12 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
1
Leo Meyer of Indiana, once blinded by head injuries from a fall between Pullman cars, regained partial sight after a second accident. Doctors say the occipital fracture and a nerve issue caused the loss, and Meyer's left eye has some vision while experts expect further improvement.
West Point marked its centennial by presenting diplomas to the 100th class in an outdoor ceremony on Cavalry Place. President Roosevelt distributed diplomas and shook each cadet’s hand as General Dick, Secretary Root, and General Miles spoke for the visiting board, government, and army. The President and party departed for Washington by 1 p.m. skills.
June 12 report from Pretoria states 11,225 Boers have surrendered to date. Many are youths as young as 11 with most under 20. some elders in their seventies. District advices say burghers grow friendlier though bitterness remains toward France and Germany over protracted war caused by press promises.
Pawtucket Rhode Island reports six infantry companies and two cavalry patrols deployed by Governor Kimball after a streetcar disturbance during a strike. In Portland Oregon escaped convicts Tracy and Merrill evaded troops and 190 citizens, resurfacing near a farm at dawn, with a new chase underway.
A Chinese woman in San Francisco arrives six months ago and claims to be native to China. The collector orders return to the Flowery Kingdom. appeals to the Treasury and habeas corpus rulings follow. The Supreme Court appeal is pending as the case sits in immigration review.
Washington June 12. The Republican beet sugar Senators met in Senator Elkins' committee room as the Cuban committee adjourned without any proposition being adopted. The majority views the chance of passing a reciprocity bill as dimmed by Thurber’s testimony yesterday before the committee.
In New Orleans a Chinese national Fong Jung, long resident of Nicaragua, is blocked from land by immigration rules after the John Wilson arrives from Bluefields Nicaragua with fruit. He must remain at sea or await a willing ship to land him elsewhere, effectively doomed to roam between New Orleans and Bluefields until then.
In Pittsfield on June 12 angry farmers from Pike County and nearby towns confronted four recent murder trials. Judges were accused of bribery and aiding acquittals while one judge defended actions before the crowd. The meeting grew tense as accusations of witness tampering and corrupt influence circulated.
A sensational and unusual incident occurred in an Illinois court of justice today. Details remain unclear as officials provide limited comment. No injuries or charges are yet disclosed. Proceedings continue with high public interest.
Washington reports a likely adjournment within thirty days as the canal, Cuban reciprocity, and Philippines measures near disposal. Disputes over army appropriations between Senate and House threaten a clash, risking a special session or delayed action. In other cities, violence at a coal mine endangers Superintendent Thomas, while Senator Tillman plans a pointed but non filibustering presentation against McLaurin before Senate confirmation.
The U S Geological Survey was notified by Captain J P OConor that Bernalillo county sulphur springs show unusual activity with about twenty eight geysers pulsing every thirty seconds. The largest geyser long quiescent is now sending a five foot high stream. The city dog catcher is prominent and yellow cars roam as he nets dogs.
The Carey family from San Jose boasts five tall men, father Patrick William and four sons, totaling 31 feet in height and 1,055 pounds. Patrick, aged 80, once a jockey, runs a slaughterhouse business. mother Amelia stands 5 feet 9 inches. Eldest son William Patrick rises to 6 feet 6.5 inches and 220 pounds, George J. at 6 feet 4 inches, 225 pounds, Richard Thomas at 6 feet 3 inches, 218 pounds, and John Francis at 6 feet 2.5 inches, 212 pounds. The men are prominent butchers living in San Jose and Palo Alto.
Senator Elkins shows long interest in New Mexico statehood rooted in his territory years as a delegate. A story recalls his unexpected public congratulations to Burrows after a fiery speech, a moment that split Democratic support and altered the conference vote on statehood, affecting Colorado and New Mexico outcomes.
A New York market note reports metal prices and currency moves with silver dull at 12.42 percent and values around 12,621. The entry marks a mixed session as traders track metal and money flows.
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