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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1899
Page
2
A humorous column from Mesa Free Press mocks industry terms and morals. It lampoons the phrase automobile by suggesting a long word, notes the horseless milk wagon, and quips about a bearded mole and other oddities. The tone is satirical and topical for readers.
A man recently back from the Klondike confesses he wishes to borrow the price of a meal. The remark appears in a brief, curious note reflecting post expedition hardship and local curiosity.
Brazil will send snakes worth $50,000 to the Paris exposition. The move could affect those unable to attend by delaying their disappointment due to high expectations.
A reader notes an English belief that salt can revive drowned life and jokes that a person fallen overboard should be saved easily if he is an old salt. The remark ties nautical folklore to practical rescue ideas.
The text praises German mechanical skill that freed Paris from peril once deemed impossible by experts. It notes the Kaiser deserving imperial recognition and mentions a mock orchestral line about progress and pace.
A man saves a child from imminent danger and earns public praise, but he flees in terror at the sight of a policeman. The episode illustrates that a guilty life can still perform noble acts despite past misconduct.
The piece notes railroads are in better physical condition than a decade ago, reducing passenger casualties but still alarmingly high. It contrasts American service with Europe, praising rail quality yet asserting Europe shields passengers far more effectively despite handling more travelers.
A London printed book from 1705 voices lively colonial Virginia life with tobacco as the standard currency, noting a clergyman earning 16 000 pounds of tobacco, funeral sermon fees of 400 pounds, and marriage solemnizing fees of 200 pounds, while Presbyterians faced meager tobacco and preacher shortages.
The article argues that major universities rely not on student fees but on ongoing gifts from donors to sustain work and provide advantages to students. It stresses students owe a debt to generous people past and present who fund self-culture and public good.
The passage explains how a Democrat and a Republican from the United States Senate are chosen by their party associates to arrange the pairs. It notes that when roll is called on party questions, absent members from each party balance out, and those present may refrain from voting to satisfy the required division, referencing Senator Pasco of Florida.
The article traces the path to the Commonwealth of Australia, noting New South Wales resistance and subsequent agreements. It then critiques spelling reform, arguing against drastic orthographic changes and defending English language consistency for global comprehension and education.
Berlin adds women to the growing list of sign painters with regular apprenticeships and gymnastic training to keep steady on scaffolds. They wear the gray linen frock and cap as the painter’s badge and shield from paint.
A fragment notes hunger as a major issue and mentions a corridor and the figure 80 in a terse, unclear context. The readable text provides little detail on people, places, or events. No clear action or identifiable entities are present.
Dalas Texas dries up street sprinkling stops. Mrs. Ethel S Rowe of Tucson kills herself after drowning her 10 year old son. San Francisco Chinese Six Companies donate nearly 10 percent of Philippines welcome home funds. Oakland San Bernardino suit over 10000 damages for breach of promise. San Francisco Union Iron Works labor dispute with wage demand. Spokane armed robbery at Harry Green gambling rooms. White Pass railroad fuels demand with freight revenue and growing income. Oregon Populists plan anti fusion tickets with precinct clubs and state conventions.
Horses collided leaving one Indian critically injured and both mounts disabled. Russell struck the Indian a powerful blow to the head causing a fainting spell. The principals were arrested and will face a hearing.
Mrs Annie Wills and her two month old child died in a blaze at their Sanger home when a gust toppled a lit lamp. Mrs Wills rushed back to fight the flames her clothing ignited and she died from severe burns. The house burned completely and her husband, nearby, could not reach them in time.
A jumble of short notes across cities and nations. Coroner Samuel F. Langham in London for fifty years is noted. Abroad, 30 000 emergency troops prepared for Transvaal service. In New York meat buyers propose 5 million to counter Chicago wholesalers. Admiral Dewey to stay at Waldorf Astoria. Berlin reports fruit crop failure with pockets of steady production. Prince Cantacuzene arrives in Newport for Julia Grant nuptials. gifts and social intrigue abound.
Seattle police report Daw son gambling houses pay $8288 monthly in fines with ten houses taxed, the largest at $1176. Police note monthly notices go out every thirty days and the top gambler settles promptly. The list of clubs, worker counts, and monthly fines follows.
The War Department announces arrangements for transporting infantry regiments 26 to 35 and about 1000 recruits to the Philippines. Including recruits, 14,000 troops are ordered to Manila, not counting ten additional regiments recently authorized. Quartermaster Ludington provides ships available for a full army move. First statement lists transport on hand for the first ten regiments and 1000 recruits.
In Covelo the main thoroughfare hosted a desperate fistic affray between two mounted men, William Russell and an intoxicated Indian named Haucka, over right of way. Russell crashed into Haucka’s horse. the pair fought hand to hand, each breaking away only to clash again in a precarious confrontation.
The report details lead-silver veins on Santa Catalina Island with ore valued up to $100 per ton, plus steatite deposits. It notes a new 1600 foot vertical shaft at the Gwin mine, high milling returns from ore, and similar geology to Cripple Creek. It also covers Central Eureka mine yields, Bonanza King region activity, and Barstow milling rate changes while Captain Farnsworth discusses the Dewey mine and potential booster interest.
The Rev Father John Cushing of Denver says he faces systematic persecution of Irish priests in America. After visiting Helena and Butte, he received a bishop’s order to leave Montana and plans to seek relief from the pope in Rome. He also reports being barred from staying at a Sisters hospital due to his Irish heritage. He aims to present the issue to the pope.
Two mascot monkeys Jocko and Ladrone of Battery G California Heavy Artillery are missing. The note describes the search and requests any information to aid recovery. Local officers and unit members are advised to report sightings to the post command.
Washington reports a new surge of calls to recall Gen Otis from the Philippines. Gen Miles hints at wanting command and the War Department may allow it. Gen Corbin cannot confirm orders, but suggests Miles could be sent, possibly between October 1 and 10, with expectations he may not assume full command. President McKinley aims to prevent Otis humiliation.
The treasury reports total gold holdings at 324.7 million dollars including bullion and coin, with 195.8 million in coin and 128.9 million in bullion. Gold certificates outstanding amount to 73.1 million dollars, and 100 million is reserved for note redemption.
Washington The Cramp Shipbuilding company of Philadelphia has given formal notice to the Navy Department of a strike in their yards. The contract for the battleships Maine and Alabama sets penalties for late delivery but only if delays are not caused by the strike. Alabama delivery is expected by the 24th of this month, after a builders trial, and Maine is due June 1, 1901.
Chicago The Rock Island Railway company issues orders to conductors not to eject any passenger if there is doubt about transportation until officers in Chicago issue new instructions. Conductor to confiscate forged or mutilated tickets and wire for guidance. Excludes cases of tramps or flagrant deception but aims to shield riders from improper ejectment.
Astoria Oregon the sealing schooner Kate and Ann from Alaska was warned off near the Columbia mouth by armed Indians in twenty canoes. Captain Johnson tried to argue but shots were fired and the schooner sailed for San Francisco with the vessel fleeing the area.
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