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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1898
Page
2
The Mesa Free Press notes a Boston Globe remark on how Porto Rico’s Gen Miles landing near Ponce is pronounced. The item adds a playful nudge about callers mispronouncing place names.
Atlanta newspaper outlines cautions on foreign policy actions, noting the piece entitled What the United States Must Not Do. The column critiques strategic options and suggests restraint, with no explicit stance on Spain mentioned in the visible excerpt.
A late alchemist figure, after exploiting a gold making scheme, has reportedly fled to Europe with stockholder funds. The pursuit implicates investors and raises questions about accountability and financial risk.
A Georgia judge remarked that it is always probable something improbable will occur. The comment urges people to expect surprise and be prepared.
A Philadelphia paper notes that a single six inch shell could sink the Gloucester only if fired. The columnist argues that a shot that misses harms only the nation tolerating such marksmanship rather than the vessel.
A recent New Jersey baseball game was praised for orderly play with no protests. Umpire John L. Sullivan maintained fair rules as calls followed the official sequence.
The text argues immigrants choose the United States freely, noting no part of the country has been a penal colony. It frames immigration as voluntary, driven by the prospect of better land, work, money, and opportunity for themselves and their descendants.
The article argues that after the war the mule market will change as Spain's soldiers stop consuming mule meat and the government becomes a major seller with a diverse stock. It emphasizes collective national readiness and leadership, comparing Napoleon and Lincoln to the need for a united public backing a strong leader.
The text recalls two acts of daring during the war with Tripoli. It notes America once paid Barbary states for safe passage and cites episodes where ships carried silver coin to Algiers and Tripoli, with the Dey forcing the American flag to be lowered.
The text recounts the Philadelphia burning after seizure by Tripoli, the daring Intrepid raid, and Richard Somers and crew perishing in the failed fire ship mission. It contrasts past sacrifices with modern successful actions, urging remembrance of those who gave their lives for country.
An up-to-date physician touts the bicycle as a sovereign remedy for insanity arguing it restores reason and mental tranquility. He cites Hahnemann and mocks prior medical fears, claiming riding renews health, strengthens the brain, and could replace asylums with open roads and freedom.
A roundup notes Jo sephine Sanford's will dispute and a Pittsburgh-like set of matters. Pullman Palace Car rates may be scrutinized by state railroad commissioners while the San Francisco mint reports its largest August business. Mrs William Beard travels to San Francisco to investigate her geologist husband’s Alaska death. Community notes cover Chil dren's Home Finding society activity and Hearst gift, a fatal wine vat accident near Fresno, and a new comet discovered by Cr Perrine. Prospects for Agnews inmates rise, telephony battles loom in San Francisco, and new battleship contracts go to Cramps Newport News and Union Works. Alaska mail service funding, Point Reyes lumber drift, rising Klondyke insanity, and Lewis Paulis returning rich from the Klondyke conclude the digest.
Federal authorities move to vigorously prosecute forest fire starters on government reservations. Hop growers in Sonoma report a decent price year despite a smaller crop, while olive yields are expected to be very low nationwide. Cattle fever fears are disputed by ranchers. alkali effects noted from Mojave. The Santa Clara Fruit Exchange urges growers to hold fruit for higher prices. The New York Commercial notes Maryland and Delaware peach crops are unusually short, with baskets gathered far below historical levels.
A humorous clipping notes the phrases rubberneck and goose neck tracing to poker play with players peeking at neighbors’ cards. It cites D. O. Burns of New York and Washington Post commentary on unfair necking as a common amateur trick and potential expulsion. The piece also includes a quip about a tree shade and a remark on a girl discussing engagement.
Secretary Long announced that the battleships Iowa and Oregon will sail via Honolulu to join Rear Admiral Dewey off Manila. The move aims to position forces for Pacific duties and deter German interference, with departures expected by Monday and minimal stops for coal and communications.
Reports from Camp Thomas and on ships and crews detail troop movements yellow fever in Porto Rico and the sailing of the City of Rome with 1700 Spaniards. Notes on pensions beer bond issues and the fate of ships Cristobal Colon Infanta Maria Teresa and others plus hints on Philippine strategy and possible Cuban evacuation implications.
M L Doyle works a high grade ore mine in Auury Arizona using a hand mortar to process rich ore for cash. In Virginia City Nevada few miners remain as hundreds move to Butte Montana for wages. Colton near Death Valley reports an eight foot ledge over 3000 feet, free milling ore worth about 50 dollars per ton. News from Port Townsend notes 100 plus men fed by government after Copper River prospecting. Yukon prospectors face Indian attack with two killed and one wounded. attackers captured. The City of Seattle carried nearly 200000 in gold to Victoria. Yukon voyage reported. Esmeralda Mohave shaft shows water at 200 feet and five foot ore width yielding over an ounce per ton with copper. Golden Cross bullion August total 43000 with 23000 paid to debt. yearly total 190000 and ore outlook favorable. Eight stern wheel losses include Faster ship Fastnet and wrecked Stickeen Chief survivor Mara. Garonne loses barge near Unimah pass. Reindeer sow arrives safe. Tennessee mine ships ore to Kingman and holds 5000 tons ready for mill. cyanide plant at Randsburg earns good returns. California needs modern plants. cyanide and bromide processes outperform fire methods for low grade ores. high grade ores still best treated by smelters.
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