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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1902
Page
2
An entry notes the document is entered under the Act of Congress as a second class matter at the Tucson Arizona post office. This identifies the mailing category and location for official distribution.
Parties planning summer trips may receive The Citizen at the same carrier price by mail. Leave the address at The Citizen business office corner Stone Avenue and Broadway or call Main 171.
The Tucson Post argues against granting a new lighting franchise, urging fair dealing and public benefit. It warns competition could raise rates, favors the existing Tucson Electric Power and Light Company, and calls for bonds and safeguards if a franchise is granted. It links franchise policy to public trust and anti-trust concerns amid broader trust movements.
The New York Court of Appeals reverses a lower court ruling on the right of privacy not yet an established legal doctrine. It warns that allowing individuals to block publication or use of their likeness could curb free speech and publishing. The piece cites a Rochester case and notes followers may seek other avenues for redress. It also mentions a separate question about congressional appropriations totaling over 1.0 trillion dollars, highlighting tax burdens and economic concerns.
The piece discusses pleading privacy rights and libel actions, noting it is unlikely to become a major issue in New York. It argues New Yorkers value notoriety from public appearances and that removing such exposure would lessen life’s appeal.
The upcoming Congressional campaign centers on tariff policy with a split in the Republican majority. The dispute extends from protecting steel to broad trust protection under the Dingley tariff revision. Voters will face the question of taxing Americans to sustain monopolies.
The piece praises American steadfastness to freedom ideals despite alleged treachery of Washington agents during the South African conflict. It cites figures Botha Dewet and Delarey on American platforms as symbolizing continued support for the cause.
A critical essay mocks European plans to sell parts of New Guinea to the United States. It argues the U S will not buy savagery or plague ridden lands, noting Wilhelmina’s position and Papuan resistance, while stressing America's past lessons in foreign real estate deals.
The article notes some California towns adopting a method to remove aldermen. It argues such removals could be unpleasant for the aldermen yet provide compensation for the general public.
A young Japanese nobleman in a siege disguises himself to learn how long the fortress can hold. He reports that supplies last two days, despite the enemy's demand to claim a week. Detected, he is crucified, but signals his side to persist. he dies heroically, honoring his general.
A nobleman and wife shelter in Salisbury plain during a storm with their infant. The child, chilled, is warmed by the cottage fire as rich garments are removed. The shepherd and wife watch, remarking the baby resembles their own.
A French ethnologist traces the handshake to ancient times when two men showed open right hands to signify no attack. Since an open grip could still hide a weapon, the custom evolved to clasping hands to prove mutual trust. The gesture shifted from distrust to loyalty and friendship.
A humorous lecturer once planned a box seating ruse where a woman would applaud when he stroked his mustache. The crowd reacted so strongly to his natural charm that the trick failed. Twain afterward avoided such stunts as misadventure haunted his career.
A large flat stone marks the grave of a mare named Poka in a field at Waverhill England dated 1852. The inscription proclaims She never made a false step and cites Ecclesiastes iii 19, noting it may be the only animal memorial with scripture.
The article recommends gentle relief for insomnia using a rubber bag of broken ice on the neck and a hot water bottle at the feet to balance circulation. It also promotes the hot milk method, urging slow sipping to produce a soothing effect and induce sleep.
Fragmentary Baltimore Herald item hearsay about Me darter Nora set to wed Casey, with talk of basement and top story suitors. Indeed she might love Murphy, a wurrocks occupant on the top floor, amid talk of romance in the buildin.
Walter commends unusual patience and a Georgetown man notes presidential timber along Washington streets. The Yonkers Statesman quote recalls trees down the center of Pennsylvania Avenue and now many streets bear presidential timber.
A humorous exchange about palmistry says an amateur palm reader foresees a quick romance for Bob. The prediction led to a real moment of courtship unfolding within the same evening as he left the chair.
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