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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
1
The article reports a judge acquitting a defendant of contempt of court but authorities later subjected him to a beating or harsh punishment. The incident highlights tension between the judge and the individual involved and raises questions about jurisdiction and due process.
Doctors report no fear of complications as King Edward recovers from illness. A woman involved in the episode was said to be deceived by events surrounding the case.
A case unfolds as a man who married a woman is revealed to be female. The individual appeals to police for investigation or clarification of identity and marital status.Authorities review the claim amid public curiosity and local records.
June 28 reports say the king is out of immediate danger and spirits are high. Doctors Lord Lister and others met for an hour before confirming the favorable bulletin posted at Buckingham Palace, with expectations of further improvement by June 30. The monarch slept well, rose slightly with a pulley aid, and expressed relief as his condition improves.
In Carrollton Mississippi, a mule owned by H A Garner drew crowds as observers claimed its eye contained a tiny snake. A local effort cleaned the eye revealed a slender snake which was caught and kept in water then preserved in alcohol for display.
Tomorrow expects a championship game at Carrillo's Gardens between Bisbee and Tucson. Rube Armstrong will pitch for Tucson with White starting for Bisbee. Crowds, nerves, and a pitchers battle shape the front with both teams aiming to claim southern Arizona bragging rights.
Bisbee Arizona June 28 stockholders of the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad ratified the purchase of the Arizona and Southeastern railroad and the Southwestern Railroad of New Mexico. Stockholders of the two latter companies concurred in the sale unifying a line from Benson to El Paso via Bisbee and Douglas with branches to Navajo and Deming connecting to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system.
Washington dispatch reports Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas will be appointed among seven commissioners to supervise the Isthmian canal project after his term ends. Jones supported the Spa conference amendments despite opposition at the last national convention. The canal’s construction is expected to span about fifteen years, granting Jones a life position on the commission.
Metal and money markets show little change as copper and silver quoted quietly while prices for penny stocks and bonds remained steady. The report notes slight shifts in bullion values with dollar figures listed for reference.
In Baltimore a bride claims her husband is a woman and the groom asserts he is a man. The minister who united them in June 22 at Universalist church reports the bride seeks a warrant, while the husband reveals surprise at the accusation and the case grows tangled with an arrest for $100 obtained from the wife.
After a courtroom retirement, Judge Campbell returned to the Green area and spoke with Rev. Mr. Crawford. He suddenly raised a cowhide and lashed the minister unmercifully. Crawford offered no defense before Campbell, with a few companions, hurried away from the scene.
Rev Herman C Fultz former New York pastor sues Charles Michel barber for funeral sermon fees after Michels child drowned March 2. Trial before Police Justice Moffitt ended with a hung jury. Fultz argues ministers deserve fair compensation while Michel testifies Fultz compared the family to David and Saul.
Salt Lake City track action last night saw world records set as W Samuelson lowered the half mile unpaced to 052 3 5 and J M Chapman trimmed the half mile race time to a new mark.
Washington June 28 The fate of Cuba reciprocity is left to further Republican Senate conferences. Senators Hanna Aldrich and Platt urge more meetings while a party majority fears harm from continuing debate. The President is advised to avoid a hasty Cuba treaty this session but not abandon relief plans. Political peers warn reciprocity could return to haunt Roosevelt before the nomination.
The President presses reciprocity with states urging conventions to endorse it. Nebraska and Missouri Republicans backed reciprocity, while New England Senators opposed it over textile and jewelry interests. Twelve to fourteen treaties await Senate action, including French and Argentine deals.
The piece outlines Republican strategy to block tariff revisions until after the Presidential race, forcing Democrats to argue on tariff issues. It notes reciprocity as a potential duty cut risk, provoking regional discontent and production declines. It asserts President's influence to secure reciprocity endorsements and Democratic attempts to push tariff bills were blocked by Republicans.
Washington reports a serious hitch in Taft Vatican negotiations on Philippine church lands and schools. Taft seeks an ultimatum if terms are not met, with possible withdrawal to Manila. The Vatican reply is lengthy and contains objectionable conditions raised by the pope.
In Eldorado Kansas on June 28 Jessie Morrison was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the June killing of Mrs. Olin Castle after her third trial. The verdict ends a lengthy case with legal proceedings spanning prior attempts.
Port Townsend dispatch reports the steamer John S. Kimball from Nome reached Seattle today with no news on the ice bound steamers Portland and Jennie, which are now believed lost.
The Senate confirmed J. M. W. Moore as receiver of public moneys at Prescott Arizona and Fen S. Hildreth as registrar of the land office at Prescott Arizona.
Local notes indicate Goterié who had planned to run the new governor’s campaign faced a disappointing outcome. Details remain sparse in the fragment.
Reports from Phoenix on June 28 describe strife within the GOP as Governor-elect Brodie asserts independence from a prearranged patronage group. Murphy's influence lingers with local Republicans while a coterie edges toward managing the new governor and patronage.
A brief item notes that Mitchell departs for the West as part of a goal strike announced by a team or league. The fragment hints at movement toward the western region and a surprising element in the plan.
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