Arisgo Road Gaming West Resident Yoakum In California
Arisgo Road gaming figure Yoakum reportedly travels to California seeking arcade terminals. Local observers note renewed interest in gaming equipment upgrades amid regional supply shifts.
20 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
1
Arisgo Road gaming figure Yoakum reportedly travels to California seeking arcade terminals. Local observers note renewed interest in gaming equipment upgrades amid regional supply shifts.
President B F Yoakum of the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad, known as the Frisco, tours the Pacific coast with a view to extending to San Francisco. He notes engineers surveying routes through New Mexico and Arizona and discusses possible Pacific terminals and a new transcontinental line. He says the Frisco may be among the first to reach the Pacific coast as California traffic grows.
New York report details how Col. Leffert L. Buck chief engineer of bridges and Miss Lydia R. Gould, a Kentucky debutante, became engaged after testing the East River suspension path. Buck prophesied the bridge would be the world's greatest and asked her to share his honors.
In Knox county Kentucky a new oil strike at the Barnes well, half a mile east of the Wages well on Little Richmond Creek, yields sixty barrels per hour. Nearby Ragland wells in Bath county were shot by Guffey Galey of Pittsburgh, boosting output from about forty to over 280 barrels daily.
London reports the Ogden Company acting for American Tobacco announces a yearly net profit bonus of 200000 for four years to customers. The move follows Imperial Tobacco’s circular urging customers not to sell American goods, seen as a retaliation in the American boycott dispute.
On Tuesday near Angels Camp a rediscovered gold cache tied to a 35 year old murder was revealed. Clark found nearly 1700 dollars in an area once used by Figuero Remed to trade gold dust. The Utica Company site now covers part of the former cabin and continues treasure hunting.
St Louis report of 12 year old Frank Kavenaugh living at 1593 Biddle street who clung to his papers and was dragged seventy five feet by a street car yesterday afternoon without injury. he escaped after being freed.
Mrs. John Vandermark of West Salem, Kent, reports waking at 2 am to a dream of her husband’s death. She found 60 year old John Vandermark cold in death beside her after he had retired in good health.
In Washington on March 20 General Miles told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that if Hawley’s bill for a general staff becomes law he will resign his commission. He argued the measure destroys military service interests and he would not participate further. Representatives Burleson of Texas introduced a House resolution asking for copies of correspondence about Lieutenant General Miles’s request to be assigned to the Philippines and to implement a plan for immediate cessation of hostilities there.
New York reports Mme Cebble a clairvoyant who predicted the marriage of her daughter Jessie Fitzgerald to Franklin McIntyre. After threatening to shoot him to force compliance she arranged the wedding in Jersey City. McIntyre later refused to live with or support Jessie, and a court appearance led to a temporary leniency with a promise to return home. Police may pursue further action.
William Harden died from a gunshot wound after a staged robbery attempt aimed at Henry C. Fink and his bride near the Keystone railroad station. Harden, already employed by Fink, admitted collusion with two accomplices who fled after the fatal exchange. Fink was wounded but will recover. the bride aided by throwing rocks as robbers searched the husband’s pockets.
Sheridan Busby sues for divorce alleging gross neglect cruelty and infidelity. Mary Busby denies the charges and seeks custody of six children. Busby admits joining a church meeting saying he wants to avoid hell and meeting her there.
In Bucyrus Ohio on March 20 unusual family milestone was observed at the home of Mrs. Paul Miller. The three sisters Catherine Miller of New Washington Margaret Frieberger of New York and Elizabeth Metz of Vernon Junction marked fifty years since birth as they gathered with their mother and other relatives.
In Goshen New York Mrs. Harry Paddock awoke to a burglar on the stairs. She slammed a coal hod onto the intruder and he fled through a hall window. A later search found a jewelry package dropped by the thief awaiting an owner.
The Omaha Public Library Board censures the Woman's Club over a seven foot statue of Diana and the stag intended for the children's room. The statue was a gift to the library and the board requires prior approval for any room decoration proposals. The club plans a special meeting to decide its response.
In London March 20 the House of Commons erupted when Home Secretary Joseph Chamberlain hurled accusations at Irish party members. Timothy Healy denied and demanded a withdrawal, Dillon called him a liar, and order collapsed with Dillon suspended for his remark during a Boer War debate.
New York March 20 Robert Fitzsimmons replies to Century Athletic Club of Los Angeles promising to accept their proposition if guaranteed $25000 and other stipulations on complimentary tickets and prices.
March 20 Manila report states Lieut W Sinclair of the Twenty Fourth Infantry is acquitted after a court martial over the death of a prisoner by gagging and water poured on his head. Two reconcentrado camps in Batangas Province are well kept with 6 000 and 19 000 occupants, healthy and vaccinated, with strict sanitary measures.
Greenwich, Conn. March 19 Miss Catherine Rowland and George Lauder Jr. announce their engagement. Rowland, a Fairtrela County Golf Club figure and prize winner, charms Pittsburg millionaire and Carnegie relative Lauder, 24, whose golf interest matches hers.
A forthcoming marriage schedules a ceremony soon with the groom younger than his fiancé by several years. The couple plans a private union and expects a simple, family-centered celebration.
Capetown March 20 Cecil passes a better night and shows finet improvement in his condition. Physicians promise possible sailing for England within a week.
In Wilhelmshaven Prussia a former torpedo boat is designated as a guardship and named Alice Roosevelt. The decision formalizes the vessel as a protective ship for the harbor under Imperial authorities.
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