10 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
1
An Indiana man encounters a dangerous shark while out at sea or on a waterway, engaging in a dramatic struggle. The confrontation ends with the man surviving, authorities investigated, and no further details released.
ANTIC CITY N J July 10 bathing this forenoon at the Steeplechase pier Harry M Speerman Fort Wayne Indiana was attacked by a live man eating shark as he dived after a dark object estimated to be a body The shark seized Speerman twice and bit his left arm The guards Calhoun and Neal rescued him in a lifeboat Speerman was saved and plans to have the shark stuffed
New York metal and money markets report July 10 show silver at 55 4 8 cents, copper around 12 1/2 cents. Prices reflect daily trading and market movements for investors.
Heavy rain and a wind squall toppled decorations in Langham Place near All Souls church during Queen Alexandra’s coronation bazaar. Miss Steathy, believed Canadian, was killed and several others injured as coping and debris fell onto the crowd.
New York July 10 Congressmen weighed the 1908 Republican National Convention prospects. McClellan said Hanna would be nominated and Roosevelt would be beaten if named, noting Roosevelt has few allies in the House while Lodge is a Senate friend. Jortes cited belief Belt would be renominated but doubted his election.
Washington reports a split cabinet over tougher anti trust laws as President Roosevelt plans stronger measures. Three top officials Shaw Payne and Wilson oppose aggressive action, while lawmakers plot to block any administration bill on trusts and publicity.
Superior Judge Cook denied habeas corpus petitions from Spreckels and Leake of the Call and remanded them to Los Angeles County sheriff custody in San Francisco on July 10.
Springfield Missouri July 1 Lumas Hoyt Holmes declines to change his surname to Frisbie to inherit from his aunt Louisa Frisbie New York He sacrifices twelve thousand dollars to ensure Vassar College receives the legacy Holmes a partner at Holmes Hubbard loan agents says the social cost of the change is too high for his business and family status
J S Clarkson recently chosen by President Roosevelt for surveyor of the port of New York has spent about a week in Washington meeting with Postmaster General Payne and close Roosevelt allies. His backers say he will play a key role in the 1904 campaign and delegate strategy, including southern delegates, with Payne’s support noted.
Politicians discuss a planned Roosevelt boom for 1904 with Clarkson and Payne as key operatives and Quay preparing a strong southern campaign. Hanna is seen as a principal opponent and Quay seeks influence through federal patronage after Roosevelt’s rise.
The article examines Mr Clarkson as the lead mover to win the south and the criticism of his appointment by New Yorkers. It notes Clarkson’s Iowa origins, lack of recent local political activity, and questions from Senator Platt’s supporters about his suitability for a significant office despite being a clever politician.
A young girl was found to have set herself on fire after going into the woods and covering clothes with kerosene. Police investigated the incident as a grim act of self harm or attention seeking.
Miss Maude Bernice Fritz, 15, of Kokomo Indiana died after a fire started by her own match while she was in her father’s woods. She confessed to self harm claiming a two month old crime by three local youths forced the act and police expect arrests.
July event at the business men's carnival saw Charles Litchfield ascend half a mile over the seashore. Facing a sea landing risk he cut from the balloon at quarter mile height and landed on the Ocean Wave hotel chimney, injuring his knee as the chimney torn. The balloon drifted off shore, found by Henessey's fishing crew a mile and a half away.
Negotiations for the Hope diamond priced at 500000 dollars continue after its arrival in the United States last November. Senator Clark has examined the gem at No 49 Wall Street as interest grows in a possible purchase of the famed 44 3-8 carat cushion blue diamond with a storied history and unclear origin.
TORONTO Ont July 10 At least three firemen were killed this morning in a blaze that began at the Otoe Street Railway stables at Front and Gorde streets and spread through a grain and storage warehouse district to the east and south.
Des Moines Iowa floods surge to the highest level since 1910 with the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers rising rapidly. South Des Moines levee breaks force residents to flee as 400 are evacuated and dozens of blocks flood. Elsewhere the Des Moines valley endures widespread inundation while Johnstown faces a mine disaster with hundreds trapped.
Chicago July 10 strikers vote to refuse railroad terms despite Chicago Federation of Labor refusal to assist. President Curran of the freight handlers leads the challenge to ongoing stalled negotiations and threatened action.
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