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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1893
Page
2
The issue notes renewed silver battles as Congress convenes, Mesa area water and land expansion aims, and calls out advertising bills due December 1. It reports on Territorial Statehood Convention actions, Brewster Cameron leaving Arizona for Texas, and local editorial criticism.
The piece critiques a proposed income tax with bands up to ten percent and argues millionaires would pay little. It praises Francis J. Henry for Cochise county cattle-law convictions and notes Heney’s rising status among Arizona lawyers. Oasis supports libel suit venue limits, warning newspapers risk overreach.
A Tribune excerpt critiques Democratic papers for defending Cleveland and Gresham as they oppose a republic in favor of monarchy. It references a proposed 400 yard limit to be enforced in Arizona and mentions a woman aligned with that effort.
The Gazette and Republican report a $10,000,000 canal budget for 1,000 miles, equating to $10,000 per mile, a figure the Herald of Phoenix reportedly would be an administration organ. Governor Hughes removed Super R. Haxes and B Ming from the Board of Asylum Commissioners amid disputed causes, with the Gazette naming Supt. Netherton as a factor, though the paper’s reliability is questioned.
Acting Governor Charles M. Bruce proclaims a territory wide day of thanksgiving on Thursday the thirtieth of the month. He urges citizens to praise and seek divine favor, noting patriotic memories and humble gratitude. The proclamation is dated Phoenix November 6, 1893 with the territorial seal affixed.
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