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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
2
In Mesa Arizona a provocative take discusses the shirt waist man as a lasting fashion, questions whether corsets will return, and hints at social and transportation industries adapting next year. The column wittily muses on Liberty day style with a Silk garment.
The note describes a girl securing an injunction to stop a man from making love to her, and hints at new material for future arguments if government by injunctions pursues the case.
A Washington police judge ruled that profanity is excusable under great provocation, allowing lawyers to argue the boundaries of what constitutes provocation and how it affects legal responsibility. The ruling opens room for extended legal argument over the standard.
The author notes the Servian king's marriage to an untitled lady provokes more criticism than his other acts, but suggests it may be the only sensible move he has made. The piece warns the decision could deter future prudent actions and calls it easier to be a fool.
The author rejects a claim that blonde girls are dying out, arguing there is no proof and asserting that many men would not marry without golden hair and blue eyes. The piece warns against alarmist views and preserves the value of blue-eyed beauties.
A New York Sun writer estimates rail road tie needs, noting that a mile of single track requires about 4500 ties and Pennsylvania system east of Pittsburgh uses about 2700000 ties annually. He adds sun stroke and germ theory debates, urging practical sun safety and restraint in heat. He also remarks on C P Huntington’s role as organizer and promoter.
The piece argues that half a century of American wealth derives from intense work and talent in management. It notes wealthy men pursue large public projects and new commonwealths, rejecting idleness. Collis P. Huntington is cited as an example of wealth serving public achievement.
The piece argues that feet are often neglected from military and domestic life. It cites Spanish American War volunteers rejected for foot issues and compares German military foot care to civilian neglect, urging soaking, salt water, and thorough drying as relief. It urges women and servants to adopt foot care to reduce fatigue and improve well being.
A passerby recalls following an old man who stole a potato from a barrel outside a grocery. The man laughs, explains he raises thousands of bushels and owns the county’s largest market garden, and that stealing a potato supposedly cures rheumatism, while noting he simply carried wood.
The letter from a woman in Nuremberg describes travels across Luzern Southern France Paris Leipzig Berlin and a planned stay on the Norwegian coast. She jokes about becoming a regular bog-trotter and notes Mrs Partington is dead.
A historic gold mine beneath Ballarat Australia is claimed to be the richest in the world. In thirty years it has produced about 30 million pounds worth of gold.
A Danish locomotive engineer received a fine of 12000 dollars and four months imprisonment for causing a railway accident through carelessness.
Historical records estimate that since the beginning of the era about 13,000,000 people have died in earthquakes. The figure reflects long term seismic losses across many regions and eras.
Several brief items from Sept 30 report a woman’s suicide in Seattle Elizabeth Langley age 24 wife of a Dawson manager leaves three daughters and a missing husband. a Walnut Grove arrest of Li Ling as accessory to the murder of A P Low and wounding of Ah Till. a Boise stage holdup with mail tossed clear. a Santa Rosa hunting party finds an unknown man dead by a creek with an inquest planned.
W H Freels, a San Jose farmer, was shot in the neck near the Eight mile House on the Almaden road while picking grapes with his wife. The shooter was unseen. vineyard owner J B Sarriello has been arrested. Freels's injuries are serious. Morosco's Burbank Theater notes Clyde Fitch's The Moth and the Flame and next week E E Kidder's Peaceful Valley by Oliver Leslie Company.
Stockton report says Peter Martin, an attendant at the State Hospital, was nearly killed by patient Carlton Stowe who beat him with a restraining strap buckle, bit his ear and eyebrow, and chewed a finger. Stowe, delusional and large, believed electricity was being used and attacked after a dispute over discharge. Martin remains in bed under medical care. Stowe was committed from Eldorado County in May 1896.
Rev Dr Gilbert H Gregory age 68 dies during St Stephen s Church Marble Hill morning service in Manhattan after heart trouble. He had urged retirement but planned to resume duties today as hymn ends he falls and dies in chair. Two physicians present confirmed death within five minutes.
Consul-General Goodnow reports Prince Tuan has been deposed from office, deprived of salary and servants, and ordered to face trial before the grand Chinese court. If confirmed, the action could align nations on a Chinese policy and influence peace negotiations.
