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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1902
Page
4
Aug 9 Genral Salnave, commandant of the fir minist troops, defeated the provisional government army under General Alexis Nord at Limbe. Nord's forces lost cannons and ammunition. many soldiers killed or captured. Salnave advances toward Cape Haytien with an attack expected hourly.
Washington dispatch notes that Panama fighting outcomes affect canal right of way talks. If the Liberal rebels win, work may need to restart as views differ from the Conservative Bogota administration. Communication to and from Panama is disrupted and a daily report is requested by the Colombian Legation.
The governor estimated government troops would take eight to ten days to march across the area, noting that a single messenger could not cover the distance much faster.
In Fra unreal Franaford Indiana Aug 9 a two year old child of Martin Unger died after hanging in a rope swing. The boy climbed the swing slipped and the rope looped around his neck causing strangulation. A four year old brother found him and told Mrs Unger that brother was asleep in the swing.
A study notes head hunting persists among Papuan and Dayak groups in New Guinea Borneo Ceram Gilolo and other islands. War parties raid by night using kris poisoned arrows and bows while the Dayaks employ sumpitan blowpipes and parangs. A lingering practice implies tribes retain ritual status through trophies and vendetta despite authorities and missions.
A brief town quip from St. Pen Globe notes optimism as people expect normal conditions by tomorrow after a period of doubt yesterday.
A Long Spectator essay argues that many people fear home boredom and seek constant change. It notes monotony in interiors, predictable meals, and familiar company, preferring restaurants with fresh surroundings and new faces, while social crowds resemble stage crowds with limited, polite conversation.
A Washington Times item questions common measurements and inscriptions people encounter daily. It prompts readers to recall tooth counts on paws, crescent moon directions, eye counts on animals, currency faces, house steps, stamp text, watch face words, and watch numbers, noting many will err.
Sunday school at 9 a.m. Preaching at 10 a.m. Morning sermon topic God, the Christian’s Portion Psalms 48 14. Evening sermon Why of Moral Darkness John 3 17 21. Catholic mass times 5 30 a.m. 7 a.m. 9 a.m. devotions 7 p.m. Grace Episcopal Bishop Kendrick to administer communion service at 10 a.m. All parishioners urged to attend.
Weather report notes Taccon with a 77.5 degree reading and southeast wind. Cloudy conditions with 0.48 inch rainfall and favorable conditions for continuing storm activity.
Geo W Fry of Viola Iowa says he suffered stomach woes for months until using Kodol. He claims it cured his indigestion and bowel troubles. Bell s Pharmacy advertises Kodol as a remedy.
Maud asks about refusal while Mabel confirms sending unopened letters back. They discuss a possibility that some letters may contain theater tickets, implying hope for polite contact versus outright rejection.
A quirky public notice describes the vessel Maine loaded with wines whiskies brandies and family delicacies offered as a bargain to family traders. Charles Clayburg is listed as manager at 71 Congress Dr with cautions about variable quality and reliability. Julius Goldbaum signs the notice.
The raffle for Black Paddy proceeds with only fully paid tickets counted. Those with unpaid entries must settle promptly to qualify.
An advertisement claims a remedy from Bell's Pharmacy can cure a cold at once by using One Minute Cough Cure. It states the product allays inflammation clears the head soothes and strengthens the mucous membrane and cures coughs croup throat and lung troubles.
Owing to preparations to move to Congress street location we will sell all harness saddles buggies and wagons at greatly reduced prices until September 1 F J Villaescusa 110 S Meyer Street.
Advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as the secret to radiant skin and good health. Claims include active organs, improved digestion, and absence of headaches or blues. Sells for 25c at drugstores.
J A Legarra applied to purchase lot six block 125 in Tucson. Pursuant to an August 4 1902 order of the mayor and common council N E Hawke city recorder will sell the described property at 11 o’clock a m August 18 1902 in front of city hall to the highest cash bidder subject to mayoral approval. First pub Aug 7 1902.
An old advertisement claims DeWitt's Little Early Risers expel poison and act as a liver tonic. It cites W. Scott of Milton Pennsylvania and Bell's Pharmacy as endorsers and sources.
Pima county Democratic Central Committee calls a convention in Tucson on August 29 1902 at 2 pm to elect eighteen delegates to the Territorial convention. Primaries for delegates will be held August 26 with Tucson under the county committee and other precincts under local committees. Credentials must be signed by the inspector. Ek O Keefe, Chairman.
Tucson business Pease Novelty Co advertises freight savings on typewriters slot machines and all kinds of automatic machines. For sale or rent. Located at 213 North Meyers Street Tucson Arizona phone 2281.
The great pacer with a 1:06 half mile in Phoenix is up for raffle. Chance costs range from 1 cent to 4.26 dollars. For details contact D Woodell at Club Stables. Also advertised are hand carved leather goods at E G Capo's at low prices.
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