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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
4
Arizona news notes cover a proposed telephony link from the Gila valley to Willcox Pearce Tombstone and Bisbee slated to begin by July, plus updates on mining firms Edison era interests and regional developments.
Janet Greene and Gaynor, in Canadian prison to avoid extradition over Carter harbor frauds, notify attorney general they will return to face embezzlement charges. They will stand trial before any U.S. judge except Emory Speer, whom they accuse of prejudice. Andrew J. Rose, their former defender, confirms the statement and notes Speer’s alleged corridor remarks.
A Mexican tree nicknamed the chisel grows to enormous size with yellowish green leaves. The wood is fine and easy to work while green, resists warping, and, once cut, gradually hardens until it petrifies whether exposed or buried. Houses built from it would become fireproof and endure as stone.
The Pennsylvania legislature granted Henry Drinker a charter in 1819 for a railroad from the Delaware valley to the headwaters of the Lehigh river along the line now used by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western from the Water Gap to Scranton. It predates steam, with wagons moved by horse power. The charter and rights were bought by the Delaware and Lackawanna company for $1,000.
A wealthy bachelor offered to teach a lively widow checkers. He misread the game and pressed her to move. She replied with a witty retort and later captured him, turning the lesson into a humorous victory for the widow.
An 1880s Atlanta Constitution quip links material tokens to social rank from a darky character to governor. The punchline uses currency alcohol clothing and status symbols to satirize political advancement through gifts and intimidation.
The queen carried a 300 page book titled The Golden Manual of Prayer bound in hammered virgin gold. One side depicted the judgment of Solomon while the other shows the brazen serpent on the cross in the desert carried suspended by a gold chain.
A Boston editor defines the difference in a sharp remark. He says a fad arouses evanescent mentality, while a cult inspires permanent mentality. The quip frames a cultural distinction with concise wit.
A visitor notes the artwork is by an old master while remarking the frame is new, revealing a contrast between the antique painting and its updated display. Mrs McShoddie apologetically confirms the frame replacement during the exchange in New York Weekly.
A brief correspondence reveals a stylish dispute over an unsolicited rug valued at $50. The recipient denies ordering it and refuses to cover return postage, while the sender presses for payment and even unsolicited charity tickets. The exchange underscores flawed business methods highlighted by the St. Paul Trade Journal.
Assistant District Attorney Martin W. Littleton meets a witty challenge from Judge Joseph Aspinall during a lunch joke session. The judge asks about the champion shot putter while noting Littleton’s paper chase for cash in a sharp, unintended dig.
A compact editorial note from the Atchison Globe contrasting the different tones used for reading sacred scripture and newspapers, highlighting the distinct voices expected in religious and public journalism contexts.
A St Louis carpenter, Jacob Wolfe, recalls backache and kidney discomfort before using Doan's Kidney Pills. He credits the treatment with lasting relief after relying on Foster Milburn Co. agents and George Martin's drug store for supplies. The ad urges readers to remember the product name and buy at 50 cents per box.
London reports that on June 5 the House voted £50,000 to Lord Kitchener per King Edward's message. The same date three years prior saw thanks and £30,000 awarded for Egypt campaigns. A stray remark about weather suggests buying a new suit from Smith the tailor.
In the probate court of Pima County Arizona executor E W Graves presents final account and petition for final distribution in the Charles T Etchells estate. The hearing is set for June 12 1902 at 10 am in the county courthouse Tucson, any interested party may file written exceptions. Dated May 31 1902.
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