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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
8
A Congress Street storekeeper explains why he leaves his $250 cash register open at night to deter burglars and offer quick access for information. He cites a local theft where a register was smashed for $12 worth of cash, ruining $250 in property. Merchants increasingly adopt this practice.
Brandy Brady-Schneider Commission Company offers offices to let or terms apply at 34 South Stone avenue. Cafe Goldtree advertises 25 cent oysters. E G Capo the Jeweler at 83 West Congress ships fine Tiffany glass at low prices.
Tucson viewers discuss Nogales customs officials strict enforcement of duties on odd items. A war veteran claimed a cork leg worn from Guaymas was not jewelry yet officers argued it fell under duty rules. A lady avoiding duty on false teeth faced teeth legally treated as jewelry due to gold inlays. For sterling silverware and jewelry, contact E. G. Cape, 83 West Congress.
An advert describes electric Bitters as a tonic and blood purifier aiding recovery from grip with weakness, nervousness, poor appetite, and disordered liver and kidneys. It claims many have regained health and spirit, priced at 50c with guaranteed satisfaction. Also promotes Smith the Tailor and E. G. Capo the Jeweler on West Congress street offering custom rings and mounts.
Dennis Leahy whose weight reached 700 pounds died after fatty heart degeneration. He moved to a home near Calvary Cemetery to ease after death, and his coffin required twelve men to transport 200 feet to the grave. He was 38 years old and had grown heavy mainly in the last decade. Despite family protests he rented two rooms at McGarry's hotel by Calvary's gates until death.
In Hammond Indiana on February 20 Willie Knowak three years old set fire to his baby sister's clothing. Neighbors and officials described a kitchen where matches were stored and the mother was away at a grocery store for about fifteen minutes. The 15 month old girl burned severely as the boy watched and showed no remorse during the inquest.
New York girl Agnes Dwyer, seven, shields her infant brother from a mad fox terrier in her home. The dog attacks, she is injured, policeman O’Neill kills the animal, and Agnes is taken to a doctor for treatment.
Funeral services for Mrs. Downing were held at Parker's parlors this afternoon conducted by Rev. J. H. Henry. J W Crowley of Wilcox, now in the Territorial prison at Yuma, will apply for letters of administration and handle estate affairs including cattle and personal property. Crowley will remain in the city until tomorrow to settle expenses of the coroner's inquest and funeral.
Rome observes the Pontiff as he marks twenty five years as pope with Te Deum in St Peters and greetings from all sides. Jubilant officials report jubilee celebrations postponed until March 3 for combined jubilee and coronation events.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as stopping a cough and curing a cold in one day with no cure no pay. The price is listed as 25 cents.
In Sioux Falls, Joseph Halli of Vermillion died by his own hand after a doomed romance with a North Carolina sweetheart. She had been promised marriage this spring, based on a newspaper ad they had never seen each other. He claimed funds owed him and where he needed $25 to pursue a lawsuit, then drank carbolic acid after gambling away the remaining money.
Edward Ziegler the bill poster who secretly wed heiress Miss Helen Chittenden on Tuesday night is in Columbus amid congratulations. He plans to live with his wife at Goodale Flats briefly then start a business with his father having sold his saloon. He says he will support her without help and knew her for about five years. News of oil on a tract owned by her father boosts Ziegler’s prospective fortune.
Weather note reports SE winds and NW calm spells with a low barometer. Forecast indicates a chance of rain on or before the 24th, though details are unclear due to transcription errors.
Mr. R L Atkinson of St Louis reports from Cananea on the Greene Consolidated Company projects. The two mile narrow gauge railroad now reaches the mesa near the Cananea town site and passengers are landed at the station. Two converters near the smelter will operate in about a month, lowering production costs by refining copper on site. The town is booming with $250 Mexican money lots selling for $500 to $600 gold, a planned forty room hotel, and rapid housing growth as workers move to Cananea.
A loan offer from Frank M. King at the corner of Stone Avenue and Pennington Street proposes securing a single loan between five and fifteen thousand dollars at a low rate, plus a long term building loan from one thousand to five thousand dollars at low interest.
Advertisement notes dyspeptics suffer from poor digestion and malnutrition. It claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all foods without stomach aid, mirrors natural fluids, and promises rest of the stomach. Sold at Bell's Pharmacy on North Church Street.
Sealed proposals for erec tion of a new dining hall kitchen at the Territorial University grounds will be received until March 1902. Plans and specifications may be seen during business hours at the annual Training Department. The Board of Regents reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J. A. Zabriski, Secretary.
Announcement from Tucson announces the severance from Brady Schneider Co and appointment as resident agent for Fireman's Fund Insurance Co of San Francisco. The agent invites policyholders and others to contact via Box 36, or residence phone 2038, with plans to operate a general real estate fire insurance rental business from an office at Stoneay and Broadway after ist.
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