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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1902
Page
1
Reports from Barcelona detail anarchist violence as Austrian guards and local troops clash with strikers. A prison van attack triggers guard fire killing a striker. lootings and arson ripple through a lumber yard and several stores. Barcelona authorities move toward nine hours work per day.
A blaze destroyed an Adventist church atop the highest point in Greek Michigan. Fire early today caused estimated losses up to 400000 dollars including contents and personal property. About 400 people attended services in the area and insurance coverage details were being reviewed.
Fragmentary text notes dispatch to telegraph company about plague and daily totals. Mentions goods like sterling silverwire and watches, references E.G. Capo and the West Congress in a stray historical fragment.
General Arthur MacArthur and aides Major C. A. Varom and Captain R. A. Brown visited Phoenix and Prescott, were hosted by local boards, and will proceed to Fort Huachuca and Fort Grant. The Military Board member travels by F. M. Murphy’s private car, with Tucson stop details pending citizen entertainment plans.
Mary Harley of Salem Ohio reportedly took poison at Havenue street in an attempt to end her life after being found with letters and mementos tied to the Biddle case and bandits who escaped jail. The scene included photos and newspapers and the woman is said to be fatally ill.
The Citizen reports Kelvin claims of smallpox cases in Kelvin and along the San Pedro Valley, while the County Physician faces criticism over alleged epidemic status and compensation. O'Connor says health officer is under Board direction and not profiting from duties.
In a Senate debate on the Philippine tariff bill, Senator Wellington of Maryland attacked American policy. He recalled Adm Sghley’s role at Santiago and denounced Aguinaldo's capture as disgraceful, noting the President’s stance on Philippine independence.
In Angeles Feb 18 missionaries Mr and Mrs Herbert Johnson and Mr and Mrs William Sharpless of Boyle Heights Training School plan a second relief trip to the San Diego and Riverside mountain Indians. They found extreme distress and will bring provisions clothing and some money though short of needs. They seek wider support until Bishop Joseph Johnson advocates in Washington.
Four new smallpox cases emerge at Chicago Bridewell from exposure caused by William Hefford ten days prior. About 900 prisoners and 400 John Worthy School boys panic as medical staff recheck vaccinations and re vaccinate unprotected inmates. Notable patients moved to Isolation Hospital include William Nickerson 30, William Twombly 32, John McFence 22, and John Magers 31, all previously unvaccinated.
New York on February 18 reports Mexican dollars at 433 and silver at 551. Leap-dull brokers quote 3.50 dollars with exchange at 4.00.
Mrs. L. B. Downing, about twenty, was found dead in bed this morning at a Pennington street residence where she had been staying while working as a servant. Dr Olcott reported heart failure likely due to worry. coroner Judge Wilson convened a jury to view the remains. Relatives in Wilcox will determine disposition after reports from her former home.
John A. Stewart resigned as president of the United States Trust Company at a trustees meeting in New York. He recommended Lyman J. Gage, former Secretary of the Treasury, to succeed him, with election expected after legal requirements are met. The item also notes a local tailor advertisement.
At Shamaka in trans Caucasia Russia the quake reports are tightly controlled with military censorship. Surgeons and Red Cross nurses continue to move to the disaster site while several battalions are dispatched. Only official messages pass via telegraph and no further details are available.
Washington reports the post office department enforces a merit based order affecting about 60 000 fourth class postmasters ending political patronage in their removal and appointments. Bristow notes postmasters under 1000 salary cannot be removed without cause. The shift reduces congressional influence over postmaster positions and rewards merit over politics. An optician ad follows offering free trials if eyes headaches persist.
Mary Riasson a ninety year old recluse who ran a stock farm near Riceford was found dead in her barn with a burning lantern nearby. Neighbors recall her thirty year life of seclusion and she was rumored to be a witch. Her relatives will bury her in a private cemetery as Riceford cemetery burial was forbidden.
Delegations from the Woman Suffrage Association in session in Washington appeared before Senate and House committees to press for woman suffrage. Susan B. Anthony led the Senate hearing with support from Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt who urged foreign delegates describe suffrage movements abroad. Delegates from Australia, Sweden and other nations spoke on the issue.
A Tucson local camp of the Sons of Veterans will organize this evening at the A. O. U. W. Hall with thirty two charter members. Notables include United States Attorney Nave Colonel John C. Martin George W. Caeney and more as officers for the year are elected. All sons of veterans in the city are invited to attend.
New York reports a fad of vaccinating dogs for distemper using antitoxin serum applied via ear abrasion. Dr. T Delaney, at West Fifty fourth Street, claims the camine antitoxin prevents distemper and has inoculated many dogs. Dr. H A Schell offers eye services in Century Block.
Advertises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for eczema saltrheum tetter chafing ivy poisoning and skin ailments and notes it is sold at Bell's Pharmacy located at 22 North Church Street.
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