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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1902
Page
5
Runaway horses interrupt East Congress Street while no showers dampen the city. Sheriff Leatherwood reports promising copper on his Unat claims near Catalina mine as arrests for vandalism and stock branding proceed. Train No. 9 and 10 arrivals, marriages, and a pneumonia death mark local events with officials set for hearings.
Burt Dunlop the miner and stock man spent Sunday in the city departing for Willcox on No. 10. P Scott the local insurance agent arrived from Douglas this morning reporting a furious dust storm at that point yesterday. Chaplain Winfield Scott stopped over en route to Phoenix after organizing a Baptist church at Naco and earlier at Douglas. J J Henry president of the electric light and gas company arrived from Denver on belated No. 9. W W Florsheim Nogales cigar man in town today. W J O Neill of Oakland California, who spent several months here earlier this year, returned to Tucson yesterday morning.
Reports from Tucson warn of growing Apache discontent after the government ends near term aid. Indians fear water shortages on the reservation and threaten to leave for food unless rationing resumes. Fort Huachuca officials have been alerted.
Two bold burglaries hit the heart of Tucson's business district early Sunday. Abadie’s liquor store on Maiden Lane saw a rear entry and $3.50 taken from the cash drawer. At St Charles restaurant a broken back door yielded about $8, with a cleaver used to pry the till. Police suspect hoboes connected to a city warning.
W. I. Paul, president of the Florence Gold Mines company, toured the Quartzite district en route to New Orleans. He reported rich specimens and high grade ore from a shaft fifty feet deep, with ore returning $34 to $50 per ton. He noted international investors, extensive placer and quartz work, and a bright future for the district near Summit, Yuma, and the Southern Pacific line.
The article notes quartz mining near Ward with placers yielding coarse gold. It lists Flor ENce mines and claims such as Guadalupe Good Enough King Verde Desert Queen and Smith mines. The district is new but expected to rise as a leading gold region in Arizona.
James Douglass of New York, head of Phelps-Dodge copper properties in Arizona, completed a tour of Bisbee Morenci and Clifton including the El Paso and Southwestern railway. He anticipates opening the line by autumn and notes a 14 cent copper price would be fair for producer and consumer. Walter Douglass, superintendent of the Copper Queen mine, reports scarce water, plans to pipe from Naco, heavy cattle losses, pneumonia deaths up to 20 percent, and continued freight and passenger business from Bisbee to Deming.
In Chicago on June, 200 empties of the L Wilff Manufacturing company volunteer to remove skin patches two by one inches for grafting a new skin on Otto Basel, a 15 year old burned in a zinc galvanizing tank explosion three weeks ago. If successful, the operation would be a remarkable surgical feat.
New York markets report Mexican dollars at 42 cents, silver at 53, copper price notes appear in brief. Market notations imply fluctuating metal values and currency references in early June trading notes.
Observer E. L. Wetmore reports a minimum of 68 and a high near 4? wind from the southeast with a low barometer. A favorable change for rain is expected tomorrow with next changes on the 10th 12th and 4th.
The ad touts high quality wand carved leather wares in the latest design at very low prices from EB G Capo, inviting shoppers to visit the store for bargains.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes secondhand businesses expand beyond furniture to a wide variety of usable and ornamental items. A philosophic business figure cites fashion-driven turnover, with old stock replaced by the latest sideboards bedrooms suits and other up to date goods.
The Philadelphia Record recalls Frank Stockton and his brother John writing poems that editors rejected. They sent Milton's ode to a Canadian magazine editor, who quickly thanked them and praised Milton, proving the editor did know poetry.
A Philadelphia Telegraph anecdote tells of a newspaper man’s wife who, unable to hire help, paints her floor. She ends up stranded on a dry paint island as the couple laughs at the mishap and the husband relays the tale.
A Baltimore News quip notes Maude Burlocks will marry the man who is set to marry. The witty exchange highlights the riddle of who will wed Burlocks as misperceptions ripple through the talk.
A playful exchange from the Philadelphia Record has Willie asking what a chopping sea chops. His father offers a thoughtful answer that the sea chops the sea board, preserving a light weathered joke from a bygone page.
A raffle offers chances from 1 cent to 4.26 dollars for a great pacer with a 4.05 half mile record at Phoenix and a rubber tired buggy and harness. Entries via R P Woodell, Club Stables. Also ad for Dr Thomas electric oil and oysters at Cafe Goldtree.
A New York Tribune anecdote describes a southern baptism where an older, calm man rises with dignity while a younger man erupts in loud elation claiming to see the Lord. The elder then gently corrects him, noting the excitement was only a terrapin in the water.
A Kansas City Journal writer recalls Colonel Alexander of Topeka visiting President Lincoln in Washington. Alexander found Lincoln deeply depressed. Lincoln quips that being president isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, comparing his fate to a rail-ridden Irishman who would rather walk.
In Long Island Sound near the island’s north shore a clearly defined channel marks an ancient river bed. The U.S. coast survey identifies a gorge about sixty feet deep below the sound’s general floor on both sides. Erosion of the bed rock gneiss is exceedingly slow.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt depicts Markley questioning Kraft about不给 Burroughs five dollars. Markley claims he offered a plan to save him from Burroughs and implies Kraft would have to provide the money, framing it as a minor loan that was effectively withheld.
Readable notice promotes affordable iffany glass pieces offered by EB G Capo, jeweler located at 83 West Congress, inviting customers to visit the shop for bargains.
An advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease promises relief for swollen hot feet and tired shoes. It claims to cure swelling sweating ingrown nails blisters callous spots and bunions and offers trial package for free and a 25 cent full package. Sold by druggists and shoe stores address Allen S.Olmstead Le Roy New York.
Spring fever described as torpid liver and inactive bowels can lead to illness. DeWitt's Little Early Risers claim to stimulate the liver, open the bowels, and cleanse impurities for safety. Bell's Pharmacy advertises the pills.
Beginning May 1 the Southern Pacific will sell round trip tickets from Tucson to Santa Monica Long Beach San Pedro Newport Beach San Buenaventura Santa Barbara Avalon Catalina Island San Diego Coronado Beach and San Francisco. Prices vary with Avalon and San Francisco higher. San Francisco via Bakersfield or Coast Line. Tickets valid until Sept 30 with return by Nov 30. Sales on Tue Thu Sat. extra sleeper each excursion night from Tucson. continuous trip to Colton. for details contact R Lowrie Tucson or C M Burkhalter Tucson.
W T Sturtevant of Merry Oaks NC credits Kodol with immediate relief from fifteen years of dyspepsia and indigestion. He says he can eat almost anything now and digestion is improved. The ad advises wholesome food and notes Bell's Pharmacy and E G Capo Jeweler offering rings.
Three spectres threaten infant life including cholera infantum dysentery and diarrhoea. Dr Fowler s extract of Wild Strawberry is advertised as never failing to conquer them.
Weather conditions persist forcing residents to consider cleaning last spring suit or purchasing a new one from Smith, the leading clothier.
A $50 reward is offered for information. No questions asked.
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