12 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
1
A vivid account highlights a Yankee schoolmaster famed for disciplinary methods using the ruler as a teaching aid. The piece portrays his strict regimen and the community reaction to his unconventional approach to schooling.
In Waterbury Connecticut on March 12 A Lillie a longtime Manchester educator presided over a stunt where forty nine pupils were spanked in thirteen minutes as part of a minstrel parade inspired event. The incident drew attention from parents and the School Board as Lillie awaits reaction and plans for future confrontations with critics.
Chicago reports a landmark 4 to 0 decision by the Appellate Court upholding Gustav Horn in a suit against London Guarantee and Accident Company. Horn claimed he was wrongfully persuaded to discharge by Arnold Schwinn & Co. after an insurance policy threat. The court affirmed a lower court ruling granting him $8000.
Lieut B Van Schaick reports Gen Zano of Cavite offers 500000 to each American army officer who marries his daughters. The offer was disclosed after Schaick’s return from the Philippines and highlights a sensational proposal tied to military marriages in San Francisco dated March 12.
Rumors flow that Miss Roosevelt may not attend the coronation of King Edward VII in London. sources say no official confirmation exists while White House circles note she plans a Havana visit with Governor General Wood, April mid, delaying return to participate in royal events.
March 12 report describes David Hayes, a pool-room keeper, charged with attempted bribery of a State Railway League officer. Detective J Arnold pretended to accept sums for information on Lea ids. A staged meeting used hidden telephone set ups with officers, a stenographer, and a live line. Hayes remains jailed on bond awaiting trial.
Senator Thomas C. Platt of New York met with President Roosevelt in Washington to discuss the possible removal of Naval Officer Sharkey of Brooklyn. The talks became personal and bitter before cooling, with Platt refusing further discussion.
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt vetoed a pension claim for John Glass who deserted Civil War service after about one month. The message was sent to Congress as part of his first annual address to the Senate.
Former Illinois governor John P. Altgeld died at 7:09 this morning in Joliet after collapsing during a Pro-Boer mass meeting at the Joliet Theatre. He had delivered an impassioned speech, then suffered dizziness and vomiting, with physicians citing overstraining his weakened health. Altgeld, born in Germany, rose from the towpath to Chicago law, served on the circuit court, and was governor from 1882, a Democrat aligned with Bryan in 1886. He owned the Unity Building and left an estate valued around two million dollars.
Washington March 12 Kansan delegation members Senator Burton Representatives Curtis and Miller met with President Roosevelt at the White House to press for a pensions chief replacement for H Clay Evans. They cite a McKinley pledge that a Kansas man would be named and name Samuel R Peters or Richard Whiting Blue as candidates. Roosevelt would not act while Evans faces fire and urged formal charges before any change.
European powers showed strong interest in U S action as diplomats reported no fresh steps from the Hay administration. Observers warn intervention by the United States would damage British prestige, while some unofficially urge Washington to intervene to curb British influence.
Charles D. Thompson, former supreme treasurer of the Knights of the Maccabees, was arrested in Port Huron after admitting a $57,000 shortage. The arrest followed a sheriff’s complaint based on information from the supreme recorder George J. Siegel and court records, though Maccabee officials were not named in the filing.
Washington March 12 There are indications the Republican House will compromise on Cuban reciprocity proposing a 20 percent reduction for two years Leaders from both sides held afternoon talks to frame an accord Three Republicans from each side will study the plan Representatives Payne Dalzell Cannon Wick Ordway Morris will convene the review for the opposition to the Ways and Means Committee
Washington March 12 The Senate committee on the isthmian canal voted seven to four to report the Hepburn bill authorizing construction of the canal via the Nicaragua route.
In Manchuria over the past two months Russian forces have battled Tungesses. Bands raiding and plundering were dispersed and many raiders killed or wounded. Russian casualties were reported as light.
Boston March 12 A widespread labor stoppage leaves 20000 idle in the city as 800 New York New Haven Hartford freight handlers strike. 3000 to 5000 workers at manufacturers face shutdowns, docks clogged, wharves blocked, coal teamsters strike amid mounting concern over express firms and hack drivers joining the walkout. Governor Crane to mediate in hoped resolution.
Dr Mark A Rodgers has been elected a director of the Citizens Building and Loan Association succeeding the late W P Woods. The change follows Woods' death and places Rodgers in the board alongside other officers.
In Opera Kansas on March 12 the Interior Department prepares to indict forty two stockmen for defying a federal fence removal order around government land. Special Agent A H Bur tis will present evidence to a Wichita grand jury as authorities enforce the order after past fencing violations and renewed resistance by cattlemen.
Judge Richard Tuthill of the Criminal Court warns in a March address that temptation grows for affluent men to misuse wealth in pursuit of luxury and social status. He cites bank or confidential positions as easy avenues to fraud and misappropriation, producing a delinquent youth.
Col. R. C. Clowry, vice president and general superintendent of Western Union Telegraph Company, was today named president, succeeding the retired Thomas Eckert.
In San Francisco on March 12 John Kohns paid Miss Adelia Nelson $200 for a kiss. Nelson had sued Kohns in 1900 for $5,000 claiming the kiss caused convulsions and health harm, and she testified in Judge Hunt's court about previous incidents.
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