Arizona News Highlights Mining Growth and Water Disputes
Prescott hosts a 14 pound boiler move at the Cash mine and a large reduction plant being installed by Calumet and Arizona near Bisbee. A big gold strike is reported at Merchants' Mining near Prescott. Mohave county tax roll stands at 999150.70. Salt River Valley negotiates with canal companies over water storage before the Interior Secretary. A 21 pound gold brick arrives from Henrietta mill. Clifton reports a fatal shooting involving two Mexican smelter workers. Mexican cattle shipments to Cuba rise as restocking plans unfold. Williams eyed for a new smelter. An ad section promotes Dr Pierces Favorite Prescription for expectant mothers.
Five candidates vie for sheriff in Yavapai county
In Yavapai county five candidates enter the field for sheriff as the Democratic convention approaches. The scene centers on local party races ahead of the convention with uncertainty over the nominee.
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Yavapel County
William in Russia welcomed by czar
A Russian czar meets German Emperor William aboard the imperial yacht Standart at sea. The Standart will return to port with both emperors aboard after a brilliant naval welcome. A Democratic convention in Tucson Arizona is called for August 29 1902 to choose delegates for the Territorial Democratic convention.
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William
Russia
Czar
Germany
Standart
Democratic Central Committee
Pima County
Tucson
Arizona
Pima
Marcus A. Smith
Towit
Dellgates
RAT Orm
Lowell
Siaiaiel Meat
Tengue Verde
Redington Vails
Greaterville
Arivaca
Pantanog Ives
Bpiaenos Ayres
Teateraut
Rose
EL Ouguleeee
County Central Committee
E. Okeefe
C. O. Rouse
Photographer Harlan's Cure for Dyspepsia with Bitters
Eaton Ohio photographer C C Harlan was relieved after years of digestive agony by Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with curing stomach troubles and praising its effects on the stomach liver and kidneys. The ad touts Bitters as a godsend for dyspepsia and related ailments with a 50 cent price and druggist guarantee.
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C. C. Harlan
Eaton
Ohio
Dr. Fowler’s Wild Strawberry Extract Remains Handy
The text touts Dr. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry as a natural remedy for bowel looseness, noting no need for a “summer complaint” approach. It emphasizes the product as a ready hand remedy for digestive upset.
Miller Bros & Co Fresh-Grated Horse Radish
Fresh-grated horse radish offered by Miller Bros & Co located at 66 East Congress, contact via phone 261 for purchase and delivery options.
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Miller Bros & CO
Congress
Fuji San: Japan’s Great Peak and Its Eternal Snow
Mount Fuji, the tallest volcano on Honshu, is part of Japan’s volcanic landscape though currently inactive since 1707. Ash spread to Tokyo and along the Tokaido during that eruption, creating secondary Elo-yei-san cone and shaping Fuji’s prominent view across thirteen provinces. Winter snow cloaks the summit and the official ascent season runs from July to November.
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Japan
Fuji
Tsondo
Puji-san
Tokyo
Tokaido
Pujiesan
Moun
Misconceptions on Japanese ruler title debated
The article notes Mr. W S Gilbert popularized the Mikado name for Japan's emperor but explains the correct address is tenno hei ka meaning his imperial majesty. It states Mikado is an outdated title no longer used by the Japanese people.
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W. S. Gilbert
Japan
Gilbert
Ohio and Michigan Dominate U S Grindstone Production
The United States relies mainly on Ohio and Michigan for grindstones. In Ohio the main district includes Lorain, Cuyahoga and Summit counties with Cleveland as a center. largest quarries and plants lie within 25 miles of Cleveland. Southern Ohio quarries run along the Ohio River west of Marietta and inland northwest of the city. A few quarries exist in West Virginia opposite Marietta. Michigan quarries line Lake Huron shores about 90 miles north of Port Huron near Grindstone City, with other sites tied to Edgemont Stone Co in South Dakota.
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United States
Ohio
Michigan
Lorain
Cuyahoga
Summit Counties
Cleveland
Ohio River
Marietta
West Virginia
Lake Touron
Port Hurep
Grindstone City
South Dakota
Edgemont Stone Company
Beecher Officiated Huntington Marriages Then Joked
The article recounts Collis P. Huntington marrying twice, with Henry Ward Beecher performing both ceremonies. Beecher received a $1,000 fee for the secret nuptials and a second $1,560 fee for the public ceremony. Beecher reportedly exclaimed to Huntington, I do wish you were a Mormon.
