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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
1
Prospectors in Helena discover placer gold near the city center, signaling a rush for precious metal in the Montana capital. John D. Spreckels plans to test Marconi’s wireless system linking San Francisco and Honolulu, aiming to advance transpacific communication.
June 26 report from London notes King Edward’s convalescence showing marked improvement. He earns public gratitude by opening telegrams and engaging with royal family members. Buckingham Palace reports nourishment and normal temperature, with intercessionary services held nationwide for the king’s recovery.
Frederick W. Hyatt files in Macon circuit court a divorce claiming his wife Martha A. Hyatt ruined his peace and quiet with alleged fussing and threats. He cites a Nebraska invocation and his 1860 Monroe City marriage as grounds, noting a prior separation in 1882 and pension woes tied to his wife.
Thousands gather in New London as drizzle and wind hamper the Yale Harvard regatta. President Roosevelt aboard the Dolphin attracts attention while rough waters force postponement. Harvard takes the four oared event with a time of 11 19 1 4 to 11 25 2 2.
Paris dispatch reports the Pac's to Viens international auto race began at Campigny. Foxhall Keene hit a gate at a grade crossing eleven miles from Paris and was unable to continue. W. K. Vander Wilt also started.
Senate approves amendment to a general deficiency bill allocating funds to cover the illness and death of President McKinley. The measure provides 15,000 to compensate physicians but excludes payments to government employees. The deficiency bill then passes.
report from San Bernardino notes a possible clash as boiler makers at Southern Pacific in Los Angeles join Santa Fe workers. Santa Fe boiler makers west of Winslow plan to strike Saturday or Monday with eastern division workers ready to follow, risking broader railroad disruption planned across routes.
A gunpowder magazine at the Carabancha encampment five miles from Madrid exploded this morning, killing two men and injuring fourteen others. Tenacity of fire and blast reported as the cause under investigation by local authorities.
York report from June 26 notes Mexican del New 1 421yc appears with 52 percent silver content and copper alloys. Prices listed at 12.00 and 12.20 with easy availability.
In Helena Montana the ancient Last Chance creek bed is believed located beneath the city’s core after a 35 year search. Geologists confirm it as a possible placer source once yielding millions in gold. Prospectors hope for fresh riches as digs resume near the federal post office site.
Washington dispatch notes imperialism drains federal finances. War Department outlays nearing 117 million dollars before June 30, while navy costs rise to 70 million. Total military spending implies a 2.15 dollar per person tax, with Philippines and Cuba expenses draining insular treasuries.
Washington reports Colonel Ware, new pension commissioner, admits he finds the role taxing and hears troubling tales from claimants. The President presses Ware to endure, urging enlistment rather than draft as the task grows harder. In Colorado Springs, Venture Corp pursues De La Mar mines amid London financiers’ bid to corner gold.
Thunder Mountain reports show mining claims near Dewey mine producing richer ledges with depth. Discoveries across Mammoth and Rockford groups spark a rush as some ledges exceed 200 feet wide on rising verphyry dykes. A 100-stamp mill awaits shipment, and Roseville post office will open July 1 with postmaster and staff on site.
In Collingdale Pennsylvania authorities levy a $150 tax on each camp meeting to fund police to control crowds. The Grand Union Camp Meeting paid the tax while rival organizer Rev. J H Presbury refused. Officials warn they will break up Presbury’s camp as crowds grow and residents fear Sunday disturbances.
St. Paul report on Major Gantz of Fairfield Iowa claimed as the world smallest man. At 37 he weighs thirty pounds and stands eighteen inches tall. He is the eldest child in a normal sized family and lives largely in airfields. He resists exhibition and his family worries about marriage prospects as he jokes about finding a wife.
Washington report shows canal bill adopted by the House with a 262 vote. A fragment mentions an infant son and street on North Stone Avenue, unclear on context.
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