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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1899
Page
2
A string of wry observations covers cynicism happiness and art in society and politics. The piece notes laughter in public life the misfit of wealth in elections and a theater metaphor about the chorus versus the box office. It also mentions Dreyfus and Markham and a Polar Star misread as three stars.
A clergyman protests rice throwing at weddings as disrespectful to matrimony. He asks whether tossing old shoes would be an acceptable alternative, highlighting the custom’s tension with sacred rites.
The record notes that many men of wealth increasingly follow the apostolic injunction to be rich in good works, reflecting a trend in distributing charities and deeds.
The passage notes a decline in the belief that women could ride seven hundred miles in forty eight hours, contrasting past aspirations with contemporary views on female cycling endurance.
A columnist argues that industrial issues persist unless a system creates competition for all purchases and monopoly on all sales, suggesting a sweeping reform to balance markets and curb exploitation. The long theory questions whether true progress requires drastic structural change.
A cautious note warns that peroxide of iron blended with certain chemicals may yield a smooth side walk, hinting that sidewalks could become a defined right of way and a symbol of rust in the future.
The Chicksaw Indians pass a law setting the marriage license price at 5000 dollars to prevent losing daughters to white men. An Indian maiden marrying under this rule would be described as one of the dearest girls on earth.
The text notes a strict Texas homestead rule: a man cannot mortgage a home of two hundred acres or less even with wife and children's consent. it cannot be taken for debt or sold without the wife's private acknowledgment of the deed before an officer away from the husband, protecting the homestead.
The author cautions that healthy political interest differs from total absorption in politics. Government should serve the people’s convenience, not become the people's master or a goal in itself. Too much politics and too many politicians hinder society.
The piece critiques careless street behavior while expressing charitable wishes for surgeons. It condemns a banana peel incident as a hazard to pedestrians and advocates mindful conduct to keep foot travel safe.
A Norwegian cutter reports a buoy marked Andree Polar Expedition found at sea. The buoy carried a hollow cork bulb with copper netting and a Swedish flag, containing a water tight vessel for letters from the explorers. The note recalls prior statements about releasing buoys during the voyage.
A wheelman warns of a looming postponement that mirrors the law’s delay, illustrating a prospective deferral in a pending settlement. The remark underscores how timing affects negotiations and outcomes in the ongoing case.
A sarcastic baggageman describes the slow process to recover damages from a damaged bicycle. He jokes that the claim must travel from the station agent to the general passenger agent then to the master of baggage and eventually to the directors before the company’s counsel asks for proof the wheel was not in the same condition.
The article defends the Earl of Yarmouth as a poor but honest young man who has bargained well with a theatrical manager. It praises his use of his title as an asset and suggests he would not sacrifice independence for a lucrative American marriage. Overall, he is portrayed as estimable.
The Boston Globe portrays the harsh fate of Maine farms as lumber resources fade and soil grows barren. Many owners, often old and poor, drift toward the poorhouse as towns abandon buyouts and convert land into plantations. Without work or tax support, former farmers struggle to survive on exhausted soil.
The United States Board of Geographic Names, a ten member panel from government and scientific bureaus, guides spelling for official uses. It aims for uniformity and simplicity, not language reform, and opinions have led to changes like West Palmbeach and Pitts burghs final h and Marlborough ugh handling.
A Pennsylvania doctor recounts a humorous patient tale from his career. He treated an Irish woman with typhoid, used a tongue thermometer and a simple prescription, then rushed back when her son reported deterioration. The joke ends with the patient chiding him for neglecting the jigger and the tongue.
A brief exchange features Mrs Gabb noting her son’s delicate appetite and Mrs Gadd confirming delicacy. The boy explains he was urged to eat a lot before leaving so he would not appear greedy, reflecting a light stage moment from The Rival.
A terse remark notes social hypocrisy as the average man shows courtesy to many men he would prefer to harm. The line captures streetwise humor about instinct versus civilization without naming individuals or events.
A police officer issues a warning telling individuals to move on from a public area. The action reflects standard crowd control measures and enforcement of local order without further incident.
Late events from the region include W J Cook selling the California National bank of San Diego assets at auction for 8350. Prof Grinnell returns from Alaska to Pasadena while noting argo naut trip funds. Marcus Katz of San Bernardino dies at 80 after 47 years there. A San Bernardino grower buys land near Honolulu for a novel orange grove. Jesse Hicks funeral in Santa Cruz with President Wheeler present. California Orient steamship line may charter ships, Lady Joicey sails Shanghai to Japan. Riverside correspondent notes eastern stores stock California fruits, especially navels, boosting future demand.
Judge Morris granted an injunction preventing use of California on labels for canned fruit not produced in that state. The California Fruit Canners Association and others sued J Meyer & Co for labeling Maryland or other state fruit as California fruit. The ruling bars misrepresentation of origin to protect local producers.
The New York market for oranges remains steady with improved weather lifting sentiment. Jamaica oranges prove unprofitable due to repacking losses, shipments decline, and prices hold. lemons stay quiet as 20 700 boxes of Messina Palermo lemons await auction. Boston reports good market, first class fruit, strong supply, and higher price outlook with Jamaica oranges at 3 50 and Florida at 3 75 and lemons at 4 00 to 4 05. Malaga lemons sold 916 boxes at 2 25 to 2 60.
Paul de Bauge a French cook living at 1010 Mission street used a dirk to kill Della O Connor a Thalia beer hall habitué in a lodging house at 14 Turk street. The crime remained undiscovered for an hour while he remained in the room with the victim and defied occupants.
