24 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1902
Page
1
News notes King Edward declared gravely ill after a major operation. royal proclamation postpones coronation ceremonies indefinitely, signaling uncertainty for the monarchy and observers fearing a constitutional impact.
London reports consternation as King Edward undergoes operation for perityphlitis. The royal bulletin says an abscess was evacuated and the coronation postponed. Officials note recovery may take weeks while stock markets dip. Alexandra and the Prince of Wales seek reassurance. New York explains the condition as an inflamed appendix region.
Washington reports that Republican Senators failed to settle the Cuban question as the Spooner reciprocity bill is deemed dead by administration leaders. Beet sugar factions hold nineteen steadfast votes, threatening broader tariff actions if forced forward, while administration allies seek a dignified retreat or possible compromise.
Rosanne Ducharme of Woonsocket Rhode Island suffers a severe fracture of her right leg above the knee after a fall at home. The injury marks the fourteenth fracture of the same limb in her thirteen years, with bones noted as unusually brittle though the limb remains straight.
The article notes an examiner's sudden appearance prevented borrowing and led to a confession by Rechtin from Cincinnati. He earned $2,200 and faces a $30,000 bond after misappropriating funds in various trusted roles. Earlier, Census Bureau Disbursing Officer Jarrows was found $7,500 short, blaming racing losses.
New York guardians of orphan children faced criticism over policies allowing the adoption of white infants by Native American families. Critics argued the practice endangered white children’s welfare and questioned oversight by state authorities. The piece examines social attitudes, legal justifications, and calls for reform.
Washington reports Henry Rechtin, a disbursing officer for the Department of Justice, confessed to Knox that his accounts were short seven to eight thousand dollars amid speculation and fast living. He was arrested after investigators arrived and he sought the attorney general. New York police seek a Brooklyn blackmailer threatening Miss Agnes Hart for five thousand dollars.
Mrs Mildred Goodrich wife of waiter Charles Goodrich whispered to her mother-in-law and fled Chicago to Kansas City in disguise. She wore her husband's clothes and passed as Frank Goodrich while traveling by box car to reach her ailing baby. Police questioned the couple. both were released with the husband taking blame.
Grand Island Nebraska June 24 fusion conventions opened at 2 pm with doubt over who would head the fusion ticket. Bryan refused to commit to governor but fusion leaders believe he would accept if unanimously nominated by both conventions.
Washington D C June 24 The bill passed the House establishing a port of entry at Naco Arizona.
A man who arrived in San Francisco yesterday claimed to be Bennett, the murderer of Norah Fuller. He was held by the town marshal awaiting a police description from Chief Wittman, who warned the description could indicate an imposter despite the confession.
Delegates Rodey Flynn and Smith from New Mexico Oklahoma and Arizona consider resigning from Congress if the Omnibus bill admitting New Mexico Oklahoma and Arizona fails in the Senate. Rodey argues party planks require quick action while Flynn and Smith differ on the tactic and timing. The bill has previously cleared one House or the other eighteen times and both chambers once.
Mr. Rodey says he will consult New Mexico people about a constitutional convention this summer to elect a full slate of state officers and a member of Congress. He plans to act only if Congress recognizes the act, awaiting progress of the bill in the Senate and may resign his seat depending on actions by Messrs and Smith.
Reports from Wall Street state Armour Swift Nelson Morris and Hammond Dressed Beef aim to form a New Jersey based trust with about a billion dollars capital to surpass U S Steel in annual business. Schwartzchild & Sulsberger may be excluded as talks continue on admission. In Brookings South Dakota Rev Father Sullivan faced outrage at a funeral for P C Murphy as mourners closed stores and accused him of insulting Masonry.
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