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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1898
Page
2
The Mesa Free Press notes publication details and names J P Shewman W D Jeousen and Morton and Shewan as publishers in Mesa City Arizona.
An interview with a returning Kion fker suggests a belief in a first-class gold cure. Lieutenant Hobson’s modesty hints he would rather a blow up than a blow-out, implying a preference for a decisive action.
Hawaii faces renewed pressure as volcanic activity mirrors urgent calls for action. Men ready to fight at a moment’s notice show a readiness to act rather than debate, highlighting a wartime mood and determination across communities.
A brief item notes the death of J Pierpont Morgan's bulldog in a cat fight. The oddly phrased line references a juvenile game context and a lingering notion of distinction amid the animals in an old city scene.
The Vienna authorities ban poker as a game of chance, while outsiders often face no real chance of winning. The ruling highlights tension between local law and foreign players’ outcomes in the game.
Philosophers claim closing eyes heightens hearing and believers do so in churches on Sundays, explaining the quiet during services. The practice reflects a belief in heightened concentration and receptivity through limited visual input.
A travel account notes peanuts found in Brazil in 1596 by Monardes traveler. The tale hints at an amazing evolution with mentions of peanut sandwiches now served on first family tables.
Gunner's Mate Donnelly opened the ceremony by presenting Cervera's compass to Commodore Schley and remarking that he hoped Schley would steer a straighter course than the rival captain who previously possessed it.
The crew of La Bourgogne is declared exonerated by the French minister of marine. Critics say the report serves as official whitewash and fails to address the underlying terrible statistics of the incident.
An aged London Times quotation from October 13, 1813 asserts the Americans possess a superior method of firing. It claims this gunnery advantage was evident in the War of 1812 and suggests the trait runs in American blood.
The text asserts that practical tests show the red Indian does not see farther or more clearly than the average white man. It argues his life makes him more observant and quicker to draw conclusions, but notes that a white man trained similarly would have the same abilities.
After the Spanish American War the speaker argues for keeping large military stores. A million rifles, ammunition, uniforms, tents, and outfitting supplies distributed nationwide could enable placing a million troops in the field within days, potentially reducing the need to expand the standing army.
In Canton a young man of eighteen was executed for murder though innocent. A Shanghai paper notes sympathy for the condemned, as the real murderer was his father. To save his parent and satisfy the law of life for life, the son confessed and offered his blood, sealing filial piety.
The piece praises military doctors for their constant readiness in Cuba, noting their sacrifices and the fearless handling of dangers alongside troops. It credits swift comprehension of Siboney’s situation and says preemptive measures kept yellow fever at bay, while Spaniards likely suffered more from disease.
Discussion on the distinction between shall and may in legal context and a naval inquiry into the Maine explosion. Admiralty findings support that an external explosion caused the Maine, with Spanish responsibility suggested. Public reaction links the event to the Havana harbor attack and the oath of vengeance felt by American seamen.
A satirical poem critiques gender roles, calling women imaginative yet hypocritical, labeling hypnotists as fakes and exploring perceptions of women, marriage, age, and sexual behavior across a sequence of biting lines.
A massive fire in Tacoma leveled the Exposition building, the region’s largest structure, with losses pegged at 100000 dollars and no insurance. The incident comes amid a flurry of other frontier stories including university leadership changes, canal and railway planning, and Alaska gold rush notes.
A Havana dispatch reports Cuba rapidly drifting toward anarchy while Budapest plans to expel anarchists not Hungarian citizens. Paris notes Cambon to Vienna, Fontana dies, and six Italians linked to the empress assassination are under arrest. Chile and Argentina exchange ultimatums as boundary tensions flare. Anarchists implicated in a plot to kill King Carlos are said to be behind the planned attack in Lisbon.
President McKinley informally welcomed about a dozen Rough Rider delegates including four captains and 440 men from New Mexico who helped Santiago. He praised their record, noted their readiness to serve again, and spoke of Col Roosevelt Gen. Wood and Gen. Young with pride. The named delegates included Captains Llewellyn Muller Day Lun and others plus Lieutenants Daniel Carr Rhinning Keyes and more.
General Miller to command forces to Manila. Secretary Alger resignation rumored. Spain and Cuba tensions rise as troops depart from Ponce for Spain and evacuation plans for Cuba target October 15. Reports cite US plans for 50 000 garrison troops and a naval supply run, with Manila health and Cuban debt issues amid ongoing diplomatic maneuvering.
A young lawyer quotes the New Orleans Times-Democrat noting that records show black women more often fight over men than men fight over women. He suggests locating the cause of love disturbances with the woman rather than the man.
A brief, quoted exchange notes how a man’s view of women reflects his wife while a woman weighs her husband by what she hears about other men. The lines suggest mutual scrutiny shaped by rumor and perception.
A quotation notes that monopolies are generally opposed by men on principle until they gain a personal stake in the matter. The remark contrasts public suspicion with private incentive affecting views on monopolies.
The passage notes that if the Philippines are acquired by the United States Congress may rename them the Dewey Islands. Senators and representatives visiting the area suggest the new possessions be named accordingly. Hawaii could become the Territory of Hawaii and Porto Rico the Territory of Porto Rico.
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