The discussants consider taking action against the Boxer leaders led by Prince Tuan, arguing that even a pretended punishment would signal resolve. Such a move could ease tensions and help relations, though the actual effect remains uncertain.
Women of Wartenberg adopt a novel charity subscription scheme collecting combings. Leaflets titled Collect Women's Hair urge contributions to depots for forwarding to Stuttgart where hairdressers will make invisible nets. They cite China hair halted by Boxer troubles impacting supply.
Wang Wen Shao, president of the Board of Revenue, reports that the Emperor and Empress Regent faced great hardships on their retreat from Peking. They had almost no food for three days, rode camels, and were deserted by followers as Yang Liang's troops devastated the countryside and looted essentials.
San Jose set Sept 29 reports the California Cured Fruit Association board declares a dividend of one half cent per pound for prunes up to 120 size and a quarter cent for larger fruit. The season's prune sales exceed any prior corresponding period in the industry.
In Cleveland a confrontation between union and non-union moulders left two dead Henry Cronenberger a union molder died in hospital and William Steffield a bricklayer died today Cronenberger and Steffield were among those involved Charles Peck a non union man is under arrest charged with killing Detective William L Foulk who was shot in the head Others Paul Irving Thomas Jennings Edgar McIntyre and William Webster all non union men were arrested on shooting with intent to kill charges
Captain Dreyfus told reporters in Geneva he denied rumors he would reorganize the Tagal forces against the United States. He said the claim is absurd and he would not accept any offer to lead the Filipino army, noting he pays little attention to unsolicited letters.
In San Francisco gossip says James Speyer, Charles H. Tweed and D. O. Mills offered H. E. Huntington the SP presidency, but he declined to focus on his vice presidency and his fortune. Rumors place J. C. Stubbs as preferred candidate, with Edwin Hawley eyed for Pacific Mail, and a plan to reshuffle vice presidential titles and key posts across the system.
Gov. Sayers reports by noon September 30 total galveston relief funds of 672476.29 dollars. He notes 3852.59 dollars derived from Brazo River Valley relief and funds in transit. He will publish a full itemized statement of contributions and expenditures this week. Every part of the storm district is being provided for.
Pearl Boyd a Seattle native turned Nome cashier with Paul Laird, a prospector, become entangled in a deadly practical joke. Laird, after placing a severed Eskimo hand in the bed, was found dead by suicide as Pearl, driven by fear, ripped the hand apart. Local reports say the incident triggered both youths' ruinous actions.
Fort Worth authorities report the Trinity River rising to thirty five feet with a flood lake like spread over over a mile. Rail service on the Cotton Belt is halted as tracks and stations flood three to four feet deep. Lone Star Steamship line suspended. staff fear farms along the river may suffer up to one hundred thousand dollars in losses. Waterworks around the station sits three feet deep as the flood endangers the plant. No loss of life yet reported though possible drownings in river bottoms are feared.
Justice Scott ordered Edwin Gould and others to show cause why an injunction should not stop the annual St Louis Southwestern Railroad directors election set for Tuesday in St Louis. Andrew Haes of London and other minority stockholders, holding over 50 000 of 365 000 shares, seek relief claiming the late Jay Goulds estate controls the company via proxies and aims to oust minority representation.
Rome reports the Pope displayed marked vigor during the beatification of Antonez Frazzi at St. Peter's Cathedral. He venerated the saint’s effigy in front of thousands, refused aid, rose from kneeling, walked to the altar unaided, and returned to his seat without assistance.
United States Consul W. W. Mills in Chihuahua reports to federal authorities and Washington that on September 16 a mob tore down the U S flag at his consulate while flags of both nations were displayed to mark Mexican independence.
A rustic quip circulates as a resident asks the difference between a politician and a statesman, while another answers with a mushroom comparison. The playful dialogue captures local humor and community speech.
Mrs Craven faces continued perjury charges in San Francisco dated Sept 29. Judge Cook postpones proceedings to next Saturday due to her illness, with doctors noting partial paralysis and bed confinement. Bail forfeiture threatened if she fails to appear. sureties are two of her counsel who posted 5000 dollars.
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