City News Nuggets and Local Incidents
The Citizen reports late trains on No 9 two hours behind schedule while No 10 runs on time. Tiburcio Valenzuela was arrested for selling liquor to Indians and pled guilty, bound over to the next grand jury. A Tucson resident, W A Ogletree, dies of consumption. funeral held today. Judge Purcell and wife return from Los Angeles. governor asks Reform School board to stay on until August completion. Zeckendorff & Co buys land on North Church and Toole for 71000, planning warehouses. Park exercises interrupted by a bell, a smallouthouse fire self-extinguished, a girl collapses on Church street, later cared for by police. day noted for few accidents.
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Tiburcio Valenzuela
United States
Culver
Valenzuela
Ogletree
Meyer Street
Tucson
Personal Mention Highlights from Sonora Mining and City Festivities
J. S. Green, mining man of Sonora, tours the coast. Judge Davis visits family. Florence merchant Cornelio Angulo in the city for business. Davidson Canyon oil prospects advanced by new local company with $1,000,000 capital. Tucson figures join Bisbee Fourth celebrations. fire crews and civic groups participate in patriotic events with parades, concerts, and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Green
Sonora
Cornelio Angulo
Florence
Davidson
Ccal
Billy Reid
Alex cKay
F. 8. Fitch
Tucson
L. Fallis
Peoria
Illineis
Pa. 0
U. W. and
Elks
Natal Day in the Old Pueblo
The Fourth of July was observed in Tucson with fitting exercises showing local patriotism. The city initially appeared to skip Independence Day but eventually displayed enough patriotic spirit to mark the occasion despite an era of restraint.
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America
Old Pueblo
Tucson
Weather report from Tucson by Observer Wetmore
The Tucson weather today shows a mean temperature of 80 degrees. Winds from the south bring a gale and dust, with a forecast of a change tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
E. L. Wetmore
Early Electric Light Experiments on Solids
Cadogan Morgan first tested electric light on solid matter in 1785 by inserting two wires into wood and causing a spark that lit the stick red. He suggested fruits such as ivory, orange, apple, or lemon can be lit similarly, with lemons especially reactive to discharge producing a golden spheroid glow. Wires should be within about half an inch of each other inside the lemon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadogan Morgan
Cynical bachelor on suffrage in plum gown reply
A Chicago Chronicle note recalls a cynical bachelor listening to women discuss female suffrage. When asked for his view he replied after a long pause that he once heard a woman say she voted in the recent election “In my plum colored gown.” He bowed and departed.
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Chicago Chronicle
Asphalt pavement and tree roots debate soil impact
East observations show asphalt impact on roadside trees varies by soil. Rock substrata hinder moisture, harming trees. deep soil allows nourishment under pavement. Root cutting during foundation work often kills trees by depriving nourishment and causing excessive branch loss.
Doctor Refuses Pedestrian Cab Advice
A hurried doctor is approached by a man seeking “side walk” medical advice. The man complains of weariness and illness and asks what to take. The doctor coldly answers, Take a cab, highlighting a sharp, humorous exchange in New York Times style.
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New York Times
Diahtheria Relief Praised by Dr Thomas Oil
A brief health note touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a rapid remedy for diphtheria, claiming relief in twenty minutes and recommending purchase at any drug store.
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Thomas
Dean
Pioneer River Captain Notes Tucson Growth
Captain J. A. Mellon known as Jack from the Colorado river region visits Tucson after three years. He praises Tucson’s progress and recounts a long river career with Captain Isaac Polhamus, operating the largest steamers on the Colorado. He recently recovered from a severe accident that left him with multiple injuries.
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J. A. Mellon
Colorado River
Arizona
Jack
Yuma
Captain Mellon
Tucson
Melon
Colorado
Isaac Polhamus
Cochan
Melion
Great Guanide Plant Established at Picacho
One of Arizona’s famed cyanide plant builders, W. H. Hill, returns to Tucson to resume work here. The California Gold King Mining Co. builds a vast cyanide plant at Picacho near Yuma, with 1000 tons daily capacity and cutting edge machinery. Senator Stephen A. Dorsey formed the company, now led by Ex Senator Pettigrew and eastern investors. The camp sits five miles from the Colorado River, with a river mill, steamers for bullion, and a planned expansive mining operation in San Diego county.
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Arizona
Yuma County
W. H. Hill
Tucson
Secon
Hill
Pichaco
Yuma
California
Colorado River
California Gold King Mining Company
Stephen A. Dorsey
Pettigrew
South Dakota
San Diego
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
Shake into your shoes with Allen's Foot-Ease powder it cures painful smarting feet corns bunions and growing nails. It makes tight shoes feel easy and relieves sweaty tired feet. Bold by druggists and shoe stores. mail order 25 cents. trial package free. Le Roy New York address listed.
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Allen
Allen S. Olrosted
le Roy
N.Y
Young Men's Republican Club of Pima County Meeting
Notice that the Young Men's Republican Club of Pima County will meet in the county courthouse in Tucson on Saturday evening July 5, 1902. Election of officers and important business to follow. All supporters invited. W J Kirkpatrick president, John B Wright secretary. Dated July 3, 1902.
