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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
2
A compilation of short humorous and editorial snippets from the Mesa Free Press includes quips on politics fashion health and royal affairs. The items reference Chinese names Krupp guns rubber supply high collars and the Shah of Persia with light commentary and satirical tone.
The report links the man in the shirt waist with a wave of anarchistic violence, suggesting a possible connection beyond coincidence. Authorities seek to determine whether the timing indicates collaboration or opportunistic acts amid rising unrest.
Early Boston usage in 1770 dubbed red-clad British soldiers lobsters. The term shifts meaning after authentication, becoming a source of pride for Anglophones while angering Irish people more than in prior years.
The essay counsels forming early or late the habit of embracing light warmth and cheer with appreciation while avoiding constant fault finding. It contrasts the happy, popular person who looks for positivity with the self appointed devil's advocate who dwells on weather mood and tiredness.
The article discusses W. C. Cuthbert sentenced from Chicago to Joliet for forging checks and notes. It argues crime may stem from an inherent criminal tendency rather than single vices, noting he did not drink gambles or use drugs or frequent unsavory places.
A vigorous campaign in Washington DC promotes clean speech as a sign of moral character. Pro fanity is condemned as vulgar and irrelevant to mature minds. Advocates urge communications to be brief and honest, urging "yea or nay" as proper expression.
A fragment notes a young man near political focus as campaigns shape tactics. It implies a persona used to influence voters without detailing events.
The era shifts toward younger party leadership as old standards fade. While fresh blood can invigorate primaries and election turnout, there is concern that politics as a business remains unprofitable for newer voters. The piece praises improved political methods while denouncing ward heelers and immature professional politicians.
The 1900 Jester case involves a man of seventy facing charges for a 1871 murder by a different Alexander Jester. The jury acquitted, deeming there was no public benefit in executing a man aged seventy for another’s crime, effectively modifying the law to fit common sense.
The Formosan aborigines fear photography as a soul theft. In September the tribe chief's heir and youths visited the Toseikaku office to be photographed. Some later returned demanding their portraits, believing images steal souls and bring harm. Officials advised burning photos, but finally handed back the pictures to the men.
An Italian researcher who studied Roentgen rays on vegetation argues the rays act like light on plants and microbes. He contends prior negative results arose from too short exposure, and continues testing effects on micro organisms.
Whately argued against capital punishment with sharp humor noting every penalty’s suffering proves its purpose fails. He framed the state’s aim as deterrence and asserted the punishment does not deter crime, highlighting the paradox of severity without justice.
Five eighths of Methodist church of Canada pastors live on salaries between 500 and 1000 dollars. Three hundred eighty earn less than 500 dollars annually while only ten pastors receive 2000 dollars a year.
London notes Germany will not pull out from Peking and presses for a firm British stance. Lord Salisbury plans consultation and a return to London. The compromise would keep occupation of Peking while withdrawing most troops to Tien-Tsin, signaling broad cabinet accord.
Reports from Shanghai discuss appeals to Li Hung Chang from Marquis Tseng and forty officials in Peking as illness detains Prince Ching. Chang Chi Tung urges Britain to lead peace talks with Li while stressing trade, then US and Japan’s interest in commerce. Oregon sails to protect American interests near Shanghai. Rumors say 2000 Boxers killed or wounded in Yuan Shikai fighting. Wu Chau unrest and Tai King Fu siege prompt reinforcements.
New York reports a price cut by the California Cured Fruit Association on export four sizes, halting export from California to direct jobbers. The move targets the Eastern trade, with the combine said to control 4500 cars and outsiders about 400 cars. Prices for export were reduced while domestic terms fell 24 to 5 percent, aiding European buyers.
New York buyers offered 60 90s in 60 to 90s at 8 cent base less 5 percent for export to Europe, but the bid was not confirmed unless CIF California prices were provided to the shipper. The combine’s agents in Europe quoted lower prices lately, with 60 70s at 27 marks CIF Hamburg, then 24% marks. 70 80s at 24 marks, 80 90s near 22 marks, and 90 100s around 18 to 19 marks. Freight California to Hamburg is 1.15 per 100 pounds, New York to Hamburg 1, and steamer from New York to Hamburg 31?4 cents, totaling 1.31?4.
Valparaiso reports a three sided clash looms as Tacna and Arica remain under Chilean control since 1884. Peru seeks arbitration, while Chile demands limits on future disputes. Argentina fears forced settlement as militaries mobilize and conscription looms across the region.
The Liquor Dealers' Protective Association failed to overturn the Board of Police Commissioners order to close private boxes. Superior Judge Fitzgerald ruled the board acted within legal authority and has the right to suspend licenses. The police official said the boxes must go and warned that noncompliance could lead to license revocation.
The Fresno Democrat reports that Grub Gulch miners ignored a smallpox quarantine and twelve left the camp. several headed toward the city, raising public health concerns.
A London telegraph says a 1000 strong expedition may sail from the Tagus for Lorenzo Marques. The report fuels talk of Britain and Portugal pre empting Delagoa Bay and limiting Boer refuges. Roberts expected home to take command. Baden Powell receives a grand Cape Town welcome.
Washington reports detail a July 16 mutiny at Bilibid prison in Manila where four natives were killed and fifteen injured. A lone life-term Filipino raised a crouch and triggered mass revolt, shocking guards and prompting Major Rogers and reinforcements to fire on escaping prisoners.
Guards reinforced their position and fired a few more volleys, causing the prisoners to retreat to their quarters in abject terror.
Hartville Mo grand jury returns indictments against twenty prominent Wright County citizens for murder of John Mitchell and Jack Kauffman and wounding of David Mitchell in April 1897 by a group called regulators. Four years of banditry and thief raids preceded the clash at Mitchell home where a fight led to a death. Prosecuting Attorney H H Ball obtained the indictments after a death bed confession. church members former officials and political candidates are implicated.
Mrs. Cordelia Botkin, convicted of poisoning Mrs. John Dunning and her sister in Wilmington Del. by candy, will get a new trial after the Attorney General admitted an error in jury instructions. The Delaware murder case precedent cites Judge comments on circumstantial evidence as basis for retry.
A Fresno area tragedy at a Centerville ranch ends with Frank W. Browning, foreman for W. G. Bridge, shooting his back and arm after claiming Japanese laborers plotted against him. He then detonates Bridge's powder-house, leaving Browning dead and the explosive blast heard for miles. The Japanese workers die by night. Deputy Coroner Cate moves to conduct the inquest.
Don Riveros has a Mexican concession to build a factory at Mulege Lower California to make binding twine from maguay cactus fiber. Machinery to be shipped this month for Mulege 35 miles along the coast. The McCormicks of Chicago are reported to back the project.
Bullus Parrott an elderly Deer Lodge County resident was murdered at his ranch about nineteen miles from Butte last night. His body lay on the store floor bound with hands and feet and a towel over his face. The cash drawer was open and the money missing.
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