03 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
1
A Washington dispatch argues Republican leaders hinder Theodore Roosevelt after Congress adjourned. It cites failed attempts on reciprocity with Cuba and trust publicity, immigration reform, militia law, and a strong civil service, noting only three enacted measures and predicting a bloc aimed at defeating his 1904 renomination.
Central States report unprecedented ten day rainfall and cooling that damaged crops across the region. Forecaster Professor Cox notes June rain records mirror 1892 but cooler months worsen vegetation with no relief seen this week. Mont Pelee ash clouds blamed for unusual rainfall and damp atmosphere. In Michigan, torrential storms disrupt travel, cause washouts, and injure several people with widespread crop damage and downed wires across Grand Rapids and surrounding rail lines.
In Omaha, 325 carbuilders and blacksmiths and helpers join machinists and boilermakers in opposing Union Pacifics new piecework pay system. If enforced, cardbuilders blacksmiths and helpers may join the strike.
A Michigan Central freight train derailed near Thomas in Richeester Michigan after a washout in the early morning. Engineer W. S. McGregor and four tramp passengers were killed in the accident.
Four of seven shoe plants in Burlington New Jersey idle as Toe workers strike over employer notice to hire non union workers. The action may spread to remaining firms tonight with non union hiring to replace strikers.
John W. Saunders of Chicago, a State Socialist organizer, was targeted by a shower of rotten eggs in Assumption after a night there. He had spoken in Assumption and in nearby towns, provoking strong hostility as crowds labeled him an anarchist. Saunders fled to a train station amid threats and projectiles as locals refused him a speaking platform.
TOVERKA Kan July 3 C F Resseguie general superintendent of the eastern division of the Santa Fe system tendered his resignation today He will be succeeded by J E Farley superintendent of the western division from Newton to Albuquerque
The Buckingham Palace bulletin issued at 1pm reports the King had a comfortable day and his condition has improved further with little pain. The note confirms an ongoing improvement in his health.
The President appointed Lynn L. Shaw postmaster at Santa Ana California on July . The move places Shaw in charge of local postal operations and duties.
Fragmentary listing shows New York exchange notes and Mexican dollars with prices 42 cents for silver and 2 cents. Missing context limits full interpretation but indicates market quotes and coin values.
House Ways and Means Chairman Payne met with the President and expressed confidence that Cuban reciprocity would pass at the next session. He indicated a treaty would secure the measure and quash talk of an extra session. In another dispatch Acting Governor Wright of the Philippines reports civil government established over Laguna and general pacification, praising McKinley and Roosevelt.
Charles W. Pugh serves as librarian as visitors praise Superintendent Brown while noting improvements at Yuma Prison. A new hospital, ventilator, and upgraded laundry and shops boost cleanliness and order, with Pearle Hart, a noted inmate, discussed among others in a reflective, era tone.
The piece notes guards led by Will Buck enforce strict discipline at the Phoenix prison while officers like H B Laughlin and Brown reflect on future prospects. Excavations for an asphalt yard proceed, a women’s yard is planned, the old hospital area will close, and a crank’s yard is noted. The text condemns inmates’ crimes and contemplates fate and redemption.
Belfontaine July 3 three men from the town followed a Springfield clairvoyant’s chart to locate a fissure in Missouri said to hold 8 000 000 dollars said to be the earnings of Mexican bandits. They traveled by boat to St Louis then south but failed to find the fissure and abandoned the search.
W C Greene a Cananea Copper Co president and mine owner arrived in Naco Arizona en route to La Union Mexico after visits to New York and Washington on statehood work. He urged Arizona admission this year saying the plan was in excellent shape and could pass in December if not this session with both Houses backing a bill. He noted eastern support and favorable weather in the southwest aiding activity.
Fragmented OCR text describes a postal incident with garbled wording. Readable elements mention a house or charge and possible location or event, but details are unclear. The readable names or specifics cannot be reliably identified from the provided snippet.
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