26 Mar 1897
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
1
The notice advertises the Ant a Fe Rescott and Phoenix railroad timetable with mountain time as standard time. It emphasizes speed and shortest route offerings and highlights schedule alignment to Mountain Time.
The article argues distress is widespread beyond farms, hitting skilled and unskilled workers with no market for labor or homes. It notes farmers in debt suffer most, while capitalists endure losses to keep operations alive, urging hopeful, united effort and smarter use of resources to regain prosperity. It also reports rumors of new foreign copper mining capital and ongoing mining property activity following the Anaconda purchase.
Settlement of the Yaqui Indian trouble prompts a mining rush as hundreds await the word to enter the Yaqui river region. The area is described as California level in mineral wealth with virgin resources, expected to attract thousands and rival historic mining booms.
A 13th inst telegram from Mexico City reports multiple epidemics across the Republic. Starrlet fever plagues Jalapa while a virulent typhoid outbreak emerges nearby. Gulf cities report similar illnesses and physicians warn yellow fever may follow.
Investigators say Mexico has amazing potential as a coffee producer. They note the industry is growing but only at a modest start. closer to American markets, boosted tonnage could cut transport costs and save time, tipping the balance in Mexico’s favor against rivals.
The New York World notes a wealthy citizen gave $50 000 for home and foreign mission work. It contrasts this with reports that five young women in New York were arrested for drunkenness in one night, suggesting home mission needs may outweigh foreign efforts.
Sykes Bros. dismantle the observatory building on the hill and start immediate construction of a new structure thirty feet taller. Mr. Lowell and his team of astronomers will arrive with the telescope from Mexico City in early April.
An Abilene Kansas clergyman is delivering a sermon series titled Making it Hot for the Devil. The provocative theme aims to confront evil boldly in a practical religious context.
The citrus fruit Pomelo, first brought from Pernambuco Brazil in 1857, spread from large eastern cities and Florida, praised by physicians for digestion and health uses. It was touted for malaria and rheumatism, with anecdotal notes on helping drinkers curb cravings.
Ismay and Co. authorize Harland and Wolff of Belfast to build a Liverpool and New York steamer for 704 feet in length. The twin screw nail and passenger vessel prioritizes passenger comfort and convenience over extreme speed. It will measure 23 feet longer than the Great Eastern and 65 feet longer than any existing vessel.
The Tucson Star laments that individuals who injure others by sour rivalry or character assassination harm themselves more than their targets. Only a few succeed, and then only briefly and with trouble, the paper claims.
The Old Dominion Copper Mining and Smelting Company and the United Globe Mines press on with regular copper output. United Globe plans large hoisting works at the Hoosier shaft to boost development and ore raising as current facilities prove inadequate.
An English review writer claims only ten percent of the world population sit down, suggesting widespread fatigue stems from this frequent activity. The remark ties daily posture to universal tiredness and questions modern leisure patterns.
A concise note reports that railroad workers refuse casual dancing and insist on formal events, specifically a grand ball, for any public social gathering this season. The item notes unionized expectations and a preference for structured celebratory occasions.
The inspector forces a halt to all coal and mineral claim work after rejecting the survey of the San Carlos reservation. Surveyor Logay plans to correct Jingas run errors about 900 feet off, seeking departmental acceptance. The most valuable mineral claims feared cut off may remain inside the reservation when corrected.
The bullfight is noted as the most popular entertainment for the common people in Mexico with star performers revered as heroes. Some in the upper classes oppose the spectacle and many Mexicans have never seen a bullfight or will not attend.
Editor Murdok claims only four women in Eldorado Kansas can artistically cook beans and uses the remark to moralize that no girl should marry without mastering the skill. The remark frames marriage suitability around a single culinary art and reflects a local historic voice.
A Guardian note states substantial quiet work and major spending on local mining properties in the county. It predicts surprising progress before year’s end, with mineral resources becoming clearer to outsiders.
The report states there are no hitching ports in Mexico and none are needed. It notes horses that resist standing still get a coachman to hold them, while those without a coachman are glad to stand when given a chance.
Throughout his career Stradi varius crafted between six thousand and seven thousand violins. Few brought more than twenty five dollars in his lifetime, yet today some instruments fetch around ten thousand dollars each.
Sioux leader White Ghost travels to Washington to secure a $200000 treasury grant for his tribe. The article humorously forecasts the chief as the only ghost likely to walk the halls of power.
A New York scientist asserts he has analyzed love, while predicting a future dear girl without scientific training could disprove his theory through a paralysis of it.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.