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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1899
Page
1
Value of Franchises and Public Benefit
The article argues that municipal franchise value illustrates public interest in monopolies. It cites Charles Yerkes’s rise from 40 000 in 1836 to 12 000 000 in 1899 after acquiring street railway rights. It contends that franchises grant use of public property to private hands and proposes taxing them to fund municipal treasuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ch Charles LF Yerkes
F Yerkes
Chicago
New York
Yerkes
Gazette
Newfoundland sentiment shifts toward annexation over confederation
Rt Rev Bishop Hawley in St Marys church confirms a large class and voices Newfoundland public sentiment leaning to joining the United States rather than Canada. He cites a costly railway contract, calls for a fight for freedom, and notes a likely defeat of the local government and breakdown of the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
St. Johns
N. F
St. Mary’s Church
Newfoundland
United States
Canada
Mining Boom Promises Arizona as Copper King
The territory sees unprecedented mining interest with bonds on mines, hundreds of new claims, new strikes, and smelters rising. Capitalists from across the United States arrive as copper becomes the metal in demand, signaling Arizona’s rise as a leading copper producer locally and globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Arizona
Prisoner roll at Yuma territorial prison grows
There are 214 prisoners confined in the territorial prison at Yuma with no females. The facility has had few if any female inmates since its founding. The inmate population includes more Mexicans than Americans and two Chinese prisoners remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillipines
Philippine
Yuma
Pen
Dissolution of Co Partnership in Mesa City Arizona
The co partnership between W. D. Morton and A. P. Shewman publishers printers and attorneys at law in Mesa City Maricopa County Arizona is dissolved by mutual consent. Morton relinquishes all partnership debts to Shewman who assumes them. Dated May 10 1899 in Mesa City. Signed by Morton and Shewman with witnesses and notarization by Geo W Way Notary Public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Morton
A. P. Shewman
Mesa City
Maricopa County
Arizona
Coparnership
A. D
Geo. W. Way
Gro. W. Way
Territory of Arizona
Government engineers and experts arrive to survey Bates rock for cement
Mr J B Lippincott leads government work at the Batters and returns from Los Angeles with E Duryee Colton cement expert J H Quinton Los Angeles engineer to assist in canal and quarry tests Brad ford Wheeler to survey the canal line and D T Anderson to perform quarry tests The group aims to ensure a thorough study and completion of the project A Michigan farmer shares a drought solution planting rows of onions and potatoes to moisten crops and yield abundance Two adjacent claim locators must perform joint assessment work worth two hundred dollars and post notices of the joint effort
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lippincott
Battes
Los Angeles
E. Duryee
Colton
Bates
J.H. Quinton
Bradford Wheeler
D. T. Anderson
Tribune
Michigan
Hillsboro
Seaside Excursions Launch From Phoenix Short Line
Seaside Excursions via the Phoenix Short Line and Southern Pacific begin on Thursday May 5 and run weekly to Southern California resorts including Santa Barbara Santa Monica Ventura San Pedro Long Beach and San Diego Tickets valid for 900 days at 25.95 each with chair cars day coaches and Pullman sleepers available The line promises Pintsch gas lighting final improvements and fastest service over the 240 mile route under the Phoenix Port Line leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Bicxnet
Wing Meat Market Upgrades With Refrigeration and Fan
Chas Wing expands his meat market adding a dry air refrigerator for meat eggs butter and a large electric fan to keep the shop cool in hot weather. A dredging project along the canal advances with blasting in solid cement and expected completion in a month or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Wing
Wylie, Duffield and Wilson
Phoenix
Bisbert
Mesa
Ab Johnson
Romeroy
W. M. Gilbert
Robert G. Bana
Phootiff Gilbert
Campbell to Speak in Mesa on May 26 27 28
J H Campbell a temperance lecturer will deliver lectures in Mesa on May 26 27 and 28 including Sunday May 28. The talks are sponsored by the Good Templars and follow his noted work in other parts of the territory. Hon F M Murphy voices confidence Whipple will be built up and re garrisoned after a Washington visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Campbell
Mesa
The
Good Templars
F. M. Murphy
Whipple
Washington
What is Shiloh A grand old remedy for coughs and consumption
The note advertises Shiloh as a worldwide remedy for coughs colds and consumption used for fifty years. It claims to curb incipient consumption and aid advanced cases. A refund is offered if not satisfied. Prices are 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar and it is sold by J H Barnett Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Barnett
Local News Minute in Safford and Surroundings
Phil Mets improves his property with a new hay shed and livery stable. Glob votes 12000 dollars in bonds to build a new schoolhouse. Safford moves toward incorporation as a town. Thatcher becomes a municipality. Cattle buyers S J Macdonald and Mr Shannon of Phoenix visit town on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Mets
Phil
Glob
Safford
Thatcher
S. J. Macdonald
Mr. Shannon
Phoenix
Clover Root Tea Promises Quick Cure for Headaches
An advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a blood purifier and tissue builder for overworked women with headaches. Money back if unsatisfactory. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, sold at Dess Birnett's Drug Store. A new header moved from Abell Wilbur Mullen Hardware Co. Joseph Way heads to Florence on legal business. McKay from Goldfield cyanide plant travels to Globe. Clay Hackett of the Mesa Globe and Florence stage line visits town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Dess Birnett
Abell-Wilbur-Mullen Hardware Co
Judge Way
Florence
McKay
Globe
Clay Hackett
The
Mesa, Globe and Florence Stage Line
Fast and Elegant Trains Highlight Regional Service
Leads emphasize equipment completeness comfort of transport and prompt service on fast and elegant trains with gas lights, dining cars on all limited trains and year round high standards. Mentions 238 miles shortest line to Los Angeles and quick access to eastern points. Also notes Phoenix Short Line rehabilitating Pullman service between Phoenix and Maricopa with overnight travel from 7 PM to 6 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
M. Q
Bicknell
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Daniel Burton
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Geo W. Way
Territory of
Maricopa
Ara
U. S. Geologia
Cok Camry
Gepot
Shiloh
Southern
Pacific
Pride of Japan Tree Tea
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