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Collis P. Huntington
Henry Ward Beecher
Huntington
Europe
Mr. Beecher
Beecher
Harmer
Hhuntington
Telkis
City horn player rings in the night with three solemn blasts
Bagtend, famed for a 1000 year old custom, appears at 9 PM before the mayor’s house in official attire. He blows three notes on the horn of Ripon, then marches to the market cross to give another blast, the instrument adorned with silver badges and trading company insignia from the City of Spurs.
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Bagtend
Ponduschy
Wakerman
Ripon
Spurs
Market Cross
Tallest men in Europe by region noted across Catalonia and beyond
The tallest men of western Europe are found in Catalonia Spain Normandy France Yorkshire England and the Ardennes Belgium. In the United States the thirty eighth parallel across Indiana and northern Kentucky marks a strong regional male height standard alongside the forty second parallel in Lin cities.
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West Europe
Catalonia
Spain
Normandy
France
Yorkshire
England
Ardennes
Belgium
United States
Indiana
Ientucky
A Care In the Failure
A hospital physician discusses suicide attempts, noting most who fail do not try again. He observes that those who survive often experience renewed zest for life, with a clearer sunshine and purer air, likening recovery to a convalescent’s renewed relish for outdoor air.
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Society of the Dark Angel
Entomologist Traps Butterfly with Native Blowgun
A South American entomologist failed to capture a swal lowtail despite modern equipment until a native, paid six shillings for six live specimens, stunned the butterfly with a blowgun dart to render it immobile, enabling an easy capture.
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South America
Parliament in Old France Ends with Sleepy Reverie
An anecdote recalls the dull sessions of the pre revolutionary parliament where a noble count gave a long prosy speech while members chatted and slept. The president tapped his baton and urged silence comparing chatters to those snoring, asking for quiet for listeners.
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P'resently
Sailing Ship Motion and Sound Describe Its Wear
A ship under full sail is a magnificent sight and the wind brings elation across the decks. Those below deck hear creaks with every motion as waves shift pressure, testing the hull as calking gives way and frames weaken.
Miss Specie Catches Cake and Two Princes in Europe
A playful Town and Country item recalls Miss Specie catching a cake while fishing in Europe. She wittily notes she hooked two princes who escaped just as she was about to land them.
Doctor's bills paid by check via mail dialogue
A dialogue notes paying a doctor’s bills by mail with a cynical remark that paying up front might lead to another visit and charge. The exchange, quoted from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, reflects patient caution in medical payments.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Weather report for Tucson via Observer EF
The report notes a northwest wind with south clouds and a total August rainfall of 0.37 inches. A measurable rainfall of 0.05 inches is recorded today, with temperatures described as minimum and maximum and a mean value referenced.
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Tucson
Wetmore
Fallawa
The Big Ship Maine Cargo Sale Promises Bargain Prices
The ship Maine with Julius Goldbaum as captain and Charles Clayburg as manager offers a cargo of wines whiskies brandies and family delicacies to the family trade. Entry port listed at 71 Congress St. The note says the cargo is a bargain and urges orders while warning not all is the same.
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Congress St
Charles Clayburg
Julius Goldbaum
Directory request and leather goods ad in Tucson
Copies of Tucson City and Southern Arizona Directory available from Charles T. Connell 137 West Pennington Street. A note 6-16.2 mentions nang carved leather goods at low prices from K G Capo.
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Tucson City
Southern
K G. Capo
Local Advertisers Promote Moving Sale and Outlets
Merchants announce moving sale items including harnesses saddles buggies wagons summer laprobes and jewelry. Offers urge customers to shop before September 1 at addresses on Meyer Street Broadway Sixth Ave Congress Street and West Congress street. Other notices advertise typewriters slot machines and automatic machines for sale or rent in Tucson Arizona.
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Congress Street
F. J. Villaescusa
S. Meyer Street
F. Ronstadt
Broadway
Sixth Ave
Pease Novelty, Co
North Meyers Street
Tucson
Ariz
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Rosy Complexion
An advertisement claims the pills yield a sprightly, faultless skin and smiling face. It asserts all organs stay active, digestion improves, headaches vanish, and blues are prevented. Priced at 25c and sold at druggists.
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Dr. King
Work at Iron Mountain Copper Company Offered in Keswick
Railroad workers and laborers are invited to apply for positions at the Iron Mountain Copper Company after traveling by train to Keswick California. Machine men earn three dollars per day while muckers receive two dollars fifty cents per day. Applicants should report to the company offices upon arrival.
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Tron Mountain
California
Muckers
Keswick
Iron Mountain Copper Company
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