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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1902
Page
2
A late night burglary at the local Post Office disrupted operations as thieves held a priest to verify a clerk’s job and identity. Investigators are reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses to determine motive and suspects.
A priest from St. Joseph's at Wilkes-Barre testifies to a dawn robbery at Hudson post office. Two masked burglars forced Stanislaus Spotanski to witness the break in, steal $197 in stamps and money, and threaten him to keep quiet before escaping with the loot.
Dr. Sarah Hackett Stevenson told Chicago Club women that Rousseau favored returning to nature. She urged minimal dress, warned clothes cause disease, and claimed civilization degrades man with weakening hair teeth and nervous system.
Mrs. Fred Bell of Cheyenne alleges cattle detective Tom Horn murdered her husband near Wyoming station in Albany County after Bell withdrew $4 000 from a Laramie bank on October 20 1899. Bell disappeared and Horn later claimed to have met him in Rock Springs. Horn has offered no further comment and remains in Wyoming.
In Minneapolis on April 14 August Schioga seeing his wife at St Anthony Cemetery rushed to intervene as she aimed at her infant’s grave. She shot herself in the temple and, after collapsing, fired a second deadly shot. Both bullets entered the brain.
Rev Crawford Frost rector of Holy Comforter Protestant Episcopal Church in Baltimore faced police removal to Sheppard and Enoch hospitals after he attacked a banquet request and refused hospitalization. Drs McShane and Rowe signed papers and guardians escorted him with policemen, he resisted, shouting the Lord says No, but later calmed and rested at the institution.
HA Ariz April 14 The village Ma recently voted out by electors was reestablished by the County Board of Supervisors following a legal notice. Trustees appointed include R D J E Devine F E Ewing and Robert Tapia.
Phoenix April 14 Judge Kent took the Murphy Vickers case under advisement after arguments on the demurrer by the Governor Murphy and ex Auditor Vickers accused of unlawful expenditure of the contingent fund. Senator Ives of Yuma argued for the plaintiff and left for home Saturday night.
Bar Wood of Glenwood New York aged 27, rendered unconscious by a timber blow, later recalled a former life as Karl Channing or Karl Wood under hypnosis. The case, seen as a rare meditation on multiple personalities, is presented to the Medical Society and noted by the United States Marine Service.
In Des Moines Iowa April 114 two children from Peter J Peterson dairyman family were found dead near Highland Park Methodist Church. Marc Peterson five and a half and his sister Theses eleven were killed by a blow to the head. A farmer heard a boy moaning and alerted authorities. The killer remains unknown and investigators have no description.
Nelson G. Burr of Binghamton died last night aged about who was once valued at 75000. He came to the city forty years ago and built Burrville a major block with assembly hall and clock tower. He had monuments in Flora Park Cemetery and once operated a furniture store coffin trade. He arranged his funeral in advance and requested burial in a coffin kept in his room.
In Chicago on April 14 a duel to the death occurred between White Prize the Lincoln Park swan champion and the Zoo flock leader of wild geese. A blow from the swan's wing killed the goose minutes after the fight began. Cy De Vry keeper had previously intervened in a similar clash. An examination showed the goose broke Itemeck.
In Grant County near Wellangton, April 14, Fearina Peoples killed her husband by driving a nail through the partition from the opposite side while he slept after a drunken quarrel. She did not attempt escape and remained nearby as the deadly act occurred.
John Sullivan a South Park road section boss in Leadville swallowed a $20 gold piece about two weeks earlier. Doctors found the coin in his stomach after a post mortem. his death followed a period of strange behavior. He was 44, leaving a wife and four children.
In Lexington Kentucky three male students Hughes of Louisville John Cravens of Hardin County and R Riggs of Lexington were brought before the faculty after snaring photographs of girls in gym suits during physical training. The camera man escaped but the three were captured and ears boxed by the protesting students before the commandant took charge.
Lord Kitchener reports heavy action in the Transvaal toward week’s end with about 200 Boers killed wounded or captured. Roughly 100 British casualties are noted. Three guns and a quantity of supplies were seized. Commandant Potgieter was among the Boers killed.
A violent thunder storm with torrential rain hit Berlin and surrounding areas early today causing extensive damage. Many buildings were struck by lightning and the fire brigade battled fires and floods at more than 300 locations.
A historical note credits influential allies with prompting officers to retire early, setting a model for disciplined career cuts. The report highlights social networks shaping military or police leadership changes and the ensuing governance impact.
Washington reports that if Roosevelt retires General Miles the lieutenant general may step in, a swift clash over promotions and retirements involving General Ord and General McDowell entwines Miles’ bid with Hayess decisions and Shermans influence.
New York April 12 metal markets show Mexican dollars at 45 cents and silver at 58 percent. Copper trades subdued with prices and bids quoted as quiet, market observers note a calm session.
Belgium faces a major general strike with 15,000 miners out in the Mons district. Four coal fields near Mons La Louvière Charleroi and Liege are involved as military precautions rise and boot and shoe factories join the stoppage without martial law yet declared.
The California League of Republican Clubs opened its third biennial convention in San Jose at the Auditorium. Chairman Alden Anderson called the meeting to order at 11 and Mayor Martin welcomed attendees. Hon. J R Patton urged unity to sweep the state in the coming fall election.
The White House statement says the President after careful investigation and hearing from many, has come to the conclusion that Governor Dole's course has been such. The note emphasizes thorough review and support for Dole from the Roosevelt administration.
Catarino Cabriano, described as an old Mexican, was found dead near the Tucson mountains. Coroner Judge Meyer summoned a jury. verdict: death from natural causes due to pneumonia. He was 1 years old and buried at county expense.
A county jail escape led to a lively pursuit this afternoon. Authorities report a suspect eluded capture after a brief chase through Culver. The details remain unclear due to garbled text.
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