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Newspaper

Mesa Free Press

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1900

Page

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Amendment to Articles of Mesa City Bank Inc

The Mesa City Bank held its annual meeting in Mesa Maricopa County Arizona on October 10 1900. At the meeting amended Article VI to require a nine member board elected annually on the second Tuesday in January with provisions for adjournments and stockholder status. The amendment was adopted unanimously and the bank president was authorized to sign acknowledge and publish it. Notary A P Shewman corroborated the proceedings and dated October 17 1900. County Recorder W Sheridan filed October 18 1900.

Mesa City Bank Mesa Maricopa County Arizona Hhe P Shewman Said Arizona Territory John L Wering John L.waring A. P. Shewman W Sheridan

Pustisurr Advertising and Subscription Notice

Notice from A. P. Shewman publisher stating no person may contract on behalf of the paper except with written order. Advertising rates available on application. Subscription set at $2.50 per year.

Deserving Consideration For Governor Murphy Backers

A fragment from the Gazette notes that supporters who stood aside and voted for Governor Murphy should be given consideration by Murphy and his loyal allies.

Murphy Gazette

Supreme Court Opens as Sloan Misses Session

The Arizona Supreme Court opened Thursday morning with Chief Justice Street and Associate Justices Doan and Davis on the bench. Justice Sloan failed to arrive from Prescott. W H Stilwell moved to admit John F Ross of Idaho and E W Lewis of Phoenix to practice. Several motions passed, each granting 30 days for briefs. Street announced briefs must be filed on the first day of an adjourned term.

Supreme Court Justice Street Doan Davis Sloan Prescott W. H. Stilwell John F. Ross Idaho E. W. Lewis Phoenix Street

After the Battle in Arizona Electorate Sets Civic Tone

The writer lauds peaceful elections across Arizona and defends the right to vote amid independence and good citizenship. It condemns bribery and intimidation while urging unity, education, and orderly participation as Arizona moves four years forward as a model for the nation.

Arizona

Will Practice in all the Courty of Arizona

Notary Public notes legal papers correctly drawn and practice offered across Arizona courts to ensure proper filing and authentication of documents.

Arizona

Circumstances alter cases in advertising ethics

A quotation notes that Amen denies belief in advertising yet would rush to publish gossip about a scandal when the office is in a tall building, insisting the editor avoid publication if the story would reach a wide readership. It highlights media hypocrisy and public scrutiny.

Governor Murphy Backs Statehood Amid Arizona Debate

The text portrays Governor Murphy as a staunch supporter of statehood for Arizona and urges voters to reject the Republican ticket. It casts opponents as against Arizona interests and praises progressive champions pushing for statehood.

Murphy Arizona

End of Chinese Exclusion Law Near, May 1902 Limit

The Chinese Exclusion law set in May 1882 to last ten years is nearing its end in May 1902 after a later ten year extension. It would require re enactment to continue keeping Chinese people out of the United States.

Arizona Denver

Moki Tea touted as remedy for various ailments

An advertisement claims Moki Tea cures headache indigestion and constipation and clears skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by J W Bailey Druggist at 25 and 50 cents. A note later mentions the county supporting Mark Smith by a small margin.

J W Bailey Todd Mark Smith

Local Elections Show Mixed Results Across County

The election returns indicate Republicans carried the national race with large majorities and McKinley, while county outcomes were mixed. In Mesa precinct the Democratic vote predominated, and Phoenix area supported local Republicans, with Chas. W. Barnett and A. J. Edwards among those elected. Mack defeated for Recorder, Shewman narrowly lost for Representative, and A. Hunsaker won as Supervisor.

McKinley Mark Smith Chas. W. Barnett Andessor A. J. Edwards B. A. Fowler Mesa Phoenix Mesa Barnett Mack Shewman Hunsaker Peterson Fulton Recorder

Local Candidate Thanks Supporters After Election Loss

The editor did not win a legislative seat but expresses gratitude for the strong vote and the help from friends and supporters during the recent political campaign.

Western irrigation drive gains backing from national business league

An executive committee of the National Business League at Chicago endorses flood control and irrigation measures. The group calls for federal storage reservoirs, forest preservation, and arid land reclamation to conserve water, protect navigation, and develop underground resources.

National Business League Chicago Congress

Population growth in Alabama from 1820 to 1900

The text tracks Alabama's population rise after statehood, noting 1900 total of 1,828,697 vs 1890 1,513,071, a 315,630 increase or 20.8 percent. It compares with 1880–90 growth of 19.8 percent and highlights prior surges: 142 percent (1820–1830) and 90.8 percent (1830s). By 1900 Alabama’s population is over fourteen times that of 1820.

Alabama

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