12 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
1
In Washington on April 12 reports say Senator Mark Hanna’s potential bid for the presidency is gaining momentum. Roosevelt and political figures discuss Hanna as a possible successor, while New York financiers privately doubt Roosevelt's fitness, influencing candidate discussions.
April 12 feature profiles Millimacce Van Norden and her sisters Emma and Cora who left Newport and New York society to join the Salvation Army. The piece argues money hardens hearts and mocks high society sermons while praising the sisters for embracing spiritual work after debuting in elite circles.
April 12 report details Judge Major Henry P. Kingsbury summing up the case of Captain Marix representing Major T. Waller. The defense argued Waller acted under military law, not martial law, and that the men shot did not merit such punishment. The judge advocate blamed Waller for the disaster, accusing him of abandoning ten comrades whose bones lie on the Lanang banks. No verdict yet.
The Evening reports that the Boers agree to a set of terms including restoration of confiscated property with compensation, recognition of prewar and post annexation state debts, amnesty for Cape rebels, release of political prisoners, and acceptance of mediation by friendly powers to implement the terms.
Governor Murray faces scrutiny amid a controversy described as a griddle over his conduct. Former Auditor Vickers is named in connection with permitting access to the contingent fund, raising questions about accountability and oversight.
A man declared his love and proposed to his beloved during church services, drawing attention from attendees and marking a bold public declaration of intent amid the congregation.
In Phoenix Arizona on April 12 the Wilson vs Murphy and Vickers demurrer case drew a crowd as Senator Ives dismantled the ex post facto contention and impressed judges. The court appeared likely to overrule the demurrer and proceed to trial. Governor Murphy did not attend. Ex-Auditor Vickers listened intently as Judge Barnes prepared to rule. In Patman Connecticut on April 12 painter Fred Flye went insane after a rejected marriage proposal leading to his church interruption and police custody.
On the steamer Dolphin from Alaska a sensational tale reports Indians burying a converted Christian boy alive after many natives died of consumption. He lay buried for hours before a missionary unearthed him. he survived and recovered under care in Wells. The youth serves as interpreter for Rev. Milo A. Rellon among the Chilkats.
Washington April 12. The President and Treasury Secretary announced the decision to retain A. L. Morrison as collector of internal revenue for the Agaona and New Menton district, citing continuity in administration.
Oscar Mish of Valdez Alaska has extended his contract to carry United States mail from Valdez to Eagle for four years at 35 000 dollars annually. He makes two trips monthly despite a dangerous 415 mile dog sled route and a 300 pound weight limit. He survives avalanches falls and frostbite, continuing his life risking runs.
Washington report says Dr. Talmage remains gravely ill with brain inflammation and no hope for recovery as of April 12. The article notes housekeeper Annie St. Clair died of pneumonia at 180 South Meyer Street at age thirty.
The article reports that Congress will not authorize funds to send Whitelaw Reid as ambassador to the coronation in London. Britain will cover six days of entertaining costs, while Reid may use a State Department contingency fund or pay himself. Reid plans to stay in London weeks, despite political opposition and questions of legal authority.
A Chicago bookkeeper, H. T. Eliot, jumped from a train in Nashville last night and swiftly wed Mrs. Kate Hutchinson, a local widow worth 20 000. About 50 or 60 onlookers witnessed the public ceremony as they met via a newspaper ad and exchanged photos and letters. The bride’s five children attended, and her former husband, a president of an insurance firm, had died four months ago.
A courteous thief in Springfield enters homes while occupants sleep. He awakens residents with a tap, warns them to stay quiet, and draws little resistance before taking money and valuables. He expresses strange politeness and even scolds fewer items in some houses.
Washington lawmakers consider a bill to establish and protect the Petrified Forest in Arizona as a national park marking a milestone for conservation and public lands during the session.
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