Francisco customs, cucumber maggot infestations, and wine exports to Europe. It notes Moody’s Arizona reception, a looming female suffrage bill in Arizona, and a San Francisco murder-suicide case.
A laborer struck and kicked broker James Scott on Exchange Avenue in Santa Rosa this morning. The brutal attack left Scott injured and authorities launched an investigation into the assault and its motive.
A young laborer named Scott attacked A. Roy, well known wine broker and former Fulton Winery manager, striking him in the face with a small iron pin and kicking him in the stomach. Roy suffered severe facial lacerations and possible internal injuries. he was taken to a doctor's office for treatment, and Scott was jailed. The confrontation stemmed from money matters.
San Francisco reports Cordelia Botkin, convicted of murder and sentenced to life, has not yet entered prison. The Chronicle notes repeated stays as attorney George H Knight works on the bill of exceptions. Judge Gook is expected to continue granting delays until the appeal is perfected and a writ of probable cause secures her tenure pending higher court rulings.
South Africa reports $76,647,375 gold output as leaders warn of defeat in the Philippines bill. Russia names Baron de Staal as plenipotentiary to armament talks while Madrid faces a ministerial crisis. Mexico sends Twenty teachers to Sonora to establish schools for Yaqui self government. Madrid cautions on Carlist threats at the frontier and Cuba costs are projected at 44 million pesetas. Admiral Cervera testifies on his senate credentials and blames the government for his fleet’s loss at Santiago.
A Massachusetts grower quoted by Rural New Yorker at a Connecticut Pomological Society meeting breaks down apple costs. He estimates $1.05 net per barrel after hauling and packing, with $1.50 per barrel at the cars and $42.52 per acre from 27 trees, 1.5 barrels per tree, and $8.75 in growing costs yielding $33.77 per acre after interest on $337.70.
A carload of oranges donated by California growers raised over $2000 for the Homeless Chil dren's Orphanage in Los Angeles. Auctioneer E L Goodsell oversaw the sale at Erie Pier with Coroner Zucca and Mayor Van Wyck among bidders. Highest single-box price reached $37 by Porter Brothers and Co, and $32 by Zucca for Richard Croker.
A broad array of items notes Admiral Dewey’s honor and popularity. It lauds his possible decoration and refrains from a presidential bid while praising his naval leadership. Other items mention wages boosts in Providence and Pawtucket mills, kite records, and a Philadelphia mint tally.
German foreign office informs the United States embassy that Berlin will admit American pears lemons and raisins without examination and allow fresh and dried fruits to pass through Germany unexamined. Officials say the decision rests on favorable German expert reports and the question of insect transmission remains undecided. The U S embassy cables Washington with the news and context.
Corp Walker of Company M Oregon Volunteers spots a nine foot seven inch constrictor in front of the officers' quarters on Calle de Palacio. Relieved by skirmishers, the snake is traced to ruins of an old church near the entrance. Guard stops it before it harms any officer described as sleeping above. The creature measured nine feet seven inches long and ten inches around at its widest.
A Lac La Hoche camp report from the Cariboo gold country describes rising waters caused by volcanic action at Lookout Mountain. Snow ten feet deep melted as steam breached the mountain side, flooding creeks and threatening thousands of dollars in property and lives as miners flee to higher ground.
In Crawford, near Fort Robinson, City Marshal Frank D. Mooney was fatally wounded by Lois Grossman, a discharged cavalry trumpeter. Grossman denies the shot as mob threats loom after the attack on the train platform. he was arrested.
Kansas City prosecutor Reed dismisses all train robbery cases after the Jesse James trial. W. W. Lowe and accomplices Ryan Polk walk free. John Kennedy held in Springfield on another indictment. Caleb Stone James Flynn George Bowlin and Evans alias Ryan remain under grand jury indictment.
F A Stewart and his two sons reportedly recovered a gold bar worth 500 from Port Ox ford beach during January. They worked only on low tides, sometimes as little as ninety minutes, rolling their mining machine along the sand and sluicing while pockets remained rich before tides rose again.
A fragment from Chicago News mocks wives of famous men and a Chicago Tribune quip praises Uncle Jason as a Mason of thirty three degrees. The humorous lines juxtapose domestic duties with social status and craft.
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