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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1902
Page
2
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The piece lauds Hon. Charles M. Shannon as a robust Democratic candidate for Delegate to Congress. It asserts his pledge to represent all Arizonans, his fidelity to party principles, and readiness to support the nominee. It also compares British politics and Prime Minister Balfour to U S figures, noting Balfour's election by majority party leaders.
The Anti-Trust League condemns President Roosevelt for praising Attorney General Knox in Pittsburg on the Fourth of July. The league, a club of prominent citizens, monitors federal officials' ties to combines. It notes Knox was the nation’s chief trust lawyer when appointed and claims he serves the trusts effectively now.
The transfer of power from Lord Salisbury to Mr Balfour proceeds without agitation. Balfour, nephew of Salisbury, is seen as a scholar more than a political strategist and will be 54 on his upcoming birthday. His advancement reflects family influence and signals Joseph Chamberlain’s sidelining as Roosevelt is viewed as a successor.
A heated dispute in eastern publications questions whether Thomas Jefferson was a Christian. The writer argues the debate is profitless and urges Christians to imitate Jefferson in action rather than in belief.
The speaker argues that civilizing Filipinos requires convincing them of inferiority, and suggests that once convinced, they would no longer be valuable. The passage frames benevolent rule as contingent on perceived superiority and usefulness.
The article reports Chicago facing severe commercial stagnation from a freight handlers strike, causing shortages of vegetables eggs milk and fruit. It notes Illinois arbitration boards lack enforcement and quotes Samuel Gompers opposing compulsory arbitration while stressing public rights within the current system.
The piece argues that labor and capital both have stakes in production and must negotiate terms through mutual arbitration. It warns against viewing employers as benefactors and calls for compulsory arbitration to protect the public from protracted conflicts. It also critiques a Philippines franchise plan, warning against consolidation, speculation, and coercive franchise provisions.
A writer muses that Tracy the Oregon desperado could be put to use by the government. The piece mocks efforts to impose civilization and liberty on the Filipinos and suggests Tracy might be offered an attractive job.
The Tucson city council should tread carefully before granting a new lighting franchise. One established company already serves the city with modern electric and gas plants and contracts to furnish light. The public should demand assurances that a second, local entrant would not raise costs or duplicate infrastructure, and that citizens receive reliable, efficient service.
The Tucson congregation offers six weeks off to Rev. A. M. Gibbons, praising him as a devoted pastor and citizen. The note highlights the pastor’s return, while mentioning a tireless local leader and a ship-building trust valued at 25 million dollars seeking a 9 million annual taxpayer subsidy.
If franchises are valuable, why doesn't the city sell them The councilmen are only administrators of the municipal estate.
The University of the South gains a famed dormitory after a hotel-turned-dormitory project. Dean Hoffman funded land and a hotel that later became a loss, and a plan to move the hotel to Suwanee sparked legal action. An injunction paused the move, but the university ultimately prevailed.
The Japanese have the most perfect kindergarten system in the world using instructional play rather than punishment. Toys and activities amuse and educate infants, with lathe crafted shapes and straw models teaching geometry, and raised Japanese characters on flat blocks aiding the blind.
Barker notes Molliwitz plans to wed Maggie Shrewsbury and money may influence the match. Gruffey counters that marriage speaks as well and Barker predicts alimony will soon be a loud topic.
The fragment discusses early coinage with quotations about Dumfey and Featherly, then surveys claims of ancient coin origins. It cites a tale about first drawing a blade and questions whether coins appeared in 1184 B C or earlier. It notes Chinese bronze coins by 1120 B C and Herodotus crediting Lydia with invention around nine centuries B C, while evidence remains uncertain.
The article notes a preference for compromise and a humorous aside about keeping jam and cheesecakes on the top shelf. It cites Japan as the world’s oldest continuous dynasty, dating back 2,600 years.
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