19 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1902
Page
1
Rock Island and Western plans a new rail line from El Paso to Los Angeles. officials say the project will expand shipping routes and connect major western markets. construction timelines and funding details were not disclosed.
Report outlines Chicago Rock Island and Pacific’s possible Texas and Louisiana construction to El Paso and Los Angeles with a Galveston outlet. Intimations of merging with Mallory Steamship line or forming a traffic alliance to gain Atlantic access. President Leeda but not answering questions on merger or westward route details.
Washington dispatch says War Department has not received from Geronimo a request to hunt the outlaw Tracy. Officials doubt approval would be granted as Geronimo cost the government over 1 million dollars in earlier conflicts and might ally with Tracy, complicating law enforcement.
The Indianapolis miners convention in July shows a near end to strike threats as anthracite supporters back a general strike as unwise. President Mitchell’s recommendations are expected to be adopted with few amendments on member assessments.
President Roosevelt entertains a distinguished luncheon party at Sagamore Hill including Senator John Kean of New Jersey State Senator Elsburg of New York Ferdinand J Etke Jr of Cincinnati Meyer Low and others. The Sheridan transport arrived in San Francisco with 612 Thirteenth Infantry 164 Third Cavalry 664 casuals and 76 sick. troops to join headquarters at Port Amesmine and duties at Angelene and Alcatras.
Oakland California reports Champion James Jeffries has been overworked and near collapse but today he resumed activity. He ran six miles, did two gym turns, and boxed eight rounds with Kennedy and his brother Jack, showing no signs of exhaustion.
London reports King Leopold of Belgium visiting King Edward aboard the royal yacht Alberta in the Bolen while Edward’s health shows improvement after illness.
July 19 Mississippi reports show drought harming twenty counties with over half losing corn and cotton damaged by 4 to 7 percent. Areas spread across the delta and latest reports remain discouraging.
Market notes from New York July 19 show Mexican dollars steady at par, silver around 27.0 to 27.5 per ounce, copper trading near 11.8 to 12.08. The report highlights firm demand and price ranges in the precious and base metals markets.
Washington reports indicate Cuban sugar planters may reorganize the Sugar Planters' Association into a political party to push annexation. Some planters with credit back the move while those without credit form a majority seeking self preservation amid economic ruin.
A dramatic thunderbolt struck Polock's ferry area near Raleigh North Carolina on July 19 killing Jane and Silvia Ames and injuring three others. The group seeking shelter in a house was destroyed by the bolt.
Cleveland July 19 Mayor Johnson refuses to admit he is a Democratic presidential candidate. He told ex congressman a Colorado official he would visit Colorado and other western states but denies a specific bid. He aims to control the Democratic states convention and counter the McLean faction.
Insurgent gunboats Padilla and Darien engaged near Flemeo and Ottique islands as Panama Governor Salzar sent government ships Chuchuito and Clapet to intercept. Heavy cannonading reported at 10 a.m. with city alarm and entrenchments manned by soldiers.
In Kingstown St Vincent on July 19 a series of earthquakes startled residents with loud rumbling and explosions. The tremors caused panic and minor damage as investigators consider subterranean gas or steam release from Soufriere crater blockage as the likely cause.
At Locust Til cemetery near Garber Meansville, 44 year old tailor Ruppertus attempted to cut his wrist over his wife’s grave after weeks of despondency. He also lunged at his sick daughter and tried to slash a boy, but was restrained by Superintendent Kirkpatrick and deputies until medical help arrived.
General Egan and William C. Greene clash over coal lands in Sonora Mexico after both claim discovery and buy rights. Egan fortifies operations with local officials while Greene builds rail lines and hires cowboys. rurales quell clashes amid ongoing legal battles and violence.
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