De Bauge admitted the killing after police captured him. He says the woman robbed him of $10, leading to a brutal attack in which a long dirk nearly severed her head and a rope was used around the throat, possibly to stem blood or finalize the crime.
Twenty one East Indian oilers and firemen aboard the British steamer Pathal were put in irons by Captain Butler after mutiny fears over sailing to Manila. Shipped at Singapore in September for an 18 month voyage, they fear Filipino hostility while the captain expects to compel completion of the contract.
Railroads prepare for eastern sale of celery and walnut crops. Walnut crop exceeds 450 cars with about half already shipped. Celery production totals about 690 cars with some already moved. Most shipments reach eastern markets before the holidays.
Salinas reports the wealthy rancher Charles Cockrell of southern Monterey county was murdered this morning in Arroyo Seco. The coroner's jury has gone to the scene and details are not available. Sensational details are expected.
In Plano, Reese Martin was shot and killed by his fourteen year old son Alfred after a quarrel over alleged abuse of the mother. Alfred says he acted in self defense when he fired both barrels of a shotgun, killing his father instantly.
The first Washington navel oranges of the year depart Phoenix for Detroit marking the earliest shipment ever from any U S point and six weeks ahead of California fruit. The fruit is described as sweet and fully ripened.
War department release of Quarters General Laidington’s report details vast logistics. It covers transport fleet organization and two armies moved to the Philippines plus troops sent to Cuba and Puerto Rico. It notes repatriation of 55000 Spanish soldiers and care of animals and supplies for U S forces. Over 1200 soldiers and civilians who died abroad were returned home.
The piece warns that alum in baking powders can mimic malaria symptoms and harm digestion, nerves, and blood. It cites Dr. Barker of the University of Pennsylvania calling for the powder's sale to be prohibited and advises using pure cream of tartar powder, costing about forty five to fifty cents per pound, noting low prices imply alum content.
General Ludington announces 37 vessels in the transport fleet carrying 202587 people to Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii the Philippines and the United States. No lives lost. They also carried 27353 animals and 86150 tons of weight. 1213 bodies of soldiers and others were repatriated from Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and Hawaii.
The Topeka mine in Calaveras county near Sheep Ranch will be operated by an arrastre during the rainy season. It is owned by W. L. Fortner of Jackson and a partner.
A collage of colonial wit and modern concerns touches on Admiral Dewey and his public image, labor strife in Chicago, fundraising for the Dewey arch, and satirical notes on politics and society. Also noted is the widow senator turning to entertainment and Arizona mountain lion bounties for hunters.
Ex Lieutenant John Y Filmore Blake once of the Sixth United States Cavalry and West Point graduate now commands a Transvaal regiment of 500 American and Irish rough riders. Blake is described as a daring cowboy type leader with prior military experience.
The Times says a $200 million combination would merge rubber, bicycle, and automobile firms into a single giant concern. It would control production of every component used in bicycles and cars, with all existing companies as participants.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey breakfasted in their private Waldorf dining room as visitors dropped by the hotel. The couple planned to stay a few days in New York before proceeding to Oakdale Long Island for a week at Mrs Ludlow's summer home.
The German ship Comet reports that on August 31, four days from Hamburg, Captain Krukman, master, killed himself by blowing his head off with a musket. Earlier, his wife was buried at sea before the voyage began from Hamburg to Pensacola Florida.
A pro Boer mass meeting organized by the Holland Society is being arranged in Chicago for Monday evening in a show of sympathy with the Boers. The gathering follows a temporary abandonment two weeks earlier and invites public attendance.
At Central Music hall President D. J. Schuyler will preside as a call goes out next week to the American public seeking contributions for the widows and orphans of the Boers who have given their lives in defense of their country.
Washington reports say the War Department has received notices on three volunteer soldiers court-martialed in the Philippines and sentenced to death for assaulting natives. General Otis reportedly approved the sentences though a reduction recommendation may accompany the approval.
A display of 5000 men framed the celebration in Birmingham Alabama honoring Admiral Schley. The procession included Alabama and Mississippi national guards cadet corps from five colleges Confederate veterans Spanish War veterans Sons of Veterans Grand Army and many civic groups. Schley reviewed the parade and helped open the state fair.
Captain J B Clarke forms the Illinois Rough Riders in Chicago after serving in the Civil War and Spanish War. He already has one troop and five more in sight with hopes to field ten. Men equip themselves and many veterans have enlisted. Some from the First Illinois cavalry may join. The regiment plans to offer service to the Philippines.
Silas J. Coyne of Chicago an carpenter has devised a kite powered system to haul a long cable with a trolley kite carrying a high explosive bomb. He claims tandem kites can support nearly seven miles of cable and a traveling kite can lift over twenty pounds, with automatic release and return. Tests are reported successful.
In Chicago at the Crane Foundry on Fulton and Desplaines streets, Charles Becker and Allie Chudysewski tied tarred rope around coworker John Shinder and set it alight as a cruel joke. Shinder suffered severe burns and is hospitalized at St. Elizabeth's. Becker and Chudysewski are in custody, facing charges.
Rock from the Central Eureka mine is being treated at the Zeila mill with no discouraging signs. Dewey Mining and Milling stock rises rapidly among local investors and will soon start development. Ram's Creek near Stoddard's sees M Noyes operating an arrastre. copper and gold found. Cleveland mine runs 30 men. old workings cleaned and new ground active. 10 stamp mill repaired. Grizzly Hill mine sold to San Francisco buyers. Meek and new superintendent Tucker plan to start work shortly. Encinitas caper mine sinks a large east tunnel shaft. ledge rich in lead silver sulphate oxide copper and copper glance found. forty tons on dump. smelter planned.
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