Mesa Free Press in Mesa City Arizona
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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1899
Page
2
Wings and woes in a wordy talk of times and comeuppance
A rambling collection of quips about the Paris exposition and the Dreyfus trial, Alaskan liars, future jobs for men, girls sharing property, a record corn to pork ratio, and a joking note on ice stock and cob pipes.
France folly shielded crimes by army honor myth
A short editorial note argues that in France crimes, no matter how grave, gain legitimacy if framed as defending military honor. It contrasts with the writing paper trust raising paper prices, noting material would still stay stationery.
War cloud to peace pipe cloud foreseen in remarks
The writer notes it is unlikely the war cloud will be fully displaced by smoke from nations smoking the pipe of peace. The metaphor contrasts lingering conflict with hopeful but uncertain steps toward harmony.
Preacher Questions Real Christians in Parish
A preacher claimed only seven in a hundred were truly Christian, a remark likely tied to offerings and church discipline. The comment hints at criticism of generosity and sincerity within the congregation.
North Carolina Author Wins $1000 Damages From Street Railway
A North Carolina author sued a street railway company for damages and obtained a verdict for $1000. The article notes the literary business holds big money, implying the author’s success underscores the earning potential of writing.
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North Carolina
The war ship doomed again by new destructive invention
The article notes recurring claims that each new invention could render warships obsolete, yet nations persist in building vessels despite the warnings.
Bicycle trust capital cuts spark potential new offer
The text notes a bicycle trust once valued at 90 million dollars now 45 million, with critics declining to join. It suggests Americans might have paid one hundred dollars for two rubber wheels and a bundle of wire, implying a controversial or speculative offer or opportunity.
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Bicycle Trust
Bugs Named in Alleged Kissing Bug Case
Prof. Howard notes the evil work attributed to the kissing bug could have been done by several species including melano lestes picipes opscoelestus person atus cannibal bug coriscus sub coloratus spotted corsair and rhasachus thoracius. It is easy to believe such named bugs could be capable of anything.
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Howard
Remembered Heroism of Hobson and Sinking Errors
The Merrimac sinking at Santiago de Cuba is viewed as an error, yet Hobson and comrades shown notable heroism. The Light Brigade at Balaklava was also an error, but soldiers acted bravely. Their deeds endure beyond questions of utility, the record of heroism remains indisputable.
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Santiago de Cuba
Hobson
Light Brigade
Balaklava
Education versus money on coming-of-age question debated
An Western debating club ponders if a young man should choose $1000 or education. Abram S. Hewitt favors education over vast wealth. The piece notes rising salaries for university heads and argues educated individuals shape future peace, even in Russia.
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Abram S. Hewitt
University of California
B. I. Wheeler
Harper
Chicago University
Russia
Monarchs Yield to Popular Will Amid Global Peace Drive
The article argues rulers must heed public wishes as citizens fund and fight wars, noting the decline of absolute monarchy. It highlights William II and Nicholas II extending olive branches and opening territories, embodying a democracy inspired peace movement across nations.
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Russia
William II
France
Nicholas II
Warning on Stock Exchange strain and school tests
A New York broker collapses mentally during an order in the Stock Exchange, crying out the price he offered for shares. The piece urges caution about striving for wealth, notes related harm, and advocates assessing capacity. It discusses Dr. W S Christopher’s ergograph studies showing gender and age differences in endurance and calls for grading by ability over age in schools. PACIFIC COAST NEWS Important Information Gathered.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Education
W. S. Christopher
Christopher
General Interest Notes Cover Weather Brakes and Strikes of 1900s
Rains spread across the state with a heavy mountain snow from eight feet in Bear valley. Lucky Baldwin is fined after San Francisco fire rule violation. Crocker Beet Sugar leases 2600 acres near Stockton. Salinas apple crop grows. Pajaro hops reach 275 tons. SF streetcar sale rumored at 165000. Maui railroad suit settled. Ferry operations to use SF Main street wharf. San Jose experiences a severe earthquake. Petaluma not affected. Dawson to Cape Nome stampede continues as river ships row to winter quarters. Walnuts rise with dipping method improving quality and cost. Oceanic Steamship Company mortgaged for 2.5 million to fund fleet upgrades. Hunting seasons listed for deer, quail, doves in multiple counties.
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Bear Valley
Baldwin
San Francisco
Stockton
Crocker Beet Sugar Company
Salinas
Salinas Valley
Pajaro Valley
Sutro Street Railroad
Sutter Street Railroad Company
Morrow
Sutter Street Company
Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company
Maui Island Railroad Company
Rudolph Spreckels
C. S. Spreckels
Santa Fe Terminal Company of California
Main Street
San Jose
Petaluma
Here
Tees
Alaska
Dawson
Cape Nome
Klondike
White Horse
Lady Louise Tighe Remembers Waterloo Ball Survivor
Lady Louise Tighe, sole survivor of the Duke of Richmond's ball on the eve of Waterloo, recalls the famed gathering though she was a child. Her vivid memory echoes Byron's Childe Harold as she describes the scene and the event.
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Waterloo
Louise Tighe
Duke of Richmond
Byron
Childe Harold
State narrows open seasons for game under county changes
State law sets open hunting periods for species including duves mountain quail grouse valley quail wild duck and rail and male deer with county supervisors allowed to shorten seasons. A list shows Alpine Alameda Colusa Calaveras Contra Costa Eldorado Fresno Humboldt Kern Lake Kings Los Angeles Marin Orange specifying adjusted dates for deer quail doves and other game by county.
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Alameda
Calaveras
Contra Costa
Eldorado
Fresno—Valley
Humboldt—Wilson
Rio Tinto Mines in Spain and California Mining News
The Rio Tinto copper mines in Spain employ 1400 men and paid 4.5 million dollars in dividends last year. Reports of mine closures, new mine sales in Tuolumne County, California, and rich ore finds near Guerneville and Valley Center near San Diego are noted, with enthusiasm from capitalists and industry figures.
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Rio Tinto
Spain
Larkin
Horse Shoe Bend
Tuolumne County
Cal
New York
Valley Center
San Diego
M. L. C. E. Geullaume
Switzerland
M. L. C. Dumsar
Arizona
Yavapai County
Cochise County
Poma
Mohave
Yavapai
Cochise
Guerneville
el Sorreo, de Sonora
Mex
Valenciana
la Colorado
Guillermo Robinson
Fon Hong
Guaymas
Los Angeles Mining Review
California
Rand
Mojave
Panamint Country
Argus
State Range
Inyo County
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Riverside
Plague Reports Rise in China and Assuncion Islands
A broad column notes bubonic plague's appearance in North China and the Assuncion islands. It also covers naval affairs, politics, and other diverse items from the era, including Admiral Schley's movements and local elections.
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