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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
2
Official notice indicates mailing and filing under federal postal rules. The text references Second-class matter status at the Tucson Arizona post office under the Act of Congress.
Editorial urges Congress to pass a measure that keeps land and water in settlers hands and blocks trusts and speculators. It warns that amendments favor big land grabs and foreign syndicates, calling for federal control of land water and works to protect genuine settlers and avoid Puritanical overreach.
A Burling ton Vermont case shows a man jailed for 299 days for refusing to name a liquor source under state prohibition law. The State bears about 119.50 for his imprisonment, with potential life imprisonment and daily 50 cent state charges if he refuses to inform. The piece condemns sumptuary laws as an infringement on personal rights and alleges the system pressures an informer at the cost of dignity and freedom.
A critique of Secretary John Hay and his stance on imperialism and Cuba. The author accuses Hay of forgetting foundational principles and public sacrifice, contrasting his words with calls for liberty and urging the public to oppose perceived policy shifts and rhetoric.
Hon. Adlai E Stevenson outlines a path to a Democratic win in 1904 by echoing the Tilden platform of 1876. He denounces the current tariff as unjust and misleading, arguing it impoverishes many industries while failing to produce steady revenue.
The text argues against tariffs and Republican tax repeal, blaming favoritism toward monopolists and fraud. It urges the Democratic party to stay true to its principles, unite, and seize control of government to restore treasury revenue and honest taxation. It notes a Democratic President and majorities in Congress amid tariff clashes.
A London doctor claims that a firm handshake signals stamina and health, while a flabby grip shows weakness of body or mind. Nervous, excitable temperaments produce quick handshakes, while a nerveless grasp hints at ill health and fear may cause a collapse. The magnetic hand suggests health and kindness and a wish to help others.
The article recalls a time when bezoar stones were highly valued, with specimens selling for $5 to $10 and carried as lucky stones. Bezoars form in cattle stomachs, are calcareous and hard like limestone, and their core typically consists of hair from the animal. Concretions remain plentiful today as in the past.
A comic remark from London Tit-Bits describes Lionel Brough losing a billiards match in an asylum after conceding twenty-five points to a patient. The patient then warned him that continued generosity would land Brough in the asylum himself, not the other man.
A Tribune-tinted social vignette recalls a newly elected congressman's wife visiting county society. She boasts of granting Jennie every educational advantage and intends to place her in the Smithsonian institute once they reach Washington, following her husband’s victory.
A Roosevelt Hospital staff scene shows Dr A dismissing a curious patient as an operation proceeds. A stray medical student interrupts as a cone is withdrawn from the patient. Also mentions the Indian cobra naja and a London cabman returning a mistaken fortune with honesty.
T. F. Ryan, attorney and counsellor at law, announces the opening of a new office at 46 Church Street in Tucson Arizona. The move aims to better serve clients in Pima County and surrounding areas.
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