15 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
1
A mother attributes a town tragedy to black art as she recalls feared witchcraft beliefs. The report notes lingering superstition amid a guild’s collapse and local tension in the Pennsylvania community.
In Reading Pa August 15 neighbors claim three year old LeRoy Eisenhower died from a witch's spell. A mother recounts charms and witch doctors failed to save her child, linking killings to witches and a black cat.
At Oyster Bay New York on August 15 the President hosted Major General H C Corbin Major General S M B Young author Henry Loomis Nelson Jacob A Riis New York Robert W Morrows Louis Publican David R Francis and Henry W Warren at a luncheon Generals Corbin and Young were en route to Germany to witness the army maneuvers.
King Edward’s reply to Portsmouth’s address was delivered to the mayor. He and the queen send thanks for congratulations on the coronation health and peace. The king marked where Queen Victoria’s coffin lay on the royal yacht Victoria and Albert and a brass cross will be set into the deck with the inscription of her burial.
In Springfield Illinois on August 15 a one pound baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Denning. The infant is thriving and shows signs of normal strength.
Duryea riot scene described as quiet amid arrests of most yesterday’s workers. Sheriff assures protection if plants reopen, but no employees remain. Strike fund distribution plans released specify store orders biweekly for single men 1.50, couples 2.50, extra family members 0.35, with flour required and guidance to buy cheapest wholesome goods to sustain the strike.
The International Typographical Union adopted a resolution for an active campaign for a universal eight hour day. President Lynch and Vice President Hawkes were ordered to coordinate with local unions to ensure observance of the eight hour law. A fire damaged Pike's Opera House shortly after noon, but no injuries occurred. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars.
In Paris on August 15 the bodies of Mr and Mrs Charles Fair were embalmed and shipped to Paris for transport to San Francisco after an automobile crash near Evereaux. The chauffeur said a deflated tire rim on the left rear wheel rubbed the ground before Fair attempted to stop, and the collision occurred. Peasants report the car traveled at a terrific rate, making color indiscernible.
The Chauncey returned to Nefie & Levy Yard after a trial showing a maximum speed of 29.51 knots on the smokestack and an average of 28.64 knots across four runs. The report confirms a successful naval trial for the new destroyer.
George Volt confessed to killing his wife near Chippewa Falls last June. He said jealousy over her attentions from other men drove him. He dug a shallow grave by a river bank, lured her to a lonely spot, struck her with a club, left the body, then returned to work before fleeing to Brillion. A fellow worker provided the arrest tip.
London Aug 15 In the race for the Coatham handicap plate Lord Harewood's Argovian ridden by Skeets Martin fell and Martin's collar bone was broken.
Ottawa reports widespread worry in Canadian press over a possible US purchase of Greenland from Denmark. Opinion pieces warn such a move could threaten Canada’s sovereignty and fuel American influence, warning Greenland’s value may grow with time and affect Canadian loyalty and empire sentiment.
A lone widow keeps her farm despite an offer more than twice its value, refusing to sell. The buyer pressed for purchase but she stood firm, citing attachment and family ties to the land. Local residents noted the stubborn stand as a notable example of steadfast acreage loyalty in the region.
Mrs. Margaret Sheeler a Lake County pioneer near Lake Forest Illinois refuses to sell her twenty one acre farm despite multiple offers including ten acres at $1,000 per acre and a full farm bid of $40,000. She continues hay work milking cows and washing in her plain cottage. The barefoot widow stands firm that the property is worth more to her as a home than cash.
National Society of the Army of the Philippines held its final day in Council Bluffs Iowa with a brief business meeting and sightseeing. General Irving Hale was unanimously chosen as president, and St Paul was named the next meeting city.
In New York Bishop John M. Farley hears unofficial word of his archbishopric, with an official notice due August 19. Peoria’s J Lancaster Spalding is tipped to succeed Archbishop Feehan in Chicago. In Washington, Postmaster General Payne orders action against fourth class postmasters who route presidential mail to their offices for double compensation, warning dismissals for violators. Also at Auburn prison a prisoner named Clarence Robinson built a dummy revolver in his cell and faces tighter confinement after a search revealed the counterfeit weapon.
Aug 15 report from Springfield describes Granville Keyes’s two year old water spaniel Gyp who chews tobacco smokes cigarettes and drinks beer. The dog drinks beer and staggers, enjoys smoking, and begs for chews from familiar passersby, happiest with tobacco in its mouth.
Mrs Lavinia Thomas of Gold Flat Nevada reports finding several shining gold nuggets in a large goose she prepared for dinner The gold was assayed for eighteen dollars The discovery suggests the goose had picked up gold from nearby placer diggings and carried it home The widow considers expanding goose culture and may cull her flock to maximize forthcoming gold yields.
Complying with a State Department request the Treasury Department will detail an expert architect from its supervising office about the American legation building in Pekin. The plan aims to assess restoration needs and ensure historical accuracy.
The architect of the treasury will travel to Peking China to finish plans and specifications for the new United States legation building and supervise its construction.
Mexican dollars valued at 4144 and a half cents and silver at 52 to the ounce are listed alongside copper prices from 11.50 to 11.70. The Red Men held a large gathering last night during which Alex Rossi and Phil Coatzen were named full chiefs and given a royal installment.
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