Marigopa Democrats Compete In Weekend Primaries
In Marigopa the Democratic candidates Shannon and Wilson challenge the party's slate as voters prepare for Saturday primaries. The contest centers on local party leadership and voter turnout.
21 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
1
In Marigopa the Democratic candidates Shannon and Wilson challenge the party's slate as voters prepare for Saturday primaries. The contest centers on local party leadership and voter turnout.
In Phoenix on August 21 the Maricopa county delegation race to Tucson's convention heats up with Charles M. Shannon and J. F. Wilson each leading their campaigns. Shannon denies any bolt rumors and says he will back Wilson if nominated, while pledging loyalty to the party and refusing to contest Mohave or Coconino appointments.
The speaker argues for open voter choice and denounces using party machines to override suffrage. He cites Maricopa Mohave and Coconino counties controlling central committees and warns such actions would fracture party harmony and threaten nomination integrity.
Solomonville Arizona August 21 The Graham County Democratic convention elected a delegation to the Territorial convention and instructed them to back Charles M Shannon for Delegate to Congress.
Gochise County meeting nominated Del Lewis for sheriff M D Scribner for treasurer Frank Hare for recorder Seth Leavenworth for district attorney C R Bostwick for probate judge Charles Wallace for schools B A Packard for council J M O Connell for Bisbee Steve Roemer for Benson James Howell for San Bernardino assembly Delegates to Territorial convention were uninstructed but a Shannon delegation is indicated.
Congressman Newlands of Nevada advocates unity within the Democratic party after a history of internal strife during 1896 to 1900. He argues harmony of sentiment beats placating factions and critiques the Republican stance on trusts, noting Roosevelt’s sincerity but separating him from the party platform.
The American note from Minister Leishman prompts the Porte to act on pending issues. The seizure of insurance policies is reversed, and efforts to reduce friction continue. The Porte also signals intent to rebuild the American mission house at Kharput in Turkish Armenia.
A jail mutiny in Centerville Iowa left Sheriff Davis seriously wounded. His wife seized an ax and, with Deputy Beving ton and a revolver, drove prisoners back to their cells. The incident followed several prior jail-break attempts, two of which succeeded this week.
The funeral for Patrick Sharp, the strike leader shot at Nesquehoning, drew an estimate crowd over 6,000 in Lansford Pa. The procession of two miles went to St Joseph's church and then to the Catholic cemetery. Twenty four men carried the floral offerings.
WEW YORK August 21 Mexican dollars quoted at 41.44 cents per mark silver at 52 1 2 cents copper prices ranged from 11 1 2 to 11 3 4 cents per pound indicating market activity and price levels for precious metals and copper.
John W. Gates released remarks naming Marshall Field as the third richest man, after Rockefeller and Carnegie. He estimated Field’s wealth at up to 200 million dollars and spoke on licensing gambling, noting Field’s Chicago real estate holdings and high standing among global magnates.
Oakland observers report the formation of a Gee Kong Tong branch in the city with about 200 Chinese members. The group, dubbed Chinese masonry by some, is alleged to plan blackmail on merchants and impose monthly tribute, threatening violence against noncompliant members amid fears of a reign of terror in Chinatown.
Eleven dead, six missing, and several seriously hurt after a blast at the Delaware Pulp Works of Jessup and Moore Paper in Wilmington. James Jester and George Durham, workers in the digestor room, died today as rescue efforts continued.
A Tupelo dispatch reports a race riot eight miles from Tupelo with four whites and eight or ten negroes killed or wounded. No further details were available at press time.
Preparations underway to present an appealing display of the Aborigine at home life during the fair. Officials outline plans to show daily activities and customs to visitors, highlighting the community’s heritage and traditions.
A St Louis report notes the Indian bureau plans a major 1904 World's Fair exhibit. About 1000 Indians from over fifty tribes will live in tepees on the grounds, with dances, sham battles, and a stockaded village guarded as government prisoners. Geronimo, aged over 70, will be present under guard. The $40,000 appropriation will fund extended displays under Secretary of the Interior.
Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel sailed for Europe on the steamship La Lorraine today. He appeared in good health though he leaned on a cane and said he had not resigned and was not in poor health.
Carrie Smith rose from a Newark boardinghouse waiter to wife of Charles Fair, later killed with him in an automobile crash near Paris. Her sister Elizabeth Bunnell recalls Carrie as a preference for dress and ease, and a talent for influencing men and social circles while pursuing a path from modest beginnings to immense wealth.
The narrator notes a striking difference between two sisters. One pursued wealth and power, becoming mistress of millions, while the other, content with a simple life, longs for a hired girl to handle housework and grant time for herself. The NY mansion and mother’s visits anchor the contrast.
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