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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
2
Entry states compliance with the Act of Congress marking publication as second class matter at the Tucson Arizona post office.
Editorial condemns British efforts to sway U S opinion during the war with Spain and to foment a European coalition against the United States. It details Lord Pauncefote’s alleged involvement and the long-running charge that England sought to manipulate American policy, labeling the episode a blatant falsehood now exposed.
A critical piece questions Kentucky’s mythic status and the liquor trade’s claims. It cites a publication Beverages noting that forty eight of one hundred nineteen counties are dry and only seven are wet, challenging Kentucky’s famed drinking culture.
The Citizen outlines laws defining treason and sedition with punishments. Treason applies only to residents owing allegiance to the United States or the Philippine government, while misprision has no residence limit. Sedition is broadly defined and restricts advocacy of independence, curbing free speech and press circulation in the Philippines.
The passage notes a fine not exceeding $2 000 and imprisonment not exceeding one year for a section violation. Calling it outrageous and anomalous, it condemns the provision as an anomalous and outrageous element in American law.
The writer critiques phrases like recipient of a gift and floral tributes preferring simple direct expressions such as John Smith gave to Bob Jones. The piece argues plain language conveys meaning better and warns against strained wording and obscure descriptors.
A horseman returns to a street speedway and finds a boy in charge of his horse. The boy admits he bought the horse from another boy for lu cents and claims the owner was worth only a nickel. The first boy waited with a quarter as a witness, exposing how the scheme profits by deception.
The article cites Yuan Mei on the moral reach of praise and critique in cooking and notes an elderly Mr. James Brown of Portsmouth Virginia who suffered a facial sore for years until DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him. The salve is advertised at Sell's Pharmacy on North Church Street.
Train fare reductions announced by Southern Pacific for trips to Naco and return dated February 22 1902 cover Maricopa Phoenix Casa Grande Red Rock Tucson Vail Pantano Nogales and more with sale dates February 22 to 23 and February 25 for some routes. High diver Speedy will perform at both fights. ticket limits permit viewing both events. Contact C M Burkhalter Tucson for details. Also notice sets time for proving will in Pima County Arizona for John Hogan deceased with hearing March 38 1902 at 10 a m and administration application by L S Wilson. Purcell ex officio clerk signs. Also advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation headaches and related ailments priced 25 cents.
The Eureka Crude Oil Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting at room 512 Lankershim Building Los Angeles on Monday March 3 1902 at 10 am. Five directors will be elected for the year and other business may be transacted. Secretary Henry A Greene dated February 14 1902.
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