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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1899
Page
2
A column from the Mesa Free Press mocks international events and industrial trusts. It references Chinese empire, Philippine fighters, Kipling telegrams, a Nicaraguan revolution, and US locomotive exports with satirical tone. The piece blends commentary on culture, business, and geopolitics with light humor.
A sensational note reports Abdul Hamid inherits twenty million dollars from his aunt while potential garnishment by Uncle Sam looms to recover a debt for American property damaged. The item recalls a quip from the Spanish-American war about wartime officers not being shot.
The passage notes a coffin trust era failing to ease life or death, predicting pursuit as far as possible. It cites a man seeking a divorce after being deceived about his wife's age, implying deceit would have driven a divorce for alleged lack of ordinary intelligence if not for the age deception.
The quote warns that rising armaments may leave Europe begging at barracks doors. Tsar and Kaiser now consider the warning plausible as tensions rise across Continental powers.
The passage argues European policy aims to destroy China, making Christianization efforts futile for a generation. It notes a rumor that Rudyard Kipling may receive a peerage as a public recognition from the British Empire, but views it as minimal beside the English speaking world’s enthusiasm.
The piece argues capital will stay away from the islands until a stable government is set, fearing uncertainty. Once the transition state ends, investors are expected to back projects with promising returns and secure funding where profits appear.
Dr Elmer Lee a New York physician warns that over eating kills more than disease and claims many notable men die from excess nutrition not germ related illness He cites President Faure of France as example noting long decline from rich food and improper digestion and dismisses germ theory as false.
A London correspondent highlights a link between 1799 and 1899 in czar peace bids. In 1799 the czar and the British king discussed military armaments with aim to increase, not reduce, armament. The plan envisioned England funding and Russia supplying troops to oppose France.
The article contrasts Italy's failed Red Sea venture and alarm over its Asia aims with Britain's support for Russia, amid Africa's Nile expeditions. It then details New Zealand's 1898 Old Age Pension Act, granting 1.73 dollars weekly at 25 years in the colony to those 65 with strict income and moral conditions, plus penalties for crime or desertion.
In Buffalo the Courier reports a trolley car at high speed on High street struck Miss Nellie Cahill who crossed in front of it on a bicycle. The bike rode the fender for several yards. Cahill clung to the fender and was unhurt though her dress tore.
Report from Berlin states the Landtag Building's Representatives Hall has poor acoustics. Speakers cannot be heard even in front seats, undermining parliamentary sessions and public debate.
A Fresno county jail addition lists three more Chinamen among highbinders after a recent shooting. Santa Cruz jurors award Julia Kippen $800 against L. Ollasson for a dog bite. she sought $10,000. Santa Barbara to host a late May dog show inviting Southern California counties. Police Commissioner Gunst may leave the state for six months. Southern Pacific faces ongoing street incursions at Santa Ana. a federal seed contract totals $64,900 for twenty-two carloads from a California seedsman. Pasadena’s Melick mocks microbes per breath. San Luis Obispo votes $116,000 for a municipal water and sewer system. Pasadena records an electrical storm with balls of fire and brief rain. Cities consider cleanup and beautification. Visalia notes a death linked to a restaurant meat incident. Placer mining shows possible Klondike rush but California remains viable. New York trunks propose travel rates to Los Angeles and Peace Jubilee. Southern Pacific restricts liquor sales in depot restaurants from June 1. Strawberry boxes risk contamination from old stock. Starr family in Oak Knoll ranch linked to murder or disappearance theories.
The daughter of Isaias W Hellman marries Emanuel S Heller in a ceremony at a prominent Pacific coast financier's home. The bride, noted for beauty and social prominence, joins a renowned family. the groom is a respected lawyer, son of a well known financier.
In Tacoma area, miners working for Chester Thorne of the National Bank of Commerce report a large copper ore body near Mount Ranier. Clipper and adjacent claims yield high grade veins with copper and silver, including a vein at Clipper and another at Apex. Production costs to Tacoma smelter are $30 per ton, with a potential $150 profit.
San Francisco reports a sudden rise in silver in London and New York sparking commentary in local financial and mining circles. The speculative mood centers on the American Smelting and Refining Company seen as pushing prices up about ten percent from the trust's earlier prices.
Arizona papers estimate United Verde copper mines output at over 100 tons daily, about 6,000,000 pounds monthly. At 18 cents a pound the monthly gross is 1,080,000 dollars, with yearly value around 18,000,000 dollars. Senator-elect W. J. Clark is the principal owner.
Reported Bucoda coal strike yields first class thracite ore judged by experts. Winchester Recorder notes J Norton buys W P Rice interest in Settle and Anaconda mines south of Winchester. Assays show rich free milling ore. Seventeen leasers extract ore in French Gulch and ship to Keswick. minimum value $100 per ton. Hathaway mine in Ophir district Cal has twenty stamp mill crushing twenty tons daily. shaft to 630 feet with levels at 50 200 and 600 feet. Johannesburg mill works five stamps on Butte dump ore and five on ore from beyond Garden Station. cyanide plant reports a successful big clean-up.
London fans Cromwell anniversary as biographers and artists celebrate. Dr Joseph Parker of City Temple denounces the Prince of Wales as a card playing prince and attacks the Sultan of Turkey amid a large congregation. He also rails against Emperor William and the Sultan in ardent terms.
A collection of quips and comments from various papers about Col. Fred Funston, Admiral Dewey, Capt Coghlan, and public figures. Notables include remarks on secrecy, finance, possible rough riders, and Aguinaldo seeking a proxy conference with Dewey. The tone is wry, editorial, and lightly critical.
A Kirksville tornado leaves 200 families homeless and at least 30 dead with 70 injured. Rescue work continues as officials warn many injured may die. damage estimated at 200000 dollars. Victims include J T Coonfield family and attorney P J Rieger, while Rev Theodore Brigham and others perish.
A baby was discovered in a distant field with only minor injuries. The infant has not been identified and no guardian has contacted authorities regarding the child. Police are seeking leads to determine guardianship and origin.
The President and party greet Capt. Coghlan and the Raleigh crew at League Island Navy Yard. McKinley praises Manila Bay heroes from the Raleigh and Olympia crews as speech follows by Secretary Long. Sailors cheer, ships yell, and a welcoming crowd signs off with a Raleigh cheer.
Col. Fred Funston braved heavy fire to swim the Rio Grande at Calumpit enabling Wheaton's brigade to cross without a wetting. His bold maneuver allowed American forces to outflank and thrash the Filipino troops under General Antonio Luna, with MacArthur approving the plan.
From Korea reports reaching Vancouver claim Russia is making strong inroads toward final absorption. Other dispatches from Bluefields Nicaragua describe pandemonium on the night of April 18 as the steamer Jari brings advices to New Orleans. Arch bishop Ireland may deliver the main sermon at the May 8 Orleans celebration with pilgrimages from Europe and papal benediction.
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