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Newspaper

Mesa Free Press

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1900

Page

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Mystery Rooms 1 2 4 6 StejvegeER Europ a

Fragmentary OCR mentions rooms and an address, with unclear city and state. No clear event or names to establish a full news item.

Advertising Rates and Authority for Paper Contracts

No person is authorized to contract bills on account of this paper except on written order of the Publisher. Advertising rates made known on application.

The Peoples' Store Incorporation in Mesa Arizona

Articles filed by L Salter and J G Peterson under Arizona law establish The Peoples' Store as a general merchandise firm in Mesa City Maricopa County. It has 10000 dollars capital, 3 directors L Salter J G Peterson Florence Salter, and officers J G Peterson president L Salter secretary treasurer. The company may borrow up to 5000 dollars and requires stock paid in full.

L. Salter J. G. Peterson Territory of Arizona Peoples’ Store Mesa City Maricopa County Arizna Florence Salter Arizona Territory Territory of Arizona Maricopa Frank T. Pomeroy

Assemblymen Named B A Fowler Sam Brown A P Shewman

A formal list names Assemblymen B A Fowler Sam Brown A P Shewm an Tilo S Armstrong Jr and treasurer M W Messinger as officials in an upcoming or current municipal or state proceeding. The notice reads as an official roster of public officers involved in the matter.

B.A. Fowler Sam Brown A.P Shewman Tilo S. Armstrong, JR

Oil claims near Walters spark desert speculation

Oil interest grows in the Colorado desert near Walters with many claims filed as winter nears. Desert Queen Oil Company persists six miles from Walters where seepages and oil indications are reported, while drillers note high heat hampers progress and one veteran driller accepts wages in stock.

Walters Colorado Desert Los Angeles Exchange Desert Queen Oil Company Union Oil Company Yuma Sun

Arizona court practice and notary public service brief

Legal notice-style summary indicating services for practicing in all Arizona courts. Emphasizes properly drawn legal papers and notary public qualification.

Arizona

Globe men discuss electric power project and repeal of poll tax law

Business leaders in Globe met at the courthouse to review Chas M Clark’s plan for a major electrical power venture. He presented expert estimates showing strong investment value and mining benefits. The group adjourned to continue this week.

Globe Court House Chas. M. Clark Clark

Repeal of Poll Tax Stirs Debate Across States

The item notes a repeal move ending poll taxes and shifting funding to general taxation. It also reports on a Kentucky murder verdict where Ruth Stewart was acquitted, claiming self defense after her husband’s suspected infidelity caused family neglect. It lists voter tax rules in several states and cites pension figures and projections from the Pension Commissioner Evans.

Harlan, Ky Ruth Stewart Vinah Daniel Joseph Stewart D Niel Chicago Evans

Indians complain of displacement at Ft McDowell

Five Indians and a squaw from Ft McDowell visit the governor to protest being driven from their homes by white settlers. They claim earlier relocation from San Carlos and dispute over farmland led to tension and accusations of killings, while the piece contrasts dependency with parental responsibility in a moral aside.

Ft. McDowell Cazette San Carlos Commissioner of Indian Affairs Ft. McDwell

Goodwin Delegates from Gila County Proclaimed Honorable

Hon J C Goodwin and Garfield Goodwin arrived from Gila county this morning. James is a delegate to the territorial convention and Gila county could not have sent a better man. Jim Goodwin stands for all things honorable just and democratic.

J.C Goodwin Garfield Goodwin Gila County James Jim’ Goodwin

Republican County Convention Chooses Phoenix Leaders

The Republican County Convention held in Dorris Hall Phoenix elected J A Marshal as chairman and George Kirkland as secretary. Mesa representatives included A O McQueen W A Kimball and others. Nominated councilman Jerry Millay and assemblymen B A Fowler Sam Brown A P Sherman Thos Armstrong Jr. Various county offices were filled including Sheriff Phil Sheridan and Treasurer M W Messenger. Thirty five delegates were chosen for the territorial convention.

Dorris Hall Phoenix J. A. Marshal George Kirkland Mesa A. O. McQueen W. A. Kimball W. H. Code Bert Wingar Joe Peterson Ed Bloomer J. Montgomery Joseph Robertson Walter Wilbur Don LeBaron A. Brizzee W. Barbour Jerry Millay B. A. Fowler Sam Brown J. T. Priest

Forest Fire Protection Plan Expands Ranger Force

Commissioner Binger Hermann of the General Land Office orders a thorough guard for western forest reserves. He asks superintendents if current ranger strength suffices and whether any areas lack adequate patrols. If needed, new appointments will be funded and made during the heated season.

Binger Hermann General Land Office Fice

Grand Ball at Co-Op Hall Promises Fine Season Event

A grand ball in the Co-Op Hall tonight by Mesa Diamond base ball era aims to fund equipment for the club. The Democratic County Convention backs A Hunsaker for Supervisor and Chas Peters for Assembly, while Republicans nominate Geo A Mauk for Recorder and A P Shewman for Assembly. Grand ball host W Lipscmbh’s restaurant to reopen after illness.

Mesa Cos Ames

Purified blood remedy advertised by local druggist

An old advertisement touts Acker's Blood Flixir as a cure for dull headaches feverish symptoms pimples and various blood poisons. It claims guaranteed cures for scrofula syphilitic poisons and other blood diseases and notes availability from J W Baily, druggist.

Deccase Acker J W Baily

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