09 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1902
Page
1
A. Ollio outlines straightforward positions on race equality, detailing his interpretation of the issue and the path he envisions for achieving equal treatment. He emphasizes clarity, fairness, and practical steps.
In Toledo Rev. J. G. Slayter argues the race has made little progress in thirty five years of freedom. He singles out Ohio as offering more opportunities to blacks than other states and says higher education doors close after school. He critiques church aims, urging a shift from Salvation alone to promoting the Kingdom of God across society.
London Ang 9 reports King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra crowned at Westminster Abbey. A grand, decorative service drew a global audience with diplomats, royalty, and Americans among witnesses. Crowds estimated at about a million cheered as the procession to Buckingham Palace concluded despite rain. Irish nationalist MPs criticized government coercion and did not participate. Notable attendees included Justice Brown, ex Attorney General Griggs, General Wheeler, J Pierpont Morgan, and ex Governor Hastings. The ceremony was deemed a complete success with no incidents.
Mobility halts as quarantine measures spread through rural areas causing disruptions in daily life. Officials report concerns about infection as residents demand clarity on protections and access to services. Authorities urge calm and coordinate with health teams to contain the scare.
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of thirty one striking miners in the Wilkes Barre area charged with rioting during picketing near the Woodward breaker. It is alleged the strikers intimidated workers and forced them from the site by force.
Walter A. Scott president of the Illinois Wire company was stabbed to death in his private office in the Monadnock building. Walter Stebbins a civil engineer with offices in the same building stabbed him after a dispute over work performed for the wire company.
Edward McClain, a young farmer, is jailed in Tipton on a paternity charge filed by Rev Miss Oilie Van Buskirk. He joined a Rock Prairie church meeting led by the evangelist, who urged marriage while church leaders push for a match he rejects.
In Chicago Aug 6 1890 the United Girls' Manufacturing Company formed by Grace Beeson Mary Keeler and Sarah Janewky plans mitten glove and overall production to rival former employers. The new venture endorsed by the Chicago Federation of Labor receives support from sympathizers funding the strike of factory workers.
President Roosevelt announced approval of Commercial Pacific Cable Company to land a cable on U S shores including Hawaii Guam and the Philippines and to access Navy Department profiles and soundings. Conditions ensure non exclusivity fix tariffs and keep government control of the cable in war and peace times.
Market notes show currency rates and metal prices with a focus on the dollar and copper values. The text lists New York figures for the Mexican dollar, ceiling figures, and copper prices around 11.85 and 11.5.
Indiana Aug 9 reports indicate smallpox quarantine around Knightstown halted interurban service from Greenfield. A mob gathered at the county line with guns and tools to block cars, greased tracks, and shot at a Knightstown car injuring several riders before the sheriff and officials restored order.
Archibishop Ireland seeks influence within the American Federation of Catholic Societies, arguing for church representation in public questions. officials say the federation remains nonpolitical and will defer to the Pope on policy in the Philippines. In Washington, pension rolls peak at 999,446 as deaths rise and new acts add 10,000 more. retail butcher delegates debate tariff on beef cattle to curb prices and imports.
Stockholm reports King Oscar helping at a yacht rescue after a bridge collapse near Mar straw bridge. The king and crew pulled twenty three people from the water and ferried them aboard while the vessel stood by.
In Washington on August 9, Chairman Griggs of the Democratic Congressional Committee released a report showing Mr. Babcock’s shifting tariff stance. Griggs cites an 1901 Wisconsin speech and a later Washington remarks to illustrate apparent inconsistencies with Republican policy.
An archival excerpt discusses Republican tariff policy and protectionism. It cites Mr. Babcock urging aggressive tariff push, notes contrasts with Democrat positions, and highlights quotes about revising the tariff, surplus abroad, and maintaining policy to support domestic mills. It frames internal party discord over tariff aims and party leadership.
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