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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
2
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Editorial portrays Neely Rathbone and Reeves convicted by Cuban military court for looting Cuban postal revenues and contracts. It credits U S army officers led by Nelson A Miles for exposing the theft and delivering justice, while criticizing partisan politics.
In spring 1865 Major General Miles commanded Fortress Monroe and held Confederate leader Jefferson Davis as a prisoner of state. He reportedly ordered secure confinement in a casement and placed ankle shackles on the restrained prisoner, prompting action from War Secretary Stanton.
The Los Angeles paper defends British rules for Boer concentration camp relief and rebuts claims that the United States should dictate how aid is distributed. It argues nations set their own wartime relief standards and cites past U S actions in Cuba and with Germany regarding access and passports.
The piece criticizes a Republican misrepresentation about British passports, noting President Roosevelt would not approve. it argues there is no legal barrier to action and highlights Illinois donors demanding a formal, accurate answer from the Secretary of State regarding Boer relief funds.
The Southern Pacific president Harriman visits Tucson for a conference with local business representatives. The piece praises open dialogue between railroad managers and the public, notes Harriman’s influence on regional prosperity, and commends Tucson’s committee for presenting concerns respectfully.
The article notes the tariff as the paramount issue in the upcoming congressional elections with a split in the Republican party over reciprocity. It discusses postponement of tariff questions, sugar tax implications, and mentions Senator Hanna's presidential ambitions. It ends with an advertisement for WE. Felix's Department Store listing novelties in fabrics.
Norris Silver of North Stratford New Hampshire claims the One Minute Cough Cure made him well after a stubborn cough persisted. The ad asserts the product cures coughs and is sold at Bell's Pharmacy 22 North Church street.
Mellish's at 109 West Congress highlights the latest New York dress styles with optional belts and belt buckles or belt pins as finishing touches for the holiday season.
Notice to qualified electors in Tucson School District No. 1 that the annual school meeting for electing a School trustee will be held on the last Saturday in March 1902 at the old public school house on Congress street. Polls open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Signed H. Drachman Wm. C. Davis B. Hollad. The closing remark mentions weather and a tailor advertisement.
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