03 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
1
A report notes that the combined group of meatpackers faces no prosecution under the anti trust law, citing legal opinions. The piece discusses federal enforcement limits and the potential implications for competition and industry practices.
Washington officials doubt dissolution of the Beef Trust under the Antitrust law. No formal complaint filed yet. if presented, it will be seriously considered by the Attorney General. Supreme Court precedents in Hopkins and Anderson cited. remedy seen in Illinois courts. Secretary Wilson says the beef price rise is legitimate due to corn shortages and feeding costs. he argues packing companies cannot fix prices.
Richard Wetherell of New York, head of Hyde Exploration, had filed on three prehistoric pueblo ruins in Chaca Canyon, New Mexico. He built structures, opened a stage line and hotel for tourists, and removed turquoise and pottery later sent to the American Museum in New York. The General Land Office canceled the homestead entry as the land was not filed for proper homestead purposes.
An official note in Copenhagen states the Danish ministry has no connection with Captain Christmas. He sought an audience with Premier Denitzer who refused to meet him and declined to receive Christmas's report on Danish West Indies negotiations. Also reported are the shipping of J. W. Johnson’s remains to Pine Bluff Arkansas with family and Machinists lodge escort.
Washington April 3 age weighs on three long serving senators George Graham West of Missouri Joseph R Hawley of Connecticut and J C Blackburn of Kentucky West remains mentally sharp despite feeble health and relies on aides and tonics during long speeches Hawley rarely attends and shows diminished cheerfulness Blackburn reappears only to vote with little engagement contrasting his former combative presence in the Senate
The Senate committee on military affairs favorably reports Gillespie for chief of engineers and Davis for judge advocate general, while Crozier for chief of the bureau of ordnance is reported unfavorably due to alleged patent interests. Crozier, a Roosevelt ally, faced opposition from army influencers as the president lobbied for his promotion.
A massive blaze in Atlantic City New Jersey destroys eight hotels and imperils more structures along a three block beachfront, with winds driving flames. Firefighters from Philadelphia Camden and local units battle the fire as rumors of multiple deaths circulate and losses mount to about three million dollars.
In Richmond on April 3 the Democratic Conference approved the glass plan with amendments by a 46 to 17 vote. It sets a three year poll tax prepayment, post 1904 handwriting registration, and a voter ballot requirement. Exemptions include soldiers and sons. property tax payers worth 250 dollars are exempt. It may raise black voting numbers while disqualifying many whites. a restrictive primary clause was also adopted.
In Whitesburg Ky two simultaneous funerals drew over 200 mourners marching with rifles as Hatfields and Rutherford mourners faced tragedy from Sunday. An accidental shotgun blast halted one march but both processions resumed. tensions hint at a new feud potentially surpassing Hatfield McCoy.
A Senate driven amendment to the Indian appropriation bill opens the Uintah Indian reservation to settlement on October 1 1903. The plan provides eighty acre allotments for heads of families and forty acres for others with $70000 paid to the Indians and lands restored to public domain. Provisions cover homesteaders leaseholders and Raven Mining Company involvement. Major McLaughlin aims to secure tribal consent and implement the measure with Utah delegation support.
London dispatch reports six men killed by a fire damp explosion at Wigam colliery in Lancashire. Simultaneously a number of miners remain entombed after a similar incident at Dunfermline in Scotland.
A later groom arrived late and the bride wed another man instead. The episode disrupted traditional plans and prompted community chatter about expectations and timing in nuptial arrangements.
Harry Hill, a Louisville railroad man, traveled to English Indiana to wed a longtime sweetheart but returned with another woman as his bride after the original bride wed another man. He secured a license and preacher, and the Rev. Merton Smith, fresh from revival work in Tucson, plans further engagements in Morenci Solomonville and Albuquerque.
Lander County residents plan a large wild horse drive on April 25 to reduce bands harming crops and cattle. About 100 men will lead the effort with up to 5 000 horses targeted, driving them toward corrals where many will be killed to feed carrion crows.
In Pretoria on April 3 the Transvaal mission at Kroonstad has not reported a result from talks with President Steyn. Local military and civilian groups anticipate further news. meanwhile a social dance is planned at the Elks Club House tomorrow night.
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