Funeral Postponed as Husband Dies and Wife Hopes for Revival
A man died and his body was embalmed after the funeral was postponed. His wife remains hopeful for revival, seeking all possible remedies and waiting for further developments.
07 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1902
Page
1
A man died and his body was embalmed after the funeral was postponed. His wife remains hopeful for revival, seeking all possible remedies and waiting for further developments.
Indianapolis July 7. John Trucksess died from a skull fracture after a fall from an electric tram four days ago. Christian Scientists his wife and niece Maggie Hoper delayed burial claiming possible resuscitation by prayer. A sister Katherine Trucksess opposed the faith and questioned embalming and staged attempts to revive him. Health authorities may intervene as burial plans stall.
Henry Starr of Hagerstown Indiana attempted suicide at H D Zook's Milan residence after pursuing Miss Alice Ressler who had refused his marriage proposal. Starr, about 20, survived but faces uncertain recovery while his parents live in Palestine Ohio.
In San Jose a dramatic city hall clash ensued as Mayor elect Worswick declared legality of his election and ordered removal of Mayor Martin and City Clerk Cottel. Police and officials resisted, with the old council packed with supporters. Worswick seated himself while Martin attempted to convene. lawsuits are expected.
Seattle, July 7. No word on Harry Tracey since he left Port Madison Saturday night. Sheriff Cudance and ten men searched 125 miles from Point No Point to Big Harbor, returning this morning on the tug Sea Lion after a fruitless cruise.
SEDALIA Mo July 7 The Sentinel reports Senator George G Vest has become totally blind He is unable to read or write but retains full mental faculties and has an attendant to guide him in town and at the capitol
A Port Arthur dispatch reports cholera spreading in Manchuria with a very high death rate. Of 396 Inkau cases, 334 proved fatal, underscoring the severity of the outbreak.
Governor Jeff Davis of Arkansas writes to President Roosevelt protesting Senator James K. Jones for a possible canal commission post. The missive argues Jones’s repudiation by the state party would make his nomination controversial and seeks consideration of a Republican option.
In Jobs Ohio a mining town Lizzie and Catherine McGormick, separated for 27 years, were reunited after living near each other without knowing their kin. The pair, born in Scioto county near Portsmouth, learned their relation through a chance remark and held a family reunion with relatives from Hocking and Scioto counties. The aged mother, long mourning Catherine, cried with joy upon seeing her daughter.
Near Calumet Oklahoma July 7 The Cheyenne Indians about 2000 strong are in a war council angered by Major Stitch Indian agent order forbidding tortures incidental to the sun dance. Whites nearby fear unrest grows.
Pittsburg PA reports a deadly heatwave with six deaths and numerous prostrations in the last 24 hours. At 10 AM the thermometer stood at 85 degrees as heat climbs and threatens the annual record.
The Interior Secretary orders removal of fences on public lands in the southwest. Delegate Rodey of New Mexico appeals for a temporary delay in enforcing the drift fence provision. Secretary Hitchcock will consider the hardship argument but no assurance of delay is given.
Cattle at stoge yards became drunken from distillery slop they ate. The animals stampeded after losing control and caused a dangerous scene as they surged through the yard.
A herd of over 600 distillery cattle stampeded at the Chicago stockyards after a closed gate failed. More than twenty animals died in the rush and a worker was badly injured as terrified animals toppled and impaled others. Survivors escaped to various yard areas as the wall of bodies halted the scene.
London reports King Edward’s coronation will occur between August 11 and 15. No official announcement yet, and recovery status appears satisfactory though details remain undisclosed.
A heavy rain and cloudburst in Allegheny County caused damage across the area yesterday morning. Washouts slowed traffic on the Western New York and Pennsylvania and Erie railroads. stock was killed by lightning. Paul Fahrer, 10, drowned in the Allegheny River.
Metal prices and currency values noted for July 7 with Mexican dollar at 42 and a half cents, silver at 52.03 cents, copper at 12 and 12.20 cents. The report provides brief spot figures across metals and foreign exchange.
In Auburn New York July 7 a father asked a pastor for a wife to adopt his daughter. The Rev E C Eddy offered to take the child and raise her with permission from the church. He declined money and welcomed the opportunity to provide care.
St Louis July 7 Robert C West Belleville magnate warns against extending credit to his daughters Nora Adele and Emma saying they have large weekly allowances and can pay cash for all purchases He has long indulged them but now urges buyers to require payment within their means with notices in Belleville and St Louis papers He lives on Mascoutah Avenue and seeks to curb credit accounts for his socially prominent daughters.
Gaterpillar swarms invade the hills around Victor Colorado feeding on aspen leaves. The pests halt trains marooning the district. Efforts to clear lines and fight the invasion fail as the army covers Straub mountain and Big Bull mountain.
Governor Yates asked P. J. O'Donnell, Cook County public administrator, to resign in a formal letter. The letter notes no reference to O'Donnell's Chicago jury bribing conviction and directs immediate resignation forwarding. The governor gave no further comment beyond announcing the request.
Harrisburg July 7 Sheriff Reiff issued warrants for the arrest of ten strikers at Williamstown on charges of inciting to riot and interfering with deputies protecting non union men. He warns the Elias region remains critical and plans to request protection by Stone if another outbreak occurs Wednesday.
Bright skies greet teachers arriving for the National Educational association session in Minneapolis. Delegations stream in as the council and Indian educational section hold their meetings.
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