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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1899
Page
1
Gov Murphy reports Arizona wealth while urging swift statehood. The piece cites irrigation as key to western prosperity, asserting citizen effort could accelerate federal aid and the era of abundant water from ditches. Includes broader notes on exchange money orders between the United States and Mexico.
Archibishop Chappelle of New Orleans departs for the Philippines as Papal Ablegate after a conference with the President. He seeks to explain U.S. intentions and restore island tranquility, coming from a mission in Cuba with similar aims. The piece also notes irrigation debates in Canada and mineral prospects near Castle Creek, British Columbia, including borax lakes and ore development led by T. E. Farish and Dr. J. M. Ford.
Voters in Phoenix continue balloting for the Carnival Queen title as polls stay open and candidates vie for the crown. Local organizers urge participation and report steady turnout.
Harvard Observatory at Cambridge prepares for the Leonid meteor shower on the night of the 15th with plans to record time brilliancy color and other details. Last year observers counted over 800 meteors despite cloudy conditions and this year the shower is anticipated to yield valuable astronomical data as the earth passes through the comet’s center. Circulars with blank recording forms are being distributed to astronomers and interested observers across the country and in Europe.
Town authorities plan to realign a road to avoid the railroad crossing east of Tempe. The project costs about 200 dollars with Tempe town funds and public contributions to cover the rest. Residents of Mesa and Tempe are urged to subscribe at local stores or Bolton’s office to fund this safety improvement.
The Bodie Miner recounts how the Peg Leg legend arose from a drunken story about Peg Leg Smith in San Francisco during the 1850s. It suggests editors spread the tale from a sensational report in the Era, and portrays Smith as a compulsive liar whose myth grew from newspaper lore.
The Ray mine at Ray in Pinal County near Florence employs about four hundred men with plans to add one hundred more. A 250 ton per day concentrating mill is operating, and twenty new cars of equipment will be installed in December to complete a full ore reduction plant.
United States Circuit Judge Morrow in San Francisco holds the Comptroller of the Currency may assess stockholders of an insolvent national bank equally and to the par value of their stock. The order mandating the assessment is conclusive against stockholders and not subject to defense in related actions.
Andrews and Murray unite in marriage at the Murray residence on East Van Buren street in Irving with Rev Lipsley McAfee officiating. The ceremony was followed by a substantial supper and is witnessed by close friends and relatives. The bride, daughter of Sheriff D L Murray, is from Phoenix, and the groom, a junior member of E L Andrews & Son, plans to set up home at Taylor and Third streets.
In the District Court of Arizona Nesbit petitions for discharge from all debts provable against his estate. He states he was duly adjudged bankrupt on September 28 last, has surrendered all property and complied with acts and court orders. Date October 28, 1899. Benjamin B. Nesbit, Bankrupt.
The 820 Judicial District of Arizona orders a hearing on November 20, 1899, for the petition. It directs publication in Mesa Free Press and sending copies to creditors by mail. Judge Webster Street signs the order at Phoenix with the court seal.
Prof James Douglas of Phelps Dodge & Co and E H Cook supervisor of United Globe mines visited this week with W F Crane auditor for the combine. They said work is suspended to install a 250 ton furnace and a large Worthington pump in the Hoosier shaft, delaying operations six to eight weeks until the start of the year.
The Gazette condemns those who “abuse the government” and vilify the flag calling for punishment of traitors. It deems this a time and place to avoid exhibitions by those who betray the republic.
An 19th century druggist advertisement promises a guarantee with Shilohs Consumption Cure bottles. The guarantee states two thirds must be used faithfully and if no benefit is seen the bottle can be returned for a refund. Prices listed are 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar. For sale by E Barhett Druggist.
A new road straight through to Tempe will soon be opened with only two or three landowners opposing the project. The rest consent to the construction and public access.
An aged advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as the busy little health boosters. It claims each pill converts weakness into energy and mental power, promising wealth of vigor. Sold by J H Barnett for 25 cents a box.
The Baptist box social held Saturday evening at Odd Fellows Hall drew a large crowd and raised a substantial sum for church funds.
J. W. Bailey, Druggist guarantees Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a money back promise. Advertisers claim it is the most successful bowel complaint remedy and the only one that never fails. It is described as pleasant, safe and reliable.
The town council set an annual tax rate of one percent. Officials say the levy funds essential services and will be applied across the local tax base with standard exemptions in effect.
An advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as improving digestion and liver and bowel health through cleansing action. It asserts beauty and complexion depend on pure blood and digestion. Price 25 and 50 cents. sold by J. H. Barnett, Druggist.
Admiral Dewey and Mrs Mildred Hazen were united in marriage yesterday. The ceremony was private with close family in attendance.
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