08 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1902
Page
1
Indiana police report that two Hoosier women were arrested in Marion for conspiring to rob multiple department stores. Investigators say the suspects targeted Marion shops, leading to arrests with authorities pursuing charges of conspiracy and theft. Local officials warned of stricter safeguards after the incidents.
Mrs Viola Goods testifies five women planned robberies of merchants with proceeds shared equally. Warrant issued for Mrs Carrie Barnes, goods found at her home. Mrs Bromer and Miss Pearl Gray also detained. Recovered items include silk skirts and linens. total invoice about $000 with more stolen goods未 found. All suspects are well to do and previously prominent socially.
Washington April 8 The ship subsidy bill in the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries was postponed until Thursday for lack of a quorum. Reported unrest in the House over the measure and rising doubts among Senate supporters threaten action this session.
Three bills are likely to fail final passage while canal and river and harbor bills wait in the Senate after passing the House. The shipping bill has advanced to the House after Senate approval, with doubt that ship subsidy senators will block action. Senator Allison vows canal bill consideration this session, and Representative Alexander says the river and harbor bill has strong House support and will not be sacrificed by Senate threats.
Report from Tiens T in April describes Chinese troops and Krupp guns heading toward Mongolia to quell or counter a revolt over harsh indemnity taxes. Villages have fortified themselves as locals claim substantial backing and intent to resist.
London April 8 Lord Kimberley the Liberal party statesman who had been ill for some time died this day John Wodehouse Earl of Kimberly was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs under the second last Gladstone premiership He was born in 1826 and held many important offices.
The United States served notice it will take necessary measures to safeguard American interests in the Far East if events threaten them. Secretary Hay’s note to France and Russia reiterates support for the aggressed power, aiming for peace though acknowledging tense conditions and a policy to back the attacked side.
Residents of Edgemont start a petition to the Board of City Affairs for creating a Master of Hounds for Public Protection. They seek funds and officers to train and keep bloodhounds to aid in policing after increased crimes and assaults, citing danger to women and girls. The proposal is gaining broad support.
Scores of lives were endangered in a collision early today between a street car and a Santa Fe passenger train in Joliet Illinois. Motorman Henry Muff was badly hurt and may die. The car carried about seventy five workmen aboard. The air...
Brakes failed causing a crash when a car struck the passenger train as it slowed into Cass Street depot. The collision derailed a passenger coach and demolished the street car. Nine passengers sustained serious injuries.
Metal prices listed for Mexican dollars 43 percent silver 53 percent copper 12 percent. In the district court this morning the government case against Jerry Sheehy et al. was set for next Monday morning at eight oclock.
President Roosevelt arrives in Charleston with a triumphal reception. The harbor tour aboard the revenue cutter Algonquin features ships and fortifications as crowds cheer the party. Mrs. Roosevelt joins local ladies for a day of visits and receptions.
Russia and Persia announce a ten million rouble gold loan guaranteed by Persian customs excluding the Gulf and Farsistan as a sign of growing influence toward the Indian Ocean. Analysts say the move tightens Persia under Russian protection and signals Beijinglike strategy around British India.
The United States grand jury delivered a partial report to Judge Davis this morning. It dismissed charges against Paymaster Charles J. Robinson and colleagues in Nogales, while true bills were found against Louis J. Stanley Jose Juan and Jesus Miranda on separate smuggling and liquor charges. An incident aboard the Duluth Limited led to a pistol and knife display by miner George Brackett during a poker dispute. the card sharps fled at West Superior after warnings from Conductor Ryan.
Duluth Minnesota April 8 A sensational report details a dramatic incident involving a pistol and a knife that were central to the supposed trump maneuvers. Authorities describe a tense scene with unexpected twists and a quick police response.
James Mason, a deaf mute, was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to stealing a Bible. He hid the book in bed clothing owned by Nannie Spears and forgot to return the clothing. Judge Shackleford Miller contributed $1 to a fund, and Mason departed for Frankfort jail with a Bible given by the judge and court officers.
W H Pope longtime Santa Fe resident and former United States Attorney for Pueblo Indians has been named judge in the Philippine Islands court of first instance by Governor Taft. He will sail soon for the post in Manila.
Robert Legler a prominent municipal official in New Orleans married today at noon at St. Peter and Paul Church after a death notice appeared in yesterday’s paper inviting friends to his funeral at the same church. Some wedding attendees arrived in mourning thinking they would attend a funeral, prompting indignation and a search for the responsible prankster.
Doctor Wooley of Massachusetts, 1900s Prohibition candidate, attacked preachers as being bought by donations during a temperance talk at a Kansas City high school. Rev. Dr. Carter, leader of a large Presbyterian church, retorted and the dispute escalated into a walkout as both men refused to yield.
Governor Taft has been released from the hospital and is walking and handling correspondence at his brother Charles P. Taft’s home. A surgeon advises waiting until April 15 before resuming duties leading to his return to the Philippines. He hopes to visit St Louis around April 11 or 16 to discuss Philippine exhibits.
A judge urged men seeking work to arm themselves for protection against strikers, reflecting era tensions between labor action and vigilant response. The call emphasized self defense amid unrest as workers faced protests and job pressures.
In Indianapolis on April 8 the Rockwood Manufacturing Co. asked a federal court for protection of its employees amid assaults by striking iron moulders. Judge Baker criticized city authorities for failures and urged including damages in the case while warning against vigilantism.
President pro tempore opened the session by presenting a telegram signed by Claus Spregkles and about twenty San Francisco merchants protesting the bill in its present form. The signers call the exclusion of Chinese merchants an act of gross injustice.
Washington reports confirm the President plans to place Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles on the retired list under the law for 45 years of service or age 62. The exact date is undetermined and action may wait until after Congress adjourns.
Wm. M. Hoey arrived on the No gales train today ahead of a trial set to begin Friday. The arrival underscores the imminent court proceedings and the start of legal action.
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