25 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports cattlemen urge Secretary Hitchcock to modify or back legislation to extend relief on fencing public ranges. They claim enforcement standards conflict with private interests and seek a lease plan allowing continued possession of fenced lands amid calls for repeal of the law.
A major Albany blaze in the early hours today left one firefighter dead, another believed dying, and a third seriously injured. The fire caused an estimated $500,000 to $750,000 in damages across the central business district.
Dispatch from Seoul reports a treaty in which Great Britain and Japan mutually guarantee Korea’s independence and promise support in internal and foreign policy matters. Korea agrees to strengthen naval and military defenses and to limit foreign loans markets to Britain, Japan, and the United States.
A severe storm wrecked two dams flooding western Irwin. Coal Hollow suffered washed-out houses and bridges with railroad sidings destroyed. Marty coal shafts flooded and crops ruined by hail. vegetation wiped out.
In Galesburg on July 25 Blake Bros report Betsy the Jersey cow birthed a fine heifer calf with celebrated milk. After a brief exercise in a barnyard the calf halted and dies from milk distension, its immature digestion unable to handle the six pounds of milk.
President Roosevelt and his party arrived at Sagamore Hill aboard the Mayflower at 9 this morning from Seagirt. George W. Meyer, the U.S. ambassador to Italy, was luncheon guest. Secretary Shaw of the Treasury is slated to reach Sagamore Hill later today on a business visit.
In Chicago on July 25 the messenger boys of the Illinois District Telegraph, delivering Western Union business, struck without stated demands. Simultaneously postal telegraph delivery workers joined in sympathy. The group met and formed the Chicago Messenger Boys Union with 150 members.
Internal Revenue Agent Thompson raided No 59 Scammel Street last night and arrested Mary Grossman who ran the plant. She admitted making schnapps to support herself and her epileptic 13 year old daughter Sadie, after a tenant's offer and a stranger's inquiries led to the operation. Commissioner Shields released her with warnings to stop.
The arena lights up for a major boxing test as Jeffries faces Fitzsimmons in a high profile confrontation. Promoters tout a clash of styles and public interest runs high for the night of the bout.
Oakland dispatch reports sensational but unverified claims that Jeffries drinks champagne and eats pie as part of a relaxed training regimen. Trainers say diet remains cautious and that both Jeffries and Fitzsimmons are in prime condition for tonight's bout, with betting unsettled and expectations high.
Promoters predict a fifteen round fight while others expect ten. referee Eddy Graney of San Francisco, a noted stakes setter, prepares to break clinches promptly. Graney’s familiarity with the coast boxing scene aims to satisfy both contenders.
July 25 report details continuous rain across Texas since last Sunday with Western Texas hardest hit. Scurry County reports seven days of rainfall and overflowing streams. Sanderson cut off except by telephone as Pecos River swells to two miles wide flooding farms.
In Prescott Arizona on July 25 the James Shirley vs George Mitchell et al. case, part of the Cobre Grande litigation over a 50 000 share sale commission for Greene Consolidated Copper, ended with Judge Sloan ordering submission on briefs after adjournment. a warrant for Shirley’s arrest was issued on a charge of swearing falsely about paper execution.
In Sacramento California on July 25 five Pullman porters James Poole J Haston Frank Newton W M London and Grant McCaskill were arrested on a dispatch from Sheriff Kenna Auburn. They were accused of transporting a man named Pat McCafferty for $1.50 and dumping him from a moving train after overhearing a search.
Shelby Mitchell aged twelve in East Hickman Kentucky battled a four foot rattlesnake in his father's corn crib. He grabbed the snake with its fangs in his shirt, tossed it, then killed it with a pitchfork before it could strike again. His starched shirt likely saved him.
A man fatally shot his wife and her mother and wounded a cattleman, actions linked to jealousy. Police report the trio died after the incident at the farmstead, where the suspect was apprehended without resistance. Authorities investigate motive and connections among the victims.
A chilling recount of a gathering where jealousy sparked lethal violence as the husband carried out a fatal act. Witnesses describe tension and fear amid a trio’s meeting that ended in tragedy.
United States Marshal Hackett reports a triple tragedy at Stringtown caused by jealousy. Jack Reeves a former Rough Rider shot and killed his wife Mrs Reeves, her mother Mrs Daniel Grant and cattle man C D Knuckles from Mena Arkansas. Reeves fled after the attack. Bloodhounds tracked him but he remained at large.
Gust Wagner, who secured a divorce from his wife on cruelty grounds, was confronted today by his former spouse on the street as she attempted friendship. Married about a year, Wagner learned five children were at dinner, with the wife admitting she had three more and an earlier marriage yielding eight children.
F N Cole, of Le Roy, sues Postmaster C C Gray for 1000 damages alleging a postal card about his father Richard Cole’s death, sent June 10 to Le Roy via Burlington failed to reach him until June 19 after he called at the post. Cole claims careless handling led to the delay and added travel costs.
A four year old, named in a Kansas City report, died after suffering injuries from a heavy laden sand wagon incident. Family members described the child as close to death during the ordeal, with sisters recounting guidance from a parent amid the tragedy. The incident occurred during wartime strain as medical staff fought to save the child at St. Jos hospital.
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