09 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1902
Page
1
Seven tank cars broke away in Tucson and rolled westward, prompting emergency response and a swift containment effort. Authorities mobilized crews to halt the runaway, assess damage, and secure the derailed or endangered track segment. No injuries were reported, and investigations began into the cause of the incident.
A line of seven Union Tank Line oil cars rolled downhill from the Tucson yards toward Rillito on a 1 percent grade. The cars reached 40 mph before ditching on a side track. the Sunset Limited, due at 10:27 p.m., passed the scene about an hour later unharmed. Dispatcher Ward opened switches to divert the cars to the ditch, sparing a major wreck and prompting praise for quick action and the railroad’s safety record.
Eugene Richards a Borland settlement farmer near Morley Michigan shot his wife in bed then killed himself after a neighbor alerted a plan. He appears temporarily insane following weeks of his wife’s illness. Both were found shot and the husband reloaded a single barrel gun before dying.
Report from St Petersburg cites the Russian commander in Manchuria stating 600 Chun Chuses attacked a Russian post on the Liao River last month. Chinese forces were repulsed with twenty Chinese killed, two Russians dead and five wounded.
In Louisville activists organize a National Protective Association opposing prohibition. They set headquarters at 125 West Main and issue circulars urging defense of civil and religious liberty to keep alcohol legal. A second circular seeks funds for the association.
The Lobby Saloon in Tucson introduces a light lunch with every drink as a new business innovation. The move aims to boost the saloon's popularity and attract more customers by pairing meals with beverages.
New York markets show Mexican dollar at 43 percent, silver at 53 percent, copper at 12 percent. casting at 12 percent, with Lake A at 12 percent guidance. Prices reflect early trading data and currency and metal movements.
President Roosevelt arrives at the South Carolina Exposition in Charleston on President's Day. A grand procession, speeches by governors and officials, and a sword presentation to Major Micah Jenkins mark a vibrant welcome. Crowds, veterans, and decorated buildings swell with pride as the president extols Southern patriotism and Charleston’s commercial prowess.
New York April 9 in a Court of Appeals decision theNational Association of Steam Fitters and Helpers and Chas McQueed versus James M Cummin and Patrick J Duff held that union members may refuse to work with non members and strike to enforce this right. The ruling notes unions can threaten and act to secure better terms and that peaceful strikes are lawful within limits.
Charles Lews of Berlin Ottawa County has a $50,000 damages suit against the Modern Woodmen Society over injuries from initiation that led to a leg amputation. He is removed to a dying condition. heirs to continue the suit.
Dayton announces the All American Bowling trio from New York Chicago and a Midwestern city will tour bowling centers west of the Mississippi to the Pacific. The trip begins around October 1 with stops planned in Los Angeles San Francisco and Phoenix.
Linton and eight nearby towns in Indiana endure minimal mail service after a two year postal railway dispute. The clash over mail routes between Terre Haute and Einora, and the handling of rates, leaves Linton's 8500 residents with one daily letter delivery and up to three day waits for replies. Officials and congressmen urge urgent resolution to restore normal service.
In St. Peter Minnesota during the trial of Andrew Tanke and his wife for the murder of Anton Rachel a juror fell ill and dementia set in. He was sent to an asylum and the panel was dismissed. Authorities investigate claims that drugs caused the death and that those who supplied the drugs are known with sensational disclosures expected.
Louisville reports a movement to form a national candy trust led by Chicago capital and backed with about 10 million dollars. The plan aims to buy and consolidate top candy factories in Chicago Milwaukee St Louis Detroit Louisville Cincinnati Buffalo and Baltimore.
A man wounded after firing ten shots at his wife and his daughter’s mother, failing to kill them both. Police say the assailant wounded the woman and then was stopped, with authorities investigating motives and seeking records of prior threats.
Mrs Hannah Denny shot at Ormia Marbray wounding her then hit Marbray on a front porch after accusing him of courting her daughter May for near a year. Marbray fled. Denny shot again through a door wounding Mrs Marbray. Denny released on recognizance. Marbray, a Vandalia brakeman, was recently discharged.
ST. JOSEPH MO April 9 Figures this morning show that Borden Republican was elected mayor by a margin of eight votes over Spratt Democrat.
The King of the Belgians faced a hostile reception as his car was surrounded by excited socialists upon arrival in Brussels from Biarriz. They shouted support for universal suffrage and waved red flags, creating an unpleasant scene for the monarch during the accidental encounter.
Washington, April 9. Senate Lodge, chair of the Philippine committee, favored no silver standard for the Philippines. Charles A. Conant, War Department investigator aligned with the Taft commission in recommending silver with a gold reserve. Lodge dislikes Conant, a Democrat who once challenged Lodge for Congress, though Conant is noted as capable and of fine character.
The readable text hints at a request for investigation by a Democrat, mentioning financial salvation and a war context, but details are fragmented and unclear.
A funeral notice for Fara BULUWAYO lists service details at Rhodes At Fill Home as the final tribute. The schedule indicates family members and local attendees will gather for prayers and burial rites following religious customs.
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