Advertising rates proclaimed by Mesa free press publishers
The Mesa Free Press, involving D Morton and A P Shewman with Morton and Siewman publishers, announces advertising rates upon application.
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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
1
Arizona’s varied resources drive development optimism
The Arizona outlook highlights robust mining progress in gold silver and copper alongside a revived cattle sector. A new Grand Canyon railroad is anticipated to boost tourism and dispel desert myths, with Phoenix Tucson and Prescott cited as signs of forward momentum.
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Arizona
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Phoenix
Tucson
Tombstone
Prescott
Los Angeles Herald
Arizona Pacific Railroad Incorporation at Solomonville
The Arizona Pacific railroad bound from a Santa Fe point in New Mexico to Phoenix with branches to Clifton Morenci and Globe is incorporated at Solomonville. J E Beard J N Porter John Blake W H Wood I E Solomon and Frank Dysart sign the articles. Capital is ten million dollars. Construction may begin to secure fifteen years tax exemption under a recent law. The line would boost Graham County prosperity and link major mineral districts.
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Crawford
Silver City
Santa Fe Railroad
Arizona
Solomonville
J. E. Beard
Kansas City
J. N. Porter
Fort Thomas
John Blake
Safford
W. H. Wood
Denver
Globe
Clifton
Graham County
Bulletin
Discovery by Dr T J Lee Illuminates Star Twinkle
Dr T J Lee of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff reports a key finding about why stars twinkle. The longtime question of stellar scintillation has seen progress after his recent work, shedding light on atmospheric effects and light behavior.
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Lee
Royal Astronomical Society of London
T. J. Lee
Lowell Observatory
Flagstaff
Arizona Canal Project Locks in Machinery and Convict Work
Four car loads of machinery for the State of Arizona Improvement Company are loaded in San Francisco and will ship to the canal heading near Castle Dome Landing. Governor McCord requires 20000 dollars of equipment at the canal head before approving Arizona convicts under the Hughes lease, with bonds for the canal and no other use of the convicts. Officials say these conditions will be met and the project will provide employment for Arizona convicts for years.
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State of Arizona Improvement Company
San Francisco
Castle Dome Landing
McCord
Arizona
Hughes
Yuma
Rio Verde Canal Project Near Phoenix Faces Bond Sale Plan
An English engineer will report on the Rio Verde canal project for the proposed sale of 1.5 million dollars in six percent bonds amid renewed activity. Sections of the canal have been dug and land occupied by settlers, while questions linger over prior bond sales and bank reserves across Arizona banks.
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Rio Verde Canal
Phoenix
Verde
Cave Creek
Canal Company
London
Stockman
Walter Wilbur and Miss Ethel Attend the Nermal
Walter Wilbur and his sister Miss Ethel attend the Nermal this term, participating in school events and social activities as listed in local notices.
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Walter Wilbur
Miss Ethel
Valley livestock association movement gains backing
In the valley an effort to form a livestock association gains strong support from leading cattlemen and feeders. The plan promises no member costs while offering substantial annual financial gains. A Phoenix meeting was planned for last Wednesday to discuss uniting the industry on an intelligent business basis.
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Phoenix
Prospector Frank McKinley Arrives in Prescott
Frank McKinley cousin of President McKinley has moved east to Prescott and stays in Crook Canyon with Prof Qakman. He enjoys Arizona prospecting and focuses on quartz mining while planning to stay. The Journal Miner notes United Verde Copper Co added eight 250 HP boilers to Jerome plant and now employs about 800 with monthly payroll over 75000. J B Douglass, Senator mine superintendent, repairs the Senator mill in Yavapai County as work continues and camp remains busy.
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Prescott Courier
Monte Cristo
Douglass
Green Creek
Hark Abbott
Frank McKinley
President McKinley
Prescott
Crook Canyon
Prof Qakman
Mr. McKinley
Arizona
Miver
United Verde Copper Company
Jerome
Journal-Miner
J. 8. Douglass
Senator
Yavapai County
County Advances in California Subscriptions and Local Tax Notices
The report notes California exchanges will accept wood on subscription and delinquent subscribers will be asked for old clothes. Cochise County is raised to second class with a $2,511,984 assessment roll. Colorado’s gold output is projected at $20,000,000 this year.
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Mexico
California
Cochise County
Colorado
Burglary at Lang’s Grocery Reports Barefoot Suspect
A burglar broke into Mr Lang's grocery store through a side window the other night and stole about 20 dollars. The intruder approached the building and then fled in bare feet with tracks measured by investigators.
Notice of Intent for New Railroads Tax Exemption
On next Tuesday the period ends for initiatory steps to build railroads to qualify for a fifteen year tax exemption from the recent legislature. Up to that date notices of intention must be filed.
Local notes on schools and residents in Mesa area
Reports on normal schools opening with 115 to 200 pupils, Alma and Nephi openings, Prof Varnum and Miss Douglass staffing, and visits by A P Shewman, J S Netherton, and Dan Kleinman. Glendale, Sacaton agency plans for telephone line, dental notices, hotel features, and local employment ads. Diverse updates on residents’ travels, winery, and education events accompany brief notices of injuries and work plans.
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Geo. Tiffany
Col. Cleveland
Sacaton
Mesa
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