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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1899
Page
1
Arizona ME ministers appointment notice echoed by Phoenix Republican
The article notes that last Friday the ME ministers appointments in Arizona were published and six days later the Phoenix Republican runs the same matter as news. It highlights consistency and references the old law and the phrase Today's News Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Arizona
Phoenix Republican
Government plans to turn Colorado river into desert
Ex. W. B. Johnson notes riverside irrigation could reclaim arid land and boost rainfall over wide areas. He argues the project would make the land healthier, wealthier, and more attractive. The piece also highlights a local post office upgrade to third class with a $100 monthly postmaster salary and upcoming international money orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Johnson
Phoenix
Southern Pacific plans a westward main line expansion from Nen Tin el station
The El Paso paper reports Southern Pacific aims to shorten its main line west of El Pasco and build a new route from Nen Tin el station Arizona through Buckeye District Gila valley Salt River valley Phoenix Tempe Mesa Sacaton through Florence, up the Gila to Duncan and into New Mexico. The piece also urges sweeping action against gambling, labeling it Arizona’s greatest evil and calling for suppression of all gambling houses.
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el Paso
Southern Pacific Company
el Pasco
Arizona and
New Mexico
Nentinel Station
Arizona
California
Buckeye District
Gila Valley
Salt River Valley
Phoenix
Tempe
Mesa
Sacaton Plain
Florence
Gila
Safford
Pima
Illegal Mesquite Wood Cutting On Government Land Near Maricopa
Treasury agents note large quantities of mesquite wood cut unlawfully on government land near Maricopa and shipped to Phoenix. Tax estimates place war revenue and inheritance duties on Cornelius Vanderbilt’s will at about 5 million dollars, with 3 million to the federal government and 2 million to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Maricopa
Phoenix
Tribune
State of New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Trade Review Hails Record Prosperity as September Shows Minima
R G Dunn Co monthly review notes a historic dip in commercial debits for the year yet credits strong distributive trade. Railroad earnings remain high, industrial activity steady, iron demand immense with capacity sold into next year. Wheat fluctuates on Transvaal uncertainty but prices stay strong overall. Money is plentiful and collections are satisfactory.
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R.G. Dunn ,Co
Transvaal
Century dating dispute unsettles January change
Edward Bok explains in the October Ladies' Home Journal that hundreds argue for January 1, 1900 as the start of the new century while others insist on January 1, 1901. He notes a numeric twenty century view but stresses the century completes only after December 31, 1900 with all 365 days.
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Edward Bok
October
Ladies’ Home Journal
Tombstone Earthquake Shakes Town Late Night
The Tombstone tremor struck around 11 13 p m causing rattling windows and swinging decorations. A second slight quake around 2 am prompted some residents to rush outside in dishabille. Older inhabitants recall a May 3 1896 quake and a long crevice on Huachuca Reservoir hill remains visible. Dunbar and Sam Webb acquire Gazette stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Huachuca Reservoir
J O Dunbar Named Editor and Phoenix Journal Outlook
It is said that J O Dunbar will be the editor. We are expecting a lively time in the Phoenix journalistic arena from this time on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Dunbar
Phoenix
Gompers Opposes Antitrust Legislation Strongly
Washington report notes Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor writes in the federation’s official organ. He argues government cannot block natural concentration in industry and warns anti trust measures would hurt workers more than trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Industrial Commission
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Ex-Governor McCord Urges National Irrigation System
The Anaconda Standard reports Col. M. H. McCord of Arizona spoke at the national irrigation congress in Missoula Montana. He opposed state ownership and argued for a nationwide irrigation plan while urging eastern education on arid land reclamation. His 20 minute address was praised as among the congress’s ablest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. McCord
National Irrigation Congress
Missoula
Montana
McCord
Arizona
MéOord
East
Bankruptcy Court Powers In Mortgage Foreclosures
Judge Allen rules the bankruptcy court has full power over all mortgages and dower interests on a bankrupt estate, requiring the sale of property mortgaged to its full value. The decision affects Mrs. Nancy E. Gastf of Girard Macoupin county and seven mortgage holders seeking foreclosure despite bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Allen
Nancy E. Gastf
Girard
Macoupin County
Henry C. Hamilton
Pleasant call from Judge A Buck spurs town football club efforts
Judge A Buck made a pleasant morning call while locals organize a football club. George Schornick has shipped a boatload of pears to Kansas City and is known as a hustler who usually reaches his destination.
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George Schornick
Kansas City
George
Shilohs Consumption Cure Guarantee and Prices
An 19th century claim guarantees customer benefit from two thirds of the bottle with a refund if not helped. Pricing offered at 26 cents 50 cents and one dollar. Sold by J. H. Barnett, Druggist.
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Shiloh
J. H. Barnett
Piano brands praised as standards in the market
Prospective piano buyers are urged to prefer Chickering Behr Bros Kransch Bach Mason Hamlin as high grade instruments. A. Repechin Phoenix agent asserts these brands rarely fail after twenty years. Meanwhile Kemp Hardware assets and liabilities are reviewed in bankruptcy with liabilities around 15 000 and assets near 49 000. A herring will take place soon.
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Behr Bros
Kransch &E Bach
Mason & Hamlin
A. Repechin
Phoenix
Henry E. Kemp Hardware Co
Republican
J.a.kurtz
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted As Health Booster
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the “mightiest little thing” for health, claiming sugar coated globules build up strength and energy. Other items include local minister visits, photography studios in Mesa, tax figures, and notices about wills and grand juries in Phoenix.
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Dr. King
J H Barnett
Karl’s Clover Root Tea Promoted by Druggist
An 19th century ad extols Karl’s Clover Root Tea as essential for a fine complexion by purifying blood and aiding digestion. It promises health of bowels liver and kidneys and cites prices of 26 cents and 50 cents, sold by J. K. Barnett Druggist.
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J. K. Barnett Druggist
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