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the Citizen
Mets
Republican Club
Young Men's Republican Club
Pima County
Court House
Tucson
Republican Party
W. J. Kirkpatrick
Buchlen Arnica Salve Promises Three Decades of Cures
A retailer extols Buchlen's Arnica Salve as superior claiming thirty years of cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers ears scalds bruises and skin eruptions. He warns against rival salves and urges purchase at all druggists for 25 cents.
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Buchlen
Watch repair and jewelry service by B G Capo
For repairing of fine watches and jewelry go to B G Capo's. Every watch is guaranteed. Only first class work turned out.
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Gorham Mfg. Co
Rogers Bros
Emma Busch
West Moe-Cormick Street
San. Francisco
Use of family arms on book plates advised against
The article discusses American attitudes toward heraldic book plates. It notes Americans should avoid coat armor on plates due to uncertain rights and drawing challenges. Heraldry is exacting, and correct depiction matters. Copyright for book plate designs is legal, with at least two protected plates in the country. Century.
English boastful visitor sparks cattle country retort in Texas tale
An English visitor in Livrde Park praises Britain and its empire while a Hyde Park friend recalls a Texas encounter. A cattle region wit responds by asking if any Englishman could spit 14 feet at a pig, ending with the man preferring brandy and soda.
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Hyde Park
Texas
Kansas City
Camel humps as fat storage and changes with feeding
The text explains that camel humps store fat and are not part of the skeleton. In good condition the humps are full, but on long journeys with scarce food the fat is used up and the skin sags over the flank like an empty box.
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England
Livrde Park
United States
Bever
Lombard Street
For Sale Lots in Tucson Additions Near Railroad Reservation
Parcel offering in Bruckner and Manlove additions to Tucson with plans and prices. Lots are located on ground higher than University, soil twenty seven feet deep, railroad water quality rated good by University analysis. Streetcar extension planned. limited number available. Contact Charles A Hoff at 124 Hoff Street or call Main 1051.
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Bruckner & Manlove
Tucson
Charles A. Hoff
Hoff Street
Slot Machines for Sale in Tucson Arizona
Slot machines, card and trade machines of every description for sale or sold on commission. Out of town orders given prompt attention. Cor respondence solicited. Pease Novelty Co. Office and showroom 213 North Meyer Tucson Arizona. Telephone 2281.
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Pease Novelty Co
North Meyer
Tucson
Arizona
Ronstadt Ad Promises Superior Wagon Work at Lower Cost
An advertisement from Fr. Ronstadt proclaims that despite high iron and wagon material costs there will be no price increase for blacksmithing and wagon work. It claims improved quality and significant savings, with work completed promptly and carefully.
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Fr. Ronstadt
Great Pacer Raffle At Club Stables Details Listed
A local prospectus offers a raffle with the great pacer owner at Club Stables. The horse has a 1 05 half mile mark at Phoenix and is valued at $00 with new harness. Tickets cost one cent to four dollars and a quarter, with contact to K D Woodell for particulars.
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Phoenix
K. D. Woodell
Club Stables
Local outfitter touts low prices on buggies and supplies
It will pay you to compare our goods and prices before purchasing bargains elsewhere. Our prices on buggies, harness, saddles and supplies are always low. Will be glad to show the goods, whether you buy or not. F. Ronstadt.
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F. Ronstadt
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the City News
Citizen Business Office
Fone Avenue
Broadway
Telequone
S. W. Purcell
Los Angeles
Brodie
Reform School Board
C.F. Schumacher
Henry Buehman
H. Gerwein
Benson
Reform School For
D. Zeckendorff & Co
Herbert Tenney
North Church Street
Toole Avenue
Zeckendorff Company
District No. S
Church Street
Judge Davis
E. B. Gage
Tombstone
F. KR. Monteverde
Torrés
R. Mackay
Johnson
Henrich
Trinidad Salsido
Fort Grant
Knights of Pythias
BR. Merwiy
Butte
Montana
Loma Verde
Tucson Gun
Bisbee
Ed Shaw
Kid Hartstadt
Pete Stollar
Dr. Pur
H. G. Davidson
A. A. Davidson
Mammoth
Frank J. Qualey
South
Ernest McKinney
Congress Street
Philharmonic
Arthur McNeil
Schumacher
Russell
Shone
Sheldon
W. Cong
Local Weather Report
Picacho
John B. Wright
Bempes
Smith
Tallor
Capo’s
West Docgreen Street
Alex Rossi
Capo
the Jeweler
West Congress
Pioneer Transfer Co
Stone Ave
Mines and Mining
Cameral Mines and Development Company
J. D. Burgess
Joseph Bell
Nogales
F. J. Villaescusa
South Meyer
Sume Mer
Bell's
Tucson Ice and Cold Storage Company
Fred Ronstadt
Jennings & Watson
Dietributore
Havana
GEO. W. Childs
Seal of
North Carolina
Duke
North Stone Avenue
Bell’s Pharmacy
Willis
Chas. T. Connal
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