19 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
1
Revelations unfold in a Connecticut courtroom as a step mother is portrayed in her traditional role amid a high profile case. The proceedings highlight family tensions and legal questions surrounding custody and duty.
Frank Quartz and his wife faced Judge Dow on charges of extreme cruelty to six and eight year old stepchildren Iran and Clara Quartz. Neighbors testified the youngsters were emaciated and cold, often chained in a garret while the couple forced hard labor and withheld food. The case hinges on alleged brutal punishments and neglect, with the children committed to the Home for Children.
In Invester, Conn on April 19 Miss May aged unknown was found dead by her body in bed. Police say excessive study may have contributed to a mental breakdown and the fatal act. A yard song was played and a cheerful note to a friend was found nearby.
Antonio Maggio released from Cruces jail after being held on suspicions tied to an anarchist plot against President McKinley. He had been a member of the Andrews Opera Company and reportedly predicted the assassination months before the shooting at Buffalo. Case dismissed at the request of the US District Attorney.
New York April 19 markets show Mexican pesos at 42 percent gold silver at 52 percent copper at 12. Casting values listed as 24. Prices reflect activity in metals and money markets with quoted rates for key commodities.
Mrs. James Prior, former Adjutant-General stenographer, found herself locked in a state house vault with her baby after the combination lock failed. She used a phone to summon help, and janitors and workers eventually cut the lock free, freeing mother and child after hours.
In Richland Center Wisconsin a jury awards no money to Mrs. Sarah Stayton who sued D G James for forcible kisses. She sought fifteen thousand dollars claiming two assaults in February damaged her dress and dignity. The defendant testified he did not kiss her and did not want to.
In Chicago on April 19, Judge Tuthill heard a case about four year old George Alphonso Tyrell who drinks whiskey daily. Witnesses described the boy's habit, including a morning whiskey and beer, as his guardian and probation officer testified that the parents live apart and the child had been given whiskey by his father for two years. The court ruled to place the child in the care of a guardian.
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler was installed today as President of Columbia University in New York. The ceremony drew a large audience led by the President of the United States, with notable figures such as Eliot of Harvard Yale’s Hadley Patton Princeton Harper and U.S. Commissioner of Education Harrs among the speakers.
Washington lawmakers debate veterans pensions as Evans administration faces renewed claims. A Kansas appointee may trigger a flood of appeals for increased ratings while Republicans push a bill to bypass the President’s veto. House members promise to back relief despite possible veto.
Chief Wittman announced that C. B. Hadley, a fourteen year accountant with the Examiner, is the murderer of Nora Fuller. Hadley had vanished since January 10, the day of her disappearance, and handwriting expert Theodore Kyeka tied the name C. B. Hawkins to an ad lure and matched it to Hadley’s writing. Police say Hadley’s photos and handwriting match establish the case.
Early morning near Greensburg a dancing party returnee and a companion were held up by two masked Black men. Charles McQuill was forced to surrender money and a watch. Miss Anamie Hill saw others flee. the highwaymen shot Alexander McNaught and Frank McQuill, then escaped into a thicket.
In Kelvin Arizona on April 19, Troy plans a temperance move with saloon closures, a Sunday miners layoff for worship and laundry, and wage adjustments. The shift prompts talk of relocation to Gila County and a broader mining boom as new ore finds and railway prospects ignite excitement among miners and investors.
In Schenectady New York April 19 1920 about 1200 more General Electric workers joined drill punchers blacksmiths and armature winders unions leaving. total out at about 4800 as shops shut down. An agreement was reached and the strike at the General Electric Works was declared off at 2 15 p m.
In Rome on April 19 the Pope spoke with Father Lorenzo Perosi about Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto, the Patriarch of Venice. The Pope said to hold him dear as he will be able to do much for you and that he believes Sarto will be our successor.
Canton April 19 rebels besiege Nan Ning an important city in Kwong Si province and reports say the place has fallen Telegraph wires beyond Wu Chow between Canton and Nan Ning have been cut.
A severe earthquake震震 shock was felt in Mexico City at 7 o clock yesterday evening. The tremor lasted one and a half minutes, longer than any in recent years.
Kate McDermott filed an answer in district court to Thomas MeDermott's divorce complaint. She denies all allegations except marriage date and place, moves to strike references to a Rossi's restaurant altercation, and seeks monthly support, property division, and attorney fees. Hereford & Hazzard represent her.
W C Greene and party return from San Francisco to Cananea by private car. Col Epes Randolph and vice President Igirchara of Cananea Company join the group. M Birchard now comptroller. Fifteen to twenty directors expected at Benson from New York with private car to No 1. M P Freeman will meet them at Benson and join Cananea visit. Mrs Greene remains in Tucson due to illness. A Mexican man injured near Benson is brought to hospital with a severed leg and crushed leg. doctors report unlikely recovery.
Republicans fear long adjournment as Philippine Committee probes the archipelago. Agruinaldo and other natives likely to testify with Admiral Dewey expected to appear soon. Civil Government bill debate to last at least two months.
Helen Keller, the deaf, dumb and blind visitor, spent about an hour at the White House on a visit arranged by Professor Alexander Graham Bell. She communicated with the President through an interpreter as she described a rabbit hunt and other scenes from the White House grounds.
President Roosevelt visits New York accompanied by Mrs Ethel Roosevelts as guests invited to attend events with Nicholas Murray Butler from Washington and Dr Jonas Carle amid Hat ceremonies in April.
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