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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
1
A violent dispute erupts as non union miner GOAL STRIKE faces aggressive strikers amid protests and threats. Police intervene after clashes intensify near the mine, with injuries reported and calls for restraint from community leaders.
A regiment of Governor's Cavalry assisted a non union family at Turkey Run Hill protecting them from crowds and stones amid ongoing strife with striking workers. Officials report threats and harassment around Quilberton colliery as authorities fear renewed mine unrest.
Governor Henry T. Gage was arrested in Los Angeles on a warrant for criminal libel, sworn by Spreckels and Leake of the San Francisco Call. He submitted to arrest, appeared in Superior Court, and obtained a writ of habeas corpus with return tomorrow morning. he was released from custody afterward.
Washington Aug 13. Navy and State officials have not confirmed press dispatches from Port of Spain reporting fighting in Barcelona and looting of American Italian and Dutch consulates. Navy officers expect Commander McLean of the Cincinnati to protect American interests there.
In Albuquerque on Aug 12 the Indian Commissioner Jones toured the Navajo reservation with New York State Senator Sherman. Capitalists from Michigan and New York seek a lease to timber and coal areas, aiming to fund large lumber and mining ventures including gold copper and coal. Jones left Albuquerque for Washington and is reportedly favorable to the offer, which could render the Navajos largely self-supporting if approved.
New York markets show Mexican dollar at 14, silver at 41 cents, copper trading around 11.90 to 11.97 dollars per unit. Financial tickers indicate mixed commodity values with slight shifts from prior close.
A saloon riot in Battle Wyoming escalated into a gunfight between Americans and Mexicans. One Mexican is mortally wounded, another escapes but is later hit. a bystander is wounded by flying glass. Six Mexicans surrender, two attempt escape, one wounded in the leg. Deputy Sheriff and residents implement security as investigations begin.
The Nevada Democrats view Senator Stewart as a test of the party’s strength in Washington and expect a Democratic win in the fall to replace Senator Jones. They anticipate Representative Newlands will be the Democratic Senate candidate, with a strong chance of election, while Carmack of Tennessee notes slim prospects Nevada may vote Republican.
Washington dispatch reports Republican leaders close to the administration weigh Cuban annexation as a pressing matter for the President. Key figures like General Lee and Senator Morgan advocate annexation, arguing Cuba’s strategic and economic ties justify uniting with the United States amid fears of regional instability and a possible revolution.
Philadelphia August 13 A capital for the treatment of emergency cases will be established on the grounds of each of the twenty two plants of the American Steel and Wire Company at a total cost to the company for buildings and equipment of nearly 500000 It is calculated they will be ready to receive patients within six months.
Mrs Wiarchowsky says Charles Janaski, a former boarder she was intimate with, shot and killed her husband as they were returning home. Two city detectives obtained the written confession after the killer approached the detective with the gun to his head. The event occurred Sunday night.
Evansvile and Aug Mixsen Maude Myrtie Brown of Head's Station Kentucky were married that night near Boonville in a romantic elopement. Rev J B Brown Mormon elder father opposed but prayed for divine permission before consenting to the union. The girls 17 and 18 eloped with Arhhy brothers after pleading with him.
Authorities report a moonshining operation fully active at the famous Geo Vancernilt estate in North Carolina. seizure crews seized equipment and detained suspected operators as part of a broader crackdown on illicit distilling.
Moonshine operations on the George W. Vanderbilt estate near Asheville are disrupted as six men are arrested in a Maggie raid at Pink Bed Was and near the Biltmore area. Three shiners are to stand trial in Hendersonville federal court. others held for questioning over 196 gallons of whisky. The rugged Pisgah country and private stills are cited as why illicit distilling persisted in the valley.
Spanish War Veterans flood Council Bluffs for the National Society of the Philippines reunion. Early arrivals include General Irving Hale, president, with Generals McArthur Wheaton and King. Hale delivers the annual address this afternoon.
Chicago August 13. Alumnae accuse President Harper of manipulating a junior college faculty vote on segregation. They claim votes were changed on a technicality and Harper announced a 17 to 11 result after discarding six opposing ballots. He refuses to comment.
Washington reports Secretary Shaw declines to act as a buffer between the U S government and the Cuban Republic over a 35 million dollar bond issue. A cable from Minister Squires prompted a State Department note, with the matter referred to the Attorney General for opinion. Officials say no bank will buy the bonds and U S protest could make the nation guarantor.
Dr. Earle Purinton, WVU summer school lecturer and son of the university president, ends a 30 day fast. He eats a small cereal breakfast and a poached egg at noon, plans gradual refeeding, and argues fasting benefits physical and spiritual health.
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