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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
1
A Saratoga betting scene draws immense sums with an estimated six hundred thousand dollars shifted at one prominent establishment last night. The rapid staking underscores racing season fervor and high roller activity among patrons and operators.
Saratoga Aug 30 A day of record betting at the race track and clubs saw immense wagers and huge winnings. Bookmakers Ullman Burke and Lichtenstein handled about 400000 plus more through others. A beardless Langley from Kentucky turned 500 into 35000 by backing sellers. many new high rollers appeared at Canfield's Manhattan and other venues driving the high stakes surge.
Edward Hamilton of Liberty Indiana, age 19, has created an automatic letter carrier for rural mail boxes. The device uses a box mounted on wires from gate to house, powered by house batteries, delivering letters to the door, ringing a bell, and returning to the gate awaiting pickup by the mail carrier. Activation from the house retrieves letters for delivery.
Revolution Yesterday find Volcano Today. In Managua on August 30 the Magaya volcano is active again with heavy detonations. The mountain spews smoke and cinders and throws fragments of stone into the air.
The Gazette states an edict abolishes Liken taxes across China and notes a mutual understanding to raise import and export duties in talks on new commercial treaties with foreign states.
William Brady wanted for the Bakersfield killing of Bert Webb in December was captured in Santa Maria last night. He was betrayed by a tramp he had traveled with across the mountains, ending a long police search.
Strike leaders warned residents door to door in Panther Creek that General Gobin ordered troops to shoot if attacked. Troops escorted several hundred non union workers to jobs this morning with no strikers in the area.
Newport Rhode Island August 30 with the drums of the First Massachusetts heavy artillery and the old Bay State naval militia in full cry the scene evokes a war footing along the coast forts behind the guns mortars searchlights and signal stations ready for action though the threat is imaginary in nature.
Washington reports President Roosevelt holds a sizable pool of federal appointments, many not strengthening his machine. Ambassadorships in Germany and other posts feature wealth and influence, with Bellamy Storer and Henry Tichenor as noted contenders. Other vacancies include the court of claims bench, the fourth assistant postmaster general, and a potential Supreme Court associate justice, with party politics shaping who gets noted posts.
President Roosevelt resumes his New England tour crossing into Vermont today. He will visit the summer home of Secretary Shaw and speak in several Vermont cities, continuing his circuit through the state this Sunday and Monday.
Washington Aug 30 dispatch from Port au Prince reports severe fighting near Cape Haytien the day before and ongoing at sending time. Great losses on both sides. The towns of Maralade and Timbe were totally destroyed.
A Chicago report states William J. Bartholin, sought for his mother’s murder and the disappearance of Minnie Mitchell, is connected to the noble Bartholin Hichel family of Denmark. It notes a half brother, Frederick Bartholin, living in Chicago, described as prosperous and respected.
In Chicago Judge Brentano orders a special grand jury to probe a tax levying scandal that has unsettled officers. Warrants will be issued for several unknown individuals as the state attorney exposes a suspected giant conspiracy to defraud Cook County of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
In Baker City Oregon a mob attacked about fifty Chinese residents on August 8 driving them from town and shooting three. The Chinese government asked the State Department to secure justice and an explanation from Oregon authorities. Washington will forward documents to the Oregon governor for action.
Jas A Fenstermaker and his divorced wife Flora of Alexandria were remarried in Anderson, after burning divorce papers. Their separation followed long absence and gossip that prompted the divorce, which was granted with no oppositions. He paid $9.50 for divorce costs and license with a $10 bill.
New York Aug 30 reports cite good authority that a Southern Pacific stock dividend may be declared in January and possibly as early as September 30 to cover the first quarter of the fiscal year. Convertible bonds will be issued soon and then the dividend decision follows. Union Pacific stockholders press for a share of SP returns, citing collateral held against Union Pacific bonds and substantial gross earnings. The Southern Pacific ownership includes 500,000 to 600,000 shares held by Southern Pacific control and 100,000 shares linked to Mr Keene and associates.
Charlestown West Virginia August 30 soldiers stationed to protect property and maintain order by the governor are fraternizing with striking miners and most plan to attend the miners' meeting tonight.
Miss May Dewein a 16 year old heiress to 75000 elopes to Indianapolis with Verne Hinkle a Big Four brakeman. They wed after misrepresenting age and obtaining a license. Dewein granddaughter of Valentine Dewein Peoria promoter in railway construction and will inherit at 18. Mother denounces the act. Hinkle resumes his run between St Louis and Indianapolis.
A New York preacher accuses financier Morgan of teaching socialism and stirs controversy within a prominent congregation. The sermon labels his wealth and philanthropy as politically charged, drawing local debate about wealth, influence, and ideology.
Boston dispatch reports Rev. Dr. George C. Lorimer, pastor of New York’s wealthiest Baptist church, condemns Morgan and big corporations as shaping pro socialistic sentiment. He urges tariff reduction to curb trusts and notes executives as church members.
The Juarez Consul reports profitable stock raising in Mexico with Americans active in the north western Chihuahua area near the Sierra Madre. Government land sells for 45 cents per hectare two acres with mortgage options, while grazing land costs 50 cents to 1.50 per acre. Yearling steers fetch about 10 dollars at El Paso and cattle operations promise at least 15 percent returns.
Glasgow report states twenty three people were seriously injured today when two passenger trains collided in Scotland.
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