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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1898
Page
2
The excerpt identifies A. P. Shewman and W. D. Morton as publishers Morton and Shewman of Mesa City Arizona, with the Mesa Free Press masthead noted. The text confirms the bindery and locality in Mesa City Arizona.
The passage weighs the Maine destruction, Spain’s hopes, and Cuba’s future while praising the war’s planners and the censorship that aided the US Navy. It contrasts American hostility and hospitality toward Cervera and stresses censorship as a critical asset in the conflict.
The Kansas City Times notes Weyler advocates war but questions remain about the firmness of his stance. Weyler’s voice is described as restless and unsteady, challenging any static view of his position.
The passage notes many in the country recall the wife of India's governor general as the sister of a young man who caused a stir in wheat circles during 1897 98. The reference ties a prominent colonial figure to a historical agricultural dispute and public attention from that era.
The report notes a planned display at the Parish Exposition to heap coals of fire on the French head, signaling a bold, if incendiary, demonstration amid a tense old town atmosphere.
The passage notes that a ton of ore is transported across a thousand miles on the Great Lakes for under a dollar. It highlights how unlikely it is for a dollar to travel far, underscoring astonishing efficiency in freight costs.
The piece argues for stronger national guard ties to Washington and notes a future standing army in function. It also recalls the American School of Classical Studies at Athens with a fireproof jig as a symbol of the Greek language’s enduring strength despite changing institutions.
The Detroit Tribune argues against mere homage to forefathers. Each generation must define its own responsibilities and influence on new battlefields, in a nation ready to take on larger roles and duties.
The brief weighs privateering versus government capture as a subtile moral issue. It argues privateering is evil and nearly abolished, but the real task is reform across nations. War should teach humanity and wisdom. without that, society remains poor.
The piece notes rapid advances in compressed air use for hand tools in America. Pneumatic devices drive screws, turn nuts, and drill holes in steel and wood, offering speed and labor savings over old methods. It argues that invention milestones keep rising and that progress seems only beginning.
The text critiques medieval religion in Spain for neglecting nature and social bonds, noting a historical tendency of pious Spaniards to deprive earthly creditors to fund masses for the soul and describing contemporary self centered attitudes and limited trust in others.
The passage portrays a complex Spaniard as impatient of organization and discipline, warlike yet not military, with strong national pride but limited patriotism. It contrasts desert independence and Gothic personal freedom with public service instincts and a cautionary motto about future consequences.
The article cites 1897 Spanish army reports showing about 10,000 yellow fever cases in Cuba and 32,534 total deaths from all diseases. It discusses how garrisons in Cuban towns could face similar health dangers, though American sanitation and food supplies may reduce the proportion of illness and death.
Observers note the Sultan of Turkey quoted American cases where foreign claims for damages were settled or disavowed. He used incidents like mob actions against Chinese in western states and Italians in New Orleans to argue against liability for damages to American citizens in Turkey. The move smartly echoes U S precedent and may unsettle U S policy.
The article argues that large US emigration to Cuba Porto Rico or the Philippine Islands is unlikely. It notes climate and geographic migration patterns, citing American westward movement and limited cross isotherm migrations. It contrasts with European patterns and concludes Americans will not seek residence in those islands with only minor southern movement possible.
Portland residents raise funds for Capt. Clark of the Oregon. Mason arrives in Vancouver from Dawson with Yukon icebound. Tacoma tourist hotel burned, losses $200000. City of Pana reports atrocities in Salvador prisons. California Red Cross sends $1000 and draws on Shanghai bank for hospital aid. Pacific coast insurance losses top $704,014 last month. San Joaquin Valley wheat planting expands to 25k acres by Clovis Cole. Grand Encampment I O O F in San Jose with regimental drills and ball. Pipes collection of Arthur Von Ziegligen valued at $7000 to be sold. Lumber prices rise as Pacific Coast association forms. USC president disciplines rowdy students. Heath to Hawaii for First National Bank. Possible refit of Philadelphia before Honolulu or Samoa cruise. Mare Island repairs planned. Bullshoe peak tall as per Cook Inlet survey. Charguers Reunis line may extend to San Francisco. Goat Island naval training station site chosen. $100,000 budget, likely doubled. Seattle visitors include Mrs Hitchcock and Miss Van Buren. Dawson shifts to West Dawson urged. Commodore Watson commends crew, criticizes Cervera’s tactics.
Reports from Constantinople to Suda Bay describe Turkish redeployment and naval readiness. A Stockholm cablegram notes a proposed 20 million kroner naval credit, while Italy curbs expensive plans and faces a 17 million lire deficit. French garrisons brace for possible upheaval as a citywide strike spreads, with labor groups including carpenters and plumbers poised to join in Paris.
Frank Amie writes from the Philippine Islands dated September 13 describing harsh garrison life at Manila. He reports 350 sick in hospital, high casualties, limited rations, poor bread and coffee, and severe hardships with many expected to not return home. He recalls a July 31 fight leaving 24 killed and 38 wounded, and notes officers urged courage rather than orders.
A Washington dispatch surveys wartime notes from Santiago including fever counts, health updates, and moves toward quarantine. It reports on Cuban port observations at Manzanillo, troop shifts, and a new Dutch West Indies policy on war correspondents aboard yachts. It also notes political and economic developments across the hemisphere and U.S. military planning for Cuba.
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