Post Office Classified as Second Class Matter
Entered according to Act of Congress as Second class matter at the post office of Tucson Arizona.
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1902
Page
2
Entered according to Act of Congress as Second class matter at the post office of Tucson Arizona.
Editorial voices from Boston condemn the grandfather clause and educate for suffrage, arguing the law aims to exclude blacks while allowing ignorant whites to vote. It notes how Southern states enforce literacy tests and warns against imperial entanglements in Transvaal monarchies.
The Hon. Wayne MacVeagh of Pennsylvania denounces the administration's choice of social ambassadors for European coronations. He argues it is undignified for a republic to honor kings and crowns, though he avoids attacking the people who favor monarchy. The piece notes Whitelaw Reid as the U.S. special ambassador attending King Edward VII's coronation.
The article defends hosting Prince Henry, arguing hospitality to a foreign royal honors democracy and sovereign people. It notes Henry’s visit as a social gesture to ordinary Americans, praising his background and lineage while rejecting claims of endorsing royalty.
An editorial argues current interstate commerce laws fail to stop railroad abuses and rate extortion. It notes Congresses bills inadequate and suggests public ownership could appeal to major financiers while criticizing private control by Morgan Hil Harriman Vanderbilt and Gould interests.
The author argues taxpayers face heavy burden under public ownership with no thorough public inquiry into railroad administration. They warn against monopolistic mergers like Southern Pacific with Santa Fe and fear rate discrimination and loss of local control. Strengthens call for broader interstate commerce commission powers and penalties for violations.
Mrs. W. Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with saving her three week old son from a severe cough and pneumonia that left him frail. She asserts the medicine cured his illness, noting it as the only sure remedy for coughs colds and young diseases. It is sold by druggists with a satisfaction guarantee and trial bottles free.
Ank M. King of Stone avenue and Pennington street advertises loans with security. He proposes a single loan of five to fifteen thousand dollars at a low rate and a second long term loan of one to five thousand dollars for building purposes at a low rate.
A mix of old advertisements and service notices lists Bucklen's Arnica Salve promising cures and pays customers 25 cents at drug stores. Also announced is Illinois Central’s new fast schedule with Train No 2 7 45 p m to Chicago and Train No 4 at 7 a m with through equipment to Minneapolis and St Paul featuring Pullman cars dining and smoking cars plus a daytime schedule change.
Tugson Lodge No 385 B P O Elks announces regular meetings on the first and third Monday evenings at 7 20. Visiting members cordially invited. An unrelated ad extols Electric Bitters as a tonic and cure for grip and related ailments with 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee.
A terse notice states an intent to dispose of 50,000 cartridges by March 15 by selling 25 shots for 25 cents. Signatories include A. McCartney and Lib West Congress s. rect.
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