05 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
1
Republican power brokers Mark Hanna and Rathbone push for clemency or release for a convicted ally. The drive signals intra party tensions as they rally political support and invoke party unity to aid the inmate.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Hanna pressing for Estes G Rathbone bail while appealing to the Supreme Court of Cuba. Bond terms sought via War Department. Rathbone, Ohioan and Hanna ally, faces claims of a biased trial and political persecution. Opponents cite overcharges and changes to conspiracy, with Wood and Root figures cited.
Washington April 5 Colonel Jones Commissioner of Indian affairs reports a letter from Colonel Randlett Anadarko Oklahoma denying Eastern papers claims that the Comanche hold annual auction sales of their daughters redrafted as the pony smoke. He calls the tale a fabrication and urges legal action against the author and papers that published it.
In Bellefourche South Dakota citizens search for a alleged buried fortune of James Kennedy a hermit who died last week. Kennedy who lived alone on the mountainside spent large sums on whisky and boasted of gold coin hoards. Dozens hunt the area for the buried treasure while other town news notes free eye exams and a Salvation Army evangelist arriving from Phoenix.
In New York April 5 the Chancery Court at Trenton considers a remarkable divorce petition by Nils Larsen a Scandinavian artist seeking dissolution after sixteen years. The case cites his wife's mannish traits and suspicions about her sex. testimony describes her as preferring masculine duties and living years on a farm in Vermont. marriage began in Minnesota in 1886. The couple later ran laundries in New Jersey and New York and then parted, Larsen leaving portrait painting for laundry work.
Washington April 5 Republican steering committee recommended that a bill forming a government for the Philippine Archipelago be left unfinished business placed after the Chinese exclusion bill and Nicaragua canal legislation is moved next on the Senate calendar.
Speaker Henderson opposes the Omnibus Statehood bill aimed at New Mexico Oklahoma and Arizona. Delegates press for a set day for debate while reports claim broad Democratic and GOP support in the House and a likely Senate passage next winter.
London reports Cecil Rhodes left an estate valued near 5 million pounds with executors including Lord Rosebery Earl Grey Lord Milner Alfred Bell Dr Jameson L L Micell and B A Hawksley. The residue is to be shared among them then redistributed to the surviving legatee and finally to a common fund.
In San Francisco on April 5 Colonel Chamberlain, Inspector General for California, departed aboard the Sheridan to Honolulu under Washington orders. His report on the transport service is expected to surface soon, with observers noting possible attempts to delay its publication and questions about the War Department’s handling of involved officers.
Two boys about fourteen years old appeared before Judge Hawke and gave the names Harry Donald son and L. J. Dumphy. They were committed to the marshal, who released them and ordered their departure. Pedro Gallego was charged with drunk and disorderly conduct and received six days in the city jail.
Charles Carman a farmer on his Port Crane farm was shot in the barn on Wednesday night. William Carter an Indian at large confessed to District Attorney Clark that Dr C J Tiffany a Port Crane physician hired him to kill Carman promising $50 total and showing how to shoot. The temple shot wounded Carman slightly. hounds failed to locate the assailant and Dr Lufany treated Carman.
Leonard Lucas a turfman rode along a narrow Dix River road when his colt bolted toward a cliff. Lucas leaped clinging to saplings thirty feet down, then crawled back to the road. The colt plunged into the river and swam ashore as Lucas escaped unharmed.
In New Haven on April 5 William Sullivan ten years old son of a widow drowned in the Mill River. His dog accompanied him on a walk to the river docks and helped locate the body. The animal remained by the lamdmark scene and at home. William Slattery and Mr Smith aided in the search.
Report outlines the actions and misdeeds of a 13 year old boy in New Orleans, detailing encounters with law enforcement and repeated juvenile offenses. Authorities describe a pattern of street activity and rising notoriety within the local community.
In New Orleans Charles Oliver, 13, arrested for tomb desecration and robbing skeletons, leading a youth gang that stole rugs and bells. His nine year old brother aided, and the boy boasted of leadership as authorities fear a long sentence.
New York on April 5 shows Mexican dollars at 43 percent, silver at 54, copper at 12, while casting and electrolytic metals trade at 12 percent. Market notes indicate activity in metal pricing and currency values.
Wedding and birthday rings crafted to order at E. G. Capo's, the Jeweler, located at 83 West Congress Street.
Washington April 5 The Grand Army of the Republic opposes Evans confirmation for any post after his resignation as consi n Agent. President Roosevelt insists Evans be nominated for a diplomatic post or remain Commissioner of Pensions if not confirmed.
The New York Chamber of Commerce plans to invite the Prince of Wales to attend the dedication of its new building in August or September. Semi official negotiations have been under way for two months, with final word expected by May or June.
British casualties in the Pretoria theater on March 31 totaled about 24 officers and 13 other ranks killed, with Boer forces sustaining significant losses.
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