Knox Picked for the Benga Supreme Court Seat
The present attorney general is selected to likely succeed Shiras on the Supreme Court bench in October.
22 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
1
The present attorney general is selected to likely succeed Shiras on the Supreme Court bench in October.
Washington August news notes Justice Shiras may retire in October with full pay. Speculation ties to Justice J Hay Brown of Pennsylvania and Attorney General Knox for the replacement, despite opposition from Pennsylvania senators.
In Seaside Park New Jersey Aug 22 head waiter Harry Gleason of the Berkley Armes hotel was shot by Bernard Hertzel head steward in front of about fifty guests. Gleason struck proprietress Mrs E Garner with a chair after threats to kill her. A bullet pierced Gleason's breast and another struck his suspender buckle. He wandered the hotel in a drunken rage until restrained by a local constable.
In Leavenworth Kansas a court house double wedding united George W. Miller aged 67 with Martha Helms 52 and George W. Martin 55 with Bertha M Heims 20 daughter of Martha Heims. Judge Hawn officiated the ceremonies this morning.
President Roosevelt and party sail from Oyster Bay aboard the Sylph for a New England tour. The group includes Mrs. Roosevelt Ethel Roosevelt Cortelyou and aides. Salutes greet the yacht as it departs and New Haven welcomes the presidential arrival at 1 39 pm with a landing ceremony and city officials.
In Patterson New Jersey on August 22 a lion from the Washburn Circus escaped its chains at Lakeview. The lion roamed streets prompting families to lock doors as locals led by Jack Durant pursued it with hounds. The beast attacked a milkman before Mr Washburn recaptured it with meat and a net.
Mrs. Cora Black of Dexter and Mrs. Tilie Sullivan of Manchester and Vandeventer avenues toured the city dressed as men to view the red light district. They were arrested on Chestnut street and, after a police judge lecture, were discharged. The women said Dexter allows men and women to wear either attire for outings.
Evidence presented to Secretary Shaw points to a two decade scheme undervaluing imported china and pottery, costing the U S Treasury between 1 and 1.5 million annually. Pottery makers from Trenton allege foreign wages are far lower, urging duty collection and an official probe into ongoing undervaluations.
Washington August 22. Internal Revenue Commissioner Yerkes may reopen the oleomargarine issue by ruling on palm oil as a potential ingredient. If palm oil can be fed in pure form without coloring, it could shift the policy. If barred for health or coloring, the matter goes to court.
Rockport Massachusetts reports a marked weather change for navy maneuvers led by Commander Pillsbury aiming to land on the New England coast. Fog lifted by morning allowing extended observations as scouts position near Portland and Nantucket while ships’ locations remain uncertain.
J A Gardner of St Louis secured floor and moved resolutions condemning the trust system. After debate the congress carried a resolution urging the President to use all power to destroy the growing influence of trusts.
Buffalo Mayor Knight issued a proclamation urging memorial services in all churches on Sunday September 14 the first anniversary of McKinley's death He appointed a committee to organize additional observances fitting the occasion in Buffalo authorities announce
Chicago police issued broadcast circulars with Bartholin’s latest photo in the case of the alleged murder of his mother and his sweetheart. Edward Counselman, Bartholin’s close friend, was jailed for questioning as Inspector Hunt pressed for statements but yielded no disclosures.
The Democratic Congressional Committee plans to publish a campaign guide in a few days. The text book, printed and ready, was revised after studying the Republican version which omitted Cuban reciprocity tariff revision and the evils of big trusts.
Sioux 400 residents are shocked as Amos Yellow Hawk and Mrs. Mary Ann Big Woman elope after pony relay plans. Mrs. Big Woman rode eighty miles yesterday before Rosebud police corralled the couple near the south reserve. Yellow Hawk remains in the agency guard house while chiefs decide Mrs. Big Woman’s fate at a pow-wow set for tomorrow.
Sir Thomas Lipton met with a minor car accident while driving from his country home to London. His twelve horsepower vehicle skidded on a street car track and struck an iron railing, wrecking the car and damaging the railing, though Lipton escaped with a shock and a few bruises.
A telegram from Minister Bowen at Caracas says two American war vessels may be spared from Venezuelan waters. The note indicates the Venezuela situation has improved enough that little danger now threatens American interests.
New York August 22. Three Willet's Point soldiers confronted James J. Corbett near Riverside IL and insulted him. The former champion struck twice more, knocking all three soldiers to the roadway. He pinned his cards on their coats and left.
Virginia Belle, a young woman, met a book agent on Tuesday and, after a discussion last night, took poison and died by her own action. The incident occurred in the wake of their meeting, signaling a tragedy tied to a personal encounter.
Rebecca Albin, 17, daughter of ex Judge M. D. Albin, took strychnine after a troubling night. She collapsed on North Washington Street and died in convulsions. Book agent J. R. Pinnell was questioned, claimed broken engagement, and was later cleared by the coroner’s jury which ruled death by her own action.
Washington August 22. President unlikely to call an extra Senate session in November to vote on a Cuba reciprocity treaty. Opposition has grown. Oyster Bay’s announcement sparked renewed delays. Even Hanna now doubts ratification and warns Republicans of disaster if reciprocity fails.
Paris Aug 22 The Associated Press reports M Jusserand the French minister at Copenhagen has been selected to replace Jules Cambon as ambassador to Washington. He speaks English fluently and has authored books in English. His wife, nee Miss Richards, is American.
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